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Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream

Funding for innovative employment and skills research
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 9, 2022
Location
Canada

Overview

This stream funds research and innovative projects that improve how people prepare for, return to, or keep employment and succeed at work. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $7.5 million per project to support solutions that strengthen foundational and transferable skills.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 9, 2022

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Research projects that identify better ways to help people prepare for employment.
  • Innovative projects that improve approaches to helping people return to employment.
  • Research and innovation initiatives that support job retention and workplace success.
  • Projects that improve how foundational and transferable skills are developed to support labour force participation.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • For-profit organizations (when the activity is non-commercial and not intended to generate profit)
  • Labour unions
  • Research organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions
  • Indigenous organizations
  • Provincial and territorial governments, institutions, agencies, and Crown corporations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (projects must be national or regional in scope)

Processing and Agreement

  • Processing timeline indicated: Fall 2022.

Additional information

  • Maximum project funding available is up to $7.5 million.
  • Processing timeline indicated: Fall 2022.
  • The posted deadline for this call was March 9, 2022 (passed).

Frequently Asked Questions about the Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream. 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 for Success - Research and Innovation Stream?

This stream funds research and innovative projects that improve how people prepare for, return to, or keep employment and succeed at work. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $7.5 million per project to support solutions that strengthen foundational and transferable skills.

How much funding can be received?

Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream Funds up to $7,500,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream program?

To be eligible for the Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream program, you must: Eligible organization type National or regional project scope Research or innovative employment-focused project

What expenses are eligible under Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream?

Research projects that identify better ways to help people prepare for employment. Innovative projects that improve approaches to helping people return to employment. Research and innovation initiatives that support job retention and workplace success. Projects that improve how foundational and transferable skills are developed to support labour force participation.

Who can I contact for more information about the Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream?

You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Where is the Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream available?

The Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream program is available across Canada.

Is the Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Skills for Success - Research and Innovation Stream is a Grant and Funding

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