Building UP
Overview
Access funding to carry out activities that strengthen the labour market by providing services and supports for individuals and employers, to work on projects that connect employers to jobseekers, and to coordinate community or sector labour market fundin
At a glance
Funding available
- No objectives are currently available
- No Condition
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Yukon
- All legal structures
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Activities funded
The Building UP program funds activities aimed at enhancing the labour market through skill development, employer support, and strengthening community connections. Eligible projects target both individuals seeking employment and employers looking to build capacity.
- Case management and referrals to other supports for individuals.
- Skills development initiatives.
- Job search assistance programs.
- Employment support services for individuals.
- Building labour market capacity for employers.
- Projects that connect employers to jobseekers, including research and distribution of labour market information.
- Development of industry or sector-specific strategies.
- Organization and delivery of employer networking events.
- Evaluation of existing offerings and processes.
- Management and redistribution of community or sector labour market funding.
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by excluding certain categories of applicants.
- Federal, provincial, or territorial governments are not eligible.
- Crown corporations are not eligible.
- First Nations governments are eligible and may request funding on a government-to-government basis for labour market initiatives.
Who is eligible?
Any organization that is not a federal, provincial, or territorial government, nor a Crown corporation, is considered eligible to apply for the Building UP program. First Nations governments are specifically mentioned as eligible and can also request funding for labour market initiatives on a government-to-government basis.Who is not eligible
This grant excludes certain governmental organizations due to their status. The program seeks to prioritize non-governmental entities to enhance labour market initiatives.
- Federal, provincial, or territorial governments.
- Crown corporations.
Eligible expenses
The Building UP program funds initiatives that enhance labour market capabilities and foster connections between job seekers and employers. Eligible projects aim to deliver comprehensive support and skill development opportunities for both individuals and employers.
- Provide case management and referrals to additional support services.
- Facilitate skills development programs.
- Offer job search assistance to individuals.
- Deliver employment support services.
- Enhance employers' labour market capacity.
- Undertake projects that connect employers with jobseekers.
- Conduct research and dissemination of labour market information.
- Develop and implement industry or sector-specific strategies.
- Organize employer networking events.
- Evaluate and optimize existing employment services and processes.
- Coordinate community or sector labour market funding efforts.
- Manage and distribute funds for providing training and other support services.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Building UP program grant. Organizations are required to provide financial and activity reporting, demonstrate strong measures of success, and develop a plan in collaboration with the funding agency.
- Financial and activity reporting
- Strong measures of success
- Collaborative development of a plan with the funding agency
How to apply
Contact for Application Development
- Contact the program administrators to get assistance in developing your application.
- Reach out via phone (867-667-5906), toll-free number (1-800-661-0408 extension 5906), or email (LMD@yukon.ca).
Develop Application Plan
- Work collaboratively with the program administrators to create a comprehensive plan for your project proposal.
- Define project goals, required resources, and success metrics with their guidance.
Complete Application
- Fill in all necessary sections of the application form thoroughly.
- Ensure all supporting documents, such as financial reports and activity plans, are prepared and included.
Submit Application
- Schedule an appointment for in-person submission if preferred.
- Alternatively, email your completed application and documents to LMD@yukon.ca.
- Verify that all documents are included and clear for electronic submissions.
Additional information
Here are some additional relevant details for the Building UP program:
- Organizations are encouraged to focus on under-represented groups, including youth under 30, workers over 50, newcomers to Canada, people with disabilities, and women in trades and technology.
- Partnerships with Yukon First Nations are a priority, particularly outside of Whitehorse.
- Applicants may receive support in developing strong measures of success for their project.
- Applications are accepted in person by appointment, via email, phone, or toll-free number, emphasizing accessibility.
