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Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment
Supports innovative newcomer employment projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 800,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 7, 2019
- Closing date : April 11, 2019
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides up to $800,000 per project for innovative approaches. Supports projects that improve foreign credential recognition and skilled newcomer employment in Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 7, 2019
- Closing date : April 11, 2019
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development, validation and implementation of foreign credential recognition tools and processes
- Development and implementation of pan-Canadian certification or licensure pathways
- Creation of gap training programs for targeted occupations and sectors
- Alternative career pathways and employment support services for skilled newcomers
- Collaboration to improve newcomer integration into the labour market
Documents Needed
- Concept paper template
- Organization information and contact details
- Project description and expected results
- Budget and funding sources
- Signed declaration pages
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regulatory bodies
- Professional associations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Industry associations
- Unions
- Post-secondary institutions
Eligible expenses
- Wages and related employment costs
- Professional fees and consulting
- Travel costs
- Capital costs and equipment
- Administrative and project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that focus only on research or communications
- Existing, ongoing organizational activities
- Capacity-building activities not related to the project
- Capital projects such as renovations or new construction
- Costs for programs under other levels of government
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Application is acknowledged after submission
- Concept paper is reviewed competitively
- Only retained applicants are invited to submit a full proposal
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before starting work
- Decision is final and no appeal is available
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment. 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 Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment?
Provides up to $800,000 per project for innovative approaches. Supports projects that improve foreign credential recognition and skilled newcomer employment in Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment Funds up to $800,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 11, 2019.
Who is eligible for the Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment program?
To be eligible for the Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment program, you must:
Eligible organization type
Targets highly skilled newcomers
Innovative and collaborative project
What expenses are eligible under Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment?
Development, validation and implementation of foreign credential recognition tools and processes
Development and implementation of pan-Canadian certification or licensure pathways
Creation of gap training programs for targeted occupations and sectors
Alternative career pathways and employment support services for skilled newcomers
Collaboration to improve newcomer integration into the labour market
Who can I contact for more information about the Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at NC-DGOP-POB-RTCE-FCR-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
Where is the Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment available?
The Foreign Credential Recognition Program – Innovation and skilled newcomer employment program is available across Canada.