Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Canada Job Grant?
The Canada Job Grant gives organizations the funds they need to keep their employees’ skills current and sharp. The Canada Job Grant is a program that combines federal and provincial funding to subsidize training for employees of private and non-profit organizations. Approved funding is granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and each year’s funding coincides with the government’s fiscal year of April 1 to March 31.
With the Canada Job Grant you can get up to $10,000.00 per trainee with additional flexibility for small employers. Small employers (less than 100 employees) who are training and hiring unemployed individuals may be eligible for 100% funding up to $15,000.00 per trainee.
How much do I have to contribute?
Small employers (less than 100 employees) are required to make minimum one-sixth cash contributions toward eligible training costs. Large employers (more than 100 employees) are required to make minimum one-half cash contributions toward eligible training costs.
What kinds of training are covered by the Canada Job Grant?
Employers can use the Canada Job Grant to subsidize a wide range of courses. Funds can be used to give an employee the necessary skills for greater responsibilities or a more senior position. The grant can also be used to refresh, maintain or upgrade a worker’s knowledge of an existing role.
Your organization may be eligible for funding from the Canada Job Grant.
See eligibility and application process details for provinces and territories:
Alberta
Visit the Government of Alberta website to find out more about employer eligibility and training provider eligibility.
How do I apply?
You can apply through their application portal or contact:
jobgrant@gov.ab.ca
780-638-9424 within Edmonton
Toll-free 1-855-638-9424
British Columbia
Manitoba
How do I apply?
You must complete an application and email the completed application to Manitoba Industry Services at: iwd@gov.mb.ca
For more information please read the Government of Manitoba’s factsheet, or contact the Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre:
Manitoba Education and Training
Phone: 1-866-332-5077
Email: mjsd@gov.mb.ca
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
How do I apply?
To apply, an employer must complete and submit the following two forms to their nearest Canada Saskatchewan Job Grant Office:
- Employer Application Form
- Trainer Provider Quote
These firms can be downloaded from the Government of Saskatchewan’s website.
Yukon