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Skills Development Fund (SDF) is sponsored by Government of Ontario — Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. The Skills Development Fund (SDF) is a competitive grant stream for organizations that design innovative training solutions addressing sector-wide or regional workforce gaps.
This fund supports businesses investing in employee training to address challenges related to the evolving nature of work, particularly in high-growth sectors. Unlike the Canada-Ontario Job Grant, SDF funds systemic training infrastructure and curriculum development rather than individual employee training.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Supports projects that address challenges to hiring, training, or retaining workers, including apprentices. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 – several million (competitive). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Skills Development Fund (SDF) is funded by Government of Ontario — Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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DOL's second round of Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants closes August 17, 2026: roughly $40 million, about 10 awards, an $8 million ceiling, and an eligibility list restricted to State Workforce Agencies. The real opportunity is downstream, where the money converts into employer reimbursements. Here is how the architecture works, what Round 1 revealed, and how employers, community colleges, and workforce nonprofits should position for the money once it lands.
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