Funding Programs

Learn about the funding opportunities (grants and contributions) that are offered by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), the Labour Program and Service Canada by browsing programs accepting applications or funding by topic.

What are grants and contributions?

Grants are unconditional transfer payments that the Government provides to individuals or organizations for activities that meet eligibility criteria set by the funding program.

Contributions are similar to grants, except that, in order to receive funding and be reimbursed for specific costs, recipients need to meet certain performance conditions. The government can also audit the recipients' use of funding.

If you are looking for benefits for individuals, visit the Benefits Finder.

Programs accepting applications

Program Name Application Deadline
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Local and regional projects:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

National projects:
We are not accepting applications at this time.

Career Focus Local and regional projects:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

National projects:
We are not accepting applications at this time.

Skills Link

Local and regional projects:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

National projects:
We are not accepting applications at this time.

Apprenticeship Completion Grant Ongoing
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant  Ongoing
Foreign Credential Recognition Program Ongoing
Interprovincial Labour Mobility Initiative Ongoing
Work-Sharing Ongoing

Funding programs by topic

Aboriginal Peoples
Career Development and Employment
Child and Family
Communities
Homelessness
Peoples with Disabilities
Seniors
Youth and Students

Read our service standards for all funding programs within the department.