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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
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000 - $ 50,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 31, 2022
- Closing date : March 4, 2022
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 31, 2022
- Closing date : March 4, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 4, 2022.
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.