If your business has previously used the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) — or you’ve been searching for how to access it — there’s an important update you need to know.
The Ontario government has officially replaced the COJG with a redesigned program called the Ontario Job Grant (OJG). Applications are now open, funding amounts have been maintained, and Ontario small and mid-sized businesses can access up to $10,000 per employee to support employee training.
Here’s everything you need to know about what changed, what stayed the same, and how your business can take advantage
For more than a decade, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant was one of the most valuable workforce development programs available to Ontario employers. It provided direct financial support for third-party employee training by helping businesses in virtually every sector upskill their teams without bearing the full cost. In the fall of 2025, COJG was paused for a ministerial review.
Here’s the great news: The Government of Ontario officially launched the Ontario Job Grant (OJG), a redesigned version of the program under a new name. The OJG is now accepting applications on an ongoing basis.
The updated program continues to help Ontario employers offset the cost of training that strengthens employee skills and supports workforce development for both new and existing employees in a changing economy.
The relaunch brings updated guidelines, a streamlined application process, and renewed commitment from the province to support small and mid-sized business growth.
What stays the same: The program covers up to two-thirds of eligible training costs for most employers, with SMBs receiving even greater support. Over the years, thousands of Ontario businesses used COJG funding to train employees in areas like leadership, sales, technology, communications, and more.
The Ontario Job Grant offers flexible funding based on your business size and training scenario:
Example: A small business with 30 employees wants to train 5 staff members. With OJG, a $30,000 training program could cost the business as little as $5,000 out of pocket while the government covers the remaining $25,000.
The Ontario Job Grant is employer-driven, meaning your business chooses the training that fits your goals. Training must be delivered by an approved third-party provider and must be job-related.
Important: You must apply and receive approval before training begins. Do not start training while your application is under review.
At Integram, we’ve spent more than 34 years helping Ontario small and mid-sized businesses grow — through strategy, employee training, and AI enablement. Our team has guided businesses through government-funding programs, including COJG and now OJG, and we understand what it takes to build a successful application and a successful training outcome.
Fact: Integram has helped 100+ Ontario small and mid-sized businesses grow. Let us help yours.
The OJG program is now open and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Keep in mind that funding is finite and applications are assessed in the order they are received.
Businesses that act now benefit from:
If your business has been on the sidelines waiting for COJG to return, the wait is over. The Ontario Job Grant is open, the funding is available, and Integram is ready to help you access it.
The Ontario Job Grant is one of the most accessible and valuable workforce development programs available to Ontario businesses right now. With up to $10,000 per employee and 83% of costs covered for small businesses, the case for acting is clear.
Integram’s team is ready to help you identify the right training programs, prepare your application materials, and deliver results-driven training that makes a real difference.
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