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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Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund (OHCRIF)

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.

Amount of Funding from the Canadian Government

Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund (OHCRIF)

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 Applicants for Canadian Government Funding

Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund (OHCRIF)

Eligible Activities

Eligible projects will support research and innovation projects which will enhance the evidence base for workforce development strategies, ideas, and approaches.

Eligible Expenses for Canadian Government Funding

Ontario Human Capital Research and Innovation Fund (OHCRIF)

Program Deadline

This program is currently closed, with no upcoming intakes announced.

Program Deadline for Canadian Government Funding
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