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Level Up Program (Federally Subsidized Internships for Non-Profits and Businesses) 80-hour, fully-subsidized, student internships for Canadian employers. Eligibility: not-for-profit employer, public sector employer, or private sector employer. Easily Turn Your Business Challenges Into Projects The Level Up template library makes it easy for you to convert your business challenge into off-the-shelf 80-hour projects Access Student Talent from Top-Tier Universities & Colleges Get access to a quality network of the top talent at leading Canadian universities and colleges. Work on unlimited online or hybrid project(s) with students anywhere in Canada. Student collaborators will receive a $1,400 stipend for each project completed, paid directly by Riipen.

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Enabling Accessibility Fund – Mid-Sized Projects This funding opportunity aims to make communities and workplaces across Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities. It will fund projects that create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs and services, and access employment. Eligible Applicants not-for-profit organizations whose mandate is to exclusively serve persons with disabilities (as defined in the leveraging section) for-profit organization with up to 99 full-time equivalent employees whose mandate is to serve or hire persons with disabilities small municipalities of less than 50,000 in population, as per the 2021 census, offering more than one program and/ or service targeted for persons with disabilities Indigenous organizations offering more than one program and/or service targeted for persons with disabilities Eligible Projects new construction, renovation, and/or retrofit activities that will contribute to reducing waitlists and/or increasing access to programs services and support targeted for persons with disabilities by improving accessibility in facilities in Canadian communities Projects must be ready to start as early as September 1, 2024, and no later than October 31, 2024 and must be completed within a 2-year timeframe. Eligible Activities EAF has introduced flat rate costing for the following project activities: ramps accessible doors accessible washrooms elevators accessible lifts pool lifts multi-Sensory rooms and stations accessible playgrounds accessible parking accessible drop-off areas accessible electric vehicle charging stations Projects with non-flat rate activities could include, but are not limited to: installing an accessible kitchen constructing a raised accessible garden beds installing accessible safety alarm systems replacing the carpet from the corridors with slip resistance flooring installing software or peripheral hardware including screen readers symbolic software show-sound voice recognition software and speech synthesizers for employees with hearing or visual impairments enhancing lighting, to accommodate people with low vision replacing doorknobs that are difficult to grasp with accessible handles implementing wayfinding through appropriate signage, tactile cues, and painting with contrasting colors Funding: between $500,000 up to a maximum of $3,000,000 per project  Deadline: December 13, 2023, by 5:00pm EST ~Visit Their website~ Team Up Grant The Team Up grant aims to partner sport and social sector organizations to increase low-barrier sport programs within community organizations that support equity-deserving youth but do not typically offer sport programs. Eligible Applicants: Sport Organizations:   Recognized, Accredited or Affiliated Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs)   Recognized or Accredited Disability Sport Organizations (DSOs)   Multi-regional sport delivery organizations  Municipalities or Recreation Associations   Local sport organizations that are a member in good standing of an appropriate PSO/NSO or are working with an appropriate provincial organization  Registered non-profit or charitable organizations that do not offer sport as one of their core services and whose primary purpose is providing programs or services to one of the following equity-deserving groups: girls, persons with disabilities (up to U25), LGBTQI2S community, marginalized youth, Indigenous peoples, socioeconomically disadvantaged, and/or newcomers.  Examples may include but are not limited to neighborhood houses, immigration organizations, cultural centres, support service organizations, etc.  Eligible Activities Possible use of funds may include, but are not limited to:  A program that needs specific design, administrative or specialized expertise  Costs associated with providing access to sport such as transportation and coach education  A program that needs specific purchasing or refurbishing equipment to become established and support underserved participants   New program offering/adapting sport opportunities  Programs that meet the needs of equity seeking groups  Celebration, outreach, camps and/or community engagement activities Funding: up to $30,000 per project Deadline: December 15, 2023, by 11:59pm PT ~Visit Their website~ Community Tree Grants ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Community Tree Grants support community greening, innovation and stewardship initiatives across the country by offering funding and technical support to help start, upgrade, or achieve your greening goals through tree and shrub planting. This includes supporting local planting projects as well as developing and rolling out urban forest best management practices and innovative urban design solutions. The three Community Tree Grants streams are: 1) Greening Canada’s School Grounds grants help strengthen the relationship between students and nature. Who is Eligible: Tree Canada supports greening projects wherever learning takes place, including on educational institution properties such as elementary schools, primary schools, high schools, universities, colleges and training centers across Canada. 