Ontario Job Grant (formerly Canada-Ontario Job Grant) asks you 34 questions, 6 of them written answers. 8 carry the funder’s own length limit, for example “Describe the workforce need this training addresses” (500 characters) and “Identify the groups of employees who will participate” (500 characters). It asks for 8 documents with the application. Every question below is quoted from Government of Ontario’s own documents, saved on September 4, 2026.
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Pre-eligibility screener 1
1Pre-Eligibility Questions (nine yes/no gates before the form opens)
These questions will help determine whether your organization meets the required eligibility requirements to participate in the Ontario Job Grant (OJG). The questions below ensure that the employers, trainees, and proposed training activities align with program guidelines.Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Step 1: Introduction and attestations 4
2Introduction: what to have ready before starting
To fill out the application form, please have the following ready:Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
3Eligibility attestations (18 required declarations)
For your application to be considered for funding, all of the following eligibility requirements must be met:Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
4Workplace safety insurance type
Indicate type: (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
5Your Attestation Details (who is filling this in)
Please confirm you are authorized to submit this application on behalf of the employer. (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Step 2: Employer Information 4
6General Information
Canada Revenue Agency Number (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
7Contact and Alternate Contact
Contact Information Phone (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
8Corporate and Business addresses
Corporate AddressGovernment of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
9Employer Details (the fields that set the cost share)
Total Number of Employees in Your Company (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Step 3: Training Details 11
10Is this company-specific training?
Is this company-specific training (i.e. training that is specific to a company's processes and/or equipment, proprietary software, etc.)? (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
11Training category
Which of the following training categories best describes the training you are requesting? (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Limit: 250 characters (about 42 words). The funder’s own limit.
12Type of skills gained
What type of skills will be gained with the training you are requesting? (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Limit: 250 characters (about 42 words). The funder’s own limit.
13Describe the workforce need this training addresses
Describe the specific workforce need this training addresses for the employees who will participate. Include the relevant job duties and the skills this training will develop, and explain how these skills directly support your organization’s operational need. (maximum 500 characters)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Limit: 500 characters (about 83 words). The funder’s own limit.
14Identify the groups of employees who will participate
Identify the groups of employees who will participate in the training (e.g., production staff, technicians). Indicate whether they are new hires or current incumbent employees, their role/anticipated role, and why this training is required for these positions at this time. (maximum 500 characters)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Limit: 500 characters (about 83 words). The funder’s own limit.
15How the training supports employees facing barriers
Describe how the proposed training supports employees who may face barriers to employment or skills development (e.g., new hires, individuals returning to the workforce, or employees with limited prior training). Focus your response on participants who will participate in training. (maximum 500 characters)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Limit: 500 characters (about 83 words). The funder’s own limit.
16Participants must be paid during training
All training participants (new hires and incumbent employees) must be paid during training. (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
17Credential expected on completion
What credential/certificate is expected upon successful completion of this training? (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
18Incumbents table (current vs post-training)
Please select the "Add Incumbent Employees" button to add a line to identify each trainee's job title.Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
19New Hires table
Do you have any New Hires? (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
20Training Outcomes (13 numeric forecasts)
How many positions will increase from part-time/seasonal to full-time employment following the training? (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Step 4: Training Provider 10
21Three providers must be named
Three (3) quotes from training providers are requiredGovernment of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
22Course Title (1st choice)
Course Title (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
23Describe the proposed training
Describe the proposed training, including the curriculum, skills the training will address, and how training completion will be tested (certification evaluation, on the job application). (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
24Credential to be obtained
Credential to Be Obtained (e.g., Certificate) (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
25Intended outcomes of the training
What are the intended outcomes of this training for your employees and for your business? (Select all that apply) (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Limit: 250 characters (about 42 words). The funder’s own limit.
26Method of training
Method of Training (Select all that apply) (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
27Training Schedule (dates, breaks, weekly hours, plus an alternate)
Training start and end date (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
28Total cost of training for all participants (1st choice)
Total Cost of Training for all Participants (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
29Rationale if the chosen training is not the least expensive
Please provide a rationale in 240 words or less if the chosen training is not the least expensive option. (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Limit: 240 words. The funder’s own limit.
30Rationale for cost above the thresholds, or for fewer than three quotes
Please provide a clear rationale if the total training cost per participant is over $2,500 or the per participant per day cost is greater than $700 or as to why you have not provided three quotes in 240 words or less if you you are exceeding the thresholds. (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Limit: 240 words. The funder’s own limit.
Step 5: Training Costs and Grant Request 2
31The costed table
Tuition or other training provider fees (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
32Employer contribution and ministry contribution
Ministry Contribution (maximum 1/2 of Total Training Cost or $10,000 per trainee, whichever is less) (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Step 6: Review Application 1
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Please review the information you have provided for your application. To make changes, click "Edit" to return to the page where changes are needed.Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
Step 7: Declaration and Signature 1
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I certify that the information contained here is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I have the authority to bind the organization. (required)Government of Ontario · saved September 4, 2026
What the reviewers are deciding
- Does this training meet a real workforce need?
What to showName the job duties, the skill that is missing, and what the gap is costing the business right now.
- Is the provider qualified and the curriculum real?
- Is this price defensible against the other quotes?
- Will people measurably gain skills or better jobs?
What to show for the other 3, the funder’s criteria behind each question, and what reviewers weigh in every answer are in Premium.
Where applications go wrong
- Only requests for funding that have been approved prior to the start of the training are eligible for funding. Applications submitted after the start or completion of training are not eligible for Ontario Job Grant funding.
- Any costs incurred before the effective date of the TPA are not eligible for reimbursement.
14 more, in Government of Ontario’s words, are in Premium.
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Where these questions come from
- Ontario Job Grant (ontario.ca program page)www.ontario.ca
- Central Forms Repository entry on00935: Ontario Job Grantforms.mgcs.gov.on.ca
- OJG Online Application Portal: pre-eligibility questionswww.employmentontario.labour.gov.on.ca
- Ontario Job Grant: Application Guidelines, EFFECTIVE May 1, 2026forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca
- OJG portal: eligible-outcome screen after the screenerwww.employmentontario.labour.gov.on.ca
- OJG Employer Application Form: Step 1 of 8, Introductionwww.employmentontario.labour.gov.on.ca
Saved from Government of Ontario on September 4, 2026. Funders revise forms: open the current version before you submit. Eligibility, amounts and deadlines: Ontario Job Grant (formerly Canada-Ontario Job Grant) programme profile.
Questions people ask
What does the Ontario Job Grant (formerly Canada-Ontario Job Grant) application ask?
34 questions in total, including 6 written answers. The first ones: Pre-Eligibility Questions (nine yes/no gates before the form opens); Introduction: what to have ready before starting; Eligibility attestations (18 required declarations). The full list, in the funder’s words, is on this page.
Is there a word or character limit?
8 questions carry a limit set by Government of Ontario, for example “Describe the workforce need this training addresses” (500 characters) and “Identify the groups of employees who will participate” (500 characters).
What documents does the application need?
Government of Ontario asks for 8 documents with the application. The list is in Premium, with the full form drafted for you.