Skills Development Fund — Capital Stream ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Public post-secondary institutions (colleges, universities) - School boards and publicly-funded schools - Indigenous organizations and Indigenous post-secondary institutions - Non-profit organizations with training or education mandates - Labour unions and labour-sponsored organizations - Employers and employer consortiums - Provincial/territorial training authorities and agencies - Public libraries (in some provinces) - Registered charities with training/skills development focus Note: Private for-profit training providers may have limited eligibility depending on provincial guidelines. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Size: Varies by stream and project scope; typically $500K–$5M+ per project - Matching Requirements: Generally 25–50% cost-share required from applicant or partners (non-federal funding) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Funding Type: Capital funding for infrastructure and facility development - Available Across: Federal program with provincial/territorial delivery partners Note: Exact amounts and ratios vary by province and annual funding allocation. --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Infrastructure Development: - Construction of new training centers - Renovation and upgrade of existing training facilities - Conversion of buildings into training centers - Equipment & Technology: - Purchase of specialized training equipment - Technology and IT infrastructure for training delivery - Simulation and hands-on learning equipment - Sector Focus: - Skilled trades training facilities - Healthcare and long-term care training - Information technology and digital skills training - Other labour-shortage sectors (green energy, manufacturing, etc.) - Facility Improvements: - Classrooms, labs, and workshop spaces - Accessibility upgrades - Safety and code compliance improvements Ineligible: Operating costs, instructor salaries, student supports, and routine maintenance typically not covered. --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Application Requirements: - Labour market assessment demonstrating sector need - Detailed project plan with timelines