Apply for funding to find, hire and keep workers – Staffing UP

Staffing UP provides funding for projects that help organizations find, hire and keep workers.  This includes all of organisation’s actions to improve. Each project contains one or more actions that will achieve the project goals.

Our approach 

We start by understanding:

  • what you want to do;
  • what positive changes you hope to create; and 
  • how you will measure success. 
     

We’ll work with you to: 

  • identify how the goals of your project align with the program; and 
  • decide how you’ll document and report your results.    

 

Not sure if your project fits? Complete the project concept form. We can help you: 

  • find alternate funding sources; or 
  • adjust your project to meet the eligibility criteria.

Who can apply

Your organization must:

  • employ at least 1 person;
  • ensure the person benefiting can legally work in Canada; and
  • be in good standing with the Registrar of Societies or the Registrar of Companies.  

You are not eligible if you’re a:

  • federal, provincial or territorial government; or 
  • crown corporation.

Funding details

Funding agreements are less than 1 year. We do not accept applications for projects that have already begun, except in exceptional circumstances. If this is the case, include the details in your project concept form.

How to apply

  1. Read our program guidelines.   
  2. Fill out the project concept form. 
  3. We’ll assign you an officer. They will: 
    1. review your form; and 
    2. provide you with an application.
  4. Submit the completed application.

Submit a project concept to the Labour Market Development Team 


We do not accept applications or reports from third-party agencies or consultants. You must contact us directly.

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Date modified: 2026-05-29