Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund (OHCRIF)
Receive up to $100k to $250k in Government Funding.
The Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund (OHCRIF) will fund research to enhance the evidence base for workforce development strategies, ideas and approaches. The program supports research and innovation projects that identify better ways to help people prepare for, return to, or keep employment and become productive participants in the labour force.
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Funding Amount
Inquiry Projects: Up to 100% of eligible expenses to a maximum $100,000. Impact Projects: Up to 100% of eligible expenses to a maximum $250,000.
Eligible Applicants
Post-Secondary Institutions, School Boards, Employers, Industry Associations, Unions, Workforce Development Partners, Indigenous Organizations, and Not-For-Profits are eligible to apply.
800+
Annual Funding Applications Supported
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Amount of Funding
Successful applicants for Inquiry Projects may receive up to 100% of eligible expenses to a maximum $100,000.
Successful applicants for Impact Projects may receive up to 100% of eligible expenses to a maximum $250,000.
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may be eligibile if they meet these criteria:
- Are a Post-Secondary Institution;
- School Board;
- Employer;
- Industry Association;
- Union;
- Workforce Development Partner;
- Indigenous Organizations; or
- Not-For-Profit.
Eligible Activities
Eligible projects will support research and innovation projects which will enhance the evidence base for workforce development strategies, ideas, and approaches.
Program Deadline
Speak with a member of our team to find the latest intake period info for this program or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.
Average of
Time Saving
95%
Throughout the application process
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Successfully applying for the right funding program at the right time, focusing on the right topics is no easy challenge. We provide an average 95% time savings to our clients, compared to businesses that apply for funding in-house.
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