Wage Subsidy Federal

Youth Employment and Skills Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Prince Edward Island

Funding amount

Up to $14,000 wage support plus up to $5,000 for relocation/barrier supports

Application difficulty

Medium

Typical timeline

Not stated publicly

How to apply

Online Portal

📋 About this program

Federal wage subsidy for agriculture and agri-food employers hiring youth aged 15 to 30. It helps employers create work experience placements and can provide enhanced support for Indigenous employers or youth facing barriers, including recent newcomers.

✅ Who qualifies

Eligible sectors

AgricultureFood Beverage

Business stage

StartupGrowingEstablished

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: project and youth role description, employer information, cost breakdown, participant identification details under current rules.
Submit your application — Apply at the official portal →

💡 Tips & notes

AAFC share is normally up to 50%; up to 80% for Indigenous employers and/or employers hiring youth facing barriers.

Apply at official portal →

Not affiliated with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Always verify eligibility directly with the funding body.

Program details

Status Active

Type Wage Subsidy

Level Federal

Amount Up to $14,000 wage support plus up to $5,000 for relocation/barrier supports

Administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Application Online Portal

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