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Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program - Closed
Supports sector-led workforce solutions
Last Update: April 30, 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 sector-based workforce solutions to address current and emerging labour market needs. Eligible projects focused on training, reskilling, workforce retention and attraction, and other industry-led solutions, with funding from $5,000,000 to $50,000,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
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
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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.
- Industry-led solutions addressing labour market needs.
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
- Quebec-specific compliance may apply for organizations located and operating in Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed as part of a competitive selection process.
- Only submitted proposals were considered for funding.
- Funding was not automatic for invited organizations.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations could apply.
- Applicants located and operating in Quebec may need to comply with M-30 requirements before signing an agreement with the Government of Canada.
- This was a competitive call for proposals, so funding was not automatic.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program - Closed Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program - Closed. 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 workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program - Closed?
This program supported sector-based workforce solutions to address current and emerging labour market needs. Eligible projects focused on training, reskilling, workforce retention and attraction, and other industry-led solutions, with funding from $5,000,000 to $50,000,000.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program - Closed 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 - Closed program?
To be eligible for the Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program - Closed program, you must:
Invited organization only
Sector knowledge and partnerships
Quick project readiness
What expenses are eligible under Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program - Closed?
Training and reskilling workers.
Helping employers retain and attract a skilled and diverse workforce.
Industry-led solutions addressing 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 - Closed?
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 - Closed available?
The Solicited call for funding to support workers and employers towards economic recovery - Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program - Closed program is available across Canada.