WILWorks Program — Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector businesses of all sizes - Not-for-profit organizations - Social enterprises - Employers offering work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities in Canada - Organizations must be able to provide meaningful student learning experiences - No specific industry restrictions noted ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum subsidy per placement: $7,500 - Cost coverage: Up to 75% of eligible wage costs - Employer responsibility: Minimum 25% cost-sharing required - Grant type: Non-repayable wage subsidy - Payment structure: Funds typically disbursed upon eligible expense documentation and student participation verification ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Student wages/salaries during placement periods - Internship programs (paid positions) - Co-operative education placements (co-op) - Mentorship programs (where applicable to wage component) - Applied research projects led by students solving organizational problems - Payroll-related costs directly tied to student compensation ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Student eligibility: Participants must be eligible students (typically post-secondary students enrolled in recognized institutions) - Learning outcomes: Placement must provide documented learning and skill-development objectives - Employer matching: Organizations must contribute minimum 25% of eligible wage costs - Duration requirements: Placements must meet minimum duration thresholds (varies by program delivery model) - Documentation: Maintain records of student participation, learning objectives, and wage payments - Reporting: Complete program evaluation and impact reporting as required - Compliance: Ensure employment standards compliance and appropriate workplace conditions for students