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IRAP Youth Employment Program (YEP) is sponsored by National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). The IRAP Youth Employment Program assists eligible small and medium-sized Canadian businesses in hiring and training young Canadian post-secondary graduates. Funding can be used for graduates in areas such as business development, technical advancement, customer service, or administration.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Incorporated, financially stable Canadian businesses with 1–500 employees. Applicants are responsible for recruiting graduates aged 15 to 30 before applying. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $30,000 per graduate (up to two) for a period of 6-12 months. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
IRAP Youth Employment Program (YEP) is funded by National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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