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New grants increase opportunities for Indigenous people in forest sector
June 23, 2022 VICTORIA – Indigenous people looking to work in B.C.’s forest sector will have more opportunities to learn, train and develop in-demand skills through two new provincial grants. Supported by the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the Province is providing funding to the First Nations Forestry Council (FNFC) for the Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program (IFSP) and […]
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New funding boosts accessibility in B.C. communities
June 2, 2022 VICTORIA – Thirty sites in eight municipalities and two Indigenous communities are receiving grants through the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) to support the creation of more welcoming, inclusive places for people living with disabilities. The province provided $2.5 million for the grants, which will also be used to expand the Accessibility Professional […]
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I·SPARC to deliver grant program to help children and youth in and out of care participate in activities
Grants for as much as $1,000 annually will help children and youth in and out of care cover costs for registration, equipment and travel for sport, physical and cultural activities (May 30, 2022) – The Province is creating a new grant program to help children and youth during and after government care participate in sport, […]
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ChildCareBC’s New Spaces Fund open for new applications
May 31, 2022 VICTORIA – More families will soon be able to access licensed child care space, enabling parents to pursue work, school and other opportunities, with B.C.’s ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund now accepting new applications. “Our government has already funded more than 30,500 new child care spaces since 2018, and as we enter the […]
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BC Government: Grants help youth in and from government care get in the game
May 30, 2022 VICTORIA – The Province is creating a new grant program to help children and youth during and after government care participate in sport, physical and cultural activities. Young people in and from care face barriers that limit their participation in sport and other activities. Financial barriers such as sport registration fees or […]
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Grants promote public safety, support domestic abuse survivors
May 18, 2022 VICTORIA – Communities throughout British Columbia will benefit from grants to prevent domestic violence, assist people experiencing gender-based violence and support Indigenous people recovering from trauma. In total, 121 projects are receiving $4.3 million in one-time grants through the Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation Grant program. These projects are led by […]
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B.C. seniors will benefit from age-friendly grants
May 16, 2022 VICTORIA – Communities in British Columbia are encouraged to support seniors so they can live active and independent lives as $500,000 in a new round of age-friendly grants are available for application. “B.C.’s population is growing, meaning there are also more seniors and our government is working to make sure older adults […]
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People in Merritt will benefit from rural development supports
May 13, 2022 MERRITT – The Province is providing a series of rural development grants in the Nicola Valley to support economic development and diversification. This is the next step in the StrongerBC Economic Plan and the continued recovery efforts in Merritt after the November 2021 floods. “People in Merritt have been through a lot in the […]
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City of Fort St. John: City introduces Diversity and Inclusion Micro-Grant program
The City of Fort St. John, through funding received from the Province of British Columbia, is introducing a Diversity and Inclusion Micro-Grant program. This program will provide organizations with funding up to $2,000 for new or unique projects that contribute to celebrating equity and inclusion, cultural diversity and improving relationships between the indigenous and non-indigenous […]
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Columbia Basin Trust: Better Supports, Activities and Spaces for Seniors and Elders
Trust-supported projects improving the lives of seniors and elders Seniors and Indigenous Elders will have more opportunity to connect with each other, and the buildings they actively use will be more sustainable, safer, accessible and energy-efficient—thanks to 25 projects in 18 Columbia Basin communities. The projects are being supported by Columbia Basin Trust. “Seniors and […]
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