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Pathways to Possibility
Funding for inclusive automotive career programs
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Pathways to Possibility supports career education, mentorship, networking, and job search support in Ontario’s automotive and mobility sector. It offers up to $50,000 or up to $100,000 for projects that engage underrepresented communities and include industry partnership.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Career education programs
- Mentorship activities
- Networking activities
- Job search support programs
- Interconnected event series for automotive and mobility careers
Documents Needed
- Intake form
- Letter of support from industry partner(s)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities
- Post-secondary institutions
- Ontario-based automotive and mobility industry partners
Who is not eligible
- Organizations and companies not based in Ontario
- Industry partners outside the automotive and mobility sector
Eligible expenses
- One full-time employee salary for the duration of the program
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program goals.
- Ability to engage underrepresented communities.
- Strength of industry partner involvement.
- Whether the proposal is a single program or four interconnected programs.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the intake form
- Submit the program intake form.
- Step 2: Follow up with the business development team
- Inform the contact person after submitting the form.
- Wait for a business development team member to reach out.
- Step 3: Prepare the application
- Provide the requested information about industry partner contributions and involvement.
- Work with the business development manager to populate the application.
- Step 4: Start the application
- If ready, the team will initiate an application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants submit an intake form first.
- A business development team member may review the fit and follow up.
- If ready, the team can initiate an application.
Additional information
- Applicants work with at least one industry partner.
- Programs must end on or before April 30, 2025.
- OVIN may help connect applicants with industry partners or support the application process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pathways to Possibility Program
What is the Pathways to Possibility?
Pathways to Possibility supports career education, mentorship, networking, and job search support in Ontario’s automotive and mobility sector. It offers up to $50,000 or up to $100,000 for projects that engage underrepresented communities and include industry partnership.
How much funding can be received?
Pathways to Possibility Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Pathways to Possibility program?
To be eligible for the Pathways to Possibility program, you must:
Ontario-based applicant
Serves underrepresented communities
Includes an industry partner
What expenses are eligible under Pathways to Possibility?
Career education programs
Mentorship activities
Networking activities
Job search support programs
Interconnected event series for automotive and mobility careers
Who can I contact for more information about the Pathways to Possibility?
You can contact Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) by email at rabuelwafa@oc-innovation.ca.
Where is the Pathways to Possibility available?
The Pathways to Possibility program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Pathways to Possibility a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Pathways to Possibility is a Partnering and Collaboration