Skills Development Fund: Capital Stream
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The Skills Development Fund Capital Stream provides funding to eligible organizations to build new training centres, upgrade existing training centres, or retrofit buildings into training centres for skilled trades and other in-demand jobs. Organizations can use funding for facility renovations, expansions, repairs, building conversions, new construction, and architectural/engineering planning through two pathways: SEED (technical planning costs) and GROW (capital project execution).
What you'll need
- Organization registration with Transfer Payment Ontario
- Architectural and engineering plans (SEED Pathway)
- Construction cost estimates
- Project proposal demonstrating alignment with SDF policy objectives
- Evidence of partner organization agreements if applicable
- Documentation showing project meets all four eligibility criteria
How it works
What it can fund
- Build new training centres for skilled trades
- Upgrade existing training facilities
- Retrofit buildings into training centres
- Develop architectural and engineering plans for capital projects
- Expand training capacity for in-demand occupations