People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Overview
Access funding for eligible businesses, non-profits, municipalities, and Indigenous communities to help cover an intern’s salary, including the employer’s portion of MERCs, up to $35,000 per year.
At a glance
| Categories | wage subsidy |
|---|---|
| Funding | $35,000 (up to 90% of eligible costs) |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money For eligible municipalities, Indigenous communities, and non-profits: Maximum: Up to 90% of an intern’s salary Including the employer’s portion of MERCs Up to $35,000 per year. For businesses: Funding covers up to 50% of the intern’s salary Including the employer’s portion of MERCs Up to $35,000 per year Use this to Pay for salaries/wages and a portion of Mandatory Employment Related Costs for a limited-term internship position of 52 weeks (with at least 35 hours of work per week) for candidates that: Are new entrants into the work force, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field Have not previously participated in a NOHFC-funded internship Are at least 18 years of age Reside, and are legally entitled to work, in Canada
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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