Skills Development Fund — Capital Stream
ON, Canada
Funds to support upgrades or construction of training centers
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Grant and Funding
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- Construction
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
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- Government of Ontario
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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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Organizations can use funding from the Skills Development Fund Capital Stream for various facility improvements and constructions aimed at increasing training capacity in critical sectors.
- Facility renovations
- Retrofits
- Expansions
- Repairs
- Building conversion
- New building construction
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$300,000
Toronto
Renovation of a healthcare training center in Toronto to expand nursing education programs.
$700,000
Vancouver
Construction of a new IT training center in Vancouver focusing on cybersecurity skills.
$400,000
Calgary
Expansion of a skilled trades training center in Calgary to include welding and carpentry.
$600,000
Ottawa
Conversion of an old office building in Ottawa into a modern healthcare training facility.
$500,000
Montreal
Retrofit of an existing building in Montreal to create a green energy training center.
$350,000
Halifax
Expansion of a tech training center in Halifax to include software engineering bootcamps.
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To be eligible for this grant, organizations must meet specific criteria. Eligible primary applicants include a variety of Ontario-based entities, and certain educational organizations can apply as partners.
- Employers in Ontario (other than specific educational organizations)
- 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
- District school boards
- Publicly assisted colleges, universities, or Indigenous Institutes in Ontario
- Private career colleges
- Private universities with consent from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer degrees
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Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. The eligible types of companies include employers in Ontario, professional, industry or employer associations, and trade unions or union-affiliated organizations, among others.
- Employers in Ontario
- 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
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There are specific educational organizations that are not eligible to apply as a primary applicant for this grant. These organizations can only apply as partners with eligible primary applicants.
- District school boards
- Publicly assisted colleges, universities, or Indigenous Institutes in Ontario
- Private career colleges
- Private universities with consent from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer degrees
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Recipients of the Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream grant can use the funding for specific types of expenses.
- Facility renovations
- Retrofits
- Expansions
- Repairs
- Building conversion
- New building construction
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The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Ontario. The grant is specifically for organizations operating within Ontario.
- Ontario
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Applications for the Skills Development Fund Capital Stream will be assessed based on transparent, consistent, and measurable evaluation criteria set out in the SDF Capital guidelines. All applicants will be notified whether their application is successful or unsuccessful.
- Aligns with SDF Capital Stream objective to help create or improve physical spaces to increase training capacity and increase or retain the number of trainees for emerging and in-demand jobs in growth sectors of Ontario’s economy and sectors experiencing labour market challenges.
- Aligns with SDF Capital Stream target sectors or occupations that will utilize the capital asset to support a skills development activity for emerging and in-demand growth sectors of Ontario’s economy and sectors experiencing labour market challenges.
- Serves intended SDF Capital Stream participant groups including people looking for work, workers at risk of job displacement, workers needed to fill unmet demand and talent gaps or people looking for work who face higher barriers to employment.
- Delivers SDF Capital Stream objective key performance indicators by increasing training capacity and/or training volume and/or training for SDF Capital Participant groups.
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- Step 1: Determine Eligibility
- Verify that your organization is eligible to apply as a primary applicant (e.g., employers in Ontario, trade unions, municipalities, etc.).
- Confirm that any partners are eligible (e.g., district school boards, publicly assisted colleges, etc.).
- Step 2: Review Program Guidelines
- Read the Skills Development Fund Capital program guidelines to familiarize yourself with detailed requirements and criteria.
- Step 3: Define Project Scope
- Ensure your project aligns with the objectives to create or improve physical spaces to increase training capacity for in-demand jobs.
- Focus on target sectors or occupations that will benefit from the capital asset.
- Ensure the project serves intended participant groups, including individuals facing higher barriers to employment.
- Step 4: Prepare Application
- Compile all necessary documents and information that demonstrate how your project meets the eligibility and project requirements.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application, ensuring that all components are included and criteria are met.
- Step 6: Await Notification
- Wait for notification indicating whether your application was successful or unsuccessful.
