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Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Wage subsidies for heritage jobs
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program provides wage subsidies to eligible heritage organizations and supports youth employment. It funds heritage-related jobs in museums, archives, libraries, and other heritage organizations across Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of market plans and regional roadmaps for large-scale bundled deep retrofits.
- Support for market development, training, and knowledge sharing.
- Coordination of stakeholders, partnerships, workshops, and industry events.
- Preparation and publication of tools, reports, and design guides.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form.
- Project proposal or employer proposal form.
- Supporting documents required by the application guide.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit heritage organizations.
- Educational institutions or cultural institutions with distinct heritage budgets and programs.
- Non-profit organizations linked to provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments.
- Heritage professional service organizations.
- Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations focused on heritage.
Who is not eligible
- Federal ministries, federal agencies, and Crown corporations.
- Provincial or territorial ministries.
- For-profit organizations.
- Non-profit organizations dependent on a federal body through an administrative or contractual relationship.
Eligible expenses
- Wages and employer benefits for direct staff time.
- Consulting or professional service fees.
- General operating costs related to the project.
- Travel and event participation costs.
- Equipment or supplies needed for the activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applied research and technology design.
- Demonstration projects, including building construction or renovation.
- External prize contest design and management.
- Capital projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the designated delivery organization.
- Selected applicants undergo due diligence review.
- Applicants are notified if their project is selected.
- Successful applicants are invited to negotiate and sign a contribution agreement.
- Funding is only confirmed after the agreement is signed.
Additional information
- Priority is given to employers applying for full-time jobs.
- Selected employers must later submit quarterly and annual reports.
- Funding depends on a signed contribution agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)?
This program provides wage subsidies to eligible heritage organizations and supports youth employment. It funds heritage-related jobs in museums, archives, libraries, and other heritage organizations across Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers) program?
To be eligible for the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers) program, you must:
Canadian legal entity.
Heritage-related mandate.
Financially stable.
What expenses are eligible under Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)?
Development of market plans and regional roadmaps for large-scale bundled deep retrofits.
Support for market development, training, and knowledge sharing.
Coordination of stakeholders, partnerships, workshops, and industry events.
Preparation and publication of tools, reports, and design guides.
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)?
You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH) by email at gnpp-ppqv@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-935-5555.
Where is the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers) available?
The Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers) program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers) is a Wage Subsidies And Interns