Building UP Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations (primary focus) - Charitable organizations - Public sector organizations (municipalities, school boards, public colleges) - Indigenous organizations and community groups - Labour market organizations and sector councils - Consortiums of eligible organizations working collaboratively - Social enterprises (in some provinces) Note: For-profit businesses are generally not eligible as direct applicants, though they may partner with eligible entities. ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Size: Typically ranges from $50,000 to $500,000+ per project (varies by province and stream) - Matching Requirements: Usually requires 20-50% cost-sharing from applicant or partners (cash or in-kind contributions) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funds do not need to be returned) - Funding Model: Project-based funding with annual or multi-year terms - Budget Coverage: Funds up to 50-80% of eligible project costs depending on funding stream ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Labour Market Services: - Job matching and placement services - Career counseling and skills assessment - Labour market information and research - Employer Engagement Activities: - Recruitment support and hiring services - Workplace training and skills development coordination - Sector-specific talent pipeline development - Program Delivery: - Salaries for program staff and coordinators - Training materials and curriculum development - Digital tools and online platforms for service delivery - Community Coordination: - Convening employers and jobseekers - Sector roundtables and working groups - Labour market planning initiatives - Administrative Costs: Limited overhead (typically 15% of budget) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Requirements: - Must demonstrate capacity to deliver labour market services - Organizational financial stability and governance standards required - Valid GST/HST registration number mandatory - Project Timeline: - Typical project duration: