Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (Government of Ontario)

Skills Advance Ontario (SAO)

Deadline: Rolling deadline

About this grant

A sector-based workforce development initiative that funds strategic partnerships between employers and employment and training service providers. The program helps jobseekers and workers affected by economic shifts to upskill, reskill, and advance within high-potential sectors through essential technical and employability skills training.

Details verified from the funder's page on October 5, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (Government of Ontario) page before submitting.

How to apply

Read the guidelines on the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (Government of Ontario) website and confirm your organization qualifies.
Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Skills Advance Ontario (SAO), in minutes instead of weeks.

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