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Solicited call - Skills for Success
Skills training funding for workforce readiness
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 26, 2021
- Closing date : August 25, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports projects that help Canadians improve foundational and transferable skills to better prepare for work and succeed on the job. Eligible projects can receive up to $75,000,000 per project for a maximum duration of 5 years and may include training opportunities, the Skills for Success model, and free online assessment tools and training resources.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 26, 2021
- Closing date : August 25, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementing the Skills for Success model.
- Providing skills training opportunities.
- Developing online assessment tools.
- Developing free online training resources.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-governmental organizations.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Academic institutions.
- Provinces and territories.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited to apply.
Selection criteria
- Ability to meet the program objectives.
- Experience delivering literacy and essential skills programming.
- Capacity to integrate foundational and transferable skills into programming.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review invitation and program details
- Confirm that your organization has been invited to apply.
- Review the funding call and eligibility requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Prepare the project proposal and supporting information.
- Ensure the project is national in scope and addresses the program objectives.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the application by email to the contact address provided by the program.
- Submit before the stated deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited call - Skills for Success Program
What is the Solicited call - Skills for Success?
This program supports projects that help Canadians improve foundational and transferable skills to better prepare for work and succeed on the job. Eligible projects can receive up to $75,000,000 per project for a maximum duration of 5 years and may include training opportunities, the Skills for Success model, and free online assessment tools and training resources.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited call - Skills for Success Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was August 25, 2021.
Who is eligible for the Solicited call - Skills for Success program?
To be eligible for the Solicited call - Skills for Success program, you must:
Invited organizations only.
National-scope project.
Supports under-represented groups.
What expenses are eligible under Solicited call - Skills for Success?
Implementing the Skills for Success model.
Providing skills training opportunities.
Developing online assessment tools.
Developing free online training resources.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited call - Skills for Success?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.CPR-SFS.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Where is the Solicited call - Skills for Success available?
The Solicited call - Skills for Success program is available across Canada.