ECO Canada — Programme de stages pour les jeunes Horizons Sciences

📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses of any size operating in Canada - Non-profit organizations and social enterprises - Public sector employers (government agencies, municipalities, educational institutions) - Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations - Organizations must be registered and in good standing with Canadian tax authorities - Employers must have a valid business number and be able to demonstrate capacity to supervise and mentor an intern ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $25,000 per internship - Wage subsidy coverage: Up to 80% of the intern's eligible salary - Remaining cost: Employer covers minimum 20% of salary costs - Internship duration: 6 to 12 months - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (subsidy model) - Additional support: Potential mentorship and professional development resources included (as noted in partial grant description) - Payment structure: Typically disbursed upon hiring and completion of milestones ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Intern salaries for STEM positions in environment-related fields - Eligible fields include: Science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STIM) roles with environmental focus - Ancillary costs may include: - Basic training and onboarding expenses - Professional development and certification courses (if directly job-related) - Safety equipment and tools required for the role - Mentorship program costs ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Internship term: Must be minimum 6 months and maximum 12 months in duration - Job requirement: Position must be legitimate, full-time or part-time STEM role with environmental component - Environmental focus: Internship must align with environmental sustainability or ecological objectives - Employer match: Employer must contribute minimum 20% of intern salary costs - Hiring timeline: Intern must be hired and employment begin within specified program window - Reporting obligations: Employers must track hours, wages, and submit progress reports to ECO Canada - Retention incentive: Preference for positions with potential for permanent