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Government of Canada

Worker Retention Grant

Deadline: Rolling deadline

About this grant

The Worker Retention Grant is a federal initiative designed to support worker retention and income adequacy. Available to eligible employers across all sectors who have an active Work-Sharing agreement and commit to supporting employee training during reduced hours, the grant provides a top-up to EI Work-Sharing benefits on non-working days.

Details verified from the funder's page on October 12, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Government of Canada page before submitting.

How to apply

  1. Read the guidelines on the Government of 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 Worker Retention Grant, in minutes instead of weeks.

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