Workforce Partnerships Grants
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
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.
Comments on 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
–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
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. For-profit businesses
2. Non-profit organizations
3. Industry associations, employer organizations
4. Employee organizations
5. Local planning groups, economic development organizations, community action groups
6. Organizations with charitable status
7. Indigenous groups, organizations, or communities on or off reserve
municipalities
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Reach out to one of the applicable program contacts:
— Indigenous Partnership Coordinator at ipc@gov.ab.ca
— Workforce Consultant at wfc@gov.ab.ca
–Industry Workforce Partnerships Specialist at iwp@gov.ab.ca
2. Complete the Application for Grant form.
3. Submit a project proposal.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must:
1. Submit a completed Application for Grant form
2. Submit a written proposal to Labour and Immigration
Other Things to Note:
Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis. Labour Market Partnerships projects are short-term and finite. The duration of funding should not exceed 24 months.
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