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Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Funding for training to address workforce shortages
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 300,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This stream provides up to $300,000 per application to help address workforce shortages in in-demand occupations. It supports occupational skills training, employment support services, and financial support for participants in British Columbia.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $300,000
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible candidates
- Location
- British Columbia
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Business Associations, Professional Associations, Unions
- Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities, Low-income individuals / families
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industry associations
- Sector associations
- Employer associations
- Unions certified under the B.C. Labour Relations Code
Eligible expenses
- Occupational skills training
- Employment support services
- Financial support for participants
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Activities funded
- Occupational skills training for participants.
- Employment support services to help participants secure work.
- Support activities aimed at helping participants obtain sustainable employment.
Additional information
- The program is not intended to replace the B.C. Employer Training Grant.
- It is also not intended for adult upgrading, English language, literacy, or basic essential skills training.
- Current intake dates are listed, and may be subject to change.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream Program
What is the Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream?
This stream provides up to $300,000 per application to help address workforce shortages in in-demand occupations. It supports occupational skills training, employment support services, and financial support for participants in British Columbia.
How much funding can be received?
Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream program?
To be eligible for the Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream program, you must:
Industry, sector, or employer association
Certified union under B.C. Labour Relations Code
Project addresses workforce shortages
What expenses are eligible under Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream?
Occupational skills training
Employment support services
Financial support for participants
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC).
Where is the Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream available?
The Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream is a Grant and Funding