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Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) — Green Jobs

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Maximum Funding
Up to 80% of wages, max $25,000 per intern
Ongoing — apply through STIP Delivery Organizations
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
80%
Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) — Green Jobs provides Up to 80% of wages, max $25,000 per intern. Wage subsidy of up to 80% of intern wages (max $25,000 per intern) for employers in natural resources sector hiring youth aged 15-30. The program covers up to 80% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Approval odds: ~40% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description

Wage subsidy of up to 80% of intern wages (max $25,000 per intern) for employers in natural resources sector hiring youth aged 15-30. Covers 12-month internships in energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, and clean technology. Apply through NRCan-accredited Delivery Organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Employer in natural resources sector (energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, clean-tech)
  • Must offer full-time (30+ hrs/wk) employment for youth aged 15-30
  • Up to 12-month internship
  • For-profit, non-profit, Indigenous organizations, governments eligible
  • Must hire and mentor the intern
Provinces
All Provinces
Industries
Clean Technology Natural Resources Agriculture
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to 80% of wages, max $25,000 per intern
Type
Grant
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 80% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing — apply through STIP Delivery Organizations

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

Competition
Low
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Good
Approval Rate
~40%
Accessibility
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Competition
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Application Steps

1 Identify a Delivery Organization Choose from the 11 accredited STIP Delivery Organizations based on your sector: ECO Canada, BioTalent Canada, Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR), Colleges and Institutes Canada, Electricity HR Canada, Clean Foundation, Project Learning Tree Canada, Relay Education, Indigenous Clean Energy, United Nations Association in Canada, or First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute.

Required Documents 5

✓ Registration with STIP Delivery Organization
✓ Internship job description

Eligible Expenses 6

Ineligible Expenses 4

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Funding Stack Strategy

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Compatible Programs

Canada Summer Jobs Mitacs Accelerate Provincial green jobs subsidies (e.g., CleanBC Go Electric, Alberta Ecotrust, NS Office of Economic Development)
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Clawback Risk

Low Risk
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How STIP Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I apply directly to NRCan?
No — must partner with an NRCan-accredited Delivery Organization (e.g., ECO Canada, Mining Industry HR Council). Applying directly results in rejection.
What's the typical award amount?
Most employers receive $15,000-$25,000 per intern, covering 80% of wages for full-time (30+ hrs/wk) roles in eligible sectors.
Do I need matching funds?
Yes — employers must cover 20% of intern wages (e.g., $5,000 for a $25,000 wage package) and provide full-time employment.
Can I stack with other grants?
Yes — commonly stacks with Canada Summer Jobs (shorter-term placements) and provincial green subsidies like CleanBC Go Electric.
Why do applications get rejected?
Common rejections: not natural resources sector, intern under 30 hrs/wk, youth outside 15-30, or applying without a Delivery Organization.

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