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Government of Canada (ESDC)

Skills for Success (SFS)

Deadline: Rolling deadline

About this grant

Funding for projects that help Canadians at all skills levels to improve their foundational and transferable skills to better prepare for, get and keep a job, and adapt and succeed at work.

Details verified from the funder's page on August 31, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Government of Canada (ESDC) page before submitting.

How to apply

  1. Read the guidelines on the Government of Canada (ESDC) website and confirm your organization qualifies.
  2. Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
  3. Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Skills for Success (SFS), in minutes instead of weeks.

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