
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
BC, Canada
Money to hire students in the Columbia Basin region
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateAugust 9, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateAugust 12, 2024
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Columbia Basin Trust
- Government of British Columbia
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed
grant_single_labels|preview
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.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
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.
grant_single_labels|projects
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 11,000
Internship program for high school students at an organic farm to learn sustainable agriculture
$ 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
$ 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
grant_single_labels|admissibility
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Small businesses with headquarters located within the Columbia Basin Trust's region are eligible to apply, provided they are not non-profit organizations.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
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
grant_eligibility_criteria|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
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
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.
grant_single_labels|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
grant_single_labels|apply
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
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.
grant_single_labels|contact
summerworks@ourtrust.org
1.877.489.2687
Apply to this program
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