Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Gatineau, QC
Wage subsidy for summer students
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : February 3, 2024
Financing Type
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Grant Providers
- Canadian Heritage
- Government of Canada
Program status
Closed
Overview of the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit program
Subsidy covering 70% of wages to hire summer students for 16 weeks (30 to 40 hours per week) in not-for-profit organizations.
Financing terms and conditions
The Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages grant provides financial support to facilitate the employment of youth in bilingual environments. This financial assistance aims to cover costs related to salaries, transportation, and accommodation for eligible employees.
- Salary subsidies for the employment of youth.
- Coverage for one round trip transportation between the employee’s permanent residence and the workplace for distances over 125 km.
- Allowance for housing costs incurred by participants required to relocate for the position.
Eligible projects & activities
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages supports employment initiatives that promote opportunities for youth to gain experience in bilingual work environments. These activities are designed to enhance their skills while contributing to community-based projects.
- Creation of short-term employment positions spanning 6 to 16 weeks.
- Development of activities and programs that require work in both official languages of Canada.
- Engagement in community-focused projects that involve local cultural and linguistic promotion.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 12,600
Hiring 3 summer students to enhance community garden projects
$ 8,400
Engage summer students to develop an educational toolkit for youth
$ 8,400
Hire students to develop a mental health awareness campaign
$ 21,000
Recruit students to assist in cultural heritage documentation
$ 16,800
Hire students to support environmental conservation initiatives
$ 10,500
Involve students in a bilingual literacy program for elementary schools
Eligibility criteria of the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria regarding the nature and operational scope of the organization.
- The employer must be a private, public, non-profit organization, or a municipality.
- The employer must be incorporated.
- The employer must be involved in national, provincial, territorial, municipal, or community activities.
- The employer must conduct activities in both official languages.
- The employer must be stable and financially healthy.
- The employer must not be a federal department, federal agency, Crown Corporation, or a provincial or territorial government department.
Who is eligible?
YCWBOL is open to a diverse range of employers who are not connected to federal or provincial governmental departments. Eligibility is specified for those conducting activities in both official languages, and it strictly excludes federal or provincial entities.Eligible employers include:- Private organizations.- Public organizations.- Non-profit organizations.- Municipalities.Factors such as stability and financial health are crucial for consideration, in addition to incorporating at national or local levels and involvement in bilingual activities. Federal, provincial, or territorial government departments are explicitly excluded from applying.
Who is not eligible
This grant excludes certain companies due to their governmental status. The restrictions help ensure that financial support is provided to appropriate private sector and community-based entities.
- Federal departments, federal agencies, or Crown Corporations.
- Provincial or territorial government departments.
Eligible expenses
- Salary subsidies - Transportation costs for students - Accommodation costs for students
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to Canadian employers engaging in activities at national, provincial, territorial, municipal, or community levels. Eligible companies must conduct activities in both official languages across these regions.
- National level activities.
- Provincial level activities.
- Territorial level activities.
- Municipal level activities.
- Community level activities.
Eligibility criteria of the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit program
- The employer must be a private, public, non-profit organization, or a municipality. - The employer must be incorporated. - The employer must be involved in national, provincial, territorial, municipal, or community activities. - The employer must conduct activities in both official languages. - The employer must be stable and financially healthy.
How to apply to the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit program
1
Account Creation
Visit the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) login page to create a new account or reactivate a profile from a previous year.
2
Preparation of the request
Follow the step-by-step instructions provided on the JCT portal to ensure that all required information is included.
3
Submission of the request
Submit the application to the service organization responsible for implementing the program in your area for evaluation.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Application approval takes a minimum of two months following the application deadline.
- Transportation costs for youth employees include one round trip if they reside more than 125 km from the job site.
- The program offers an allowance for housing costs for qualifying participants who must relocate.
- Inquiries about the program can be made via email, telephone, or TTY, with agents available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
- Employer resources include guides and checklists for a better understanding of the program requirements.
Contact Canadian Heritage
coordonnateurjct-ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca
1-800-935-5555
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