2) Edible Trees grants help connect people with local food sources and builds community by planting trees and shrubs that produce fruits, nuts, seeds, berries, and pods Who is Eligible: Funding is available to educational institutions, Indigenous communities, community groups or gardens, food banks, community housing projects, municipalities, or other groups interested in planting edible trees on publicly accessible sites. 3) Treemendous Communities grants encourage and support community tree planting projects that create long-lasting benefits. We accept a wide range of project proposals such as heat island mitigation projects, biodiversity corridors, stormwater retention, invasive species control, riparian planting, park and street tree plantings, and more. Who is Eligible: Tree Canada supports greening projects wherever people live, work or play. Treemendous Communities funding is available to Canadian municipalities, Indigenous communities, business improvement associations, non-profits and community groups. Eligible Expenses: • The purchase of trees and woody shrubs  • Materials related to the installation or health of the plants such as tree guards, mulch, soil, stakes, mycorrhizae fungal associate; • Maintenance materials such as gator bags or irrigation equipment if installed at the same time the trees are being planted;  • Multi-year maintenance fund to be paid out in the first year (e.g., contractor to provide ongoing watering, mowing, pruning for 3 years) • Site preparation related to the planting such as grading, bed preparation, hole digging / auguring • Educational and/or promotional materials to inform the community on the project such as educational signage, workshop, flyers, etc. • Costs associated with purchasing the plant material such as taxes and delivery  Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 is available per project. Deadline: December 3rd 2023 ~Visit Their website~ Ecclesiastical Insurance's Movement for Good Program This national, annual grant program is designed to support Canadian charities who are making a positive and lasting impact. To be eligible for Movement for Good, your charity must: Be based in Canada A registered charity in good standing Project Requirements All you need to do is complete a short application and share your charity’s mission and overview of the work you do. Recipients will be selected based on demand, overall impact and regionality.  Funding: Up to $1,000  Deadline: December 11, 2023 ~Learn more~ Sustainable Development Goals Program The Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program is a grants and contributions program that seeks to: increase public awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support new partnerships to advance action identify and implement innovative initiatives to drive progress on the SDGs Eligible Applicants Your organization must be 1 of the following types: not-for-profit organization municipality provincial or territorial government, institution, or Crown Corporation Indigenous organization including: band council tribal council self-government entity coalition, network, or committee educational institution public health and social services institution for-profit organization provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial and not intended to generate profit research organization or institute Project Streams Stream 1 - Grants: The Grants stream will fund projects that increase public awareness, share best practices or lessons learned that support and enhance Canada’s progress on the 2030 Agenda particularly within equity-deserving groups and groups or individuals in vulnerable situations. Eligible Activities Eligible activities may include, but are not limited to the following:  activities that support the development of educational resources and tools activities that raise awareness and foster knowledge transfers activities developed in partnership with relevant groups that include support for, or development of programs, services and resources that are designed to identify and meet the needs of equity-deserving groups see website for more Stream 2 - Contributions:  The Contributions stream of this Call for Proposals (CFP) will fund projects that aim to localize SDGs in communities. Funded projects will adapt, employ, and monitor progress of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the local level and will measure and report on the SDGs. Eligible Activities Examples of eligible activities: implementing communications plans and tactics to create links between SDG activities and the public in a certain community pulling together data from a variety of sources (including Statistics Canada, and more) into a single place. conducting an environmental scan of local community driven measurements and processes developing a project website that identifies meaningful indicators that resonate with a particular community to measure progress holding a symposium on local voluntary reporting see website for more Funding Grants Stream: Up to $100,000 per year Contributions Stream: Up to $300,000 per year Deadline: January 12, 2024 by 11:59pm PST ~Visit our website~ For Indigenous By Indigenous (FIBI) Program The National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI) will provide financial resources to support “For Indigenous, by Indigenous” (FIBI) housing solutions for urban, rural, and northern Indigenous Peoples.  