Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions

Q: How much funding can be received?

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions?

Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions is funded by Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT), Gouvernement du Québec

Q: Who is eligible for the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions program?

To be eligible for the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions program, you must: • Eligible companies include private for-profit businesses, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, municipalities, and regional county municipalities (MRC). • The company must enable its personnel to participate in the training related to water professions.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions?

You can contact Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) by email at partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca.

Q: Where is the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions available?

The Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports workforce training in water industry professions

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Utilities

Funds Providers

Commission des partenaires du marché du travail

Gouvernement du Québec

Program status

Open

Overview

The "Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions" grant provides up to 100% funding for developing or adapting professional training programs related to water professions. The program aims to equip employees with necessary skills through hands-on training and tailored educational courses.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial aid covers 100% of the costs associated with the development or adaptation of training by an educational institution.
Eligible expenses include salaries of personnel in training up to $25 per hour, with a maximum of $25,000.
Compensation for instructional personnel and supporting personnel is covered.
Professional fees for consultants and trainers are reimbursed up to $150 per hour.
Costs related to the adaptation of educational materials for disabilities are eligible.
Expenses for the development or adaptation of pedagogical materials are covered.
Registration fees for equivalency exams are included.
Costs associated with the promotion of the training project are eligible.
Administrative and management expenses incurred by the delegated organization or collective promoter are reimbursed up to 10% of eligible expenses.
Indirect costs such as travel and meals for trainers and trainees are covered according to the Treasury Board directive.
Training expenses for individuals supervising internships are reimbursed at 50%, including training costs and trainees' salaries up to $25 per hour.

Activities funded

Training for water treatment installation operators.
Adaptation of existing professional or technical training programs to meet business needs.
Development of new professional or technical training programs adapted to business needs.
Offering workplace internships as part of training programs.
Recognition of prior learning and equivalency exams for participants.
Supplementary training necessary for successful program completion.
Programs leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in water treatment.
Programs leading to an Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC) in water treatment.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 60,000

Launch a digital literacy program for seniors

$ 200,000

Launch a startup incubator for tech entrepreneurs

$ 75,000

Implement a new mental health support line

$ 120,000

Develop a renewable energy installation for a local school

$ 100,000

Create a cultural festival celebrating indigenous art

$ 150,000

Upgrade community center facilities to enhance accessibility

Eligibility

The applicant must be a collective promoter recognized and eligible for financial aid programs.
Participating companies can be private for-profit enterprises, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, municipalities, or municipal regional counties (MRCs).
Projects must involve a recognized educational institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of Quebec (MEQ) or the Ministry of Higher Education (MES).
The projects should focus on training for professions related to water treatment and waste processing occupations.
Training must include workplace internships.
Projects cannot have commenced before the acceptance of the application.

Who is eligible?

Private for-profit enterprises
Cooperatives
Non-profit organizations
Municipalities
Municipal regional counties (MRC)

Who is not eligible

Projects not related to water professions.

Eligible expenses

Salaries of personnel in training, up to $25 per hour, with a maximum of $25,000.
Salaries of instructors.
Salaries for personnel providing support for successful completion of the training.
Salaries for personnel responsible for integration and job retention of new employees, up to $65 per hour.
Professional fees for consultants, up to $150 per hour.
Professional fees for trainers, up to $150 per hour.
Professional fees for accompanying personnel.
Costs related to adaptation of educational materials for disabilities.
Development or adaptation costs for educational and didactic materials.
Purchase costs for educational and didactic materials.
Registration fees for equivalency exams.
Project promotion costs.
Management and administrative activities, up to 10% of the eligible expenses.
Indirect costs for trainers and trainees, such as travel and meal expenses, according to the Treasury Board directive.
Expenses related to the training of personnel supervising internships, reimbursed at 50%, including training costs and salaries, up to $25 per hour.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec, Canada

How to apply

Verification of participation conditions

Verify that your business is a for-profit private company, a cooperative, a non-profit organization, a municipality, or a regional county municipality.
Consult the list of eligible collective promoters to identify a potential partner.

Preliminary consultation

Contact a collective promoter in your area or sector to discuss the proposed training project.
Validate the project's eligibility, especially if the training pertains to water-related professions.

Preparation of the application file

Fill out the grant application form.
Develop the Budget file for the grant application.
Ensure that the project includes workplace training and complies with the maximum duration of 36 months.
Provide equivalency assessments if necessary for staff without prerequisites.

Submission of the request

Gather all the required documents for the application file.
Send the application by email to the address partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca.

Follow-up and Confirmation

Wait for the confirmation of receipt including the project information.
Retrieve the deposit details via email, including the assigned case number.

Communication with the ministry

For reimbursements of overpaid amounts, make a bank transfer or pay by check.
Send proof of transfer by email to the case manager as soon as the payment is made.

Additional information

The program requires collaboration with an educational institution recognized by either the Ministry of Education of Quebec or the Ministry of Higher Education.
The application process includes consultation with regional work market partner councils before submitting a project.
Training can be delivered through a combination of online and in-person methods, tailored to meet the needs of enterprises and personnel.
Funding for training related to water professions is intended to cover 100% of costs associated with course development or adaptation.
Financial aid requests must be prepared thoroughly, as incomplete applications will not be processed and the applicant will be advised of missing elements.
The processing time for financial aid requests is approximately 20 working days.
Reimbursement arrangements for misallocated funds include different methods of payment, with bank transfer being preferred.

Contacts

partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions. 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 Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions?

Training for water treatment installation operators. Adaptation of existing professional or technical training programs to meet business needs. Development of new professional or technical training programs adapted to business needs. Offering workplace internships as part of training programs. Recognition of prior learning and equivalency exams for participants. Supplementary training necessary for successful program completion. Programs leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in water treatment. Programs leading to an Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC) in water treatment.