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Solicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program
Funding for migrant worker support services
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 21, 2022
- Closing date : May 18, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds organizations that support migrant workers in Canada through airport orientation services and community-based services. It offers up to $5 million per fiscal year, with projects focused on rights awareness, referrals, partnerships, and direct support services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 21, 2022
- Closing date : May 18, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Newcomers to Canada
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Law and Legal Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- New immigrants & refugees
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Airport orientation and referral services for migrant workers.
- Community-based services that support, inform, and protect migrant workers.
- Partnership-building and coordination among organizations serving migrant workers.
- Redistribution of funding to other organizations supporting migrant workers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Indigenous non-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, and municipal governments, institutions, and agencies
Who is not eligible
- For-profit Crown corporations
- Organizations that primarily represent employers
- Organizations that primarily represent the business community
- Organizations that primarily represent a specific industry or sector
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Vancouver International Airport
- Calgary International Airport
- Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
- Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- British Columbia
- The Prairies
- Ontario
- Quebec
- The Atlantic Provinces
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed only for invited organizations or for unsolicited requests for consideration.
- Applicants had to meet the program and stream-specific eligibility criteria.
- Selected projects were expected to start in fall 2022 and end on March 31, 2024.
- Quebec entities subject to M-30 must obtain the required authorization before signing an agreement.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations could apply.
- Unsolicited organizations could request consideration if they believed they met the criteria.
- Quebec entities may need to comply with M-30 before signing an agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Solicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support 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 support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program?
This program funds organizations that support migrant workers in Canada through airport orientation services and community-based services. It offers up to $5 million per fiscal year, with projects focused on rights awareness, referrals, partnerships, and direct support services.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 18, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Solicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Solicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program program, you must:
Non-profit, Indigenous non-profit, or public entity
Relevant experience or mandate
Project must match selected stream
What expenses are eligible under Solicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program?
Airport orientation and referral services for migrant workers.
Community-based services that support, inform, and protect migrant workers.
Partnership-building and coordination among organizations serving migrant workers.
Redistribution of funding to other organizations supporting migrant workers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.PSTM-MWSP.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Where is the Solicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program available?
The Solicited call for funding to support airport orientation and community-based services under the Migrant Worker Support Program program is available across Canada.