BCCWITT Project Grant Application

The BCCWITT Project Grant provides seed funding for Leaders in Trades program participants to organize, coordinate, and host initiatives that promote skilled trades careers to youth and equity priority people of all genders across British Columbia, and recruit them to the skilled trades.

This includes community members who are Indigenous, racialized people, 2SLGBTIAQ+, immigrants, people with disabilities, and women, and will help encourage people from these groups to pursue careers in the skilled trades sector in BC.

The BCCWITT Project Grant provides funding once per fiscal year (April 1st - March 31st) per applicant. There is a four-week turnaround period to receive these funds, and there will be no reimbursement for funds spent before the date of this application. The terms of this funding are subject to change at any time.

Who do we fund?

All applications must involve one of the skilled tradespeople within British Columbia who have participated in BCCWITT's Leaders in Trades program. If you have a project idea and would like to connect with a Leaders in Trades participant near you, please reach out to BCCWITT at info@bccwitt.ca.

If you are a tradesperson that has not attending BCCWITT's Leaders in Trades program and you are seeking funding for training, certifications, networking, and educational opportunities, please see the BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary.

What is eligible for funding?

Interactive hands-on trade skills workshops
Trades-themed youth day camps
Production of skilled trades promotion materials such as a calendar, stickers, or colouring books
Networking events for connecting tradespeople with community members
Learning opportunities for youth and equity priority people of all genders across British Columbia, including people who are Indigenous, racialized people, 2SLGBTIAQ+, immigrants, people with disabilities, and women

What is NOT eligible for funding?

Training or events that are primarily for tradespeople, such as courses, conferences, or similar initiatives (please see the BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary).

How much funding is available per grant?

Grants range in size from $500 to $5000
The intention is for these grants to be seed funding as opposed to funding for an entire project

How are applications assessed?

Applications are assessed by a committee of BCCWITT staff within four weeks of receipt
Funding decisions are made based on what regions and equity priority groups will be served, potential impact of the project, trades promoted, and previous support from BCCWITT

What if I have funds left over after my project is completed?

BCCWITT requires that unused funds be returned to us to be used for other projects

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@bccwitt.ca.

Name*

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Address*

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Are you a member of an equity priority group? (BCCWITT is dedicated to removing barriers and obstacles, so we ask this question to make sure we can provide you with all the supports available to you; this is not to exclude anyone from any of our programs)*

What is your gender?*

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Do you identify as Indigenous?*

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Which cohort of LIT/RRP did you take part in?*

Are you applying for a grant as an individual or are you working with an organization?*

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Organization Name*

Organization Website*

Brief Description of Organization*

Project Name*

Total Budget*

Requested Amount*

Percent of Total Budget*

Geographic Area Served: Where will this project have an impact?*

Population Served: Who will be targeted by this project?*

What are the activities and related trade(s) involved in your project? *

How will your project target equity priority groups (Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, immigrants/newcomers, 2SLGBTIAQ+, women) and recruit them to the skilled trades?*

When will your project be taking place (approximate start and end date)?*

How many participants will be reached as a result of this project?*

What partner organizations will be involved with your project (nonprofits, educational institutions, unions, etc.) and how will they contribute?*

How much will your project cost? Please provide a budget outlining the costs of your project, broken into categories such as materials, space rental, honourarium(s), transportation, etc. *

If you'd prefer, please upload your budget as a spreadsheet here:

How will BCCWITT be recognized for providing you with this support?*

I, First Name* Last Name* , understand that if BCCWITT approves my request and funds my project, I am required to provide BCCWITT with updates on the outcome and follow up documentation in order to evaluate the efficacy of the program. This includes a form reporting on the project, a testimonial about the impact of the grant, and a photo that BCCWITT can share on social media.

I also agree to remain in contact with BCCWITT should I receive funding. Contact includes, but is not limited to, answering emails/texts/calls, filling out forms, submitting receipts, and anything similar. I give my full consent to contact from any BCCWITT staff for tracking, follow-up, or additional information at any time. I understand that I must respond to this contact, and that if I do not respond within 3 days without a reason, future funding payments may be cancelled. I understand that it is my responsibility to meet these contact requirements should I receive funding.

I understand that if my proposal is approved, I will only receive funding for one grant per fiscal year (April 1st - March 31st), and I understand that there is a four-week turnaround period to receive these funds. I understand that I will not be reimbursed for funds spent before the date of this application. I understand that the terms of this funding are subject to change at any time.

I have read, understood, and agreed to the above.

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BCCWITT Project Grant Application

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