Eligible Applicants This fund is available to the following organizations working in the community housing sector across Canada: Indigenous-led organizations in urban, rural and northern areas of Canada. We define Indigenous-led organizations as: Board and Executive leadership is over 50% Indigenous. Organization serves one or all of the three distinct Indigenous populations in your community or region, i.e. First Nation, Inuit or Métis. Non-profit Expressed ability by the Organization to address urgent and unmet need. Further you must provide at least one of the following services or supports: Supportive Services – i.e., Rental supplements, program staff that do outreach (mental health/addictions, food security/support, cultural, should also go directly to unit development). Transition/Supportive Housing – i.e., second stage housing after domestic violence shelters, being in the justice system, aging out of care, being in healing systems, transitions leaving care before being homeless again. Non-market Housing – i.e., public, not market, rental supplements, eviction preventions, subsidized. Affordable Housing – i.e., Rent geared to income, transition to stable longer-term housing. Project Streams This fund has two main streams of financial support: Stream 1: Capacity & Organizational Development  Offers funding for project development, on the ground assistance, operational shortfalls and other project development requirements such as modernization and improvement needed to ensure project success/continuity. Stream 2: Capital Development Offers funding for large scale projects, or to undertake major renovations, new builds or other similar major capital requirements. Funding Stream 1: Up to $1 million per project Stream 2: Up to $10 million per project Deadline: January 12, 2024 ~apply now~ Wawanesa's Community Wildfire Prevention Grants Wawanesa, FireSmart Canada and ICLR are offering grant funding to help communities across Canada increase their resilience to wildfire through prevention and mitigation activities. Eligible Applicants: Fire Departments Municipalities Home/Neighborhood associations Non-Profit/Charitable Organizations Indigenous Communities Citizen Groups/Volunteer Community Groups Eligible ExpensesConsulting or professional services Administrative costs, such as: communication costs (e.g. long-distance calls or faxes) permits or certifications required for the plan printing or photocopying by outside suppliers acquisition of documents used exclusively for the plan document translation Costs from marketing, advertising or education to the public for wildfire prevention activities, which could include: fees for advertising development fees for media distribution educational materials graphic design public surveys Supplies and materials that are specifically needed to undertake the project. This could include: equipment or tool rental or purchases Funding: up to $15,000 Deadline: December 15, 2023, by 12PM CT ~LEARN MORE~

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North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action This year’s call for proposals is aimed at organizations supporting environmental initiatives that will involve and empower Indigenous Peoples and communities and enhance climate adaptation by respectfully applying and protecting Indigenous knowledge systems. Eligible Applicants The following entities located in Canada, Mexico or the United States are invited to apply: Indigenous governments, councils and organizations;   Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), environmental groups and community-based associations;  Universities, academic and public research institutions.   NOTE: It is not a requirement that the proposed project necessarily be implemented in Indigenous communities. Rather, the requirement is that the project be implemented in collaboration and partnership with one or more Indigenous partners. Eligible Projects Eligible projects could address topics such as: the sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems through Indigenous knowledge systems and practices reducing habitat loss to conserve biodiversity and land strengthening climate action to achieve a low-carbon emission economy (considering scientific, technical and Indigenous Knowledge) improving air quality improving community support networks for times of crisis implementing nature-based solutions Funding: Up to $185,000 CAD per project Deadline: January 18, 2024, by 5pm EST ~Apply Now~ BC Vision Zero Grant Program This program provides funding for projects aimed at protecting vulnerable road users, people who walk, cycle, or scoot, when they travel around their communities. Organizations can use these funds to make infrastructural improvements to roadways, enact policies or enforcement measures, launch educational campaigns, or carry out other innovative projects that make travelling safer and more equitable. Eligible Applicants: Local governments Indigenous governments Non‐governmental organizations Project Streams Stream #1: For the design and installation of low‐cost infrastructural improvements - temporary (pilot) or permanent changes - to roadways. Funds can be used to support costs associated with acquiring engineering department or local government administrator approval for construction-related projects. Implementation of these projects may also involve contributions from partner organizations (e.g., for professional services, labour, materials) to supplement this grant. This stream can also include other project goals, such as enacting policies or other proven or innovative initiatives that address vulnerable road user safety.  