Yukon Youth Conservation Corps

The Yukon Youth Conservation Corps (Y2C2) program focuses on providing financial and logistical support for conservation projects, primarily involving student engagement in environmental activities. While the program does not explicitly state specific financing modalities, it indicates an integrated support approach to project costs and logistics.

• The program covers most costs associated with hiring a student crew, including training, transportation, and camping accommodation if needed.
• Project owners are responsible for any additional project-specific costs such as materials, special tools, or specialized training.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria that involve the applicant's status and the nature of their proposed projects.

• The applicant must be a Yukon individual, municipality, local government, non-profit organization, First Nation, or Government of Yukon department.
• If a private (for-profit) interest, the project must offer significant community benefits and support.
• The project should be conservation- or environment-related and conducted within the Yukon territory.
• Projects must be scheduled for 1 to 2 weeks during July or August, with possible exceptions for longer durations or different timeframes.

Who is eligible?

The grant application for the Yukon Youth Conservation Corps is open to individuals, municipalities, local governments, non-profit organizations, First Nations, and Government of Yukon departments. Private (for-profit) entities may also be considered eligible if their projects demonstrate significant community benefits and support.

Who is not eligible

Private for-profit interests are generally not eligible for this grant unless their projects offer significant community benefits and have local support. Restrictions ensure the program supports initiatives with clear environmental and educational objectives.

• Private, for-profit companies without demonstrable community benefits.

Eligible expenses

The Y2C2 program in Yukon provides opportunities for students to engage in conservation and environment-related activities. These projects contribute to the community and offer students a chance to gain valuable skills and experience.

• Habitat enhancement.
• Recycling initiatives.
• Environmental education or awareness campaigns.
• Community clean-ups.
• Conducting community surveys.
• Heritage restoration projects.
• Development of outdoor recreation areas.
• Environmental research activities.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically targeted towards projects conducted within the Yukon region. This geographic focus ensures the grant supports local conservation initiatives and benefits the community.

• Yukon, Canada

The evaluation and selection of projects for the Y2C2 program are based on several key criteria to ensure they meet program objectives and provide significant benefits to the community and student participants.

• How well the project meets the established project criteria.
• Benefit to the Yukon environment and the Yukon community.
• Educational benefit to the student workers, including the skills and knowledge they will acquire.
• Comprehensive planning and safety measures described in the proposal.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• If your project is accepted, you must complete an evaluation after the project to help improve the Y2C2 program.