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The 2023 application period for the Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream has now closed, and applicants will be notified about the success of their applications. The fund supports the construction and upgrade of training centres targeting in-demand jobs in Ontario.
- The fund is aimed at sectors experiencing labour market challenges such as skilled trades, healthcare, and information technology.
- Eligible applicants include employers in Ontario, non-profit organizations, trade unions, and municipalities, among others.
- Partners can include district school boards, colleges, universities, and private career colleges in Ontario.
- Projects must align with the objective of increasing training capacity and serve participant groups facing higher barriers to employment.
Apply to this program
Summary of the Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream
The Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream provides funding to eligible Ontario organizations to build, upgrade, or convert training centers focused on skilled trades and other in-demand jobs. The 2023 application period is closed, and applicants will soon be notified of their application status.
Detailed Explanation of the Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream
The Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream is an initiative by the Ontario government aimed at bolstering the province's economy by addressing labor market challenges and enhancing the training infrastructure for emerging and in-demand jobs. With this fund, eligible organizations can receive financial support to build new training centers, upgrade existing ones, or convert existing buildings into training hubs. These centers are intended to prepare the workforce for crucial sectors such as skilled trades, healthcare, and information technology.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations eligible to apply for this grant fall into two primary categories: primary applicants and partners. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the eligibility requirements:
- Primary Applicants:
- Employers in Ontario (excluding certain educational organizations)
- 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
- Partners:
- District school boards
- Publicly assisted colleges, universities, or Indigenous Institutes in Ontario
- Private career colleges
- Private universities with consent from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer degrees
Uses of the Funding
The funding for the Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream can be utilized for various purposes aimed at enhancing training capacity. These include:
- Facility renovations: Upgrading existing structures to meet modern training standards.
- Retrofits: Modifying existing buildings to serve as training centers.
- Expansions: Increasing the size of current training centers to accommodate more trainees.
- Repairs: Fixing any damages to ensure the safety and efficiency of the training environment.
- Building conversion: Transforming existing buildings into functional training centers.
- New building construction: Establishing entirely new training facilities.
Project Requirements
For a project to be eligible for funding, the application must demonstrate how it fulfills the following four criteria:
- Alignment with SDF Capital Stream Objectives: The project should aim to create or improve physical spaces to enhance training capacity, thereby increasing or retaining the number of trainees for emerging and in-demand jobs in Ontario’s growth sectors.
- Alignment with SDF Capital Stream Target Sectors or Occupations: The project should support a skills development activity relevant to Ontario’s economy's growth sectors and those experiencing labor market challenges.
- Serving Intended SDF Capital Stream Participant Groups: The project should target people looking for work, workers at risk of job displacement, workers needed to fill unmet demand and talent gaps, or people facing higher barriers to employment.
- Delivery of SDF Capital Stream Objective Key Performance Indicators: The project should aim to increase training capacity, volume, or focus on SDF Capital Participant groups.
Application and Assessment
The 2023 application period for the Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream has now closed. Applications were assessed based on transparent, consistent, and measurable evaluation criteria set out in the SDF Capital guidelines. All applicants will be notified of whether their application was successful or unsuccessful.
Impact and Benefits
The Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream is designed to provide multiple benefits:
- Enhanced Training Capacity: By supporting the creation of new training centers and the improvement of existing ones, the fund aims to ensure that Ontario’s workforce is well-prepared for future job markets.
- Economic Growth: The initiative addresses labor market challenges in critical sectors, thereby fostering economic growth and stability in Ontario.
- Increased Employment Opportunities: By focusing on emerging and in-demand jobs, the fund helps increase employment opportunities for people looking for work and workers at risk of job displacement.
- Community Development: The initiative also benefits communities by providing training infrastructures, leading to overall development and well-being.
Overall, the Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream is a significant step towards building a more resilient and skilled workforce in Ontario. While the 2023 application period has closed, the program's impact will be visible through enhanced training capacities and better-prepared individuals for the future job markets. Organizations involved in the program will contribute significantly to the province's economic and social development.
