How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Workplace screening of employees?

Workplace screening of employees is funded by Government of Canada

What are Workplace screening of employees's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must be businesses or non-profit organizations. Applicants may access free rapid tests through provincial or territorial governments or Health Canada.

Workplace screening of employees

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

COVID-19 rapid tests for workplace screening of employees

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

Grant Providers

Government of Canada

Program status

Open

Overview of the Workplace screening of employees program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the Workplace screening of employees program

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 to the Workplace screening of employees program

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.

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.

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.

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.