Funding Support for Your Professional Development

Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to building new skills. Whether you’re a helping professional or an employer looking to invest in your team, there may be grants available to support your needs.

Explore the options below (Note: Grant availability varies throughout the year.)

For Individuals

Apply for Grants: Explore professional development grants through provincial or federal programs. Check resources like:

• Canada-Manitoba Job Grant (CMJG)
 Up to $10,000 per employee
 Manitoba employers can apply for employee training reimbursement.

• Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)
 Up to $10,000–$15,000 per employee
 Alberta employers can access funding for employee upskilling.

• B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)
 Up to $10,000 per employee
 Supports skills training for employees in B.C.

• PHE Canada Empowerment Grants
 Varied funding amounts
 Professional development grants for in-service educators in health and physical education fields.

• NLCSW Professional Development Fund
 Varied funding amounts
 Available to social workers registered in Newfoundland and Labrador to attend courses and workshops.

• CASW/BMS Scholarship Fund
 Varied funding amounts
 Supports Canadian social workers attending conferences, workshops, and courses.

• Allied Health Professional Development Fund (AHPDF)
 Up to $1,500 per year
 For Ontario-based regulated health professionals (e.g., social workers, psychotherapists) to access professional development funding.

Visit the Government of Canada website for more information on grants.

Local Employment Assistance Centers or workforce boards in your province (e.g. Alberta Works).
Employer Sponsorship: Speak to your employer about professional development funding. Many workplaces have training budgets to support growth.

For Indigenous Communities

Band Funding: Many councils allocate funds for education and professional development. Reach out to your band council to request funding for participation in the training.

Resources include:

• Indigenous Services Canada Funding Programs
• First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) (for BC-based communities).

Community-Wide Training: Request bringing our training to your community. Band councils can often arrange funding for group training sessions that benefit multiple members.

For Organizations

Provincial Grants: Check your local provincial job boards or professional development programs that provide funding for training.

Examples include:

• Alberta Job Grant
• Manitoba Job Grant.

Federal Funding: Explore options like Canada’s Skills Training Programs or the search for grants on The Government of Canada website.

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