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Grant and Funding
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  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
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  • Government of Ontario
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The Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream provides funding for innovative projects that address challenges in hiring, training, or retaining workers in Ontario. This program aims to create a sustainable and resilient workforce by focusing on sectors experiencing labor shortages, and by supporting marginalized groups facing employment barriers. Eligible activities include projects that foster workforce development, capacity building, and support for in-demand sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and construction.

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The Skills Development Fund Training Stream supports projects that address labor shortages and stimulate growth in key sectors of Ontario’s economy, aiming to build a sustainable and resilient workforce. Eligible activities focus on hiring, training, and retaining workers, particularly targeting those facing employment barriers.
  • Projects addressing labor shortages in key sectors
  • Initiatives stimulating economic growth
  • Activities increasing long-term economic competitiveness
  • Programs supporting workforce sustainability and resilience
  • Training for individuals with barriers to employment (e.g., prior involvement in the criminal justice system, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples)
  • Partnership-driven innovative ideas and training solutions
  • Support for in-demand sectors like manufacturing, technology, and construction

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The Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream offers funding to organizations for innovative projects that address challenges to hiring, training, or retaining workers to drive Ontario's economic growth. Eligibility criteria include specific types of eligible organizations and project requirements.
  • Employers in Ontario, other than specific educational organizations
  • Minister-approved non-college apprenticeship training delivery agents (TDAs)
  • Non-profit organizations, including Indigenous Band offices and Indigenous Skills and Employment Training agreement holders
  • Professional/industry/employer associations
  • Trade unions or union affiliated organizations
  • Municipalities, District Social Services Administration Boards, Consolidated Municipal Service Managers, hospitals
  • District school boards (as co-applicant)
  • Publicly assisted colleges, universities, or Indigenous Institutes in Ontario (as co-applicant)
  • Career colleges registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 (as co-applicant)

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Eligible companies for the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream in Ontario can apply for funding to address challenges in hiring, training, and retaining workers to drive economic growth. Here is a list of the eligible types of organizations:
  • Employers in Ontario (excluding certain educational organizations)
  • Minister-approved non-college apprenticeship training delivery agents (TDAs)
  • Non-profit organizations, including Indigenous Band offices and Indigenous Skills and Employment Training agreement holders
  • Professional/industry/employer associations
  • Trade unions or union-affiliated organizations
  • Municipalities
  • District Social Services Administration Boards
  • Consolidated Municipal Service Managers
  • Hospitals

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There are specific types of educational organizations that are not eligible to apply alone for the Skills Development Fund Training Stream grant. However, they can apply as co-applicants with eligible organizations.
  • District school boards
  • Publicly assisted colleges, universities, or Indigenous Institutes in Ontario
  • Career colleges registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is eligible for organizations based in Ontario, Canada. Specifically, it targets a variety of sectors within the region.
  • Employers in Ontario
  • Minister-approved non-college apprenticeship training delivery agents (TDAs)
  • Non-profit organizations, including Indigenous Band offices and Indigenous Skills and Employment Training agreement holders
  • Professional/industry/employer associations
  • Trade unions or union affiliated organizations
  • Municipalities, District Social Services Administration Boards, Consolidated Municipal Service Managers, hospitals
  • As co-applicants: district school boards, publicly assisted colleges, universities or Indigenous Institutes in Ontario, and career colleges registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for the Skills Development Fund Training Stream grant. Applications will be assessed based on transparent, consistent, and measurable evaluation criteria outlined in the SDF Training Stream application guideline.
  • Support and help develop a resilient workforce by supporting access into the labour market, and/or retention and capacity-building for employers
  • Encourage partnerships across the economy and support innovative ideas and training solutions
  • Support in-demand sectors that align with core government objectives such as manufacturing, technology, and construction labour to support increasing the housing supply in the province

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  • Step 1: Determine Eligibility
  • Ensure your organization is eligible to apply by reviewing the list of eligible entities such as employers in Ontario, non-college apprenticeship training delivery agents, non-profit organizations, trade unions, municipalities, and more.
  • If applicable, identify potential co-applicants from district school boards, publicly assisted colleges, universities, or Indigenous Institutes in Ontario.
  • Step 2: Review Project Requirements
  • Ensure your project supports and helps develop a resilient workforce by facilitating access to the labour market, retention, and capacity-building for employers.
  • Check that your project encourages partnerships across the economy and supports innovative ideas and training solutions.
  • Ensure your project aligns with in-demand sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and construction that support government objectives.
  • Step 3: Prepare Your Application
  • Gather all necessary documents and information required for the application as outlined in the application guideline.
  • Develop a comprehensive project plan that addresses the criteria and objectives of the SDF Training Stream.
  • Step 4: Submit Your Application
  • Submit your application through Transfer Payment Ontario by the deadline of October 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m., EDT.
  • Step 5: Await Notification
  • Wait for notification from the grant administrators on whether your application was successful or unsuccessful. Notifications are given on a rolling basis.
  • Step 6: Implement the Project (If Successful)
  • If your application is successful, start implementing your project as per the approved plan.

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The Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream supports innovative projects addressing workforce challenges in Ontario through a specified set of criteria and requirements.
  • Funding can support projects that stimulate growth in key sectors.
  • Emphasis is on creating a sustainable and resilient workforce.
  • The fund also aids individuals facing barriers to employment, such as those with prior involvement in the criminal justice system or those with disabilities.
  • The capital stream is available to build and upgrade training facilities.
  • Eligibility is expanded to include a diverse array of entities, including non-profits, trade unions, and municipalities.
  • Collaborations with educational organizations are permitted under co-applicant rules.
  • Applications must align with core government objectives like manufacturing, technology, and housing supply.
  • Funding decisions are based on clear and measurable criteria.
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