Northern Adult Basic Education and Skills Development Program

    $25,000–$250,000ContributionFederalEmployment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) / Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)

    Pan-northern federal program funding workforce training, adult basic education, and skills development across Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Supports employers, training organizations, and Indigenous governments delivering programs that build northern labour market capacity.

    Deadlines

    • Intake type: Fixed intake windows
    • Typical processing time: 12-16 weeks

    What you'll need

    • Training program proposal

      Detailed proposal including curriculum, delivery method, target participants, expected outcomes, and partnership agreements.

    • Northern community or employer partnerships

      Letters of commitment from northern employers, Indigenous organizations, or territorial governments supporting the training initiative.

    • Organizational capacity documentation

      Evidence of organizational capacity to deliver training in northern communities, including staff qualifications and past project results.

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    Official program page · Details verified Mar 26, 2026

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