Ontario Labour Market Partnerships

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 Ontario Labour Market Partnerships a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships?

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships is funded by Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario

Q: Who is eligible for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program, you must: • The project must address a labour market issue. • The project must include two or more partners, contributing financial or in-kind resources. • The project must have clear start and end dates and not be dependent upon future funding.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships?

You can contact Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Q: Where is the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships available?

The Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program is available the province of ON.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Funding for partnerships among Ontario employers, employees and communities

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Get funding for a project when you collaborate with your employees, employee associations, and community organizations to address labour market challenges, such as preventing skills shortages within new and emerging industries and organizations.

Activities funded

The Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program facilitates collaborative initiatives to address critical labour market challenges. These projects aim to enhance the efficiency of local workforce utilization and prepare communities for future skill demands.

Programs that develop broad industry/community partnerships focusing on existing and emerging labour market issues.
Strategies that assist local communities in innovatively addressing future skill requirements to prevent shortages.
Projects planned for effective use of local human resources.
Initiatives that promote the use of labour market intelligence in strategic planning.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 150,000

Establish a mentorship program to upskill workers's renewable energy sector

$ 120,000

Implement a digital literacy program for seniors to improve their employability

$ 120,000

Launch a workforce integration initiative for refugees's manufacturing sector

$ 110,000

Create a certification program for advanced agricultural techniques's farming community

$ 200,000

Develop a training program to address the tech skills shortage's growing industries

$ 160,000

Establish a vocational training program for indigenous youth's construction sector

Eligibility

Eligibility for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program grant requires meeting several criteria centered on the partnership and project proposal.

The project must address a labour market issue.
The application should include two or more partners, contributing financial or in-kind resources.
The project must be finite, with clear start and end dates.
The project should not be dependent upon future funding.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program include employers, employer/employee associations, and community organizations that aim to address labour market issues through collaborative projects.

Eligible expenses

The Labour Market Partnerships program in Ontario supports projects that address labour market issues through collaborations among various stakeholders. Eligible projects focus on strategic planning, community engagement, and resource optimization.

Collaborative projects between employers, employer/employee associations, and community organizations to address labour market concerns.
Development of innovative strategies to anticipate and address skills shortages in emerging industries.
Projects focused on optimal utilization of local human resources.
Initiatives that enhance the understanding and application of labour market intelligence.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant appears to be available throughout Ontario, Canada. Eligibility is based on the capacity to address regional labour market issues.

All regions within the province of Ontario.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program. The criteria include:

Address a labour market issue
Include two or more partners, contributing financial or in-kind resources
Have clear start and end dates
Not dependent upon future funding
Preference for sectors experiencing growth in high-demand occupations, emerging issues impacting HR requirements, skill shortages, and potential for growth and innovation

How to apply

Identify Eligible Partnerships

Ensure that your project involves at least two partners contributing financial or in-kind resources.
Confirm that your initiative addresses a specific labour market issue.

Define Project Scope

Establish a clear project plan with defined start and end dates.
Ensure your project is not reliant on future funding for completion.

Prepare Project Proposal

Draft a comprehensive project proposal highlighting objectives, goals, partners involved, and resources available.
Include any necessary attachments, such as budgets or timelines.

Submit Application

Contact your local Ontario Employment Assistance Services office for specific submission guidelines.
Submit your application through the appropriate channels as advised by the office.

Follow Up

Call the Employment Ontario hotline at 1-800-387-5656, or (416) 326-5656 in Toronto, for updates on your application status.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Applicants are encouraged to contact their local Ontario Employment Assistance Services office for detailed guidance about the application process.
The Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program promotes the use of labour market intelligence in community development strategies.

Documents and links

Ontario Labour Market Partnerships

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships. 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.