Wage Subsidy Provincial

Rural Enhancement Employment Program

Government of Prince Edward Island · Prince Edward Island

Funding amount

Up to 50% of wages up to $18/hour for up to 20 weeks, plus up to 50% of MERCs

Application difficulty

Medium

Typical timeline

Varies by intake and local approval

How to apply

Online Portal

📋 About this program

Wage subsidy for employers in rural PEI to create short-term employment opportunities. Private-sector businesses can receive support for wages and some mandatory employer-related costs, making it useful for seasonal and rural business hiring.

✅ Who qualifies

Eligible uses

Hiring

🚀 How to apply

Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
Prepare your documents — Common requirements include: job description, business information, payroll details, rural location details.
Submit your application — Apply at the official portal →

💡 Tips & notes

Non-wage project costs such as materials, supplies, rentals, travel and telephone are not covered.

Apply at official portal →

Not affiliated with Government of Prince Edward Island. Always verify eligibility directly with the funding body.

Program details

Status Active

Type Wage Subsidy

Level Provincial

Amount Up to 50% of wages up to $18/hour for up to 20 weeks, plus up to 50% of MERCs

Administered by Government of Prince Edward Island

Application Online Portal

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