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Eligible employer groups, industry associations, regional and Indigenous organizations with common labour market needs can get government funding to support workforce initiatives.
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.
Effective partnerships can improve the capacity of organizations to deal with workforce demands, implement labour force adjustments, address workforce issues and support economic growth on a regional and/or provincial level.
The Government of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.
Eligible applicants can apply for different partnership grants based on the activities and outcomes desired.
Labour Market Partnership projects focus on developing information and best practices to support labour market adjustment strategies. Examples of Labour Market Partnership activities:
For detailed requirements, criteria and expected outcomes, read the Labour Market Partnerships Guidelines
Note, these guidelines supersede the Alberta Works Online Manual content.
Workforce Attraction and Retention Partnership projects focus on piloting and testing different workforce development tools and initiatives to attract and retain workers. Examples of Workforce Attraction and Retention Partnership activities include:
For detailed requirements, criteria and expected outcomes, read the Workforce Attraction and Retention Partnerships Guidelines
Note, these guidelines supersede the Alberta Works Online Manual content.
2021-22 Workforce Partnership priorities to support industry, sector and regional job creation and workforce recovery are:
Applicants must submit a project proposal.
Prior to submitting a proposal or to get more information on developing a proposal and the application process, reach out to one of the applicable program contacts below.
For more information on how to apply for Indigenous partnership projects contact an Indigenous Partnership Coordinator at [email protected]. Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis.
For more information on how to apply for regional projects contact a Workforce Consultant at [email protected]. Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Important dates
The bulk of industry and sector funding is allocated through a call for proposal period.
During a call for proposal for industry and sector projects, an organization must first submit an Expression of Interest. An organization can submit only one Expression of Interest for consideration. Only complete Expression of Interest applications will be considered.
Projects will be evaluated on how closely they meet project criteria and align with the priorities of the grant. Grant funding is limited and not every Expression of Interest will receive funding.
Forms and supporting application documents for industry and sector projects will be available on this page in time for the next call for proposals.
For more information on industry and sector projects, contact an Industry Workforce Partnership Officer at [email protected]
Prior to submitting a proposal, organizations are required to review the appropriate guidelines and read the appropriate Grant Agreement template for public bodies or non-public bodies which outlines the terms and conditions of a grant.
Organizations submitting a proposal must also complete and attach the Application for Grant form with their proposal.
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