Government of Canada announces the Sectoral Initiatives Program

Deadline: 4-Mar-21

The Government of Canada is pleased to announce the Sectoral Initiatives Program.

Objectives

This funding supports projects that focus on one or more of the following objectives:

• Develop and implement sector-based solutions to address the workforce challenges and needs of Canadian workers and employers.
• Address specific workforce needs in support of economic recovery for a specific sector or across sectors.

Categories

Project activities must align with one or more of the following categories:

• Sectorial labor market intelligence and tools;
• Sectorial training and worker transition solutions;
• Solutions for employers.

Funding Information

• Eligible organizations can apply for up to $2,500,000 (per project, per year). They will fund projects that identify, forecast and address sectorial or cross-sectorial human resources and skills development needs.
• Projects must be a maximum of 36 months.

Funding Considerations

They will consider the following to select a diverse range of projects to fund:

• Focus on supporting underrepresented groups, such as:
  • Persons with disabilities;
  • Indigenous peoples;
  • Visible minorities;
  • Women;
  • Youth;
  • Newcomers.
• Focus on projects in key sectors of the economy, including:
  • Agriculture and food processing;
  • Construction;
  • Information and communication technology;
  • Health;
  • Manufacturing;
  • Natural resources and environment;
  • Tourism and hospitality;
  • Transportation;
  • Sector(s) not listed above that have pressing workforce needs due to COVID-19 and/or can contribute to economic recovery.

Eligible Applicants

Your organization must be one of the following:

• Not-for-profit organization.
• For-profit organization provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial and does not generate profit.
• Municipal government.
• Indigenous organization including:
  • band council;
  • tribal council;
  • self-government entity.
• Provincial and territorial government, institution, agency or Crown Corporation.

How to Apply

• Apply online
  • Create your GCOS account. It may take up to 10 business days to create your account.
  • Read the applicant guide to complete your application form. This guide includes details for each question of the form.
  • Complete the budget detail template (PDF Format) and upload it in GCOS.
  • Apply online using GCOS.
• Apply by email or mail
  • Read the applicant guide to complete your application form. This guide includes details for each question of the form.
  • Complete the Application form online or by hand.
  • Complete the budget detail template (PDF Format).
  • Send your complete your application package by email or by mail.

Note: If you cannot email the documents, you can send them by mail. In your email, tell them if you are sending other documents by mail.

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