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Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Funding for sector-led workforce solutions
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Funding available
$ 5,000,000 - $ 50,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supported key sectors of the economy in developing and implementing workforce solutions. It funded training, reskilling, and other industry-driven activities, with funding ranging from $5,000,000 to $50,000,000 per project.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training and reskilling workers.
- Helping employers retain and attract a skilled and diverse workforce.
- Implementing sector-wide workforce solutions.
- Developing industry-driven responses to labour market needs.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Municipal governments
- Indigenous organizations
- Provincial and territorial government bodies
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited by Employment and Social Development Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Capacity and readiness to establish the project quickly.
- Knowledge of sector skills issues and labour market needs.
- Established partnerships with national, provincial, regional, or cross-sector stakeholders.
- Potential to support employer- or industry-driven sectoral needs.
- Priority was given to proposals that increase participation of equity-deserving groups.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm invitation
- Only organizations invited by Employment and Social Development Canada could apply.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Develop a project proposal showing sector knowledge, readiness, and partnerships.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the proposal within the application period through the process set by the department.
- Step 4: Await review
- Applications were assessed through a competitive process after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed competitively after submission.
- Only proposals from solicited organizations were considered for funding.
- Funding was not automatic, even for invited organizations.
- Approved projects would proceed under an agreement with the Government of Canada.
Additional information
- This was a solicited call for proposals only.
- Organizations located and operating in Quebec may need to comply with M-30 before signing an agreement with the Government of Canada.
- Funding was competitive and not automatically awarded to invited organizations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program Program
What is the Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program?
This program supported key sectors of the economy in developing and implementing workforce solutions. It funded training, reskilling, and other industry-driven activities, with funding ranging from $5,000,000 to $50,000,000 per project.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program Funds up to $50,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program program?
To be eligible for the Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program program, you must:
Invited organizations only.
Ready to launch quickly.
Sector knowledge and partnerships required.
What expenses are eligible under Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program?
Training and reskilling workers.
Helping employers retain and attract a skilled and diverse workforce.
Implementing sector-wide workforce solutions.
Developing industry-driven responses to labour market needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.PSMS-SWSP.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Where is the Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program available?
The Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program is a Partnering and Collaboration