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Sustainable Jobs Training Fund
Training support for low-carbon jobs
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000,000 - $ 15,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $15 million per project to support training for jobs in the low-carbon economy. It funds projects focused on low-carbon energy and carbon management, green buildings and retrofits, or electric vehicle maintenance and charging infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 8,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training projects to help workers upgrade or gain new skills for low-carbon economy jobs.
- Training related to low-carbon energy and carbon management.
- Training for green buildings and retrofits.
- Training for electric vehicle maintenance and charging infrastructure.
Documents Needed
- Application for Funding (EMP 5523)
- Budget Detail Template Set B (EMP5570)
- Proof of contributions from other sources
- Valid CRA business number documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations
- Provincial governments
- Territorial governments
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Projects must operate in at least two provinces or territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are then assessed against program criteria.
- Funding decisions are expected in Winter 2024–2025.
- Applicants must not start the project before approval.
- Decisions are final and there is no appeal process.
Additional information
- Funding decisions are expected in Winter 2024–2025.
- Applications with missing information must be completed within 5 business days if contacted.
- Only one application should be submitted.
- Quebec-based organizations may need to comply with the M-30 Act before signing an agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund. 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 Sustainable Jobs Training Fund?
This program provides up to $15 million per project to support training for jobs in the low-carbon economy. It funds projects focused on low-carbon energy and carbon management, green buildings and retrofits, or electric vehicle maintenance and charging infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Jobs Training Fund Funds up to $15,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund program, you must:
Eligible organization type
Training for low-carbon jobs
Partnership capacity required
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Jobs Training Fund?
Training projects to help workers upgrade or gain new skills for low-carbon economy jobs.
Training related to low-carbon energy and carbon management.
Training for green buildings and retrofits.
Training for electric vehicle maintenance and charging infrastructure.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Where is the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund available?
The Sustainable Jobs Training Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable Jobs Training Fund is a Grant and Funding