Wage subsidy · not repaid

Ontario Job Creation Partnerships

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development · Ontario

OpenHiring & Talent
Funding
See details
Wage subsidy — amount set per hire, check the official page
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Wage subsidy · not repaid
Company stage
SME, Non-profit

Overview

Provides funding for community projects in Ontario that give unemployed Ontarians meaningful work experience while benefiting the local community and economy. Projects must be distinct from normal operations and last no more than 52 weeks.

Who can apply

  • Employers/organizations in Ontario that sponsor a project providing meaningful work experience to unemployed Ontarians.
  • Projects must be no longer than 52 weeks, be distinct from the organization's normal day-to-day operations, and have a defined start and end date.
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What it can pay for

Hiring

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

Official program page →

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Last checked by SeedPort: Oct 15, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.