Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream

This grant provides financial support to address workforce shortages through targeted funding allocations. The structure ensures allocation based on participant needs and project span, optimizing outcomes for both participants and funded entities.

• Maximum funding of $300,000 per application to support broad project scopes within the fiscal boundaries.
• Funding of up to $15,000 per participant annually, ensuring substantial individual support.
• Cumulative funding across multiple projects under the same grant program within a fiscal year, offering continual assistance for ongoing or successive initiatives.

The eligibility criteria for the Workforce Shortages Stream grant are specifically outlined for certain types of organizations.

• Industry, sector, and employer associations are eligible to apply.
• Unions certified to represent employees under the B.C. Labour Relations Code are eligible to apply.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

This grant has specific parameters, and while the eligibility criteria are clearly outlined, the types of companies or industries that are not eligible are not specified in the available context. The focus is on supporting unemployed or precariously employed individuals through industry associations or unions, and any ineligible companies or restrictions aren't detailed here.

Eligible expenses

This grant is designed to help fill immediate workforce shortages by supporting occupational skills training and providing employment support services. The funding is aimed at aiding individuals who are unemployed or in precarious employment situations to gain sustainable job opportunities.

• Provision of occupational skills training to improve employability in in-demand occupations.
• Offering employment support services to assist participants in obtaining sustainable employment.
• Financial support to aid participants during their training and job search.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant, offered by the Community Workforce Response Grant program, is administered in British Columbia, Canada. It aims to address workforce shortages by supporting eligible applicants within the province.

• Organizations and eligible entities located within the province of British Columbia, Canada.

Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include:

• Alignment with stream objectives and priorities
• Demonstrated need for funding support
• Quality and feasibility of proposed activities
• Expected outcomes and impact on workforce shortages
• Capacity and experience of the applicant to deliver the project
• Ability to reach and engage eligible participants

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Projects are expected to address immediate workforce shortages in in-demand occupations.
• Applicants should ensure alignment with the objectives of the Community Workforce Response Grant program rather than the B.C. Employer Training Grant.
• The grant is not a fit for projects focusing on adult upgrading, English language skills, literacy training, or basic essential skills.
• The Skills Training Start Dates for approved projects in the 2024/25 Intake 2 fall between September 3, 2024, and December 16, 2024.