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Community Workforce Response Grant

Building stronger communities and sectors through short-term skills training.

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Grant Overview

Learn about the Community Workforce Response Grant program.

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CWRG Program Guide

Learn about eligibility, funding categories and application requirements.

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Key Dates

IntakeOpening DateClosing DateDecision Announcement Training Start Dates Range
1April 1, 2025May 12, 2025May 26, 2025June 16, 2025 - August 29, 2025
2June 9, 2025July 17, 2025July 31, 2025August 18, 2025 - December 19, 2025
3September 1, 2025November 14, 2025December 1, 2025January 5th, 2026 - February 27, 2026
4*December 2, 2025December 15, 2025December 31, 2025January 5th, 2026 - February 27, 2026

*Subject to funding availability only 

Note: In a community, where a Community Transition Table has been established, that community is eligible to apply for CWRG funding at any time from April 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026, subject to funding availability. Please contact CWRG@gov.bc.ca before applying.

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Online Application

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Frequently Asked Questions

See answers to commonly asked questions about the Community Workforce Response Grant process.

Success Stories

Instructions on how to submit success stories and read success stories.

Resources and Reference Documents

Information and instructions for application and project management.