Apply for the Credential Assessment Improvement Fund

Last updated on November 4, 2025

Learn about eligibility criteria for the Credential Assessment Improvement Fund (CAIF) and how to apply.

Overview

The Credential Assessment Improvement Fund (CAIF) invests in credential recognition projects led by professional regulatory authorities.

Its goals are to:

Improve the fairness and efficiency of regulatory processes for assessing credentials for international and labour mobility applicants
Improve newcomers’ access to information about regulated occupations so they can make informed immigration, licensure and employment choices

Learn more about the Credential Assessment Improvement Fund

Project funding

Project funding amounts vary and are determined on a case-by-case basis (average $60,000 per project)
Most funding is distributed through shared cost agreements with regulatory authorities
When combined funding requests of proposals exceed available funds, CAIF applications will be prioritized based on the evaluation criteria.

How to apply

Eligibility

To be eligible to submit a project proposal, you must be:

A professional regulatory authority in British Columbia
Responsible for the credential recognition process of regulated occupations

Eligible projects must:

Begin on or after April 1, 2026
Complete with final report and deliverables submitted prior to March 15, 2027

Application requirements

Detailed information on application requirements can be found in the CAIF Application Guide 2025 (PDF, 134 KB).

Funding applications need to:

Demonstrate alignment with the goals and principles of the Credential Assessment Improvement Fund
Address how the proposed project will benefit international applicants
Include an evaluation framework with quantifiable metrics that illustrate the impact of the proposed project
Include a project budget

Submit an application

Using the CAIF Application Guide, please fill out and submit the following forms:

Submit your application to CAIF@gov.bc.ca on or before December 12, 2025.

Contact

Please contact CAIF@gov.bc.ca if you have questions or want to discuss your proposal.

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