The Career Foundation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Toronto, ON · grants and contributions register · Eglinton–Lawrence

The Career Foundation: federal grants and contributions: 42 agreements; $43.2M value; 1 departments; 9 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-0CDU9WX1X8 · Cite as: Assay Systems, “The Career Foundation: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/the-career-foundation/

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42agreements
$43.2Mvalue
1departments
9programs

Largest agreements

Completing the Circle$11.0Mvalue2020start2024end

The objectives of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) are to help all youth navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment. These objectives are attained by supporting the needs of all youth, especially youth facing barriers to develop skills, knowledge and networks through education, skills development and meaningful work experiences.

Thrive: Nurturing Youth Potential$9.9Mvalue2025start2027end

The objectives for CSC are to create, promote and facilitate access to service opportunities that are meaningful to young Canadian, and support lasting civic engagement, as well as to provide youth with life and work skills.

Empowering Abilities$5.8Mvalue2018start2023end

The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.

Empowering Abilities Program$4.8Mvalue2023start2027end

The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.

Completing the Circle$4.2Mvalue2024start2028end

The objectives of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) are to help all youth navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment. These objectives are attained by supporting the needs of all youth, especially youth facing barriers to develop skills, knowledge and networks through education, skills development and meaningful work experiences.

Thrive: Nurturing Youth Potential$3.9Mvalue2025start2027end

The objectives for CSC are to create, promote and facilitate access to service opportunities that are meaningful to young Canadian, and support lasting civic engagement, as well as to provide youth with life and work skills.

WorkFair21 - Advancing Gender Equity in The Future of Work$2.3Mvalue2022start2024end

The key objetive of the Womens Employment Readiness Pilot Program is to: - test pre-employment and skills development supports. These supports include foundational and transferable skills training (including literacy and essential skills or the Skills for Success Model) and wrap-around supports. Projects serve 1 or more of the 4 identified target groups. o racialized women and/or Indigenous women o women with disabilities o women from the LGBTQ2 community o women with prolonged detachment from the labour force - test models to improve workplace inclusivity, where an employer is included in

Youth - Skills Link - Project$488Kvalue2016start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

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Youth - Career Focus - Project$449Kvalue2016start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

The Career Foundation - Enabling Accessibility$100Kvalue2021start2023end

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

CSJ 2025 - The Career Foundation (Eglinton-Lawrence)$21.5Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2024 - The Career Foundation (Eglinton-Lawrence)$15.5Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2024 - The Career Foundation (Etobicoke North)$13.8Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2023 - The Career Foundation (Mississauga Centre)$9.7Kvalue2023start2023end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2023 - The Career Foundation (Eglinton- Lawrence)$9.7Kvalue2023start2023end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2023 - The Career Foundation (Toronto - St Paul's)$9.7Kvalue2023start2023end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2022 - The Career Foundation (York South-Weston)$9.3Kvalue2022start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2022 - The Career Foundation (Eglinton-Lawrence)$9.3Kvalue2022start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2020-The Career Foundation (Eglinton-Lawrence)$8.6Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$8.5Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

CSJ 2020-The Career Foundation (Mississauga Centre)$8.5Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2021 – The Career Foundation (Eglinton--Lawrence)$7.7Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ2018 - The Career Foundation (Mississauga Centre)$7.6Kvalue2018start2018end

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CSJ 2025 The Career Foundation (Etobicoke North)$7.2Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$5.7Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

CSJ 2025 - The Career Foundation (York South Weston)$5.4Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2025 - The Career Foundation (Scarbrough Southwest)$5.4Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2024 - The Career Foundation (Scarbrough Southwest)$5.2Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2024 - The Career Foundation (York South-Weston)$5.2Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2023 - The Career Foundation (Hamilton Centre)$4.8Kvalue2023start2023end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2023 - The Career Foundation (York South - Weston)$4.8Kvalue2023start2023end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.3Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.3Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.3Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

CSJ2020-The Career Foundation (Toronto-St. Paul's)$4.3Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2020-The Career Foundation (York South-Weston)$4.3Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2020-The Career Foundation (Hamilton)$4.3Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2021 – The Career Foundation (Mississauga Centre)$3.9Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2021 – The Career Foundation (York South--Weston)$3.9Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ2018-The Career Foundation (Toronto--St. Paul's )$3.8Kvalue2018start2018end

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Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada42agreements$43.2Mvalue9programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • Opportunities Fund - Project
  • CSC - Opportunities - national
  • CSC - Opportunities - Regional and Local
  • Women Employment Readiness
  • Youth - Skills Link - Project

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Years

20256agreements$13.8Mvalue3programs
  • CSC - Opportunities - national
  • CSC - Opportunities - Regional and Local
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20245agreements$4.3Mvalue2programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20236agreements$4.8Mvalue2programs
  • Opportunities Fund - Project
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20223agreements$2.3Mvalue2programs
  • Women Employment Readiness
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20214agreements$115Kvalue2programs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20206agreements$11.1Mvalue2programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20195agreements$27.1Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20185agreements$5.8Mvalue2programs
  • Opportunities Fund - Project
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20162agreements$937Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Skills Link - Project
  • Youth - Career Focus - Project

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.