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Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component - Canada
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Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component

Supports innovative workforce skills development projects
Offered by
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
Latest source update
Last Update: March 20, 2026
Latest change: The program page now includes detailed descriptions of eligible projects, funding terms, and application requirements.
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Innovation and Knowledge Component - Major Program Details Added
The grant page for the Innovation and Knowledge component has been significantly expanded with a complete program description, detailed eligibility criteria specifying that associations, private organizations, and public organizations may apply, and comprehensive funding terms including 100% coverage with caps of $150/hour and $90,000/year per person for honoraries, and $25/hour for trainee salaries. The new content also outlines specific application process requirements, noting that applications may only be submitted during active project calls, that incomplete submissions will not be reviewed, and that processing delays will vary by call. Detailed lists of eligible project activities (research, consultation, pilot projects) and eligible expenses are now provided.
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Associations and other member organizations of the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)

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Overview

Évolution-Compétences – volet Innovation et connaissance supports regional projects in Montérégie, Estrie, Mauricie, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Lanaudière and Côte-Nord, with reimbursement that can reach 100% of eligible expenses. Eligible initiatives include diagnostics or studies, innovative training tested with pilot groups, and concertation activities related to skills development knowledge.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development of diagnostics, analyses, or studies to improve knowledge related to skills development
  • Development, piloting, dissemination to pilot groups, and evaluation of innovative training
  • Concertation activities related to knowledge development

Documents Needed

  • A summary project presentation form when the regional call includes an initial screening stage.
  • A detailed project presentation describing the context or problem, objectives, planned activities, expected results, and indicators.
  • A detailed implementation plan with a schedule.
  • A detailed financial plan or cost breakdown, including promoter and partner contributions where applicable.
  • Supporting partnership documents, such as letters of support, and, where applicable, a signed board resolution and a list of participating businesses.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Associations and other member organizations of the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)
  • Private or public organizations that demonstrate they have the resources and expertise to carry out the project
  • Educational institutions recognized by the ministère de l’Éducation and the ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur
  • Indigenous organizations working in employability and skills development

Who is not eligible

  • Municipalities
  • Quebec government ministries, agencies, and state-owned corporations, and federal government ministries, agencies, and state-owned corporations
  • Organizations funded more than 50% by public funds, except those in the sector covered by the Comité sectoriel de main-d’œuvre de l’économie sociale et de l’action communautaire, Compétence culture, private non-conventioned long-term care centres, and Indigenous businesses or organizations
  • Political parties or associations
  • Organizations with an outstanding debt to the ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale unless covered by a written repayment agreement, organizations engaged in controversial activities, organizations affected by a labour dispute, and organizations subject to the Charter of the French language without a francization certificate

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries for internal resources assigned to the project and for staff from collaborating organizations
  • Professional fees for researchers, consultants, trainers, and other project specialists, as well as essential project inputs such as databases, software, licences, platforms, and specialized technical tools
  • Room and equipment rental, and wages for workers participating in the project
  • Travel, meal, and accommodation costs, as well as interpreter services or adapted pedagogical material for workers with limitations
  • Pedagogical and promotional materials, linguistic revision, diagnostic tool licences, applicable tax reimbursement, and project administration costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Activities started before the agreement is signed by all parties
  • Training delivered in a language other than French, except English-language training when Quebec laws and regulations allow it for the participant’s job function
  • Projects that can be funded through another FDRCMO or FDMT subsidy program
  • Activities related to human resources management

Eligible geographic areas

  • Montérégie
  • Estrie
  • Mauricie
  • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  • Lanaudière
  • Côte-Nord

Selection criteria

  • How clearly the project responds to the program objectives and the applicable regional priorities or problem
  • The project’s innovative character and its distinction from existing regional or government actions
  • The project’s regional, territorial, or sectoral reach, including its transferability and structuring impact
  • The level of concertation and involvement of labour-market partners
  • The quality of the implementation plan, indicators, follow-up mechanisms, expected outcomes, and the applicant’s capacity to deliver the project

How to apply

  • Consult the guide for the regional call concerned.
  • Where required, first submit a summary project presentation.
  • If invited, or where direct submission is allowed, send the complete project and required documents by email to the contact identified in the call.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are received and reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to available budget and the applicable regional call.
  • Files are evaluated by a committee made up of regional CRPMT members in collaboration or concertation with Services Québec.
  • Applicants may be invited to present their project or answer requests for clarification during the review process.
  • Recommended projects must be approved by the regional CRPMT, and applicants then receive a response.
  • No project may begin before the agreement is officially signed by all parties.

Additional information

  • This stream is one of the three components of the Évolution-Compétences program.
  • An application for financial assistance may be submitted under each of the program’s streams.
  • Calls for projects may further specify eligible activities and training methods; otherwise, the delivery method is at the promoter’s discretion.

Contacts

partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca

Other components of this program

Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component Program

What is the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component?

Évolution-Compétences – volet Innovation et connaissance supports regional projects in Montérégie, Estrie, Mauricie, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Lanaudière and Côte-Nord, with reimbursement that can reach 100% of eligible expenses. Eligible initiatives include diagnostics or studies, innovative training tested with pilot groups, and concertation activities related to skills development knowledge.

How much funding can be received?

Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component program?

To be eligible for the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component program, you must: The applicant must be an eligible organization able to carry out the project. The project must align with the objectives of Évolution-Compétences, volet Innovation et connaissance. The project must meet the applicable regional call requirements and cannot exceed 24 months.

What expenses are eligible under Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component?

Development of diagnostics, analyses, or studies to improve knowledge related to skills development Development, piloting, dissemination to pilot groups, and evaluation of innovative training Concertation activities related to knowledge development

Who can I contact for more information about the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component?

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

Where is the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component available?

The Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component program is available across Canada.

Is the Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component is a Grant and Funding