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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.
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenTECHNATION — Career Ready Program
Wage subsidy for developing tech talentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline- Open Date : March 30, 2026
- Closing date : August 31, 2026
Canada- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Wage subsidy for hiring post-secondary studentsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationCanada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenDigital Skills for Youth Program (DS4Y)
Support for digital skills internshipsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : September 15, 2026
Canada- Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial assistance for short-term French language training for your salaried staff
Financial support for workplace French trainingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesQuebec, Canada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenExtend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component
Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharingEligible 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 projectsHuman ResourcesQuebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenElevate Talent
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenPropel – Student Work Placement Program
Wage subsidy for tourism student placementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesCanada- Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Supports technology internships in book publishingEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Open Date : March 25, 2023
Canada - Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding for Northern Ontario Francophone economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 57,500 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovationOntario, Canada - Platform
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Alberta Innovates — Industry R&D Associates Program
Funding for Alberta tech companies hiring R&D expertiseEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 105,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2023
Alberta, Canada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova ScotiaEligible 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 projectsNS, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companiesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationNS, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenSTART Program
Hiring incentives for Nova Scotia employersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesNS, Canada- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Employment program for students in heritage organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesCanada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing SoonSGS 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
Timeline- Closing date : July 15, 2026
St. John's, NL, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedDigital Skills Internships
Internship wage subsidy for digital skill developmentEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline- Closing date : May 22, 2026
Canada- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — For-Profit
Short-term bilingual youth employment supportEligible Funding- Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : February 3, 2024
Canada 
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosedDuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities
One-day internships connecting talent and businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Timeline- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYouth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youthEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCanada- Platform
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Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosedArtWorksTO Indigenous Program
Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youthEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationDigital TransformationToronto, Ontario, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ArtWorksTO Youth Program
Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youthEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyDigital TransformationToronto, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedBCAC — Early Career Development - Organizations
Funding for early arts learning placementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesBC, Canada- Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Business Planning — Aboriginal or Official Language Minority Firms
Support for publishing business developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : January 31, 2024
Canada - Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Publishing Internships
Funding for publisher internships and planningEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : January 31, 2024
Canada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedCanada Emergency Rent Subsidy
Direct rent support for affected organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationCanada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCanada Emergency Rent Subsidy — Lockdown Support
Direct rent support for COVID-affected organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationCanada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCanadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program
Funding for graduate career apprenticeshipsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationHuman ResourcesBC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCanadian Centre for Architecture — General Funding and Opportunities
Research and residency opportunities in architecture and curatingEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $7,500
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedClean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internshipsEligible 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
Timeline- Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada- Platform
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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 supportEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesCanada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedENCQOR 5G at MaRS
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startupsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedGraeme Bell Travel Award
Travel support for professional artistsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,600 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,062 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Timeline- Closing date : April 11, 2025
Canada- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCanada 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedMuseums - Canada Summer Jobs
Short-term youth jobs in heritage and bilingual workplacesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 19, 2024
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedNobleman Scholar Program
Paid history internship for graduate studentsEligible Funding- From $14,000 to $21,000
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Timeline- Closing date : February 1, 2026
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedOCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Funding for Ontario SME 5G technology developmentEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRegional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine regionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Timeline- Open Date : April 1, 2019
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators
Support for young conservation internship projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCanada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedSound Design Program
Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and televisionEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Timeline- Open Date : March 21, 2024
- Closing date : April 15, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedSummer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for supervised summer student jobsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,741 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Timeline- Closing date : January 8, 2025
Ontario, Canada- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needsEligible Funding- From $15,000,000 to $250,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesCanada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYoung Canada Works — Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (YCWBCH)
Paid internships for cultural sector graduatesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 15, 2026
Canada- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Short-term bilingual youth jobs with wage supportEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 0.7% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : February 17, 2026
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Funding for heritage jobs and internshipsEligible 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 ResourcesInnovationCanada 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYukon Youth Conservation Corps
Students to work on summer conservation projectsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateYukon, Canada
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Eligibility and Application Process for Cultural Wage Subsidies
Discover the eligibility criteria and application steps for accessing wage subsidies in Canada's cultural sector. Learn how cultural organizations can apply for funding to support internships and workforce development.
Employers Eligible for Cultural Subsidies
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Maximum Subsidy Amount for Cultural Organizations
Learn about the maximum subsidy amounts available for cultural employers participating in wage subsidy and intern programs. Understand how these subsidies can support the growth and sustainability of cultural organizations.
Indigenous Youth Placement in Cultural Organizations
Support Indigenous youth employment and cultural development through specialized placement programs in cultural organizations. Learn about initiatives designed to foster Indigenous talent in Canada's cultural landscape.
Training and Hiring Opportunities in the Cultural Sector
Access training and hiring opportunities for students in the cultural sector. Enhance your cultural organization's workforce with skilled interns while contributing to their professional development in arts, heritage, and cultural fields.
Canadian Employers' Benefits in the Cultural Sector
Discover the advantages for Canadian cultural employers participating in student work placement programs. From financial incentives to talent acquisition, explore the benefits of hiring students to support cultural initiatives.
Science and Technology Work Term in Cultural Organizations
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Human Resources and Eco Placement in Cultural Organizations
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Internship Cultural Exchange Program in the Cultural Sector
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Full-Time Student Placements in Cultural Organizations
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Small Business Opportunities in the Cultural Sector
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Tax Credit Incentives for Cultural Employers
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