Sector Initiatives Fund

The Sector Initiatives Fund (SIF) helps industry sectors and organizations develop training programs, standards, and materials for their workforces. This approach encourages the sector-wide research and planning needed to address skills gaps.

Who can participate?

In order to be eligible for assistance under SIF, an organization must represent a sector of the Ontario economy. Trade and professional associations, representative employer groups and unions are all eligible to submit proposals under the SIF.

How can I access the Sector Initiative Fund?

Eligible organizations can submit proposals that meet program requirements to the Ministry for consideration at any time.

Call the toll-free Employment Ontario Hotline at 1-800-387-5656, TTY (telephone service for the deaf) 1-866-768-1157 for the phone number and location of the apprenticeship office in your area. Newcomers to Ontario can ask for this information in the language of their choice.