The Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant provides faculty, staff, and other service departments with funds and support for initiatives that directly align with the Learning and Teaching Framework and reflect the spirit of a polytechnic “learning-by-doing” methodology.
The grant has four categories of funding: 1) to learn about the framework and collaborate with your department; 2) to reflect on and enhance your current teaching practices and share your findings with your community; 3) to innovate and implement a new idea; and 4) to fund a back-fill for your regular duties. Please read the Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant Information Sheet [PDF] before you apply for more information about this grant—including funding caps for each category and calculation rates.
Application process
- Submit your application to the Learning and Teaching Centre (bcit_ltcinfo@bcit.ca) using the Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant Application [PDF].
- Note that the application form requires you to comply with open education access guidelines and BCIT’s privacy policy.
- Grant applications will be evaluated by a committee according to the Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant Rubric [PDF].
- Grant payments will be made in one lump sum at the completion of your project through either a yellow contract or a departmental cross-charge. Total grant amount requested not to exceed $10,000 per application.
- For payment approval, send a summary of your completed project to bcit_ltcinfo@bcit.ca using the Final Report Guidelines [DOCX].
If you have specific questions, contact Michele Bridge (Faculty Development Coordinator) at mbridge4@bcit.ca or 604-451-7004, or contact your school/department liaison.
Deadline Notice
Applications for the 2023 Learning and Teaching Innovation grant are now closed. Please check back in April when a new round of funding will be available.