How much funding can I receive?
Eligible employers may receive up to $7,500 in funding, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding is based on the number of youth hired:
- $4000 for 1-2 youth(s) to a minimum of 400 hours combined
- $7500 for 3-5 youth(s) to a minimum of 750 hours combined
Employers operating multiple locations may submit one application per location and are eligible to receive a one-time maximum of $7,500 per location. Corporations are limited to a maximum of 10 locations. Funding can only be claimed for the same youth once.
What kind of positions are eligible for this incentive?
Funding is available for youth 15-24 years of age employed in any position except for:
- Registered apprenticeship (through Apprenticeship and Industry Training) and CO-OP positions
- Positions already supported by another wage subsidy grant/incentive
When will I receive the funding, and how is it paid out?
To qualify for funding, youth must be hired after your application is submitted and reviewed for eligibility.
- Hours worked must be completed and declared before the project end date of March 31, 2028. To ensure declarations can be processed and payments issued on time, employers should submit final hour declarations no later than January 31, 2028. While March 31, 2028 is the project end date, declarations submitted after January 31, 2028 may not allow sufficient time for processing before project closure.
- As part of this incentive, employers will also be required to complete a survey and skills assessment. assessment about their youth employee(s).
- Funds will be disbursed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Payment will be released after youth meets minimum hours worked and all application requirements are met.
