Ontario Job Grant (OJG)
Employer-Sponsored Training · Workforce Development
| Funding provider | Government of Canada / Government of Ontario |
|---|---|
| Available funding / benefit | Canada-Ontario Job Grant provides direct financial support to employers who wish to purchase training for their employees. It is available to small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees. Employers can get up to $10,000 in government support per person for training costs. The government provides up to $10,000 per trainee ($15,000 for unemployed trainees). |
| Must it be repaid? | No — this is a grant/scholarship or funded benefit, per the official page. |
| Who is eligible | Ontario employers seeking short-term skills training for staff. Employers must contribute at least 1/6 (small, fewer than 100 employees) or 1/2 (larger) of eligible training costs. |
| Eligible locations | Canada, Ontario — Ontario employers only |
| Application opens | Not published by the funder — check the official page for the current details. |
| Application deadline | Not published by the funder — check the official page for the current details. |
| Matching funds required | Yes — employers must contribute at least 1/6 (small, fewer than 100 employees) or 1/2 (larger) of eligible training costs. |
| Required documents | Not published by the funder — check the official page for the current details. |
| Application status | Open — verified on the official page |
| Last verified by Earn and Pay | 2026-11-04 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements in the table above — and on the official page, which is the final word.
- Gather the required documents. The funder’s official page lists exactly what this program requires; do not pay any third party to prepare them.
- Go to the official application page using the red button below. Earn and Pay never collects applications or money for this program.
- Complete and submit the application before the deadline
- Save your confirmation and follow the funder’s instructions for status updates.
Official program page: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-job-grant
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