What is the Development and Training Fund?
Any government employee who initiates a learning opportunity, or one-on-one coaching for professional development that will enhance their current job skills or potential future responsibilities relevant to the public service may apply to the Development and Training Fund. Employees can apply for up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
The start date of the learning opportunity must fall within the current fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).
What is the deadline to apply for funding?
Funding is not guaranteed so apply as early as possible!
Submit the completed application by the 2nd Wednesday of the month, no earlier than 60 days before and no later than the commencement of the learning or coaching opportunity. (Exception: Early bird registrations may be accepted earlier than 60 days.) Applications will NOT be accepted after the commencement of the learning or coaching opportunity.
How do I apply for funding?
For a Learning Opportunity:
Step 1: Apply to your department training fund, if available. Funding confirmation or denial must accompany your application.
Step 2: Submit an application through this link: Excluded Development and Training Fund Application
You must submit the following documentation with your application:
- Proof of registration in your learning session (if possible)
- Signed authorization from your supervisor, for time off work to attend learning opportunity (if applicable)
A separate application is required for each learning opportunity.
Step 3: Await the result of your application. Notification will be sent by the Fund Administrator.
For the Coaching for Professional Development Pilot Program:
The Public Service Commission is implementing a Coaching for Professional Development Pilot Program under the Excluded Development and Training Fund that funds one-on-one coaching services.
Step 1: Apply to your department training fund, if available. Funding confirmation or denial must accompany your application.
Step 2: Submit an application through this link: Excluded Development and Training Fund Application
You must submit the following documentation with your application:
- Proof of registration in your coaching session (if possible)
- Signed authorization from your supervisor, for time off work to attend coaching session (if applicable)
A separate application is required for each learning opportunity.
Step 3: Complete and send The Coach Application Form, with the required documentation listed on the form, completed by the qualified coach of your choice. These documents are to be submitted to developmentandtrainingfund@gov.pe.ca
Step 4: Await the result of your application. Notification will be sent by the Fund Administrator.
Please note: The maximum funding allotment for the Excluded Development and Training Fund applies to both training and coaching. There is no additional funding allotment per employee for one-on-one coaching. Also note that the coaching component is a pilot and the program parameters for the pilot are subject to amendments throughout the life of the pilot.
Additional Information & Guidelines
For information on eligibilty, criteria used by the selection committee, and applicant responsibilities, please see the guidelines for more details: Excluded Development and Training Fund Guidelines
For more information on the Coaching for Professional Development Pilot Program: Addendum to the Excluded Development and Training Guidelines for the Coaching for Professional Development Pilot Program