Stream #2: Funds projects that are led by Indigenous communities and governments. This aligns with BC Government’s commitment to reconciliation and working with Indigenous governments in a government‐to‐government relationship. Indigenous communities can set and direct their own priorities. Stream #2 grants may include any items listed under Stream #1. It can also extend to other Indigenous‐led road safety priorities, such as road safety planning, driver training, impaired driving, community consultations, stakeholder engagement, public awareness, a bike-share program, etc. Funding: Up to $20,000 Deadline: January 15, 2024, by 3pm PST ~Learn More~ Food Security Emergency Planning & Preparedness (FSPP) Fund The IAF is accepting applications to its FSPP Fund to support preparedness-related projects that tangibly improve collaboration between local government emergency response programs and producers for high-risk hazards as defined by Emergency Management Protocols. Stream 1: Planning Eligible Applicants BC Local Governments BC First Nations (BC First Nations communities, Tribal Councils, and indigenous communities that have emergency management responsibilities for managing response actions.) BC-based Agriculture and Agri-food Industry Associations BC-based Seafood Associations Eligible Activities: Development of an agriculture industry association Emergency Plan for emergency events that may impact their sector. Development of a local authority or First Nation agriculture emergency plan (or an agriculture component of a broader emergency plan) to support agricultural producers within their geographic area of jurisdiction. Development and Training of staff, volunteers, or Contractors who will activate or support the agriculture-related emergency plan. Training Programs related to emergency response and activation of emergency plans in support of agriculture. Development of tools, policies, protocols, and procedures for response to or management of emergency incidents related to agriculture. Hiring of staff or contractors to conduct agriculture emergency planning activities. Exercising of agriculture emergency plans. Stream 2: Preparedness, Infrastructure and Equipment Eligible Applicants: BC-based Industry Associations BC-based Seafood Associations Primary Processors Ancillary service providers that have a direct role in supporting agricultural emergency preparedness and response. Eligible Activities: Procurement and installation of Equipment or Infrastructure required to support emergency response actions in support of agriculture (but does not include prevention and mitigation) Upgrade existing equipment or infrastructure used to support emergency response actions in support of agriculture. Short-term operational costs associated with equipment or infrastructure (such as training or insurance) required to support emergency actions in support of agriculture. Procurement (purchase, rent, lease) of equipment required for response to emergencies affecting agriculture. Developing/establishing contracted response activities versus using the funding for actual operational response activities (i.e., the funding is not for operational response but for preparedness). Training and exercising to utilize existing or acquired response equipment. Research of response options/methods, including procuring scientific, academic, or other research specialists to conduct research or advance new methods for improved disease outbreak response, such as depopulation methods. Please note: Individual producers/processors are not eligible to apply for funding under FSPP. Industry Associations are encouraged to apply on behalf of producers/processors to put projects forward that have a broader sector benefit/impact. All FSPP applications must meet all technical, environmental, permitting, and regulatory standards and/or requirements, as applicable. Funding: up to $150,000 Deadline: December 19, 2023 ~learn more~ Island Coastal Economic Trust Capital and Innovation Fund The fund invests in communities of all sizes to implement vital regional and community-based infrastructure to support sustainable economic diversification and growth that strengthens wellbeing. The program can provide up to $200,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for infrastructure projects through three program areas: Industry and Business Development Strategic Tourism Infrastructure Innovation Eligible Applicants: Indigenous communities including Indigenous development corporations local and regional governments not-for-profit organizations Funding: Up to $200,000. Funding requests for $50,000 or less and all funding requests under the Innovation Support funding stream can be approved in one funding intake. For funding requests greater than $50,000 up to the program maximum of $200,000, the initial (Stage 1) application will be reviewed by the Regional Advisory Committee and board of directors. The committee and board may invite applicants to submit a full application (Stage 2) for decision.  Deadline: February 16, 2024 ~Learn more here~ Should Non-Profits Make Money? Charities are hobbled by public habits, outdated prejudices and arbitrary guidelines. It’s time to reimagine nonprofits and let them get back to making our world a better place to live, work, and play. denise rose, who has not capitalized her name since the 7th grade, is the Executive Director of Hamilton Players, a local nonprofit community theater. She is also the owner of Rose Grant Works and Consulting. ~WATCH NOW~ Sexual And Gender Diversity Workshop Hosted by Volunteer Victoria A free workshop for managers & directors to help organizations create inclusive & affirming services for sexual & gender diverse people. Sexual and gender diverse (SGD) is an umbrella term used to describe a range of sexual and gender identities (e.g., 2SLGBTQI+) which are constantly evolving. This in-person workshop -- it will take place in the Antechamber at Victoria City Hall -- assists organizations to develop, it is not designed for interpersonal skill development. Existing research suggests that SGD people, particularly seniors, often do not disclose sexual orientation or gender identity to service providers. If we don’t know who we are serving, we cannot provide the tailored, person-centred care and services we all want to offer! Without explicit inclusion, services, care, or support may be avoided, delayed, inappropriate, incomplete, and even harmful. This workshop will help motivate your organization’s leadership to provide