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Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Access funding to build new training centers, upgrade existing training centers or convert an existing building into a training center for in-demand jobs, such as the skilled trades, healthcare, information technology and other sectors experiencing labour
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Unions
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of new training centres for skilled trades and in-demand sectors.
- Upgrading or expanding existing training centres to increase training capacity.
- Converting existing buildings into training facilities for workforce development.
- Planning and technical preparation for capital projects, including development of engineering and architectural plans.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers in Ontario (excluding eligible educational organizations as primary applicants)
- Minister-approved, non-college apprenticeship program training delivery agents
- Non-profit organizations (including Indigenous band offices and Indigenous Skills and Employment Training agreement holders)
- Professional, industry, or employer associations
- Trade unions or union-affiliated organizations
- Municipalities
- Hospitals
- District Social Services Administration Boards
- Consolidated Municipal Service Managers
Eligible expenses
- Costs for developing engineering or architectural plans.
- Preparation of mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Construction cost estimates related to technical planning.
- Expenses for related technical planning activities necessary to develop a capital proposal for a skills development asset.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Additional information
- Application intake for the SEED and GROW Pathways opens on November 29, 2024, with applications assessed on a rolling basis.
- Applicants can preview the application forms before the official intake date, though submissions can only be made starting November 29, 2024.
- All applicants will be informed whether their application is successful or unsuccessful based on defined evaluation criteria.
- The program guidelines for the SEED and GROW Pathways incorporate feedback from the previous round of the SDF Capital Stream program.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway. 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 Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway?
Access funding to build new training centers, upgrade existing training centers or convert an existing building into a training center for in-demand jobs, such as the skilled trades, healthcare, information technology and other sectors experiencing labour
How much funding can be received?
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway program?
To be eligible for the Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway program, you must:
Employers in Ontario (excluding certain educational organizations)
Project must align with SDF Capital Stream objectives and target sectors
What expenses are eligible under Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway?
Construction of new training centres for skilled trades and in-demand sectors.
Upgrading or expanding existing training centres to increase training capacity.
Converting existing buildings into training facilities for workforce development.
Planning and technical preparation for capital projects, including development of engineering and architectural plans.
Who can I contact for more information about the Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at SDFCapitalProgram@ontario.ca or by phone at 416-325-3408.
Where is the Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway available?
The Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway is a Grant and Funding