Just a reminder to all that the application deadlines for grants are just around the corner.
Travel Reimbursement for Enhancing Knowledge Grant (TREK):
TREK grants increase opportunities for permanent faculty members (FSA and BCGEU) to attend conferences that specifically enhance teaching and support student learning.
We will accept applications for a new round of TREK grants from March 17 to March 30, 2025. Within the budget, we prioritize first-time applicants, then award grants on a first-come first-served basis. Please note that we cannot consider applications for conferences that occur before a decision is made about your application. Application results are sent a couple weeks after the closing date. For more information, please visit this site: https://www.bcit.ca/instructional-development/grants/trek-grants/
Send applications to develop@bcit.ca
Access TREK grant applications at https://www.bcit.ca/instructional-development/grants/trek-grants/
Instructional Enhancement Grant (IEG):
All BCIT employees involved in teaching or teaching-related activities are eligible to apply for an Instructional Enhancement Grant of up to $10,000. These grants provide funding for educational initiatives that enhance teaching and learning at BCIT.
We will accept applications for a new round of IEG grants from March 17 to March 30, 2025. For IEG grants, we accept all applications within the window and then award grants based on
- educational impact
- applicability to other members of the BCIT community
- opportunities for innovation
- joint support (other resources to support the project)
For more information, visit https://www.bcit.ca/instructional-development/grants/instructional-enhancement-grants-ieg-ie-grant/
Send applications to develop@bcit.ca
Access IEG grant applications at https://www.bcit.ca/instructional-development/grants/instructional-enhancement-grants-ieg-ie-grant/
Special Interest Grant (SIG):
SIG grants provide funding for workshops initiated at the department level for BCIT instructors (FSA and BCGEU) and staff, which will enhance teaching and learning at BCIT.
For SIG grants, we accept applications on an on-going basis. We will start accepting applications for a new round of SIG grants on March 17, 2025, and will continue to accept applications for the fiscal 2025/2026 year until funds are exhausted.
Grants are awarded within the budget on a first-come first-served basis, provided the application fits the grant criteria. Once the funding is exhausted for the year, we will close the applications and post a notice on the webpage. You can find more information at https://www.bcit.ca/instructional-development/grants/special-interest-grants-sig/.
Send applications to develop@bcit.ca
Access SIG grant applications at https://www.bcit.ca/instructional-development/grants/special-interest-grants-sig/
Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant (LTI):
The Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant provides faculty, staff, and other service departments with funds and support for applied initiatives aimed at enhancing the student experience through alignment to the pillars of the Learning and Teaching Framework (LTF). For more information, please read the Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant Information Sheet.
We will accept applications for a new round of LTI grants from March 10 to March 23, 2025. For LTI grants, we accept all applications within the window and then award grants based on alignment to the criteria laid out in the Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant Rubric.
For more information, please visit https://www.bcit.ca/learning-teaching-centre/learning-teaching-framework/learning-and-teaching-innovation-grant/
Send applications to develop@bcit.ca
Access IEG grant applications at https://www.bcit.ca/learning-teaching-centre/learning-teaching-framework/learning-and-teaching-innovation-grant/
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