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Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program

Last Update: March 4, 2026
British Columbia, Canada
Money to hire students in the Columbia Basin region
Wage Subsidies And Interns

Overview

Your small business can get a wage subsidy to hire a full-time high school and post-secondary students for full-time entry-level and career-related jobs during the school summer break.

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : August 9, 2024
  • Closing date : August 12, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Youth (<40)

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,500
Hiring students to conduct a community environmental impact study
$ 15,000
Developing a new mobile application for a transportation startup by hiring student developers
$ 10,000
Student-led project to renovate a community garden
$ 11,000
Internship program for high school students at an organic farm to learn sustainable agriculture
$ 13,000
Hiring students to assist in a summer arts program for youth
$ 9,000
Hiring students to develop a social media marketing campaign for a local bookstore

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's location and business structure.

  • The applicant must be a small business.
  • The headquarters of the business must be located within the Columbia Basin Trust’s region.
  • The applicant must not be a non-profit organization.

Who is eligible?

Small businesses with headquarters located within the Columbia Basin Trust's region are eligible to apply, provided they are not non-profit organizations.

Who is not eligible

This grant is focused on small businesses within a specific region and excludes certain types of organizations. It explicitly mentions restrictions on the eligibility status of non-profit organizations.

  • Non-profit organizations

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries for project staff
  • Travel costs directly related to the project
  • Materials and supplies for project activities
  • Printing and dissemination of project materials

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available exclusively to businesses located within the Columbia Basin Trust region. The eligible locations are selected to focus on supporting the economic development of this specific area.

  • Small businesses headquartered within the geographical boundaries of the Columbia Basin Trust region.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

  • Financial need of the organization
  • Impact of the project on the community
  • Alignment with the grant's focus areas
  • Feasibility and sustainability of the project

How to apply

1

Review the eligibility criteria

  • Content: Check if your organization meets the specific requirements outlined by the grant
  • Implications: Ensure that the organization qualifies for the funding
2

Collect required documentation

  • Content: Gather all necessary documents such as financial statements, project proposal, and organizational information
  • Implications: Have all the relevant information ready for the application
3

Complete the application form

  • Content: Fill out the application form accurately and completely
  • Implications: Provide all the necessary details for the grant review process
4

Submit the application

  • Content: Send the completed application along with the supporting documents before the deadline
  • Implications: Ensure timely submission to be considered for the grant

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • The program is administered by the College of the Rockies, which offers resources and guidance throughout the process.
  • The contact information provided allows applicants to receive direct support and assistance with their applications or to address specific inquiries related to the program.

Contacts

summerworks@ourtrust.org
1.877.489.2687
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