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Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Funding for heritage jobs and internships
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports youth employment in heritage organizations through funded short-term jobs and graduate internships. It helps employers hire students and recent graduates for work in museums, archives, libraries, and other heritage-related organizations.
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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
- Canada
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
- Short-term summer jobs for students in heritage organizations.
- Short-term employment placements in museums, archives, libraries, and related heritage institutions.
- Jobs that help young people gain heritage-sector skills and workplace experience.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Candidate eligibility form
- Job or staffing report
- Employer and student evaluation questionnaire
- End-of-employment report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit heritage organizations.
- Educational or cultural institutions with heritage programs.
- Public-sector 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-paid benefits for student positions.
- Training and supervision costs linked to the placement.
- Reasonable workplace accommodation costs for employees with disabilities.
- Transportation costs related to work duties, where required.
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
- Quebec and francophone Canada, for the Fédération des milieux documentaires delivery organization
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by the delivery organization.
- Applicants receive a funding decision by email or written notice.
- If approved, a preliminary offer is issued before the contract is signed.
- Funding starts after the signed contract and required reports are received.
- The final payment is issued after end-of-employment documents are approved.
Additional information
- Priority may be given to Indigenous employers and projects.
- Projects for Indigenous participants or Indigenous cultural heritage may receive priority.
- You may submit multiple applications if the projects are distinct.
- Employers must keep records for audit and evaluation purposes.
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 supports youth employment in heritage organizations through funded short-term jobs and graduate internships. It helps employers hire students and recent graduates for work in museums, archives, libraries, and other heritage-related organizations.
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 heritage organization.
Financially stable.
Can supervise youth jobs.
What expenses are eligible under Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)?
Short-term summer jobs for students in heritage organizations.
Short-term employment placements in museums, archives, libraries, and related heritage institutions.
Jobs that help young people gain heritage-sector skills and workplace experience.
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 across Canada.
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