Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program

This grant generally covers a wage subsidy for hiring full-time students during the summer break but specific financing modalities are not detailed in the available information.

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?

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.

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

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.