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Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream - BC - Canada
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Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream

Last Update: October 27, 2025
BC, Canada
Funding for indigenous workers training
Grant and Funding
Government of British Columbia
WorkBC
At a glance
Overview
Eligible projects
Eligibility
Selection criteria
How to apply
Other info
Documents and links

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 10, 2024
  • Closing date : August 8, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples

Overview

Get up to $15,000/participant to cover the costs of skills training, employment support services, and participant financial support.

Activities funded

This grant supports initiatives designed to enhance occupational skills and provide employment-related support to meet local labour market needs. Eligible projects focus on skills training and participant support within Indigenous communities.

  • Provision of occupational skills training.
  • Offering employment support services.
  • Providing financial support for participants.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 100,000
Establishing an employment support service for Indigenous women
$ 90,000
Providing occupational skills training for Indigenous youth
$ 90,000
Launching a tech skills bootcamp for Indigenous youth
$ 70,000
Delivering financial literacy workshops for Indigenous families
$ 15,000
Launching a skills training program for Indigenous youth

Eligibility

Eligibility for this stream is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile.

  • The applicant must be a First Nations government.
  • The applicant must be a Tribal Council.
  • The applicant must be a province-wide Indigenous organization.
  • The applicant must be an Indigenous-owned or directed non-profit social agency.
  • The applicant must be a Friendship center aimed at serving First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for the Indigenous Communities Stream of the Community Workforce Response Grant include:- First Nations governments- Tribal Councils- Province-wide Indigenous organizations- Indigenous-owned or directed non-profit social agencies- Friendship centers whose aim is to serve First Nations, Métis or Inuit peopleThese entities can apply for funding to support occupational skills training, employment support services, and financial support for Indigenous individuals to help them obtain sustainable employment.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports initiatives designed to address local labour market needs by providing occupational skills training and employment support services to Indigenous communities. The funded projects aim to equip participants with the necessary skills for sustainable employment.

  • Provision of occupational skills training for Indigenous community members.
  • Offering employment support services tailored to local labour markets.
  • Delivering financial support for Indigenous participants undergoing training.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is targeted towards Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples across Canada. Eligible applicants are primarily organizations serving Indigenous populations.

  • Communities served by First Nations governments.
  • Areas under Tribal Councils.
  • Province-wide Indigenous organizations across Canadian provinces.
  • Indigenous-owned or directed non-profit social agencies within Canadian geographical confines.
  • Friendship centers aimed at serving First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people within Canada.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for the grant:

  • Applicant eligibility based on being First Nations governments, Tribal Councils, Province-wide Indigenous organizations, Indigenous-owned or directed non-profit social agencies, or Friendship centers.
  • Compliance with the Indigenous Communities Stream Criteria for eligibility requirements.
  • Demonstrated need for occupational skills training and employment support services.
  • Alignment with the expected outcome of assisting Indigenous participants in obtaining sustainable employment.

How to apply

1

Review Eligibility and Program Objective

  • Carefully review the Community Workforce Response Grant - Indigenous Communities Stream eligibility criteria to ensure your organization qualifies.
  • Understand the program objectives to align your application with the intended outcomes.
2

Gather Necessary Information and Documents

  • Prepare a detailed project description outlining your community's needs and proposed activities.
  • Gather all supporting documents such as budgets, timelines, and letters of support from community partners.
3

Complete Application Form

  • Access the Indigenous Communities Stream application form on the designated portal or website.
  • Fill out all sections of the application form accurately and thoroughly.
4

Submit Application

  • Submit the completed application form and all supporting documents through the online portal by the specified deadline.
  • Review submission guidelines to ensure compliance with all requirements.
5

Confirmation of Submission

  • Receive a confirmation of submission from the grant provider, which may include an application reference number.
  • Ensure you keep a copy of the submission confirmation for your records.

Additional information

There is no additional information for this grant.

Documents and links

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