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Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund
Youth skills and TVET support
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Funding available
$ 49,500,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Skills development and Technical and vocational education and training fund offers up to 49.5 million over 5 years to a Canadian organization in Official Development Assistance-eligible countries, with a primary focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It supports sub-grants for skills development, TVET, and work-readiness opportunities.
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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 : 49,500,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishing and managing a skills development and TVET fund
- Technical, vocational and transferable skills training, as well as curriculum development, that are responsive to local and national labour markets
- Work-readiness opportunities such as career counselling, job placements, internships and apprenticeships, mentorships, business development services, and financial inclusion
- Collaboration with local and/or national governments to identify and address systemic barriers that prevent access to training and decent work opportunities for youth
- Gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment integrated where possible
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Completed detailed budget
- Financial statements for the two most recent fiscal years
- Organization Attestation form
- Declarations and Guarantees form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian organizations
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadian organizations
- Organizations that are unable to respond to any of the mandatory eligibility requirements
- Organizations that have already submitted one application as an applicant/signatory
Eligible expenses
- Direct project costs, including sub-grants
- Monitoring and evaluation of sub-grants
- Capacity strengthening of sub-grantees
- Subcontracting costs within the program limit
- Eligible overhead on direct project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Contingency costs
- Funding for the fund manager to receive sub-grants
- Costs not directly related to the project
- Preparation or submission of the application
Eligible geographic areas
- Official Development Assistance-eligible countries
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Crisis and conflict-affected settings
Selection criteria
- Alignment with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy
- Contribution to the expected outcomes
- Experience in grant-making fund management
- Relevant skills development and TVET experience in ODA-eligible countries
- Private-sector and philanthropic partnership experience
How to apply
- Step 1: Request the budget template
- Email the designated contact by the stated deadline to request the budget template.
- Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Complete the application form and detailed budget.
- Gather the required organizational documents and signed forms.
- Step 3: Submit through Partners@International
- Upload the full application package to the portal before the deadline.
- Ensure each co-signatory is registered and has uploaded required documents.
- Step 4: Confirm submission
- Review the portal instructions carefully and keep proof of submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions will be made on the merit assessment of your application.
- Global Affairs Canada may fund one proposal, or none, up to the maximum funding available.
- The fund manager will sign sub-agreements with Canadian, international, and local organizations for project implementation and ensure accountability for these sub-grants.
- Each signatory is jointly and severally responsible for meeting the obligations of the funding agreement with GAC.
Additional information
- Your organization may only apply to this call once as an applicant/signatory.
- Sub-grantees must be selected through an open, competitive, fair and transparent process.
- There must be no conflict of interest between fund managers and recipients.
- The sub-grantees must be at an arm’s length relationship with the fund manager.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund Program
What is the Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund?
The Skills development and Technical and vocational education and training fund offers up to 49.5 million over 5 years to a Canadian organization in Official Development Assistance-eligible countries, with a primary focus on sub-Saharan Africa. It supports sub-grants for skills development, TVET, and work-readiness opportunities.
How much funding can be received?
Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund Funds up to 5% of admissible expenses, capped at $49,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund program?
To be eligible for the Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund program, you must:
The project must be implemented in Official Development Assistance-eligible countries, with a primary focus on sub-Saharan Africa.
The project must align with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.
The (co)signatory organization(s) must provide at least 5% of the total eligible direct project costs.
What expenses are eligible under Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund?
Establishing and managing a skills development and TVET fund
Technical, vocational and transferable skills training, as well as curriculum development, that are responsive to local and national labour markets
Work-readiness opportunities such as career counselling, job placements, internships and apprenticeships, mentorships, business development services, and financial inclusion
Collaboration with local and/or national governments to identify and address systemic barriers that prevent access to training and decent work opportunities for youth
Gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment integrated where possible
Who can I contact for more information about the Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by email at correspondance.pid@international.gc.ca.
Where is the Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund available?
The Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Skills Development and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund is a Grant and Funding