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Staff Education Fund
Supports healthcare staff learning and development
Funding available
$ 6,000
Deadline
August 25, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Health Authority employees at VCH sites and facilities within the Sunshine Coast Community of Care
See full eligibility
Overview
Staff Education Fund Grants support Health Authority employees at VCH sites and facilities within the Sunshine Coast Community of Care with up to $1,500 annually for professional development. It supports seminars and workshops, research projects, and accredited healthcare education.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Professional development through seminars, workshops and conferences
- Upgrading staff when implementing a new program, service, equipment or technology
- Undergraduate degrees, masters degrees, diplomas, post-basic certificates, short courses and accredited certification exams
- Research projects that increase the professional growth of healthcare staff and enhance the quality of patient care
- Sponsorship of events focused on healthcare staff education and information exchange
Documents Needed
- Completed application form with manager’s signature
- Copy of course details
- Proof of registration
- Proof of payment
- Proof of program/course completion documents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Health Authority employees at VCH sites and facilities within the Sunshine Coast Community of Care
- All regular full-time Health Authority employees who have worked for a minimum of one year at a VCH site or facility within the Sunshine Coast Community of Care
- Casual or part-time Health Authority employees who have worked for a minimum of 1950 cumulative hours at a VCH site or facility within the Sunshine Coast Community of Care
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without the required manager approval
- Applicants who do not work at a VCH site or facility in the Sunshine Coast Community of Care
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum service or hour requirement
Eligible expenses
- Conference or course registration fees
- Undergraduate or Masters degree registration fees, up to $6,000 per degree
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Books
- Travel and accommodation
- Professional licensing and recertification
- Examination fees and lost wages
Eligible geographic areas
- Sunshine Coast Community of Care
- Lower Sunshine Coast (Egmont to Port Mellon)
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the education to the applicant’s professional growth
- Expected improvement in care quality and services
- Manager approval
How to apply
- Complete the fill-able Staff Education application
- Print the application and have your Manager review and sign it before submitting to sh.foundation@vch.ca
- Apply for an upcoming course starting within three months of your funding application, or within three months after attending or completing an education program/event
- Funds will not be granted more than three months retroactively
- Submit the application to the Foundation office at least one week before the committee meets
- For the 2026 application year, apply by Feb 24, May 26, Aug 25 and Nov 24th
Processing and Agreement
- A Sechelt Hospital Foundation Education Fund Committee with representation from the Sechelt Hospital Foundation and Sunshine Coast Healthcare representatives will meet quarterly, unless otherwise required, on the 1st Tuesday of March, June, September, and December to review applications
- All applicants will be notified within two weeks of the committee meetings of the status of their request
- You may receive Provisional Approval of Funding Support, with disbursement of the funds contingent upon successful completion of the course and/or confirmation of attendance
- You are expected to share your learning through a workshop, presentation or in-service for colleagues, a written report for interested colleagues, a commitment to coach others in the organization, or a short written report to the Sechelt Hospital Foundation Education Fund Committee and Board of Directors
- All fee receipts as well as confirmation of successful course completion must be submitted within one month of completion, and once proof of successful completion is received in the Foundation office, a cheque will be issued
Additional information
- You are encouraged to apply for support from other funding sources.
- Additional funding may be available through VCH’s Bursaries and Scholarships.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Staff Education Fund Program
What is the Staff Education Fund?
Staff Education Fund Grants support Health Authority employees at VCH sites and facilities within the Sunshine Coast Community of Care with up to $1,500 annually for professional development. It supports seminars and workshops, research projects, and accredited healthcare education.
How much funding can be received?
Staff Education Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Staff Education Fund program?
To be eligible for the Staff Education Fund program, you must:
Direct manager approval and signature required
Proposed education must increase knowledge, professional skills, and care quality
What expenses are eligible under Staff Education Fund?
Professional development through seminars, workshops and conferences
Upgrading staff when implementing a new program, service, equipment or technology
Undergraduate degrees, masters degrees, diplomas, post-basic certificates, short courses and accredited certification exams
Research projects that increase the professional growth of healthcare staff and enhance the quality of patient care
Sponsorship of events focused on healthcare staff education and information exchange
Who can I contact for more information about the Staff Education Fund?
You can contact Sechelt Hospital Foundation (SHF) by email at sh.foundation@vch.ca or by phone at 604-885-8637.
Where is the Staff Education Fund available?
The Staff Education Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Staff Education Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Staff Education Fund is a Grant and Funding