Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
BC, Canada
Money for skills training in the forest sector
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateOctober 10, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateDecember 15, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
- Government of British Columbia
- WorkBC
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Get up to $20,000/participant to cover the costs of skills training, employment support services, and participant financial support.
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This grant is available to organizations serving impacted communities in British Columbia, Canada. Eligible regions are those affected by forestry-related economic changes.
- Rural communities in British Columbia.
- Remote locations within British Columbia.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$95,000
Montreal
Vocational training for precariously employed women
$90,000
Halifax
Technical training for unemployed individuals
$100,000
Toronto
Enhancing IT skills for part-time workers
$60,000
Calgary
Skill-building workshops for seasonal workers
$50,000
Ottawa
Employment support programs for casually employed individuals
$80,000
Vancouver
Providing job readiness training for unemployed youth
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and their role within the community impacted by forestry-related economic changes.
- The applicant must be a non-profit service provider serving rural and remote communities.
- The applicant can be a First Nation or local government entity.
- The applicant may be a union certified to represent employees under the B.C. Labour Relations Code.
- The applicant can be a major employer in a community with a single resource economy.
- The applicant may also be an industry, sector, or employer association.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible applicants for the Community Response Stream include non-profit service providers serving rural and remote communities, First Nations and local governments, unions certified to represent employees under the B.C. Labour Relations Code, major employers in a community with a single resource economy, and industry, sector, and employer associations. Applicants should carefully refer to the Community Response Stream Criteria for a complete list of eligibility requirements.
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There are specific restrictions for companies and industries that cannot apply for this grant, focusing on ensuring alignment with the grant's intended purpose.
- Companies seeking funding for adult upgrading, English language skills, literacy training, and basic essential skills.
- Employers intending to use the funds for training new or current employees, which falls under the B.C. Employer Training Grant.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The Community Response Stream addresses immediate skills training needs for communities affected by changes in the forestry sector. Eligible projects focus on enhancing vocational skills and providing support services to facilitate stable employment opportunities.
- Occupational skills training programs.
- Provision of employment support services.
- Financial supports for participants, including childcare, transportation, and training allowances.
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The grant covers specific expenses related to skills training and supportive services for participants.
- Skills training costs.
- Employment support services expenses.
- Financial supports for participants, such as childcare, transportation, and training allowance.
- Project administration costs, up to 10% of the total project delivery costs.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Alignment with the objectives of the Community Workforce Response Grant
- The extent to which the project addresses the skills training needs of the community
- The potential for sustainable employment outcomes for participants
- Capacity and experience of the applicant to deliver the proposed project
- Value for money and cost-effectiveness of the project
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- Step 1: Review Eligibility Criteria
- Ensure that your organization is eligible to apply by reviewing the Community Response Stream Criteria.
- Step 2: Register on the Grant Portal
- Create an account on the B.C. grant application portal if you do not already have one.
- Log in to your account to access the application forms and guidelines.
- Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Complete the detailed application form provided on the portal.
- Ensure to include project details, objectives, and expected outcomes.
- Step 4: Attach Required Documents
- Prepare and attach all necessary documentation, including budgets, timelines, and any required certificates of partnership or collaboration.
- Step 5: Application Review
- Review your application for completeness and accuracy.
- Make sure all fields are correctly filled and all required documents are attached.
- Step 6: Submit Application
- Submit your completed application through the online portal before the specified deadline for the intake period.
- Step 7: Receive Confirmation
- Receive an automated confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application.
- Keep the confirmation number for your records.
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- Community Workforce Response Grants are intended for non-profit organizations serving rural and remote communities, local governments and First Nations, as well as unions certified to represent employees under the British Columbia Labour Relations Code, major employers in a community with a single-resource economy, and industry, sector and employer associations.
- Activities supported by this program include skills training, employment support services and financial assistance for participants such as childcare, transportation and training allowances.
Apply to this program
Supporting Community Resilience Through Skills Training
The Community Response Stream Grant aims to address the immediate skills training needs of communities impacted by challenges within the forest sector. This grant offers significant funding of up to $300,000 per application to eligible applicants who work towards enhancing employment prospects in resource-dependent areas.
In-Depth Understanding of the Community Response Stream Grant
The Community Response Stream Grant is strategically designed to assist communities facing economic downturns due to forest sector disruptions, such as old-growth deferrals and changes in forest management practices. By focusing on occupational skills training and employment support services, the grant helps to mitigate unemployment and underemployment among residents who are unemployed, part-time, seasonal, casual, or precariously employed. The primary objective is to provide these individuals with the necessary skills to secure sustainable employment opportunities and revitalize the economic health of their communities.
This grant is particularly valuable as it provides substantial financial assistance, with up to $300,000 available per application. Eligible costs under this program include not only the direct skills training and employment support services but also important financial supports for participants. These may include childcare, transportation, and training allowances, making it more feasible for participants to engage fully in the training programs. Moreover, the grant allows a portion of the funding to be allocated to administrative costs, ensuring that organizations can efficiently manage and deliver their projects.
Serving as a catalyst for change, the Community Response Stream Grant encourages collaborations between non-profit service providers, First Nations, local governments, major employers, and industry associations, all of whom are eligible to apply. This collaborative approach ensures that the initiatives supported are grounded in the real needs of the community and are executed by those with a vested interest in their success.
The outcomes expected from projects funded by this grant are comprehensive and multifaceted. They focus on increasing employment rates and improving the quality of jobs available, thus promoting economic stability and resilience in communities struggling with the repercussions of forestry sector adjustments. Successfully funded projects are expected to demonstrate their impact through improved job readiness, enhanced skills, and a tangible increase in employment metrics among participants.
Overall, the grant plays a pivotal role in restoring confidence and providing tangible pathways to economic recovery for communities heavily reliant on the forestry sector. By investing in human capital and fostering an adaptive workforce, the Community Response Stream Grant not only addresses the immediate needs caused by sector disruptions but also contributes to building a resilient economic infrastructure for the future. This proactive approach empowers communities to transition smoothly through economic challenges, ensuring that they are better prepared for any future uncertainties.
