Through a provincial grant announced in May 2022, United Way BC has dispersed approximately $220,000 for 10 pilot projects that work toward the elimination of…
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Funding for wildfire and integrated natural resources work
As many as 120 eligible people will receive training to prepare them for employment in wildfire and integrated natural resources fields in five regions around…
New grant to support sustainable community services
Community social-service agencies and families stand to benefit from provincial investments in research and a new grant program that will support long-term sustainability of the…
Financial assistance available for displaced Ukrainians
Ukrainian citizens arriving in B.C. under the federal Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) can now apply for hardship assistance from the B.C. government. Eligibility…
Celebrating AccessAbility Week
Letter to the Editor May 29 to June 4 is AccessAbility Week in British Columbia and in Canada. While this is the fifth year our…
Grant helps project look into poverty reduction in region
The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction today announced that a joint East Kootenay poverty reduction project will be receiving $73,800, part of…
New WorkBC app available to help find jobs
British Columbians have another tool to navigate B.C.’s labour market and can search and find employment opportunities on the go with the new, easy-to-use WorkBC…
Work experience grant offers new options
The fourth intake of B.C.’s Work Experience Opportunities Grant offers $2 million for flexible, paid work experience opportunities. Non-profit organizations have until midnight March 2,…
Poverty reduction grants available for local governments
Local governments have an opportunity to apply for the third round of the Province’s Poverty Reduction Planning and Action Program grants to help develop local…
Funds announced for well-being and poverty-reduction plans
Two Ktunaxa Nation communities will be supported so they can complete well-being and poverty-reduction plans and projects in their communities, thanks to a grant from…