Discover Wage Subsidies and Internships in Culture in Canada
Wage subsidies and internships in Canadian culture foster job creation and skill development within the arts and heritage sectors.
Wage subsidies in Canada's cultural sector help organizations hire talent, enriching the arts and heritage industries. Internships provide hands-on experience, nurturing the next generation of cultural professionals.
32 opportunities available

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada Book Fund (CBF) — Support for Organizations — Internships
Canadian HeritageFinancial support for internships in the book industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)Connect with international IT professionals immigrating to Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
TECHNATION — Career Ready Program
TECHNATIONWage subsidy for developing tech talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)Wage subsidy for hiring post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Innovation CanadaMoney for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Official Languages Support Programs
Canadian HeritageSupports official language minority communities and promotes bilingualism
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Gouvernement du QuébecProgram extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Elevate Talent
Elevate TalentPool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Propel – Student Work Placement Program
Tourism HR CanadaWage subsidy for tourism employers hiring post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Canadian HeritageWage subsidy for summer students
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations
Canadian HeritageSupports marketing and infrastructure for Canadian book organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Digital Skills Internships
CommunautiqueInternship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 21,500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
DuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities
Gouvernement du QuébecWorkplace internships for individuals with disabilities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for collaborative innovation projects of two or more SMEs (or one SME and one startup)
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Supporting Francophone economic growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
START Program
Government of Nova ScotiaFinancial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)Interns for automotive and smart mobility technology
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Canadian HeritageFunding for book publishing internships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
CHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)Create paid work opportunities for students in arts and culture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Canadian HeritageFinancial support for book publisher business planning
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Alberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Government of AlbertaWage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Canadian HeritageEmployment opportunities for students in Canadian heritage organizations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)
Canadian HeritageShort-term work placements for bilingual students in minority communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Clean FoundationWage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Canadian HeritageWage subsidy for summer students
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Sound Design Program
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova ScotiaPayroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Nova Scotia Community CollegeConnect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,360 $
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Government of YukonStudents to work on summer conservation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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