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Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration

Supports innovative workforce skills development and training pathways

Offered by
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)

Record updated

Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Workforce sectoral committees
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Develop team skills
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Youth (<40)
Legal structures
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Innovation and Knowledge: major content update

The Innovation and Knowledge pages now show a much shorter call listing and the Mauricie guide, while most eligibility, funding, and application instructions previously visible on the page are no longer shown.

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The Innovation and Knowledge program page was substantially shortened: the previously visible eligibility, eligible activity, eligible expense, funding, processing, and assistance sections are no longer shown, and the page now mainly presents the regional calls and their deadline wording. The Mauricie guide title also changed to show the combined heading “Appel de projets (Mauricie) — Programme Évolution-Compétences,” and the Côte-Nord and Gaspésie files now display updated top-page headings.

Official source: cpmt.gouv.qc.ca
July 11, 2026

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

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.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review the Call for Projects
    • Consult the official guide for the Parcours Exploration call for projects to understand objectives, eligible activities, financial terms, and documentation requirements.
    • Verify your project aligns with the specified goals and priorities.
  • Step 2: Prepare Application Documents
    • Complete the grant application form for Parcours Exploration.
    • Fill out the project budget using the required template.
    • Collect quotations or supporting documents for any amounts not related to salaries or professional fees.
    • Develop a detailed project schedule (timeline) including activities, responsible parties, deliverables, and associated dates.
    • Obtain letters of engagement from all partners involved in the project, specifying their nature and role.
    • Prepare a comprehensive communication plan outlining objectives, strategies, target audiences, deployment means, evaluation tools, and results of previous campaigns if relevant.
    • Assemble any other supporting documentation to complete your application (letters of support, additional appendices).
  • Step 3: Submit Application
    • Submit the complete application package by email to partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca before the deadline (September 26, 2025).
    • Ensure all required documents and supporting materials are attached and the application is complete.
  • Step 4: Acknowledge and Await Confirmation
    • Await confirmation or acknowledgment of receipt from the fund provider.
    • Be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested by the program administrators.

Selection criteria

  • Relevance of the project to one or two target audiences (e.g., youth in initial training, workers seeking upskilling or retraining, workers affected by labour market transformations, or unemployed individuals).
  • Particular attention given to underrepresented groups in the labour market (such as immigrants, Indigenous peoples, women, individuals aged 45 and over, English-speaking Quebecers, and persons with disabilities or judicial involvement).
  • Pertinence and adaptation of the deployment strategy to the target audience, considering specific regional needs.
  • Confirmation of engagement from at least two relevant partners, demonstrated by letters of commitment.
  • Use of measurable quantitative and qualitative indicators to evaluate project outcomes.

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.

Contacts

Marie-Eve.Morissette@servicesquebec.gouv.qc.ca
819 371-4945, poste 83519
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Évolution-Compétences — Call for projects Parcours Exploration Program

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?

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).

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 Marie-Eve.Morissette@servicesquebec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 819 371-4945, poste 83519.

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