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Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway
Funding for training centre planning and upgrades
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Access funding to support technical planning costs for training centre projects in Ontario. It funds planning for new builds, upgrades, or conversions that advance skills development in in-demand sectors.
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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
- Planning projects for new or improved training centres.
- Technical planning to reach 40% design status.
- Preparation of designs, drawings, and construction cost estimates.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Supporting attachments
- Proof of ownership or lease
- Project plan and required attachments
- Financial statements and bank reference letter
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario employers
- Minister-approved non-college apprenticeship training delivery agents
- Non-profit organizations
- Professional, industry, and employer associations
- Trade unions and union-affiliated organizations
Who is not eligible
- School boards
- Publicly assisted colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes
- Career colleges
- Private universities
Eligible expenses
- Engineering and architectural plans.
- Mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Construction cost estimates.
- Other technical planning costs related to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-kind contributions such as land or buildings already owned by the applicant.
- Equipment purchases.
- Costs related to delivering skills development activities or training.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility.
- Projects are assessed and prioritized based on program requirements and demand for funding.
- The Province may contact the primary applicant for clarification.
- Approved funding is subject to a transfer payment agreement.
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 support technical planning costs for training centre projects in Ontario. It funds planning for new builds, upgrades, or conversions that advance skills development in in-demand sectors.
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:
Eligible Ontario organization
Training centre or skills project
What expenses are eligible under Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway?
Planning projects for new or improved training centres.
Technical planning to reach 40% design status.
Preparation of designs, drawings, and construction cost estimates.
Who can I contact for more information about the Skills Development Fund (SDF) — Capital Stream — SEED Pathway?
You can contact Government of Ontario 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