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Young Canada Works - Internship Programs
Heritage internship support for graduates
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage supports internships for unemployed or underemployed college and university graduates. It offers wage subsidies for heritage, conservation science, arts and cultural placements in Canada, as well as international museology internships, with support of up to $15,000 per Canadian internship or $17,000 per international placement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Internships in Canada in museums, archives, libraries, or heritage sites.
- Internships in Canada in conservation science.
- Internships in Canada in arts and cultural fields.
- International museology internships.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers offering internships in heritage-related fields such as museums, archives, libraries, and heritage sites.
- Employers offering internships in conservation science.
- Employers offering internships in arts and cultural fields.
Eligible expenses
- Wage subsidies for eligible internship employment costs.
- Transportation and en route accommodation for interns who relocate more than 125 km in Canada.
- Transportation and partial accommodation for international museology internships.
- Reasonable workplace accommodation for participants with disabilities, up to $3,000 per participant.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are handled by the appropriate Delivery Organization.
- Official funding decisions are issued within 10 weeks of the application deadline.
- If approved, employers can use the candidate list and arrange interviews.
Additional information
- Youth from equity-deserving groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The program does not hire interns directly; employers are responsible for hiring funded positions.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works - Internship Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Young Canada Works - Internship Programs. 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 - Internship Programs?
Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage supports internships for unemployed or underemployed college and university graduates. It offers wage subsidies for heritage, conservation science, arts and cultural placements in Canada, as well as international museology internships, with support of up to $15,000 per Canadian internship or $17,000 per international placement.
How much funding can be received?
Young Canada Works - Internship Programs Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Young Canada Works - Internship Programs program?
To be eligible for the Young Canada Works - Internship Programs program, you must:
Eligible heritage, conservation or cultural internships.
Required placement duration.
What expenses are eligible under Young Canada Works - Internship Programs?
Internships in Canada in museums, archives, libraries, or heritage sites.
Internships in Canada in conservation science.
Internships in Canada in arts and cultural fields.
International museology internships.
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Canada Works - Internship Programs?
You can contact Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI).
Where is the Young Canada Works - Internship Programs available?
The Young Canada Works - Internship Programs program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Young Canada Works - Internship Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Canada Works - Internship Programs is a Wage Subsidies And Interns