Offered by Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Youth Employment and Skills Program
- Maximum amount
- $14,000
- Up to 100% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
If you are a food producer or processor looking for additional labour, you could receive a grant to cover at least 50% of employees' wages up to a maximum of $14,000 per employee, as well as $5,000 per employee for moving expenses, when you hire youth to work on agricultural projects.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in Canada (required)
- For growing businesses
- Indigenous employers
- Skills development
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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