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Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant - British Columbia - Canada
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Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant

Supports employment initiatives for people with lived experience of mental health or substance use.
Province of British Columbia (CAI)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant provides financial support to community-based organizations in British Columbia to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with mental health or substance use experiences. Funding can go up to $60,000 annually for a period of two years to support initiatives that expand the roles of PWLLE beyond traditional sectors, fostering inclusivity and systemic change.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Developing inclusive employment programs for PWLLE.
  • Training staff on mental health and substance use awareness.
  • Creating new job positions that leverage lived experience.
  • Implementing innovative policies to embed lived experience as a valued expertise in workplaces.
  • Engaging with community stakeholders to support systemic change.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Community-based organizations in British Columbia.
  • First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous-led groups.
  • Non-profit organizations focusing on mental health, substance use, or social development.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Activities that do not directly promote employment for PWLLE.
  • Expenses unrelated to project activities such as general operational costs.
  • Activities outside the approved sectors or roles.
  • Funding of activities that have already been completed prior to the grant approval.
  • Expenses that do not comply with the funding guidelines.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed for eligibility and project suitability.
  • Selected applicants are notified by March 2026.
  • Funding agreements are signed before disbursement of funds.
  • Recipients must adhere to reporting and monitoring requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant?

The Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant provides financial support to community-based organizations in British Columbia to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with mental health or substance use experiences. Funding can go up to $60,000 annually for a period of two years to support initiatives that expand the roles of PWLLE beyond traditional sectors, fostering inclusivity and systemic change.

How much funding can be received?

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.

What expenses are eligible under Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant?

Developing inclusive employment programs for PWLLE. Training staff on mental health and substance use awareness. Creating new job positions that leverage lived experience. Implementing innovative policies to embed lived experience as a valued expertise in workplaces. Engaging with community stakeholders to support systemic change.

Who can I contact for more information about the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant?

You can contact Province of British Columbia (CAI).

Where is the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant available?

The Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant?

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant is funded by Province of British Columbia (CAI)

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