You keep it

Wage subsidy

The funder covers a share of a specific person’s wages for a set period. You pay the wage and claim it back, so you carry the cash flow.

Programs: 5 4 open or closing soon today, from 3 funders
Range: $5,000 to $52,500 Where the funder publishes an amount. Some publish only a percentage of costs, and some publish nothing at all.
Do you repay it?: No, subject to the conditions the funder attaches.

Status unconfirmed

Employment and Social Development Canada

Varies; see program

confirm with funder

canada.ca · Last verified Aug 24, 2026 · Reported, verification pending

Open while funds last

Employment and Social Development Canada

Up to $5,000

allocations can run out before the window closes; confirm before applying

canada.ca · Last verified Aug 24, 2026 · Reported, verification pending

Open, continuous intake

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Up to $52,500

no fixed deadline; approvals on the funder's cycle

fednor.canada.ca · Last verified Aug 24, 2026 · Reported, verification pending

Open, continuous intake

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

Up to $52,500

no fixed deadline; approvals on the funder's cycle

myportal.nohfc.ca · Last verified Aug 24, 2026 · Reported, verification pending

Open, continuous intake

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

Up to $35,000

no fixed deadline; approvals on the funder's cycle

myportal.nohfc.ca · Last verified Aug 24, 2026 · Reported, verification pending

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