Workforce Partnerships Grants

Eligible organizations with common labor market needs can get funding to support workforce initiatives. The Government of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.

Province of Alberta

Overview of the Workforce Partnerships Grants program:

Workforce Partnership grants provide funding to organizations such as employers, industry and sector associations, regional organizations, and Indigenous organizations to support labor 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 labor force adjustments, address workforce issues, and support economic growth on a regional and/or provincial level.

Benefits of the Workforce Partnerships Grants program:

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 Albertas 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

Eligibility criteria of the Workforce Partnerships Grants program:

Eligible applicants
For-profit businesses
Non-profit organizations
Industry associations, employer organizations
Employee organizations
Local planning groups, economic development organizations, community action groups
Organizations with charitable status
Indigenous groups, organizations, or communities on or off reserve
Municipalities
Eligible projects
Eligible applicants can apply for different partnership grants based on the activities and outcomes desired.
Labor Market Partnership projects focus on developing information and best practices to support labor market adjustment strategies. Examples of Labor Market Partnership activities:
Researching and analyzing labor market trends
Developing strategic plans for the partnership to prepare for future skill requirements and prevent skills shortages
Promoting current labor market needs or heightening awareness of labor market issues such as skills shortages
Sharing best practices in human resource development and career or employment training