How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 300000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream?

Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream is funded by Government of British Columbia, WorkBC

Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream

Q: What are Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream's eligibility criterias?

Eligible applicants include First Nations governments. Tribal Councils and province-wide Indigenous organizations are eligible. Indigenous-owned or directed non-profit social agencies and Friendship centers aimed at serving First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people are eligible.

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BC, Canada

Funding for indigenous workers training

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grant_single|closingDate December 15, 2023

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Government of British Columbia
WorkBC

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

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This grant program provides specific financing options designed to cater to the needs of Indigenous communities for occupational skills training and support services. The funding structure is laid out to ensure maximum impact on employment outcomes for Indigenous participants.

Maximum funding per application is $300,000, provided to support community-based projects.
Per participant, a cap of $15,000 per fiscal year is established to fund individual training and employment support activities.
The total amount is cumulative across multiple Community Workforce Response Grant funded projects within the same fiscal year.

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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.

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$ 100,000

Establishing an employment support service for Indigenous women

$ 15,000

Launching a skills training program for Indigenous youth

$ 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.