People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Overview
Access funding for eligible businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and Indigenous communities in the form of a conditional contribution to help cover the costs of an Indigenous intern’s salary and your portion of MERCs. An organization is eligible for two internship positions at a given time.
At a glance
| Categories | grant, wage subsidy |
|---|---|
| Funding | Up to 90% of eligible costs |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money For eligible municipalities, Indigenous communities, and not-for-profit organizations: Funding is in the form of a conditional contribution Maximum: 90% of an Indigenous intern’s salary Including the employer’s portion of MERCs Maximum of $35,000 per year For eligible businesses: Funding is in the form of a conditional contribution Maximum: 75 % of an Indigenous intern’s salary and employer’s portion of MERCs Maximum: $52,500 per year Use this to Pay for salaries/wages and employer’s portion of Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs) for a limited-term internship position of 52 weeks (with at least 35 hours of work per week) for candidates that: Identify as an Indigenous person, including First Nation, Metis, or Inuit 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 — Indigenous 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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