Indigenous Communities Stream
The Indigenous Communities Stream provides funding to communities for the skills training and supports needed to meet local labour market needs.
Note: The CWRG program is not intended to meet the same needs as the B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG). Please carefully review the objective and criteria of the CWRG program before applying. If you are an employer looking to train new or current employees, the ETG program may be the right program for you. Please visit the
ETG website to learn more about this program.
The CWRG is also not intended to meet the needs for those requiring adult upgrading, English language skills, literacy training and basic essential skills. The
B.C. ITA Essential Skills website can help those interested in the trades who want to improve their essential skills. For people experiencing barriers to employment, please visit the
Skills Training for Employment website.
- Indigenous governments, such as First Nations
- Indigenous organizations that serve First Nations, Métis or Inuit people
Funding:
- The maximum funding per application is $300,000
- The maximum funding per participant is $15,000 per fiscal year (April 1 to March 31)
This amount is cumulative across provincially-funded projects within the same fiscal year
Supported Activities:
- Employment assistance services
- Skills training
- Financial support for participants
Expected Outcome:
Unemployed or precariously employed Indigenous participants obtain sustainable employment or become self-employed.
Current Status:
| INTAKES |
STATUS |
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
SKILLS TRAINING START DATES |
2021/22
Intake 1 |
No longer accepting applications |
March 3, 2021 –
June 4, 2021 |
April 1, 2021 –
Aug 31, 2021 |
2021/22
Intake 2 |
No longer accepting applications |
June 10, 2021 –
Aug 2, 2021 |
Sep 1, 2021 –
Dec 31, 2021 |
2021/22
Intake 3 |
Not started |
Oct 18, 2021 –
Nov 30, 2021 |
Jan 1, 2022 –
March 1, 2022 |