Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (workers and employers towards economic recovery)
Employment and Social Development Canada
Up to $50M
Eligible organizations could apply for funding at a minimum of $5,000,000 and maximum of $50,000,000 (health care projects exempt from the minimum)
Funds sector-led projects that train and upskill workers and help employers fill in-demand jobs (clean economy, pandemic-hit sectors, health care). Both the open and solicited calls are no longer accepting applications.
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Who qualifies
Not-for-profit and for-profit organizations, municipal governments, Indigenous organizations (band councils, tribal councils, self-government entities) and provincial/territorial government bodies. Recipients needed capacity to start quickly, in-depth knowledge of sector skills issues and established sectoral partnerships. Projects addressed clean-economy talent, demand-driven solutions for hard-hit sectors, or the health care sector.
Good to know
- Funding: Projects needed in-kind and/or cash contributions from sources other than ESDC equal to 10% or more of total project costs (health care sector projects exempt). Projects were expected to end by March 31, 2024.
- Notes: Historical record. A separate Sectoral Workforce Innovation Fund is tracked in another record.
Evidence from the official page
- status“Current status: Closed” source ↗
- amount“Eligible organizations could apply for funding at a minimum of $5,000,000* and maximum of $50,000,000.” source ↗
- amount“have had in-kind and/or cash contributions from sources other than ESDC equal to or more than 10% of the total project costs” source ↗
- eligibility“Not-for-profit organization” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-09 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.