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Employment and Social Development Canada

Canada Summer Jobs

Deadline: Rolling deadline

About this grant

A wage subsidy program that helps non-profits and small businesses hire youth aged 15-30 for summer positions, prioritizing national themes like digital skills and community impact.

Details verified from the funder's page on October 1, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Employment and Social Development Canada page before submitting.

How to apply

  1. Read the guidelines on the Employment and Social Development Canada website and confirm your organization qualifies.
  2. Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
  3. Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Canada Summer Jobs, in minutes instead of weeks.

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