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Solicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot
Support for skilled newcomer employment projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 6, 2022
- Closing date : February 3, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports projects that help employers hire, train, and provide work experience to skilled newcomers. It offered up to $2,000,000 per project for initiatives lasting up to 3 years.
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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 : 2,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 6, 2022
- Closing date : February 3, 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
Target groups
- New immigrants & refugees
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring skilled newcomers.
- Training skilled newcomers.
- Providing work experience in their field of study.
- Supporting employers to recruit and engage skilled newcomers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Invited not-for-profit organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited by ESDC.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed through a solicited proposal process.
- ESDC considered funding only for submitted proposals.
- Funding was not automatic for invited organizations.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations could apply.
- Only one application per organization was accepted.
- The process was a solicited call for proposals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Solicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot. 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 under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot?
This program supports projects that help employers hire, train, and provide work experience to skilled newcomers. It offered up to $2,000,000 per project for initiatives lasting up to 3 years.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 3, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Solicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot program?
To be eligible for the Solicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot program, you must:
Invited not-for-profit organizations only.
Established employer network required.
Relevant newcomer support experience required.
What expenses are eligible under Solicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot?
Hiring skilled newcomers.
Training skilled newcomers.
Providing work experience in their field of study.
Supporting employers to recruit and engage skilled newcomers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at NC-DGOP-POB-RTCE-FCR-GD@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Where is the Solicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot available?
The Solicited call for funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Pilot program is available across Canada.