SGD inclusive and affirming services and become familiar with the toolkit and how it can help your organization provide more inclusive and affirming services for SGD clients. Start on the path to inclusive and affirming services by joining us at this workshop. Date: Tuesday, February 6th 1-4pm PST Cost: FREE, but space is limited Location: Victoria City Hall 1 Centennial Square Victoria, BC V8W 1P6 ~reserve your spot~ The Recreation Foundation of BC Grant Program Upcoming Grant Program The program was established in 2011 to provide support to non-profit organizations active in the areas of recreation, sports, parks, culture, the environment, and associated education. Since the inception of this program, RFBC has granted over $600,000 in total funding to organizations across British Columbia. In 2019, the Foundation approved approximately $94,000 in grants to the deserving organizations listed below. The Board members of the RFBC look forward to the ability to return to fundraising initiatives soon and to hope to open a Grant cycle in February of 2024. Subscribe to their newsletter to keep informed. ~Subscribe to their newsletter~ Documentary Heritage Communities Program This program provides funding to local documentary heritage organizations for projects that increase access to, and awareness of holdings, and/or increase capacity to keep and preserve Canada's documentary heritage. Eligible Applicants: Local non-profit documentary heritage organizations can apply, such as: archives genealogical organizations or societies historical societies Indigenous organizations or government institutions (a First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis Nation band council, government organization or non-profit organization - cultural centres, community organizations, historical societies) libraries organizations with an archival component (an organization with a documentary heritage collection that portrays the past of the organization, its predecessors or the community in which it is located. The archival component would provide a dedicated storage for the collection(s), include accessible high-level descriptions and be accessible to the public.) professional library or archival associations (incorporated bodies that represent the professional development of archivists, librarians, historians, authors, and information managers) Eligible Activities: Migrating a collection or holdings to an online database Adding archival standard descriptions, translations and transcriptions to finding aids Recording oral history interviews (for example: with local veterans or Indigenous Elders) Recording an oral history interview is an eligible activity. Editing the recording is not (except for adding subtitles and translations). Editing oral history recordings is creating new documentary heritage (books, documentaries, podcasts, etc.) Conserving and/or restoring portraits or photographs of historical and/or local significance Creating an exhibition based on a specific collection Developing and sharing best practices and policies for processing holdings Digitizing a mixed media collection or local oral history interviews Digitizing newspapers for which the applicant owns the copyright Organizing a documentary heritage conference Funding: up to $50,000, or up to $60,000 for organizations located in remote areas  Deadline: January 11, 2024, by 11:59PM PST ~Visit our website~

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2024 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Through CSJ, employers are encouraged to create quality summer work experiences for young people between the ages of 15 and 30. It provides youth with opportunities to develop and improve their skills, responds to national and local priorities, and improves access to the labour market for youth, especially those who face barriers to employment. Eligible Applicants Eligible Canadian employers can be from the not-for-profit, public or private sectors. Private sector employers must have 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada to be eligible (full-time employees are those working 30 hours or more per week). Additional Requirements The priorities for CSJ 2024 are: Youth with disabilities or with organizations that provide services to persons with disabilities; Youth that are underrepresented in the labour market, including: Black and other racialized youth Indigenous youth 2SLGBTQI+ youth Youth in rural areas, remote communities, or official language minority communities; Jobs that provide exposure or experience related to the skilled trades, which may include opportunities in the residential construction sector; and Sustainable jobs that support the protection of the environment or delivering positive environmental outcomes. Funding Not-for-profit employers can receive funding for up to 100% of the provincial or territorial adult minimum hourly wage and all associated mandatory employment related costs Deadline: January 10, 2024, by 11:59pm PST

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Desjardins GoodSpark Grants for Small Canadian Businesses For over 120 years, we've been supporting small business by offering advice, tailored funds and easier access to credit. GoodSpark Grants are just one more way we support small businesses.  Eligible Applicants: Small businesses that: Are Canadian-owned and operated Do business and have their headquarters in at least 1 of the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan Have a minimum of 1 employee and a maximum of 50 employees Have been registered for at least 1 year (before November 1, 2022) Have a project that tackles at least 1 of the following areas: sustainable development, health and well-being, innovation and community impact Project Categories: Sustainable development A project aimed at achieving 1 or more sustainable development objectives, such as protecting biodiversity and ecosystems, promoting responsible production and consumption or ensuring access to affordable and clean water and energy. Health and well-being A project that invests in health and overall personal well-being. Innovation New initiatives to help modernize the business. Community impact A project that positively influences the vitality of the community through the mobilization and involvement of the company in the community. This initiative aims to make the community more inclusive, safe, resilient or sustainable. Funding: $20,000 Deadline: December 3rd, 2023

