grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate May 15, 2024
  • grant_single|closingDate May 15, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Accommodation and food services
grant_single|grantors
  • Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed

grant_single_labels|preview

Receive a contribution of up to $5,000 to cover up to 75% of training costs to advance your tourism career, sharpen your skills, and improve your customers’ experience as an individual or group.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

  • Reimbursement covers up to 75% of eligible training costs.
  • Maximum funding amount is $3,000 per individual over two fiscal years.
  • Applicants must contribute at least 25% of total eligible costs.

grant_single_labels|projects

  • Short-term training programs to develop or enhance tourism-related skills.
  • Professional development courses specifically relevant to the tourism industry.
  • Accredited courses from post-secondary institutions related to tourism, including single-credit courses within tourism diploma or degree programs.
  • Workshops or formal instruction in areas such as first aid, language skills, financial literacy, online marketing, or wilderness guiding.
  • Group skills training initiatives aimed at workforce development across multiple tourism sectors.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 6,075

Establish an advanced hospitality management training for hotel staff

$ 5,625

Implement a digital marketing training for tourism SMEs

$ 5,000

Host a customer service training workshop for tourism staff

$ 5,100

Create a comprehensive tour guide certification program

$ 4,500

Conduct a culinary skills training program for chefs

$ 5,400

Develop an eco-tourism guide training course

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • The applicant must be operating within the Yukon tourism industry (including sectors such as hospitality, accommodations, wilderness tourism, arts & culture, sports & events, travel services, and transportation).
  • Individual applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Only training activities that directly strengthen tourism industry skills and capacity are eligible.
  • The applicant must submit the application before the training starts.
  • The applicant must contribute at least 25% of the total eligible training costs.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Hospitality businesses
  • Accommodations providers
  • Wilderness tourism operators
  • Arts & Culture organizations
  • Sports & Events companies
  • Travel services businesses
  • Transportation companies within the tourism sector

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • Permanent employees, offices or groups of municipal, territorial, federal or First Nations governments.
  • Businesses or individuals applying for training where the training provider is their own company (trainee and trainer are the same entity).
  • Organizations that have already received funding for the same training event from the Yukon Tourism Training Fund.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Registration or tuition fees for eligible courses or training programs.
  • Travel expenses (airfare, bus fare, taxis/shuttles) if training is held outside of the applicant's community and justified, within specified limits.
  • Accommodation costs during training days plus one additional night for training outside the applicant's community (maximum $200 CAD/night).
  • Mileage reimbursement if the course is held outside the applicant's community (minimum 30km one way, up to specified limits).
  • Equipment rental, where necessity is demonstrated.
  • Per diem for training days when the course is held 100km or more from the applicant’s community ($75 CAD/day, within set limits).
  • Materials required for training, such as printing, textbooks, and supplementary materials (within set financial limits).
  • Disability-related support services (e.g., attendant care, note-takers, sign language interpreters).

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Yukon

grant_single_labels|criteria

  • Significance of the training activity to the applicant's skills or career development in tourism.
  • Significance of the area of training to the tourism industry.
  • Applicant’s commitment to pursuing a career in the tourism industry or demonstrated years of experience in the sector.
  • Relevance of the letter of support to the training program.
  • Preference for projects that benefit more than one person, company, or organization and demonstrate results in business growth.

grant_single_labels|apply

1
Confirm eligibility and guidelines
  • Review the eligibility requirements and funding guidelines for the Yukon Tourism Training Fund (YTTF)
  • Verify you are eligible to apply as an individual, including work eligibility in Canada and intention to pursue tourism training
2
Prepare required documentation
  • Obtain proof of admission to the training program, such as a course receipt or registration document
  • Gather proof of current address, e.g., utility bill or bank statement
  • Prepare a detailed budget outlining expenses and your 25% contribution
  • Obtain a letter of support from a tourism employer or proof of business ownership
3
Submit complete application
  • Complete the YTTF application form with accurate and typed responses
  • Ensure all supporting documents are attached
  • Submit the application before the start date of your training and by the intake deadline
4
Await committee decision
  • Wait for the YTTF Committee to review your application during the next intake assessment
  • Be aware that decisions are communicated no earlier than three weeks after the intake deadline
5
Sign and return contract
  • If approved, review and sign the funding contract sent by YTTF
  • Return the signed contract within 30 days to secure your funding
6
Complete training and collect proof
  • Participate in the approved training program and cover all initial costs
  • Keep all receipts and obtain proof of completion for reimbursement
7
Submit receipts and proof for reimbursement
  • Submit proof of completion and all original receipts to YTTF within 30 days of completing training or notification of funding
  • Await final reimbursement based on submitted documentation and project costs

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • Applications must be submitted before the training start date; late applications are not admissible.
  • A signed contract and proof of completion are required for reimbursement after approval.
  • Applications for training without a set start date may be submitted within 7 days of registration.
  • Incomplete applications will be rejected and not assessed by the Committee.

grant_single_labels|contact

yttf@tiayukon.com

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