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Call for Proposals: Skills Research - Canada
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Call for Proposals: Skills Research

Funds skills and labour market research projects
Future Skills Centre
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 13, 2024
Location
Canada

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.
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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
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 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

Eligibility

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.

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.

What is the Call for Proposals: Skills Research?

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.

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: Canada-based institution Research aligned to focus areas For-profits must be at cost

What expenses are eligible under Call for Proposals: Skills Research?

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

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

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

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

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