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Securing Small Business Rebate The program provides small businesses with funds for eligible commercial property crime and vandalism repairs, or to implement eligible preventative measures. Applications are retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023, to help businesses recoup costs incurred this year. Types of Rebates The program offers two types of rebates:   1. Reparative Rebate Provides immediate relief to offset eligible reparative costs in respect of damage to eligible commercial property due to vandalism on or after January 1, 2023. Available as a one-time rebate of up to $2,000, per calendar year. Retroactive to January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. 2. Preventative Rebate Provides funding for eligible proactive/preventative measures to mitigate damage to eligible commercial property due to vandalism. Available as a one-time rebate of up to $1,000. Retroactive to January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. Funding: Up to $1000 for prevention measures; up to $2000.00 for the cost of repairs due to vandalism Deadline: January 31, 2025 ~register now~ Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists supports professional visual artists, contemporary and traditional craft artists, and independent critics and curators with the creation of specific projects. Grants are available to support the creation of new works. Applications may be made by individuals or on behalf of a collaboration of two or more artists sharing creative control of a project. Independent curators and critics may apply to further their practice independently from art organizations or institutions. Applications may investigate visual and media arts and/or museum practice. Funding: The maximum request amount is $15,000.  Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on December 6, 2023.   ~Learn More~ Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund The Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund will help ensure that more women entrepreneurs have the tools and financing they need to succeed. The Government of Canada has selected several delivery organizations to provide loans to women entrepreneurs. Funding Amount: up to $50,000 ~Learn more~ Futurpreneur Financing & Mentoring Futurpreneur offers financing, mentoring and expertise to get startups off the ground. They offer collateral-free loans at better interest rates than most banks. Eligibility: Futurpreneur is eager to support aspiring business owners aged 18 – 39 years old who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents currently living in Canada. Funding: Futurpreneaur is able to finance up to $20,000 per business. If you need more money, the Business Development Bank of Canada may provide up to $40,000. ~Learn more~ Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) Fund With the help of this fund, communities see job creation, positive social impacts, economic growth, and more employment opportunities. Projects help reduce poverty while strengthening the labour market and supporting communities experiencing impacts because of economic change. Eligible Applicants: Non-Profit Organizations Crown Corporations Municipalities or Agencies Band/Tribal Councils/First Nations Governments Public Health or Educational Institutions Businesses Funding Streams CEP is funded by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and consists of four streams: Job Creation Partnerships Labour Market Partnerships Project Based Labour Market Training Research and Innovation Eligible Projects A broad range of projects are funded. Some examples include: Building affordable housing Persons with disabilities mentorship  Indigenous Longhouse renovation  Community improvement initiatives  Wildfire recovery  Accessibility enhancements to buildings, trails or parks  Trail building  Historical building/site restoration  Early childcare education training  Occupational training and work experience  Developing community gardens  Labour market studies Deadline: No established deadline ~Visit The website~ Demo Recording Grant Coming Soon The Creative BC Demo Recording program supports new and emerging artists from underrepresented groups living in the Province of B.C. to create demo recordings and engage in mentorship with local music producers.   Eligible Applicants: BC-based new and emerging artists Funding: Artists and producers can apply together for a $2,000 grant to cover 100% of recording expenses for one to two songs.  