Grants for Hiring, Skills Development & Training
The Health, Safety and Mental Health Designated Program
Deadline: the Program will end on March 31, 2028.
The Indigenous Agriculture and Food Development and Growth Designated Program
Deadline: the designated Program will end on March 31, 2028.
The Labour: Attracting and Growing the Agri-Food Workforce Designated Program
Deadline: the designated Program will end on March 31, 2028.
Regional Development Program: Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Amount: Up to 15% of funding to a maximum of $5 million, interest free during the project period (loan for up to four years).
Wage Subsidies and Hiring Grants
Student Work Placement
Through the following program employers can apply for wage subsidies to help them hire post-secondary students across Canada.
Amount:
- Up to $5,000 for every student you hire through the program
- Up to $7,000 for every student you hire that is in their first year or is from an under-represented group including:
- women in STEM
- persons with disabilities
- newcomers; and
- Indigenous students
- As a COVID-19 measure, subsidy is offered at 75% coverage (maximum $7500) for all students, until March 2021.