How do I apply for Indigenous Wage Subsidy Initiative?

Visit Clean Foundation's website for application instructions.

Who administers Indigenous Wage Subsidy Initiative?

This program is administered by Clean Foundation.

Are there similar programs to Indigenous Wage Subsidy Initiative?

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Indigenous Wage Subsidy Initiative

Clean Foundation

👥 Workforce Development & Training👔 Hiring📚 Training🪶 Indigenous-Owned🗺️ Provincial

Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous people in the clean economy

Funding

Up to $15,000

Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

Receive a wage subsidy to cover 80% of the employee's salary, up to $15,000 for up to eight months of work experience in clean technology projects. This initiative is open to Indigenous job seekers aged 15 and over who are residents of Nova Scotia.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Employers can receive a wage subsidy covering up to 80% of an employee's salary (up to $15,000, for two to eight months) for hiring Indigenous job seekers in qualifying clean economy positions. Job seekers are offered education and training recommendations, and support for barrier alleviation (financial, technical, physical).

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: clean economy, renewable energy, land and water conservancy, waste management

Region: Nova Scotia

Demographics: Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)

Other Criteria: Job seekers must be age 15 and up, Employers must be Nova Scotia-based organizations, Positions must contribute to the clean economy, Subsidies can cover new or existing positions