Open: December 13, 2023. Closes: February 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM, PT. ~Learn More~ Grow Your Business Online Grant With Canadian consumers moving online at a rapid pace, the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) can help get your business online, grow your e-commerce presence, or help digitalize your business’ operations. The Grow Your Business Online program is designed to help small businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities and reach more customers online. Business Eligibility The Grow Your Business Online Grant is offered in British Columbia through Small Business BC and is currently open for applications from businesses that meet all the following criteria: Is a for-profit business Is a registered or incorporated business Is a consumer-facing business Can be accessed by consumers or provides in-person services to consumers Has at least one employee (other than the business owner) or had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the most recent tax year (2021) Must commit to maintaining a digital adoption strategy for six months after participating in the program The $2,400 micro-grant is a reimbursement-style grant so funding will be issued after your spending plan is confirmed, grant agreement is received, and eligible receipts/proof of payments are submitted and approved. No Established Deadline ~Apply  Now~ Professional Development Arts Grant Professional Development grants assist professional artists, cultural practitioners, production and technical personnel, and arts administrators with specific, short-term learning activities intended to advance their practice or career. Activities should lead to clearly articulated learning or career outcomes, goals, or objectives. Eligible Activities: Course or workshop Mentorship Learning residency Awards are not intended to support the creation of new work, research, self-directed learning, or full-time studies. Funding: The maximum request amount is $7,500 Deadline:  11:59 p.m. on December 14, 2023.   ~Apply Here~ Environmental Jobs Growth Program The Environmental Jobs Growth Program provides training and employment support to job seekers looking to enter or advance their careers in the clean economy. Eligible Employers: For-profit and not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, provincial and territorial governments, institutions, agencies and Crown Corporations, and Indigenous organizations are eligible to apply. Eligible Participants This program has no age restriction for applicants. Job seekers from all experience levels are welcome to apply. Funding for this program caters to all environmental careers, whether direct or indirect. You do not need to have prior environmental experience to apply. Funding will cover placements that are 6 to 12 months long Funding Employers receive: 50% wage coverage up to $15,000 of a candidate’s salary for placements in a new full-time or part-time position up to $18,750 when hiring a self-identified equity-deserving candidate Deadline: No established deadline ~Apply Now~ Start Smart: Basics of Starting a Business Brought to you by Small Business BC Course Description Ready to turn your great idea into a business? Our Start Smart Package delivers the basics you need to get started on the road to success. This two-part series covers basics like business structures, how to register a business, employee standards, and how to ensure your start-up is tax compliant. Session 1 – January 10th 10:00am to 12:30pm – Hybrid * Session 2 – January 17th 12:00pm to 1:45pm – Virtual only Cost: $49.00 ~REGISTER NOW~

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About Us   The Galiano Community Food Program envisages Galiano Island as a thriving, livable, food-secure community. It is a place where every resident is included, welcome and empowered to build a deeper connection with their food system. In so doing, the Program improves Galiano’s ecological sustainability and community resilience in the face of climate change and uncertainty. The program seeks to set an example that reaches beyond our local community and spreads across the country. Services Galiano Food Bank Open Every Friday- 11am-1pm in the Church Meeting room.  Everyone in need is welcome - there are no barriers to access on Galiano. Frozen Meal Delivery Service If you need prepared frozen meals from the Food Program, please contact Carol by emailing her at: downtowngalianofood@gmail.com to place your order by Tuesday each week (for Better at Home orders, please contact Nancy McPhee). Frozen meals will be delivered to you weekly on Wednesdays. This service is available for those who are vulnerable and self-isolating or who don't have access to transportation. The Good Food Box Project In fall of 2023, they launched a pilot of a new food program project – The Good Food Box, or the GFB. It runs like a large buying club, with centralized purchasing and coordination. Individuals place orders for boxes which are distributed the following week. Each box will cost $40, and everyone will receive the same fruit and vegetables in their box. (You won’t get to choose what you get.) The plan is to distribute the GFB every second week. If you wish to be on the GFB email list for updates, email: galianofoodprograms@gmail.com Growing Program The “growing” programs include a community garlic garden, a school garden, a community greenhouse, a Permaculture Club, an Equipment Library and workshops on a variety of topics of interest to growers and farmers. Newsletter Sign up for our weekly email newsletter for upcoming events in the Galiano Community Food Program by emailing galianofoodprograms@gmail.com. Galiano Food Bank Fundraiser Join their virtual fundraiser to raise funds for the Galiano Food Bank. You can donate directly, or create a team and challenge others to a friendly competition.  Winter Solstice Potluck Galiano Community Hall--December 20th, 2023 The Winter Solstice Feast celebrates the turning of the seasons. This feast revolves around a potluck dinner. A community potluck supper on Galiano is something splendid, since many island residents are “foodies” of the first rank. The dinner showcases the Food Program’s harvest – usually including homemade pickles, desserts made from island fruits and soup and bread made by Club volunteers. The evening includes entertainment from the island’s arts community. The late-December celebration allows friends and family to gather on island for a convivial evening at a very busy time. All are welcomed! Soup and Bread Community Lunches Galiano Community Hall-- Dec 4, 11, 18-- 12:30-1:30pm ~Donate Now~

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