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Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)

Supports collaborative projects addressing local labour market challenges
Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Government of Ontario (ON)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships provides time‑limited, cost‑shared financial assistance (amount varies by project; no stated maximum) to employers, sector groups and community organizations to develop and implement strategies that address local labour market, human resource planning, labour force adjustment and economic development issues. Eligible activities include partnership-based projects such as research, planning, strategy development, studies and other finite initiatives that respond to clearly identified labour market challenges.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Business Associations
  • Professional Associations
  • Unions
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Design and implementation of community or sector-wide strategies to address identified labour market issues such as skills gaps, labour shortages or workforce surpluses.
  • Development of local economic development strategies that identify new employment opportunities and value-added activities in response to economic, technological or demographic changes.
  • Creation of human resource planning strategies for organizations, sectors or communities to forecast labour needs and align workforce skills with current and future demand.
  • Labour force adjustment initiatives that help communities or sectors respond to events like major downsizing, industry restructuring or new industrial developments.
  • Research, analysis and dissemination of labour market intelligence, including studies, plans and tools that improve understanding of local labour market conditions and support decision-making.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations and social agencies
  • Industry associations and employer organizations
  • Employee organizations
  • Health and education providers (public and private)
  • For-profit businesses, including individual employers impacted by a labour market issue

Who is not eligible

  • Private consultants (they cannot be the funding recipient, but may participate only as partners or contractors).
  • Provincial government ministries of Ontario (they may only be partners, not funding recipients).
  • Federal government departments or agencies (they may only be partners, not funding recipients).
  • Organizations that are not directly impacted by a specific labour market issue (they may participate as partners, but cannot be the main project recipient).

Eligible expenses

  • Wages and employment‑related costs for staff working on the project.
  • Professional services and consulting fees required to achieve project objectives (e.g. research, technical studies).
  • Licences, permits and insurance directly related to the project.
  • Materials, supplies and other operating expenses needed for project delivery.
  • Travel costs necessary to carry out project activities.
  • Rental or leasing of premises and equipment used for the project; interest portion of mortgage payments on facilities.
  • Utilities and general administrative or overhead costs attributable to the project.
  • Costs of audits, evaluations, follow‑up surveys and assessments requested by the Ministry, including production of the Final Report.
  • Capital costs to acquire approved capital assets (e.g. equipment, software, other tangible or intangible assets to be used on a continuing basis for the project).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Organizations and partnerships operating within the province of Ontario, Canada.

Additional information

  • Projects must be finite, with clearly defined start and end dates, and cannot form part of an organization’s ongoing day‑to‑day operations.
  • Each agreement is time‑limited; while there is no minimum duration, projects can be funded for a maximum of three years.
  • Projects are cost‑shared and all partners are expected to contribute financial or in‑kind resources that are identifiable and quantifiable.
  • Recipients must provide progress and final reporting, including an evaluation of project outcomes and the completion of a Final Report before the agreement end date.

Documents and links

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)

Contacts

1-800-387-5656

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP). 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 Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)?

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships provides time‑limited, cost‑shared financial assistance (amount varies by project; no stated maximum) to employers, sector groups and community organizations to develop and implement strategies that address local labour market, human resource planning, labour force adjustment and economic development issues. Eligible activities include partnership-based projects such as research, planning, strategy development, studies and other finite initiatives that respond to clearly identified labour market challenges.

Who is eligible for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) program, you must: The applicant must be an organization directly impacted by the identified labour market issue. Eligible organizations include non-profits, industry/employer or employee associations, health and education providers, local planning/community action groups, charitable foundations, First Nations and Métis organizations, municipal governments, and for-profit businesses. Projects must involve at least one additional partner contributing financial or in-kind resources.

What expenses are eligible under Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)?

Design and implementation of community or sector-wide strategies to address identified labour market issues such as skills gaps, labour shortages or workforce surpluses. Development of local economic development strategies that identify new employment opportunities and value-added activities in response to economic, technological or demographic changes. Creation of human resource planning strategies for organizations, sectors or communities to forecast labour needs and align workforce skills with current and future demand. Labour force adjustment initiatives that help communities or sectors respond to events like major downsizing, industry restructuring or new industrial developments. Research, analysis and dissemination of labour market intelligence, including studies, plans and tools that improve understanding of local labour market conditions and support decision-making.

Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)?

You can contact Ministry of Colleges and Universities or by phone at 1-800-387-5656.

Where is the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) available?

The Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)?

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) is funded by Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario (ON)

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