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Impulse-Skills program
Supports collective training projects to develop workforce skills
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Impulse-Skills (Impulsion-Compétences) reimburses up to 100% of eligible training-related expenses (and up to 10% of the subsidy for project management) to support collective training projects that boost business productivity and workforce employability through skills development and requalification. Eligible activities include needs analysis, development of new training, adaptation, updating and delivery of existing training (typically up to 50% for delivery), with projects targeting employees, self-employed workers and seasonal workers from at least three companies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that analyze training needs and design new joint training programs for employees of multiple companies.
- Development of new training courses to upgrade or reskill the workforce in participating enterprises.
- Adaptation, updating and improvement of existing training programs to better match current business and labour market needs.
- Delivery of existing training programs to employees from at least three companies through a collective training initiative.
- Training projects that support job retention and labour market integration for people who are distant from employment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private for-profit enterprises
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
This grant is specifically targeted towards certain eligible entities, and no exclusive restrictions for ineligible types of companies or industries are explicitly mentioned. However, companies or industries not aligned with the purpose of collective training and skills development might not be applicable.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries of participants while in training, up to $25 per hour (excluding social charges).
- Professional fees for consultants or trainers, up to $150 per hour.
- Travel, accommodation and meal expenses for trainers and participants, in line with the Québec Treasury Board directive.
- Costs to design, adapt, update or purchase pedagogical and training materials and supplies required for the activities.
- Expenses to develop or adapt training content, including converting in-person training to online formats and fees for using or subscribing to a training platform.
- Project management and administration costs incurred by the collective promoter, up to 10% of eligible expenses.
- For self-employed workers, only direct participation costs in the training (excluding their own salary).
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations and businesses located in the province of Quebec, Canada.
Additional information
- Training projects must be unique and original; promoters must ensure no other collective promoter has already submitted a similar project.
- Projects must involve at least three companies and have a maximum duration of 24 months.
- If the project concerns enterprises covered by a sectoral workforce committee (CSMO), the promoter must obtain that committee’s opinion before submitting the funding application.
- Applications are processed within 20 business days, provided that the file is complete; incomplete applications are not analyzed and missing elements are requested from the promoter.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Impulse-Skills program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Impulse-Skills 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.
What is the Impulse-Skills program?
Impulse-Skills (Impulsion-Compétences) reimburses up to 100% of eligible training-related expenses (and up to 10% of the subsidy for project management) to support collective training projects that boost business productivity and workforce employability through skills development and requalification. Eligible activities include needs analysis, development of new training, adaptation, updating and delivery of existing training (typically up to 50% for delivery), with projects targeting employees, self-employed workers and seasonal workers from at least three companies.
How much funding can be received?
Impulse-Skills program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Impulse-Skills program program?
To be eligible for the Impulse-Skills program program, you must:
Must be a private for-profit company, cooperative, or non-profit organization whose employees participate in the training project.
Training project must involve at least three companies and address a common skills development need.
Project duration must not exceed 24 months.
What expenses are eligible under Impulse-Skills program?
Projects that analyze training needs and design new joint training programs for employees of multiple companies.
Development of new training courses to upgrade or reskill the workforce in participating enterprises.
Adaptation, updating and improvement of existing training programs to better match current business and labour market needs.
Delivery of existing training programs to employees from at least three companies through a collective training initiative.
Training projects that support job retention and labour market integration for people who are distant from employment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Impulse-Skills program?
You can contact Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) by email at partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Impulse-Skills program available?
The Impulse-Skills program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Impulse-Skills program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Impulse-Skills program is a Grant and Funding