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Team Canada Strong Youth Placements

Employment and Social Development Canada

Up to $30M

Eligible organizations may request up to $15 million per year (projects up to two years, maximum $30 million).

Funds organizations to deliver paid, entry-level construction and trades work placements for youth aged 15 to 30, supporting pathways into apprenticeships.

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Who qualifies

Not-for-profit organizations, municipal governments, Indigenous organizations and for-profit organizations (for-profits only for non-commercial activities), plus public health, educational and cultural institutions. Placements for youth aged 15 to 30.

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Good to know

  • Funding: Page does not mention a wage subsidy rate.
  • Notes: The ESDC funding list gave the deadline as 11:59 pm PT; the program page itself says 7:00 pm EDT, which I used.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“Eligible organizations may request up to $15 million per year.” source ↗
  • deadline“September 17, 2026, to October 23, 2026, at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-07 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.