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Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
Develop and implement professional standards, recognizing and enhancing workforce competencies
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Professional Standards section of the financial aid program primarily targets Sectoral Workforce Committees (CSMO) and promotes the development and revision of professional standards. Eligible activities include needs analysis, feasibility studies, implementation of professional standards through promotional activities, and the support and training of companions. Projects can receive up to 100% financial coverage for expenses, including training, hiring companions, and administrative costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Évolution-Compétences grant under the Professional Norms Component is designed to support projects that develop and enhance professional norms and recognition of workforce skills. Eligible activities focus on the establishment, promotion, and implementation of these norms across various sectors.
- Analysis of needs and feasibility studies associated with professional norms development.
- Creating or revising professional norms and learning or skill recognition strategies.
- Promotion and implementation of professional norms within enterprises.
- Training of companions who aid in skill development.
- Implementing skill recognition initiatives for current and future workforce.
- Providing training that helps workers obtain qualification certificates related to professional norms.
- Enhancing professional norms with additional knowledge elements in areas like sciences, technology, arts, and social sciences, or human skills such as teamwork and problem-solving.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
This grant program is specifically designed for the following eligible organizations:- Sectoral Workforce Committees (CSMO)- Collective promoters whose economic activity sector is not represented by a CSMO- Qualifications Québec, which can only sign funding agreements aimed at recognizing the skills of the future workforceEligible expenses
Eligible projects for this grant revolve around the development and enhancement of professional standards and associated activities. These initiatives aim to support workforce skills recognition, develop training tools, and integrate professional standards within companies.
- Analysis of needs and feasibility studies for professional standards.
- Development or revision of professional standards and learning strategies.
- Implementation of professional standards in businesses through promotional activities.
- Training companions and mentors within the industry.
- Execution of skills recognition for current and future workforce.
- Providing training for skills acquisition necessary for obtaining certification related to a professional standard.
- Enhancement of professional standards by integrating knowledge elements related to various fields such as STEM, health, arts, commerce, humanities, education, and social sciences.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant does not specify particular eligible geographical areas for companies applying. Eligibility is determined by the criteria set for the organizations involved, rather than specific locations.
Additional information
This grant can cover various expenses and requirements related to the development and implementation of professional standards, including training, materials, and project administration. Projects should focus on areas such as skills recognition, standards implementation, and training of mentors.
- A grant can fund up to 100% of eligible expenses.
- Eligible expenses include salaries or fees of internal trainers, trade experts, or independent mentors.
- Accessibility expenses like interpreters for hearing-impaired trainees and support for disabled trainees are covered.
- Indirect costs for trainers and trainees (e.g., travel and meal expenses) are admissible as per Treasury Board directives.
- Other costs may include the purchase or lease of educational materials, tools, or equipment necessary for skills recognition projects.
- Up to 10% of the eligible expenses can be allocated to project management and administration by the CSMO.
- There is no deadline; applications can be submitted anytime.
- The processing time for applications is 20 working days, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed until all information is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component. 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 - Professional Norms Component?
The Professional Standards section of the financial aid program primarily targets Sectoral Workforce Committees (CSMO) and promotes the development and revision of professional standards. Eligible activities include needs analysis, feasibility studies, implementation of professional standards through promotional activities, and the support and training of companions. Projects can receive up to 100% financial coverage for expenses, including training, hiring companions, and administrative costs.
How much funding can be received?
Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component program?
To be eligible for the Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component program, you must:
The applicant must be a Sectoral Workforce Committee (CSMO) or a collective promoter from an economic sector not represented by a CSMO.
Qualifications Québec may apply only for activities recognizing future workforce competencies.
What expenses are eligible under Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component?
The Évolution-Compétences grant under the Professional Norms Component is designed to support projects that develop and enhance professional norms and recognition of workforce skills. Eligible activities focus on the establishment, promotion, and implementation of these norms across various sectors. Analysis of needs and feasibility studies associated with professional norms development.
Creating or revising professional norms and learning or skill recognition strategies.
Promotion and implementation of professional norms within enterprises.
Training of companions who aid in skill development.
Implementing skill recognition initiatives for current and future workforce.
Providing training that helps workers obtain qualification certificates related to professional norms.
Enhancing professional norms with additional knowledge elements in areas like sciences, technology, arts, and social sciences, or human skills such as teamwork and problem-solving.
Who can I contact for more information about the Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component?
You can contact Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT).
Where is the Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component available?
The Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component is a Grant and Funding
