
Workforce Planning Boards
Last Update: July 22, 2025
ON, Canada
Labour marketing information in Ontario
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Partnering and Collaboration
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Get detailed information on the local labour force to help you manage your employment needs in Ontario.
Activities funded
The grant does not specify any specific projects or activities that are eligible.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 16,000
Building a job readiness workshop series for unemployed adults
$ 32,000
Launching a bilingual career counseling service for immigrants
$ 16,000
Creating an apprenticeship program connecting local high school students with trades
$ 15,000
Expanding a community training program to enhance digital skills
$ 18,000
Developing a job matching platform to connect local youth with employment opportunities
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for this grant are not explicitly provided in the context. It seems that the specific details regarding the eligibility requirements for this grant are not available here. It would be best to contact the organization or agency offering the grant directly to inquire about the specific eligibility criteria.
Who is eligible?
The grant is open to various types of companies, including small businesses, startups, non-profits, and social enterprises. If you are unsure whether your specific type of company is eligible, you can reach out to the Workforce Planning Boards in your area for clarification.
Eligible geographic areas
There are specific geographic areas mentioned for this grant:
- 1000 Island Region
- Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington
- Eastern Ontario
- Lanark, Renfrew
- Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton
- Algoma District
- Far Northeast
- Nipissing, Parry Sound
- Northwest
- North Superior
- Sudbury & Manitoulin
- Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford
- Bruce, Grey, Huron, Perth
- Chatham-Kent
- Grand Erie
- Hamilton
- Niagara
- Sarnia Lambton
- Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin
- Windsor-Essex
- Durham Region
- Peel, Halton
- Simcoe, Muskoka
- Toronto
- York Region Bradford West Gwillimbury
Selection criteria
1. Alignment with the objectives of Workforce Planning Ontario. 2. Potential impact on local labour market issues. 3. Feasibility and sustainability of the proposed project. 4. Clarity and completeness of the grant application. 5. Demonstrated capacity to implement the project effectively. 6. Collaboration with key stakeholders in the community. 7. Budget justification and cost-effectiveness of the proposed activities.
How to apply
1
Visit the Workforce Planning Ontario website
2
Navigate to the Grants section on the website
3
Read the eligibility criteria and grant guidelines
4
Download the grant application form
5
Complete the application form with accurate information
6
Submit the completed application form before the deadline
Additional information
- Workforce Planning Ontario is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (LTSD) under Employment Ontario. - Workforce Planning Ontario is a network of 25 Workforce Planning Board areas covering four regions across the province. - Each Workforce Planning Board conducts localized research and engages with organizations and community partners in local labour market projects. - The primary role of Workforce Planning Boards is to gather intelligence about the supply and demand of the local labour market. - Workforce Planning Boards work with employers to identify and meet current and emerging skills needs. - Workforce Planning Boards help improve understanding of and coordinate community responses to labour market issues. - The network of Workforce Planning Boards in Ontario collaborates on addressing labour market issues from a province-wide perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Workforce Planning Boards Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Workforce Planning Boards. 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 Workforce Planning Boards?
How much funding can be received?
What is the deadline to apply?
Is the Workforce Planning Boards a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Who are the financial supporters of the Workforce Planning Boards?
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