Skills Catalyst Fund

The Skills Catalyst Fund offers support to Ontario-based consortiums for designing and carrying out forward-thinking workforce development initiatives. These projects aim to explore and evaluate fresh strategies and solutions to current labour market issues.

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Funding Amount

Access up to 80% of costs to a maximum $500,000 per application.

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Eligible Applicants

Ontario-based nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including unions and industry groups, are eligible to apply.

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Eligible Activities

Projects may involve creating job pathways, forming partnerships, supporting employer-led training initiatives, and developing workforce skills.

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Deadline to Apply

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