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Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)
Partnership funding for local labour market solutions
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
There is no maximum funding amount. It supports partnership-based projects that address labour market issues through local economic development, human resource planning, and labour force adjustment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- 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
- Local economic development initiatives
- Human resource planning projects
- Labour force adjustment activities
- Labour market research, information sharing, and partnership-building projects
Documents Needed
- Application for Funding form
- Certificate of Insurance
- Letters patent
- Detailed budget and letters of support from stakeholders
- Electronic Funds Transfer form and void cheque; Environmental Assessment, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Non-profit organizations and social agencies
- Industry associations and employer organizations
- Employee organizations
- Health and education providers
Who is not eligible
- Private consultants
- Other provincial ministries
- Federal departments or agencies
- Organizations not directly impacted by the labour market issue
Eligible expenses
- Staff wages and employment-related costs
- Professional fees, consulting, research and technical studies
- Materials, supplies, utilities, travel, insurance, and rent or equipment leasing/purchase
- Audit, evaluation, follow-up survey, and assessment costs
- Approved capital asset costs, such as equipment, land, or buildings
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Creating new organizations, branches, or business start-up costs
- Operating costs or core activities of a business or organization
- ISO certification, collective bargaining, or survival planning for a threatened company
- Training program development, testing, or delivery, and training infrastructure or curriculum development
- Projects unrelated to a labour market issue, or activities led mainly by another ministry or agency
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The ministry reviews the proposal for fit with program objectives, eligibility, activities, budget, partnerships, and evaluation plans.
- The ministry may consult stakeholders, co-funders, or program staff and may request clarification from the applicant.
- A recommendation package is prepared and the applicant is informed of the approval decision and reasons.
- If approved, two copies of the agreement are sent to the recipient for review, signature, and return.
- Monitoring and reporting continue during the project, and the agreement sets the approved start and end dates.
Additional information
- A final report is due within four months after activities end and before the agreement end date.
- The program is delivered in Ontario through local ministry offices.
Documents and links
Contacts
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)?
There is no maximum funding amount. It supports partnership-based projects that address labour market issues through local economic development, human resource planning, and labour force adjustment.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP) program, you must:
At least two partners
Addresses a labour market issue
Finite project with defined dates
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)?
Local economic development initiatives
Human resource planning projects
Labour force adjustment activities
Labour market research, information sharing, and partnership-building projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships (OLMP)?
You can contact Ministry of Colleges and Universities by email at none 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 Partnering and Collaboration
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)