Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream
Highlights
This program is designed for you because it offers substantial funding to support your business's growth and development. You can receive up to $300,000 per application, with a maximum of $15,000 per participant each fiscal year. This funding can be used for occupational skills training, employment support services, and financial support for participants.
Why apply?
- Significant financial support: Up to $300,000 per application.
- Flexible usage: Funds can be used for various training and support activities.
- Sustainable employment: Helps your employees gain the skills needed for long-term employment.
Benefits:
- Government-backed funding: More reliable and secure than other financing options.
- Easy qualification: Designed for businesses like yours, making it straightforward to apply and get approved.
- Enhanced workforce: Improve your team's skills, leading to better productivity and growth.
Applying for this program can provide the financial boost and support your business needs to thrive.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- No repayment required.
- No interest rates apply.
Eligible Expenses:
- Occupational skills training.
- Employment support services.
- Financial support for participants.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Adult upgrading.
- English language skills.
- Literacy training.
- Basic essential skills.
Fees:
- No fees associated with the program.
Qualifications
Must be a First Nations government, Tribal Council, province-wide Indigenous organization, Indigenous-owned or directed non-profit social agency, or Friendship center serving First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses looking to train new or current employees (should apply for the Employer Training Grant instead).
- Those requiring adult upgrading, English language skills, literacy training, or basic essential skills.
Description
This program provides up to $300,000 in funding per application. You can use this money for various activities that benefit your business, such as occupational skills training, employment support services, and financial support for participants.
Each participant in your program can receive up to $15,000 per fiscal year. This funding helps cover costs related to training and support, ensuring your employees gain the skills needed to meet local labor market demands.
The goal is to help unemployed, part-time, seasonal, casual, or precariously employed Indigenous participants find sustainable employment. This program is a great opportunity to enhance your workforce and contribute positively to your community.
Program Steps
Create an Account: Visit the WorkBC website and create an account if you do not already have one.
Log In: Use your credentials to log in to your WorkBC account.
Access the Application Form: Navigate to the Community Workforce Response Grant section and locate the application form for the Indigenous Communities Stream.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These may include:
- Proof of Indigenous ownership or direction of your organization
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget outline
- Participant information (if applicable)
- Any additional documents specified in the application guidelines
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form with accurate and detailed information about your project and organization.
Upload Documentation: Attach all required documents to your application form. Ensure that each file is correctly labeled and in the specified format.
Review and Submit: Carefully review your application for any errors or missing information. Once you are confident that everything is complete, submit the application through the WorkBC portal.
Confirmation: After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Keep this email for your records.
Follow Up: Monitor your email and WorkBC account for any updates or requests for additional information from the program administrators.
Await Decision: Wait for the decision on your application. If approved, follow the instructions provided to access the funding and begin your project.