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B.C. Employer Training Grant

Government of British Columbia
Maximum Funding
Up to $10,000
Ongoing
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
80%
B.C. Employer Training Grant provides Up to $10,000 per employee. The B.C. The program covers up to 80% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

The B.C. Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires. It reimburses employers 80% of eligible training costs, up to $10,000 per participant and $300,000 per fiscal year, with the goal of helping British Columbians access skills training while encouraging employer involvement.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Employer registered and operating in British Columbia
  • Not a provincial government body, Crown corporation, hospital, health authority, or public post-secondary institution
  • Training employees or new hires — self-employed applicants are eligible and name themselves as both the applicant employer and the participant
  • Application submitted before training begins (applying after training starts is automatic disqualification)
  • Training provider is a third-party accredited provider (internal staff training is ineligible)
  • Training does not lead to a full or partial diploma or degree, and does not exceed 52 weeks
  • Application submitted by the employer directly (not by a third-party consultant or grant writer)
Provinces
British Columbia
Industries
All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $10,000 per employee
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 80% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing

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Application Steps

1 Create a Business BCeID account (allow up to 2 weeks if new)

Required Documents 7

✓ Business BCeID account - required to create and submit the application; allow up to two weeks if you do not already have one
✓ Participant Information Forms completed and submitted by each participant themselves before the application can be submitted

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Ineligible Expenses 6

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Compatible Programs

Federal apprenticeship programs (Apprenticeship Incentive Grants) Canada Job Grant federal contributions Sector-specific workforce programs
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply?
Yes, sole proprietors registered in BC with a valid business number qualify. Must submit application before training starts and pay 20% of costs upfront (reimbursed after approval).
What's the typical award per employee?
$2,000–$6,000 per employee (80% of training costs, capped at $10,000/employee/year). Most employers claim $2k–$6k for standard certifications or software training.
When are decisions made?
Applications processed within 30 days if submitted early in fiscal year (April–June). Late applications risk budget exhaustion — 2024/25 budget ran out before year-end.
Why do applications fail most often?
Training already started before application submitted (most common rejection reason). Must apply BEFORE training begins to avoid automatic disqualification.
Is matching funding required?
Yes, employers pay 20% of training costs upfront (reimbursed after approval). Total government funding capped at 80% of costs, max $10k/employee/year.

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