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Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration
Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Évolution-Compétences – Parcours Exploration call for projects provides up to $10 million in funding to support innovative initiatives that encourage workforce skill development and discovery of qualifying training pathways. Eligible activities include immersive experience projects, awareness campaigns, and communication strategies aimed at guiding individuals toward in-demand professions and responding to labour market needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Unions
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of real and immersive experiences, such as mentorship, workplace exchanges, sharing of testimonials, hands-on field experimentation, and internships to explore targeted trades or professions.
- Launching or expanding initiatives and campaigns by labour market partners to enhance awareness and visibility of structured training paths and professions in demand.
- Promotion and discovery activities that present sectors, training opportunities, professions, and skill development options to targeted audiences through strategic communications and outreach tools.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Workforce sectoral committees
- Employer associations recognized by the CPMT
- Legally constituted worker associations
- Community or nonprofit organizations represented at the CPMT
- Organizations representing all public educational establishments with representation at the CPMT
- Parity committees established under a decree
- Training mutuals recognized by the CPMT
Who is not eligible
- Federal government organizations subject to the Public Service Employment Act.
- Quebec government organizations whose personnel are appointed and paid under the Public Service Act.
- Crown corporations and state-owned enterprises.
- Municipalities, regional county municipalities, cities, and boroughs.
- Organizations with unresolved debts to the Ministry, unless a written repayment agreement is in place.
- Organizations engaged in controversial activities deemed unreasonable to be associated with the Ministry.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries of internal project staff (up to $90,000 per person annually).
- Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses for internal staff and external collaborators, according to provincial guidelines.
- Honoraria for professional services (consulting, content development, validation, artistic direction, production, web integration, marketing, etc.) up to $150/hour.
- Salaries of industry experts released by their companies to participate in the project (actual cost).
- Registration fees for trade shows and fairs (actual cost).
- Room rental costs, including audiovisual equipment, as well as the purchase or rental of equipment for project promotion (actual cost).
- Licensing fees for music, images, and necessary software or online platforms (actual cost).
- Advertising placement and media relations expenses (actual cost).
- Honoraria for interpreters or costs related to adapting materials for participants with specific needs (actual cost).
- Promotional material (actual cost).
- Administrative expenses, including project management and secretarial support (up to 10% of eligible expenses).
Eligible geographic areas
- Province of Quebec
Additional information
- The total program envelope for the "Parcours Exploration" call for projects is $10 million for 2025-2026.
- Projects must not begin before official project approval; expenses incurred prior to agreement signature are not reimbursable.
- An evaluation report containing quantitative and qualitative indicators of project success is required.
- The final financial report, with all supporting documentation, must be submitted within six months after project completion.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration. 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 Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration?
The Évolution-Compétences – Parcours Exploration call for projects provides up to $10 million in funding to support innovative initiatives that encourage workforce skill development and discovery of qualifying training pathways. Eligible activities include immersive experience projects, awareness campaigns, and communication strategies aimed at guiding individuals toward in-demand professions and responding to labour market needs.
How much funding can be received?
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration program?
To be eligible for the Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration program, you must:
Must be a recognized employers' association by the CPMT or a mutual training organization recognized by the CPMT.
Must have a Quebec Business Number and be legally constituted for at least 12 months.
Must have internal resources assigned to the project.
What expenses are eligible under Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration?
Implementation of real and immersive experiences, such as mentorship, workplace exchanges, sharing of testimonials, hands-on field experimentation, and internships to explore targeted trades or professions.
Launching or expanding initiatives and campaigns by labour market partners to enhance awareness and visibility of structured training paths and professions in demand.
Promotion and discovery activities that present sectors, training opportunities, professions, and skill development options to targeted audiences through strategic communications and outreach tools.
Who can I contact for more information about the Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration?
You can contact Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) by email at partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration available?
The Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration is a Grant and Funding