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Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program
Funding for newcomer credential recognition support
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 15, 2022
- Closing date : April 26, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds projects that provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers to help with foreign credential recognition. The maximum funding is $2,000,000 per year, and projects may include loan funds, loan guarantee funds, career guidance, and training plan development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 15, 2022
- Closing date : April 26, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Women & girls
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Management of a loan guarantee fund or loan capital fund.
- Delivery of loans to skilled newcomers.
- Delivery of support services for foreign credential recognition.
- Career guidance and training plan development.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Invited not-for-profit organizations outside Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited by ESDC.
- Organizations based in Quebec.
- For-profit businesses.
Eligible expenses
- Loans for skilled newcomers facing foreign credential recognition costs.
- Support services linked to loan delivery and credential recognition assistance.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada, excluding Quebec.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations can apply.
- ESDC will accept only one application per organization.
- Applications were accepted in 2022, and the call is now closed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program. 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 Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program?
This program funds projects that provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers to help with foreign credential recognition. The maximum funding is $2,000,000 per year, and projects may include loan funds, loan guarantee funds, career guidance, and training plan development.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 26, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program program?
To be eligible for the Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program program, you must:
Invited not-for-profit organizations only.
Must be outside Quebec.
Relevant recent experience required.
What expenses are eligible under Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program?
Management of a loan guarantee fund or loan capital fund.
Delivery of loans to skilled newcomers.
Delivery of support services for foreign credential recognition.
Career guidance and training plan development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at NC-DGOP-POB-RTCE-FCR-GD@servicecanada.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program available?
The Solicited call for funding to provide loans and support services to skilled newcomers - Foreign Credential Recognition Program program is available across Canada.