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Call for Proposals: Skills Research
Funding for Canadian skills research projects
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 13, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds skills research projects that address knowledge gaps or emerging labour market issues in Canada. It supports research aligned with the Future Skills Centre’s five focus areas, with funding of $50,000 to $250,000 per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce 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
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects on key skills and labour market knowledge gaps
- Research on emerging issues in future work
- Projects aligned with the five focus areas: Pathways to Jobs, SME Adaptability, Tech and Automation, Inclusive Economy, and Sustainable Jobs
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Final research report in a publishable format
- English and French version of the report, when possible
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- Publicly funded post-secondary institutions
- Industry associations
- Professional associations
- Indigenous legal entities, municipalities, district social services administration boards, and for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations that include mark-ups or profit in the project budget
Eligible expenses
- Project costs related to research activities
- Report design and translation costs
- Staff time needed to co-develop and co-implement the evaluation and learning plan
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- For-profit project costs that include mark-ups or profit
- Evaluation consultant or partner fees for the third-party evaluation specialist
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s focus areas and strategic questions
- Strength of the proposed approach to addressing the issue
- Applicant capacity to deliver the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program materials
- Read the guidelines, FAQs, and focus area documents before applying.
- Step 2: Prepare your proposal
- Develop a research proposal aligned with the program’s focus areas.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application by the December 13, 2024 deadline.
- Step 4: Wait for review and decision
- Proposals are reviewed before funding decisions are announced.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed by Future Skills Centre consortium members and external experts.
- A review committee assesses reviewers’ scores, comments, and recommendations.
- Funding decisions are finalized by FSC’s Leadership Table.
- Applicants may be asked to make changes if the proposal is recommended with conditions.
Additional information
- The program is part of the Future Skills Centre’s Skills Horizon calls.
- Applications were due on December 13, 2024.
- Proposals will be reviewed and funding awarded by the end of February 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Proposals: Skills Research Program
What is the Call for Proposals: Skills Research?
This program funds skills research projects that address knowledge gaps or emerging labour market issues in Canada. It supports research aligned with the Future Skills Centre’s five focus areas, with funding of $50,000 to $250,000 per project.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Proposals: Skills Research Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for Proposals: Skills Research program?
To be eligible for the Call for Proposals: Skills Research program, you must:
Based in Canada
Research project
Aligned with focus areas
What expenses are eligible under Call for Proposals: Skills Research?
Research projects on key skills and labour market knowledge gaps
Research on emerging issues in future work
Projects aligned with the five focus areas: Pathways to Jobs, SME Adaptability, Tech and Automation, Inclusive Economy, and Sustainable Jobs
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Proposals: Skills Research?
You can contact Future Skills Centre (FSC).
Where is the Call for Proposals: Skills Research available?
The Call for Proposals: Skills Research program is available across Canada.
Is the Call for Proposals: Skills Research a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Proposals: Skills Research is a Grant and Funding