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Foreign Credential Recognition Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Foreign Credential Recognition Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Foreign Credential Recognition Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Foreign Credential Recognition Program?

Foreign Credential Recognition Program is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Q: Who is eligible for the Foreign Credential Recognition Program program?

To be eligible for the Foreign Credential Recognition Program program, you must: Government, organizations, or associations addressing credential recognition

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Foreign Credential Recognition Program?

You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at mmo-lm@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.

Q: Where is the Foreign Credential Recognition Program available?

The Foreign Credential Recognition Program program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Funding to improve foreign credential recognition and workforce integration

Grant and Funding

Employment and Social Development Canada

Processing And Agreement

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop employee skills

Obtain certifications

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : November 15, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

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

Overview

This program provides funding to support initiatives that improve foreign credential recognition in Canada, aiming to facilitate workforce integration for immigrants. Eligible activities include research, policy development, and infrastructure enhancement to advance credential assessment processes.

Activities funded

Development of new assessment tools and protocols for foreign credentials.
Research on best practices for credential recognition.
Capacity building and training for recognition organizations.
Policy analysis and recommendations for streamlining processes.

Examples of admissible projects:

Implementing a credential recognition and training program for health professionals

Documents Needed

Concept proposal and project description.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a government, regulatory body, professional association, industry group, or not-for-profit organization.
The project must address foreign credential recognition and skill assessment issues.

Who is eligible?

Provincial and territorial governments
Regulatory bodies
Professional associations
Industry groups
Not-for-profit organizations

Who is not eligible

Private enterprises not involved in credential recognition activities
Organizations outside the eligible categories

Eligible expenses

Project planning and development costs.

Research and analysis activities related to foreign credential recognition.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities unrelated to credential recognition or assessment.
General operational costs not directly linked to the project.
Expenses for activities outside of Canada.

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Selection criteria

Relevance of the project to foreign credential recognition priorities.
Innovation and potential for scaling across Canada.
Feasibility and capacity of the organization to deliver results.
Expected impact on immigrant workforce integration.

How to apply

Complete a concept proposal detailing the project objectives and activities.Mail the completed concept proposal to the designated address or submit electronically if available.Await feedback and potential invitation to submit a full application.If invited, prepare a comprehensive project plan and budget.Sign a funding agreement before project implementation.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed for eligibility and alignment with program priorities.
Successful applicants are notified and must sign a funding agreement.
Disbursement of funds is contingent upon meeting project milestones.
Regular progress reports and evaluations are required to continue funding.

Additional information

The program supports projects that respond to national and regional priorities related to foreign credential recognition.

Eligible activities aim to improve integration and recognition processes for foreign-trained professionals.

Funding opportunities are available on an ongoing basis, allowing for flexible application timing.

Organizational collaboration and partnerships may enhance project success.

Contacts

mmo-lm@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Foreign Credential Recognition Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Foreign Credential Recognition Program. 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.