BC Social Care Supervisor Training Grant Application

BC Social Care Supervisor Training Grant Application

Building the Social Care Sector in BC
This grant supports leadership, management, and supervisory training for social service professionals in urban, rural, and remote communities in British Columbia.

Eligible organizations and individuals can apply for funding to enhance leadership skills, improve service delivery, and strengthen their teams. Grant funds can be used for training programs that develop effective supervisors, managers, and leaders within the social services sector. This includes sending your staff for training, bringing training into your organization or community, or developing training in-house that you can offer to the social services sector, i.e., training for the sector, by the sector.

Please note that government employees, health care employees, agencies from outside BC, and employees working outside BC are not eligible for this grant.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC's Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. The Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training (ASPECT BC) is delivering this project on behalf of the organizations making up the Social Services Sector Roundtable Reference Group.

For clarification on this application, please email info@aspect.bc.ca.
Section 1: Organization Information
Organization's full legal name*
Operating name if different
Business Number*
Website URL*
Organization Mailing address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Does your organization deliver services in BC and is BC based?*
Please state your organization’s mandate (750 characters)*

0/750
I certify that my organization is a social service provider operating within one or more of the following areas: Early Childhood Development; Support for Children & Youth with Special Needs; Child Safety, Family Support & Foster Care Services; Child & Youth Mental Health Services; Adoption & Youth Justice Services; Developmental Disabilities & Personalized Supports; Home Support & Community Inclusion Programs; Employment, Housing & Family Resource Services; or Services for Indigenous, Immigrant, Refugee, and LGBTQ2S+ Communities. If your services fall outside these categories, please click "no" and provide a brief description below.*

Yes, my organization falls within one of these categoriesNo, my organization provides other social services. (If selected, please describe your services below)
Describe your services

Primary Contact (Agreement Signing Authority)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Job Title*

Administrative Contact (Grant Manager)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Job Title*

Section 2: Organization Classification
Select Your Location Classification: *
***As of August 2025, both the urban and rural funding streams are oversubscribed and on hold for review after September 30th.
How many people in supervisory, management, or leadership roles will benefit from this grant?*
OR how many supervisors/leaders would you like to provide training for?
In which economic development region(s) does the applicant organization operate and provide community benefit? (check all that apply)*

CaribooKootenayLower Mainland/SouthwestNechakoNorth CoastNortheastVancouver Island and CoastThompson/Okanagan
How do you plan to use the grant funding? (please check all that apply)*

For training my staffTo develop training for the social services sectorI don't know yet
How did you hear about the Supervisor Training Grant?*

ASPECTIVES NewsletterInstagramFacebookLinkedInOther
Section 3: Funding Request
Auto-Calculated Grant Request Amount
Above is the auto-calculated grant amount your organization is eligible for.

If your organization is facing special circumstances that may impact your ability to participate in training—such as unique access needs, significant travel requirements, or other barriers—additional funding may be considered. This includes cases where your organization can demonstrate limited access to local training opportunities, or travel-related challenges. Please describe your circumstances in the space below. This is not intended to be used for travel between urban areas in urban settings. (Criteria amended May 24 2025)
Are you requesting additional funding beyond the amount stated above due to special circumstances or travel needs?*

YesNo
Additional Amount Requested*
Please explain why: *
Total Grant Request Amount
Have you received other funding for supervisor training in the past 12 months?*

YesNo
Please specify the funding source and amount*
This grant amount will be based on your location and access to services, as well as how many social services supervisors will benefit from this grant. You will be asked to provide support for this selection later in your final report. Please provide details on how you intend to provide evidence confirming your impact estimates:
Please provide an outline of how you plan to use the grant.
Include the competencies you intend to address, the type of training (if known), and any plans to develop training for the social services sector. You may also indicate whether you plan to develop new training or use existing training to support your staff. You will be asked to report on the progress of these plans later in the project. Plans can be updated with written notice but must continue to support the intended number of supervisors and comply with the grant’s purpose and restrictions (see https://bcsocialcaretraining.ca/apply-for-funding/ )
Preferred Payment Method (If approved):*

E-Transfer (Can be selected if grant is $5000 or under)Direct Deposit/EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)
Section 4: Accountability & Reporting Commitment
This grant program implements accountability measures to evaluate and identify gaps in social care training, aiming to inform future training initiatives in British Columbia and build a strong sector. All applicants must agree to the following conditions to receive this training grant:
- Progress Updates: Provide updates through a mid-point check-in after 2-3 months using the provided online form, followed by a detailed final report on how the funds were spent using another provided online form.
- Training Evaluation: Ensure each trainee completes an evaluation form after training. We will supply a link to an online survey for this purpose.
- Document Retention: Maintain all relevant financial and program receipts for auditing purposes.
- Funding Usage and Location: Guarantee that all grant funds are used exclusively to support employees in British Columbia and ensure that all training sessions occur within the province.
Grantees will receive 80% of the grant funds upon application approval and the remaining 20% after submitting the mid-point and final reports.
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Next Steps:

Your grant application will be reviewed, and a decision will be made within ten (10) business days.

If approved, you will receive a grant agreement to sign.

Once your grant is approved, 80% of the approved grant amount will be disbursed. The remaining 20% will be issued upon submission of your mid-point and final reports.
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BC Social Care Supervisor Training Grant Application

Section 1: Organization Information

Section 2: Organization Classification

Section 3: Funding Request

Section 4: Accountability & Reporting Commitment