Building UP
Highlights
The Building UP program is designed to support your business by providing funding to help you and your employees thrive. This program offers financial assistance for activities that strengthen the labour market, such as skills development, job search assistance, and employment support services. By participating, you can enhance your workforce's capabilities and connect with job seekers more effectively.
Why should you apply? The program offers funding for various project costs, including staffing, operating, and administrative expenses. This means you can focus on growing your business without worrying about financial constraints. Additionally, the program supports projects that build employers' labour market capacity and develop industry-specific strategies, giving you a competitive edge.
What's in it for you? By being approved, you gain access to resources that can help you manage and redistribute funds for training services and supports. The application process is straightforward, and the program team is available to assist you every step of the way. This funding opportunity is a valuable tool to help your business succeed and contribute to a stronger labour market.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms:
- No repayment required.
- No interest rates apply.
Eligible Expenses:
- Project delivery costs for staffing and participants.
- Operating and overhead costs.
- Administrative expenses.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Funds cannot be used for capital expenditures such as purchasing buildings or land.
- Personal expenses or unrelated business costs.
Fees:
- No application or processing fees associated with the program.
Qualifications
- Must be an organization that supports job skills development or employment.
- Must provide support to employers.
- Must connect employers with job seekers.
- Must coordinate community and sector training funds.
First Nations governments are eligible and may request funding for labour market initiatives.
Disqualifications:
- Federal, provincial, or territorial governments.
- Crown corporations.
Description
This program provides funding to help your business grow and support your workers. You can receive money to develop job skills, find work, and connect with job seekers. This funding can cover project costs, including staffing, operations, and administration.
You can use the money for:
- Skills development and job search assistance
- Employment support services
- Building employer capacity in the labor market
- Research and distribute labor market information
- Organizing employer networking events
All funded projects require financial and activity reporting. This ensures transparency and helps measure success. This program is a great opportunity to strengthen your business and support your workforce.
Program Steps
Contact the Program Office: Reach out to the Building UP program office for initial guidance. They can help you understand the application process and develop your application. You can contact them via:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 867-667-5906
- Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408 extension 5906
Develop a Plan: Work with the program office to create a detailed plan for your project. This plan should outline how your project will support workers and employers, and how it aligns with the program's funding priorities.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These may include:
- Detailed project plan
- Budget and financial projections
- Organizational information (e.g., mission statement, governance structure)
- Previous project reports (if applicable)
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form provided by the Building UP program. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
Submit the Application: Submit your completed application along with the required documentation. You can submit your application:
- In person (by appointment)
- Via email to [email protected]
Follow Up: After submission, stay in contact with the program office. They may request additional information or clarification during the review process.
Review and Approval: Wait for the program office to review your application. They will assess it based on the program's criteria and funding priorities. If approved, you will be notified of the next steps.
Project Implementation: Once approved, begin implementing your project according to the plan. Ensure you maintain records of all activities and expenses.
Reporting: Regularly report on the progress of your project as required by the program. This includes financial and activity reporting, and measures of success.
Final Report: Upon completion of your project, submit a final report detailing the outcomes, successes, and any lessons learned.
