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Canada Book Fund (CBF) — Support for Organizations – Internships
Financial support for internships in the book industry
Updated May 2026
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.
53 programs available
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGO Talent
Connect with international IT professionals immigrating to Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenTECHNATION — Career Ready Program
Wage subsidy for developing tech talent- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Wage subsidy for hiring post-secondary students 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenDigital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Money for SMEs and non-profits to hire youth- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Official Languages Support Programs
Supports official language minority communities and promotes bilingualism 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenExtend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenElevate Talent
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area- Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund - Support for Organizations
Supports marketing and infrastructure for Canadian book organizations - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Short-term bilingual youth employment support 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenDigital Skills Internships
Internship wage subsidy for digital skill development
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenPropel – Student Work Placement Program
Wage subsidy for tourism employers hiring post-secondary students- Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Supports technology internships in book publishing 
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpenDuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities
One-day internships connecting talent and businesses
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenFedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding for Northern Ontario Francophone economic development
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYouth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Wage subsidies for heritage jobsEligible Funding- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation 
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedENCQOR 5G at MaRS
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRegional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canadian Centre for Architecture — General Funding and Opportunities
Research and residency opportunities in architecture and curating 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedSummer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for supervised summer student jobs
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedSGS Graduate Internship Program
Part-time graduate internships with external employersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Nobleman Scholar Program
Paid history internship for graduate students - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needs 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenSTART Program
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedSound Design Program
Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCanada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support
Direct rent support for COVID-affected organizations- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
Direct rent support for affected organizations - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Wage subsidy for summer students 
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpenBusiness Improvement Grant
Funding for creative business growth and efficiency
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosedInfrastructure, Signage and Adaptation
Funding for trail infrastructure and signage projects- Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Paid media arts training for IBPOC youth - Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Indigenous Knowledge and Trails Funding Stream
Funding for Indigenous-led trail projects 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYukon Youth Conservation Corps
Students to work on summer conservation projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCOVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)
Historical eligibility rules for COVID-19 wage and rent support
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenCHRC — Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Create paid work opportunities for students in arts and culture
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCultivART program – organization component
Paid mentored internships for emerging Indigenous arts workers- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Employment opportunities for students in Canadian heritage organizations - Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Funding for publisher internships and planning - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators
Support for young conservation internship projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology development
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies- Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program
Paid training and contracts for Indigenous media artists 
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCultural Hotspot - Signature Projects
Support for community arts projects in Toronto
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosedIndigenous Pathways initiative
Co-funded Indigenous R&D partnerships- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)
Short-term work placements for bilingual students in minority communities - Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Travel grant
Travel support for professional artists - Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Financial support for book publisher business planning 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenAlberta Innovates — R&D Associates Program
Wage subsidy for an R&D associate in Alberta
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