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Workplace screening of employees - Canada

Workplace screening of employees

Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
COVID-19 rapid tests for workplace screening of employees

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : April 13, 2021
Financing Type
Other Support
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

Overview

Get free COVID-19 rapid tests to help identify employees who may be infected.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides COVID-19 rapid tests free of charge to eligible businesses and non-profit organizations to facilitate workplace safety and screening. The modalities are tailored to ensure wide accessibility and support for different organizations, including Indigenous communities.
  • Free provision of COVID-19 rapid tests by provincial or territorial governments and Health Canada, with potential minimum order sizes.
  • Accessibility through GCDonate for non-profit organizations.
  • Possible assistance from local Indigenous health authorities for Indigenous communities and organizations.
  • No charge for the rapid tests, ensuring cost-effective screening options for businesses.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:
$ 5,000
Providing rapid COVID-19 tests to employees at a financial cooperative
$ 4,000
Acquire rapid tests for a sole proprietorship medical clinic
$ 5,000
Acquire COVID-19 rapid tests for a community health initiative
$ 7,500
Provide rapid tests for a local Indigenous community health initiative
$ 6,000
Distribution of COVID-19 rapid tests for a cooperative business

Eligibility

Eligibility for obtaining free COVID-19 rapid tests is determined by specific criteria related to the type of organization and their operational context.
  • The applicant must be a business or a non-profit organization.
  • The organization must be situated in Canada and seek tests from provincial or territorial governments, or through Health Canada.
  • For Indigenous communities and organizations, the priority is to obtain tests through provinces, territories, or an Indigenous health authority.

Who is eligible?

Employers, which include businesses and non-profit organizations, may be eligible for the COVID-19 rapid testing and screening grant to receive free rapid tests provided by provincial or territorial governments in Canada. Additionally, indigenous communities and organizations can apply, specifically if tests cannot be accessed through local sources.

Eligible expenses

This initiative provides free rapid COVID-19 tests to businesses and non-profit organizations to ensure workplace safety through regular screening. Eligible activities focus on obtaining and implementing rapid testing procedures for employees.
  • Ordering free COVID-19 rapid tests from provincial or territorial governments.
  • Requesting rapid test kits from Health Canada.
  • Accessing rapid tests through GCDonate for non-profit organizations.
  • Indigenous organizations obtaining tests from local Indigenous health authorities.
  • Implementing workplace rapid testing protocols to enhance safety during operations.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to businesses and non-profit organizations across Canada, provided they access rapid tests through their provincial or territorial governments or Health Canada.
  • Businesses and NPOs in Canada eligible through provincial or territorial programs.
  • Entities able to request tests from Health Canada.
  • Indigenous communities and organizations within Canada.

How to apply

1

Determine Eligibility

  • Verify your business or non-profit organization is eligible for free rapid tests by checking provincial or territorial guidelines.
  • Ensure minimum order sizes, if applicable, can be met according to Health Canada's provision conditions.
2

Request Tests from Health Canada

  • Draft an inquiry or request email detailing your organization's need for rapid tests.
  • Include any relevant information about your organization that supports your request.
  • Send your request email to screening.kits-trousse.depistage@hc-sc.gc.ca.
3

Access through Other Channels (if applicable)

  • For non-profit organizations, explore alternative access through GCDonate.
  • If appropriate, contact local Indigenous health authorities if the organization is Indigenous or operates in an Indigenous community.
4

Collect Tests

  • Upon approval, coordinate the collection of rapid tests as instructed by Health Canada or other relevant authority.
  • Ensure proper storage and handling as per guidelines provided with the test kits.

Additional information

Here are some additional relevant details for this grant:
  • Minimum order sizes may apply when requesting free rapid tests from Health Canada.
  • Non-profit organizations can specifically access free tests through the GCDonate platform.
  • Indigenous organizations are encouraged to seek rapid tests from local Indigenous health authorities if not available from provincial or territorial sources.

Documents and links

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Workplace screening of employees Program

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