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Work Experience Opportunities Grant
Last Update: March 4, 2026
British Columbia, Canada
Supports paid work placements for income assistance recipients in BC
Grant and Funding
Overview
This initiative offers grants to non-profit organizations to deliver short-term, paid work experience placements for residents receiving or eligible for BC Employment and Disability Assistance and federal income assistance. It aims to support economic recovery, enhance skill development, and address employment barriers, with funding reaching up to $50,000 per organization annually for up to ten placements.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 7, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Activities funded
- Development and delivery of paid work experience programs for income assistance recipients.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 45,000
Enhancing digital skills among disadvantaged community members
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations based in British Columbia.
Eligible geographic areas
British ColumbiaHow to apply
Register the organization on the program portal or contact the funding agency.Prepare a project proposal outlining the work placement plan and objectives.Submit the application online or through designated submission channels before the deadline.Await evaluation and review of the application by the funding body.Receive notification of approval or rejection, and proceed to sign agreement if approved.
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