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Apply for the Credential Assessment Improvement Fund

Last updated on September 17, 2024

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

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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 international credentials
  • 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
  • Projects should be completed within 12 months. Larger projects may be broken into phases, but funding for subsequent phases is not guaranteed

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

Application requirements

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

Detailed information on application requirements can be found in the CAIF Application Guide 2024 (PDF, 129KB).

Submit an application

To apply, regulatory authorities must:

  1. Complete the CAIF Application Form 2024 (DOC, 73KB)
  2. Fill out the CAIF Budget Template and Sample Budget 2024 (XLS, 25KB)
  3. E-mail both documents as your completed project proposal to CAIF@gov.bc.ca

Contact

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