Workforce Partnerships Grants
Workforce Partnership grants provide funding to organizations such as employers, industry and sector associations, regional organizations and Indigenous organizations to support labour market adjustment strategies and workforce development, including initiatives to attract and retain workers through partnerships.
Offered by Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade
Amount
No fixed amount
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- for-profit businesses
- non-profit organizations
- industry associations, employer organizations
- employee organizations
- local planning groups, economic development organizations, community action groups
- organizations with charitable status
- Indigenous groups, organizations, or communities on or off reserve
- municipalities
About the funding
The Government of Alberta will determine amount of funding contribution for each project. There is no maximum financial support for a grant. The Government of Alberta’s contribution amount will be determined based on factors including:
--the project and project requirements
--the degree to which proposals meet current department priorities, these may change year to year
--local, regional or provincial labour market and/or economic conditions
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--the ability of other partners to make financial and/or in-kind contributions
--deliverables and reporting requirements outlined in the grant agreement must be met to receive funding
Labour Market Partnerships projects are cost shared with partners. Workforce Attraction and Retention Partnership projects are cost shared with partners. The duration of funding should not exceed 24 months.
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