How much funding can be received?

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.

Financing 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.

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

$ 13,000

Hiring students to assist in a summer arts program for youth

$ 10,000

Student-led project to renovate a community garden

$ 9,000

Hiring students to develop a social media marketing campaign for a local bookstore

Eligibility criteria of the Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program program

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program program

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 to the Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program program

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

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

Complete the application form

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

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.