Unlock Ontario Government Funding for Workforce Training With D2L
The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 billion over three years to strengthen workforce development through the Skills Development Fund (SDF). This is your opportunity to access funding for impactful training—and D2L is here to guide you through the application process.
Moving our courses online is helping more educators and public workers to boost their skills so they can serve their communities in new ways.Holly DoyleeLearning Program AdministratorSourcewell
What is the Skills Development Fund?
The SDF supports two key funding streams:
- Capital Stream: Infrastructure projects such as training facilities.
- Training Stream: Direct delivery of skills training to individuals.
The Training Stream is currently open, offering a timely opportunity to plan and partner with D2L to deliver high-impact, outcomes-driven training programs.
Why Partner with D2L?
D2L is uniquely positioned to support your SDF application and training delivery. Here’s how we can help:
- Provide expert guidance throughout the application process, based on our deep understanding of Ontario government funding programs
- Help craft compelling training solution language that aligns with SDF priorities
- Position D2L as a strategic partner to strengthen your proposal
- Support outreach to underrepresented groups and key growth sectors
- If selected, collaborate with you to design and deliver scalable, impactful training programs
We bring deep experience in digital learning and a proven track record of successful partnerships.
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking to collaborate with:
- Ontario-based employers, industry associations, and nonprofits.
- Organizations delivering training in key growth sectors.
- Groups supporting underrepresented communities.
Note: Colleges, universities, and school boards can partner on projects but cannot apply directly.
Let’s Build Something Impactful—Together
Whether you’re ready to apply or just exploring the opportunity, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We’re delighted with the decision we made. Our partnership has been beneficial in ways that we didn’t even anticipate at the outset. For example, D2L has turned us on to new funding opportunities. Helping us secure funding from the government of Ontario through the Skills Development Fund was consequential for us as an organization.Scott ButlerExecutive DirectorGood Roads