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Special Interest Grants (SIG)

Goal

To provide funding for workshops initiated at the department level for BCIT instructors (FSA and BCGEU) and staff, which will enhance teaching and learning.

Funds available

  • Application can be made for funds in amounts up to $2,500.
  • The Instructional Development Committee will review all applications and fund proposals that meet the conditions as outlined below, up to a maximum of $2,500 for this fiscal year.
  • The $2,500 maximum may be spent primarily on speaker fees, travel, accommodations, or workshop materials. Catering costs may also be considered as a minor component of the overall budget.

Application Deadline

SIG grant applications are still being accepted for the current 2025/2026 year for events held before March 2026. We accept applications throughout the fiscal year on an ongoing basis. Grants are awarded within the budget on a first-come first-served basis provided the application fits the grant criteria. Please email applications to develop@bcit.ca.

Once the funding is exhausted for the year, we will close the applications and post a notice here on this webpage.

Who may apply

All BCIT employees (part-time or full-time) who are involved in teaching or teaching-related activities at any of the BCIT campuses may apply.

Criteria

  • The workshop must be at least one hour in duration.
  • The workshop topic must lead to the enhancement of teaching and learning.
  • The event may take place in person or virtually.
  • The workshop must take place at one of the BCIT campuses or at a location easily accessible to BCIT faculty and staff.
  • If the venue and event allow for more participants, a general invitation will be extended.
  • Students, Advisory Committee members, industry contacts, clinical site workers, and other interested persons may attend.
  • An application must be completed and approved by the committee in advance of the event.

Organization

  • The applicant will arrange the topic and presenter.
  • The applicant will recommend the time and location.

How to apply

Recently approved workshops

  • Creating Safe(r) Learning Spaces, April 3, 2024, Communication Department
  • Agency and Learning in Immersive and Virtual environments, May 8, 2024, Basic Health Sciences
  • Assessment Validity, June 5, APQA
  • Sonography Specific Clinical Trainers Workshop, June 11, 2024, DMS
  • Annual Research and Scholarship Day, December 3, 2024, Nursing
  • Flex Instructors PD Day, February 22, 2025, Agile/WIL
  • Annual Research and Scholarship Day, December 2, 2025, Nursing
  • Perinatal Connect Day, November 4, 2025, Specialty Nursing – Perinatal