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Call for Proposals: Skills Research

Q: How much funding can be received?

Call for Proposals: Skills Research Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Call for Proposals: Skills Research program?

To be eligible for the Call for Proposals: Skills Research program, you must: Canada-based institution Research aligned to focus areas For-profits must be at cost

Q: Where is the Call for Proposals: Skills Research available?

The Call for Proposals: Skills Research program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Call for Proposals: Skills Research a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Call for Proposals: Skills Research is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Call for Proposals: Skills Research?

Call for Proposals: Skills Research is funded by Future Skills Centre

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Canada

Funds skills and labour market research projects

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

This program funds Canadian skills and labour market research projects up to $250,000. It supports research that addresses knowledge gaps or emerging issues across five focus areas, including pathways to jobs, SME adaptability, tech and automation, inclusive economy, and sustainable jobs.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Research and experimental development

Reduce the ecological footprint

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Minimum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : December 13, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Research

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Research projects addressing key knowledge gaps related to future skills and the labour market
Research projects exploring emerging issues aligned with the program’s five focus areas

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 245,000

Research how SMEs adopt AI tools and reshape workforce skills

$ 235,000

Study training pathways into clean retrofit jobs for underrepresented workers

Eligibility

The applicant must be an institution based in Canada.
The proposed research project must address a key knowledge gap or an emerging issue linked to one of the program’s focus areas.
For-profit organizations are eligible only if the project is undertaken at cost, with no mark-ups or profit incorporated.

Who is eligible?

Not-for-profit organizations
Publicly funded post-secondary institutions
Industry associations
Professional associations
Indigenous organizations that are a legal entity
Municipalities or district social services administration boards
For-profit organizations (at cost only)

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Any mark-ups or profit included in a for-profit applicant’s project costs

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Processing and Agreement

Proposals are reviewed after submission.
Funding decisions are expected by the end of February 2025.

Additional information

Proposals are reviewed and funding decisions are expected by the end of February 2025.
The application deadline listed for this call was December 13, 2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Proposals: Skills Research Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Proposals: Skills Research. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.