OVIN — Regional Future Workforce Program
ON, Canada
Money for automotive and mobility sector student education
grant_single|update February 28, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 1, 2022
- grant_single|closingDateNovember 30, 2022
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
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- Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
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grant_card_status|closed
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Receive up to $500,000 to develop and run education initiatives and programs that focus on skills and knowledge for learners between kindergarten and post-secondary to succeed in the automotive and mobility industry in Ontario.
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This grant provides extensive funding support through a single comprehensive payment to foster the development and deployment of programs in Ontario's automotive and mobility sector. The financial assistance is contingent upon fulfilling several mandates outlined within the program.
- Maximum funding of $500,000 CAD per application, irrespective of the number of audience segments served.
- Programs must be delivered at no cost to participants.
- Applicants must provide a matching contribution covering the salary of one staff member per targeted audience segment.
- Funds are released only to successful applicants and not their partners, encouraging in-kind contributions from industry partners.
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This grant supports initiatives that aim to bridge the gap between students and Ontario's automotive and mobility sector, focusing on education and engagement across various grade levels. Projects include creating inclusive programs that engage a diverse group of students and enhance their skills for future opportunities in the sector.
- Development and implementation of educational programs for students ranging from kindergarten to post-secondary with a focus on the automotive and mobility sector.
- Programs targeting at least two audience segments, which can include Kindergarten to Grade 4, Grade 5 to Grade 9, Grade 10 to Grade 12, and post-secondary students.
- Creation of STEM, non-STEM, or combined STEM and non-STEM focused content designed to equip students with skills necessary for the automotive and mobility sector.
- Engagement initiatives that focus on underrepresented and equity-deserving groups such as women, BIPOC communities, and individuals from remote or underserved areas.
- Development of partnerships with Ontario-based organizations, including industry partners from the automotive and mobility sector, post-secondary institutions, and school boards to strengthen program offerings and ensure alignment with industry needs.
- Monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes to identify gaps and opportunities for future sustainable initiatives in workforce development.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 200,000
Implementing a mobility mentorship program for immigrants
$ 150,000
Organizing a career fair for automotive careers targeted at remote areas
$ 185,000
Creating an automotive engineering summer camp for girls
$ 120,000
Developing an online automotive technology course for BIPOC students
$ 250,000
Launching a coding bootcamp for underrepresented youth
$ 75,000
Partnering with local schools to deliver automotive workshops
grant_single_labels|admissibility
To be eligible for the Regional Future Workforce Program, applicants must meet certain organizational and program criteria.
- Applicants must be based in Ontario.
- Eligible applicants include Ontario-based post-secondary education institutions, non-profit organizations with an Ontario-based bank account that run education programs for kindergarten to post-secondary students in Ontario, and elementary and secondary public schools and school boards across Ontario.
- Applicants are required to partner with at least one industry member from the automotive and mobility sector, including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or relevant industry associations.
- Partners involved must also be Ontario-based.
- Applicants must provide a matching contribution by covering the salary of one staff member per audience segment targeted, who will be involved in all key activities of the program.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible applicants for the Regional Future Workforce Program include Ontario-based post-secondary education institutions, nonprofit organizations that run education programs for kindergarten to post-secondary students in Ontario, and elementary and secondary public schools and school boards across Ontario. Applicants must have experience in developing educational programs, engaging students from equity-deserving and underrepresented groups, and fulfilling partnership requirements with industry partners, post-secondary institutions, or schools/school boards.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant:
- For-profit companies
- Companies without an Ontario-based bank account
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant supports initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between students and Ontario’s automotive and mobility sector. Eligible projects focus on engagement and educational programs for students across different grade levels.
- Development and implementation of educational programs that cater to students from Kindergarten to post-secondary levels.
- Programs must target engagement with students from underrepresented and equity-deserving groups.
- Activities that focus on STEM and non-STEM skills relevant to the automotive and mobility sector.
- Collaboration with industry partners and educational institutions to design programs addressing skills/talent needs.
- Promotional activities to increase awareness and participation of students in the automotive and mobility sector.
- Monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness in creating a strong talent pipeline for the industry.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is explicitly available to entities within Ontario, Canada, as stated by the funding body. It targets regional development in the automotive and mobility industries across the province.
- All regions across Ontario, Canada.
- Ontario-based non-profit organizations.
- Ontario-based post-secondary education institutions.
- Elementary and secondary public schools and school boards across Ontario.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria are as follows:
- Alignment with program objectives and guidelines
- Inclusivity and engagement of underrepresented groups
- Demonstrated experience in developing successful education programs
- Partner collaboration and involvement
- Program design, implementation, and monitoring plan
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program's focus includes reducing stigma associated with careers in skilled trades within the automotive sector.
- Programs must engage a minimum of 500 students.
- Programs must be offered at no cost to the students.
- The program aims to provide insights into the gaps between industry and academia.
- The grant requires collaboration with at least one industry partner from the automotive and mobility sector.
- Unique program content must be developed for each audience segment targeted.
- Programs must be completed by December 15, 2023.
- Partners are encouraged but not required to contribute in-kind resources.
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