Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream
BC, Canada
Funding for indigenous workers training
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|fromMinToMax
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateOctober 10, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateDecember 15, 2023
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Government of British Columbia
- WorkBC
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grant_card_status|closed
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Get up to $15,000/participant to cover the costs of skills training, employment support services, and participant financial support.
grant_single_labels|projects
There are eligible projects and activities for the Indigenous Communities Stream grant:
- Occupational skills training
- Employment support services
- Financial support for participants
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$100,000
Calgary
Establishing an employment support service for Indigenous women
$15,000
Vancouver
Launching a skills training program for Indigenous youth
$90,000
Vancouver
Providing occupational skills training for Indigenous youth
$90,000
Halifax
Launching a tech skills bootcamp for Indigenous youth
$70,000
Toronto
Delivering financial literacy workshops for Indigenous families
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The Indigenous Communities Stream provides funding to First Nations governments, Tribal Councils, province-wide Indigenous organizations, Indigenous-owned or directed non-profit social agencies, and Friendship centers serving First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people.
- Eligible Applicants:
- First Nations governments
- Tribal Councils
- Province-wide Indigenous organizations
- Indigenous-owned or directed non-profit social agencies
- Friendship centers serving First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible types of companies for this grant include First Nations governments, Tribal Councils, province-wide Indigenous organizations, Indigenous-owned or directed non-profit social agencies, and Friendship centers serving First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people.
- First Nations governments
- Tribal Councils
- Province-wide Indigenous organizations
- Indigenous-owned or directed non-profit social agencies
- Friendship centers
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Occupational skills training
- Employment support services
- Financial support for participants
grant_single_labels|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.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Review the eligibility criteria
- Step 2: Prepare the necessary documentation
- Step 3: Complete the application form
- Step 4: Submit the application before the specified deadline
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
There is no additional information for this grant.
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Indigenous Communities Stream Grant Summary
Community Workforce Response Grant: Supporting Indigenous Communities
The Community Workforce Response Grant under the Indigenous Communities Stream provides funding to Indigenous communities for occupational skills training and employment support services. Eligible applicants include First Nations governments, Tribal Councils, Indigenous organizations, and non-profit social agencies. The grant aims to assist unemployed and precariously employed Indigenous participants in obtaining sustainable employment through skills training and financial support. With a maximum funding of $300,000 per application and $15,000 per participant per fiscal year, the program helps address local labour market needs. Intakes occur at specified times during the year, outlining the application deadlines and training start dates. This grant is distinct from the B.C. Employer Training Grant and is not intended for adult upgrading or basic essential skills training.
