Évolution-Compétences — Partnership for training and innovation

Who is eligible?

The Évolution-Compétences — Partnership for training and innovation grant under the sub-program "Investissement dans l’équipement de formation des métiers Sceau rouge" and "Innovation dans l’apprentissage des métiers désignés Sceau rouge" targets a wide range of eligible organizations in Quebec. These include school service centers, English school boards, recognized professional training institutions and CEGEPs by the Ministry of Higher Education, and subsidized private educational establishments. Additionally, sectoral workforce committees, municipal administrations, Indigenous communities and band councils, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, legally constituted employer associations, trade worker associations, joint committees formed under a decree, order issuers with an accredited training service, recognized mutual training organizations by the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail, and Indigenous organizations working in employability and skills development are eligible to apply. The program also welcomes applications for projects targeting underrepresented groups in the labor market such as women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, newcomers, and visible minorities. Those involved in training, such as students, apprentices, or employed individuals, may participate in the projects.

Eligible expenses

• The cost of training equipment for the "Investissement dans l’équipement de formation" sub-stream.
• The salary of personnel involved in project implementation for the "Innovation dans l’apprentissage" sub-stream.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec, Canada

• The financial aid processing time for applications is 20 working days.
• A complete application must include the grant application form and an accompanying budget file.
• Applications deemed incomplete will not be analyzed and the applicant will be notified of missing elements.
• The funds provided must be used within 12 months for "Investment in training equipment" and 24 months for "Innovation in learning" projects.
• The repayment of any overpaid amount can be made through several payment methods including bank transfer, cheque, post mandate, or credit card.
• The grant must be applied for during an active call for projects.
• Applicants can receive support to define their training project, determine costs, and ensure the project fits the program's goals through an online form.