Grant
Federal
Active
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
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
- Youth must be eligible to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status); some Delivery Organizations set additional age/enrollment conditions (e.g., Student Energy requires 18+, MiHR and Clean Foundation restrict full-time students).
- Several Delivery Organizations (MiHR, ECO Canada, Indigenous Clean Energy) require the hire to be new to the organization/role, not a current or former employee — check your chosen Delivery Organization's own rules. This is guidance, not a universal eligibility gate.
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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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Insider TipApply through a Delivery Organization (e.g., ECO Canada, Mining Industry HR Council, Colleges & Institutes Canada).
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- 6-step application timeline with prep hours per step
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Identify a Delivery Organization Choose from the 10 accredited STIP Delivery Organizations based on your sector: Clean Foundation, Electricity Human Resources Canada, Environmental Careers Organization Canada (ECO Canada), First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute, Indigenous Clean Energy (Generation Power), Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR), Pinnguaq Association, Project Learning Tree Canada, Student Energy, or United Nations Association in Canada.
Required Documents 5
✓ Registration with STIP Delivery Organization
✓ Internship job description
Eligible Expenses 6
Ineligible Expenses 4
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
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3 partners
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science and Technology Internship Pro... | Up to 80% of wages, max $25,000... | Easy | Reimbursement | Ongoing — apply through... |
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| Mitacs Accelerate | $15,000 per internship unit | Easy | Advance Payment | Ongoing |
| Strategic Response Fund (formerly Str... | Minimum $10 million contribution | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Ongoing — continuous... |
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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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