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Deadline: 24-Nov-2025
ity of Toronto’s Skills Development Grants support training in high-demand creative and technical fields, including film, television, game development, and post-production. Grants help organizations and individuals gain hands-on skills, improve employment readiness, and address workforce gaps while promoting inclusion and diversity.
City of Toronto offers Skills Development Grants to strengthen practical abilities in trades, crafts, and technical fields facing labour shortages. The program connects participants to meaningful employment opportunities and ensures creative sectors have a skilled workforce aligned with industry needs.
Eligible applicants include:
Not-for-profit or charitable organizations
Indigenous-led groups
Community centres affiliated with Association of Community Centres
Organizations based in Toronto or delivering services to Toronto residents
Eligibility requirements:
Must provide training aligned with industry needs
Must demonstrate accountability and capacity to track impact
Skills Development Grants aim to:
Fill labour shortages in creative and technical sectors
Improve employability through hands-on skills and professional training
Promote diversity and inclusion by supporting underrepresented groups
Strengthen connections between education, community, and industry
Grants support training in:
Film and television production, including crew and post-production roles
Game development, animation, and visual effects
Digital creative software skills
Life and professional skills to improve long-term employability
Prepare Application: Describe the training program, target audience, expected outcomes, and alignment with industry needs.
Verify Eligibility: Confirm organizational status and Toronto-based impact.
Submit Proposal: Complete application with supporting documents.
Evaluation: City reviews based on relevance, feasibility, impact, and alignment with program objectives.
Reporting: Track outcomes such as participant numbers, skill acquisition, satisfaction, and engagement.
Applicants must define:
Metrics for participant completion and skills gained
Feedback and satisfaction measures
Industry engagement outcomes
Evidence of career or employment progression
Highlight hands-on, industry-relevant skills
Emphasize support for historically underrepresented groups
Include clear and measurable outcomes
Show alignment with workforce demands in creative sectors
Ensure timely submission and complete documentation
Q1: Who can apply for Skills Development Grants?
A: Not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous-led groups, and community centres serving Toronto residents.
Q2: What types of skills are supported?
A: Technical, creative, and professional skills in film, television, game development, post-production, and digital creative tools.
Q3: Are individual participants eligible?
A: No, grants are awarded to organizations delivering training programs, not individuals.
Q4: How are outcomes measured?
A: Metrics include participant numbers, skills acquired, satisfaction, and industry engagement.
Q5: Does the program support diversity?
A: Yes, priority is given to organizations serving historically underrepresented groups.
Q6: Can grants fund long-term employment initiatives?
A: Yes, programs that enhance employability and workforce readiness are supported.
Q7: Is funding limited to Toronto-based projects?
A: Yes, organizations must be based in Toronto or provide services to Toronto residents.
City of Toronto’s Skills Development Grants provide a pathway to employment, inclusion, and growth in creative and technical industries. By funding training programs that meet labour market needs, the initiative builds a skilled, diverse, and future-ready workforce while strengthening Toronto’s creative economy.
For more information, visit City of Toronto.
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