Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program – Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) operating in Yukon - Private sector companies across all industries - Businesses seeking to improve sales and marketing competencies - Companies with capacity to implement training outcomes - Yukon-based organizations (primary eligibility requirement) ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable training subsidy - Funding Structure: Covers training program costs (specific dollar amounts not publicly specified—applicants should confirm with program administrator) - Matching Requirements: Typically employer cost-sharing expected (exact ratio to be confirmed with Yukon Economic Development) - Repayability: Grant funds are non-repayable upon successful completion - Budget Cap: Varies by applicant; contact program administrator for limits ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Sales training programs and curriculum - Marketing skills development workshops - Client acquisition and outreach training - Digital marketing and e-commerce training - Certified trainer fees and instruction costs - Training materials and resources - Online or in-person delivery platforms - Pre-arrival customer engagement strategies ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Training must enhance sales and marketing capabilities - Participants must commit to completing the full program - Businesses must demonstrate intent to reach clients before arrival in Yukon - Training outcomes must be measurable and implementable - Regular progress reporting may be required - Funds must be used within specified project timeline - Participants may need to provide feedback or case studies post-training - Program compliance audits possible