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Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund
Supports micro-credential development in Ontario
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports the development and expansion of micro-credentials in Ontario. It funds co-creation projects with postsecondary institutions, industry, and employers to address labour market gaps and priority sectors.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
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
- Co-creation of new micro-credentials.
- Expansion of existing micro-credentials.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Publicly assisted colleges and universities
- Indigenous Institutes
- Registered career colleges
- Private institutions with ministerial consent under the Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund Program
What is the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund?
Supports the development and expansion of micro-credentials in Ontario. It funds co-creation projects with postsecondary institutions, industry, and employers to address labour market gaps and priority sectors.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund program, you must:
Ontario postsecondary institution
Industry and employer partnership
Labour market gap focus
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund?
Co-creation of new micro-credentials.
Expansion of existing micro-credentials.
Where is the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund available?
The Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund?
Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund is funded by Government of Ontario