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Employee Training Grants for Employers in Canada in 2026

Employee training grants can help Canadian employers reduce the cost of upskilling current employees, training new hires, and building a more adaptable workforce. The programs below focus on funding that can support training, certifications, productivity skills, technical skills, onboarding, and job-readiness projects.

The strongest applications are usually employer-driven: you define the role, training provider, eligible participants, budget, timeline, and business outcome before applying. Compare the options below before preparing a training plan or application.

653 programs
  • Nature Canada logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Work to Grow

    Wage support for hiring racialized youth
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Workforce Development Program

    Discontinued support for workforce training and HR development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
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  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)

    Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)

    Funding for heritage jobs and internships
    Eligible 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 projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Yukon Historical & Museums Association logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Heritage Training Fund

    Supports short-term heritage sector training
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Yukon, Canada
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  • Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Yukon Tourism Training Fund

    Tourism training support in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Yukon, Canada
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportClosed

    Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

    Support for hiring first-year apprentices
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Qualifying training in the workplace

    Set up qualifying training courses to enable your staff to significantly improve their French skills.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsUnknown

    Developing the next generation for skilled trades in advanced manufacturing

    Subsidizes employer-led training placements for youth in advanced manufacturing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsUnknown

    Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees

    Supports integration of foreign-trained professionals into Quebec workforce
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream

    Support for energy management systems in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Charlevoix Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Eco-certification support for tourism enterprises in Charlevoix
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Integration Support and Assistance Program (PASI)

    Funding for community organizations supporting immigrant integration in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Strategic Science Fund (SSF)

    Supports science and innovation excellence
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    7.4 Employment and participation benefits

    Employment support for Ontario Works participants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 600 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    A New Frontier in Fundraising

    International research on disruptive technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 17,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • BC Tech Association logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportUnknown

    BC Tech Growth Programs

    Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
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  • Cégep de Sept-Îles logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Cégep de Sept-Îles

    Mobility bursaries for eligible Cégep students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Sept-Iles, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsResearchers And FacilitiesOther SupportUnknown

    City of Cornwall Child Care Grants and Funding Programs

    Funding support for licensed child care providers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    DÉPART Program – Features of Financial Assistance

    Financial support for feasibility studies and project delivery
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $300,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO) logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportUnknown

    Employers — FIT Project

    Salary support for workforce integration in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

    Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Bowman Employment Services logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsExpert AdviceOther SupportUnknown

    Experience Matters Program

    Workforce support for employers and experienced workers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsExpert AdviceUnknown

    Immigrant Bridging Program

    Skills training and work experience for skilled immigrants
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
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  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceUnknown

    INNOGEC

    Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MacLachlan Family Bursary Program

    Funding for Pontiac nursing students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Rupertsland Institute (RLI) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOther SupportUnknown

    Métis Employment Services

    Wage subsidies for employers of Métis youth in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsUnknown

    Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream

    Scholarships for psychotherapy training in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $45,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NL, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 14 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    NL, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsUnknown

    Training on the Job — Nunavut

    Wage subsidy program for SMEs in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Trucking HR Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsUnknown

    Trucking HR Canada – Student Work Placement Subsidy

    Wage subsidies for student work placements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Workforce Development Stream

    Funding for Northern Ontario internship opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada