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Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects
Funding for strategic youth employment collaborations
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 22, 2024
- Closing date : July 10, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $4.5 million for projects lasting up to four years. It supports strategic, cross-sector collaboration projects that address emerging challenges in youth employment and test innovative solutions.
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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 : 4,500,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : May 22, 2024
- Closing date : July 10, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
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
- Strategic cross-sector collaboration projects in youth employment.
- Research and development projects that test innovative solutions to systemic challenges.
- Projects to build organizational and sectoral capacity in the youth employment sector.
- Projects that support the adoption or adaptation of solutions for youth employment in Canada.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Invited organizations in Canada.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Municipal governments.
- Indigenous organizations.
- For-profit organizations with non-commercial activities.
- Public health, educational, and cultural institutions.
- Provincial and territorial governments, institutions, agencies, and Crown corporations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive, solicited process.
- Funding decisions are expected in Fall 2024.
- Do not start the project before receiving a decision.
- Approved projects must be completed by March 2028.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations can apply.
- Each organization may submit only one application under this call.
- Projects should be completed by March 2028.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects. 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 Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects?
This program provides up to $4.5 million for projects lasting up to four years. It supports strategic, cross-sector collaboration projects that address emerging challenges in youth employment and test innovative solutions.
How much funding can be received?
Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects Funds up to $4,500,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 10, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects program?
To be eligible for the Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects program, you must:
Invited organization only
Located in Canada
Cross-sector collaboration experience
What expenses are eligible under Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects?
Strategic cross-sector collaboration projects in youth employment.
Research and development projects that test innovative solutions to systemic challenges.
Projects to build organizational and sectoral capacity in the youth employment sector.
Projects that support the adoption or adaptation of solutions for youth employment in Canada.
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at ESDC.YESS-SCEJ.EDSC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
Where is the Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects available?
The Youth Employment Skills Strategy Program - Strategic Collaboration projects program is available across Canada.