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Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions

Support for innovative skills solutions in Canada
Future Skills Centre
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000 - $ 500,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 13, 2024
Location
Canada

Overview

This funding supports innovative skills projects addressing Canada’s future of work, up to $500,000 per project. Eligible activities include solution design and preparation for piloting (Stream 1) or implementation to strengthen outcomes with evaluation support (Stream 2).
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 13, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • 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
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Designing and developing skills solution concepts and preparing for potential piloting (Stream 1).
  • Implementing ready-to-deliver initiatives to strengthen skills outcomes (Stream 2).
  • Participating in technical assistance and documenting learning (Stream 1).
  • Testing initiatives through implementation with evaluation and learning support (Stream 2).

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 (project undertaken at cost, with no mark-ups or profit)

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations not based in Canada
  • For-profit organizations proposing projects with mark-ups or profit

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • For-profit projects that include mark-ups or profit.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (institutions based in Canada)

Processing and Agreement

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

Additional information

  • Applications were due on December 13, 2024.
  • Proposals were expected to be reviewed and funding awarded by the end of February 2025.

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions. 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 Solutions?

This funding supports innovative skills projects addressing Canada’s future of work, up to $500,000 per project. Eligible activities include solution design and preparation for piloting (Stream 1) or implementation to strengthen outcomes with evaluation support (Stream 2).

How much funding can be received?

Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions program?

To be eligible for the Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions program, you must: Canada-based institution Aligned with a focus area Fits Stream 1 or Stream 2

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

Designing and developing skills solution concepts and preparing for potential piloting (Stream 1). Implementing ready-to-deliver initiatives to strengthen skills outcomes (Stream 2). Participating in technical assistance and documenting learning (Stream 1). Testing initiatives through implementation with evaluation and learning support (Stream 2).

Where is the Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions available?

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

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

Call for Proposals: Skills Solutions is a Grant and Funding

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

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

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