The Recreation & Parks Association of the Yukon - Recreation Training Fund Application

Yukon Recreation Training Fund

This Fund is administered by RPAY and made possible with support from Government of Yukon Sport and Recreation Branch. It was established to enhance the delivery of quality recreation programs and services across the territory.

Read the Funding Guidelines to understand what funding is available, your eligibility for funding, and the application deadlines.

Funding Guidelines

Who can apply?

Applications are accepted from individuals who are:

Recreation practitioners and leaders, students working part-time in recreation, or those aspiring to work in the field of recreation and parks, and
Yukon residents who do (or will) work or volunteer in recreation in rural and/or Yukon First Nation communities, and
Prepared and able to pre-arrange and pre-pay registration, travel and accommodation. If pre-paying for registration poses an undue hardship, please contact RPAY before applying.

Applicants who have previously received funds may be considered provided their agreement is closed (i.e., they participated fully in the training and they submitted a claim and report).

Organizations and governments are not eligible but are encouraged to contact RPAY to discuss their training needs. Local government bodies can apply to the Community Training Trust Society.

What can I request?

Applicants can request funding for short, formal courses and workshops, distance education, or mentoring that leads to certification and/or the development of competencies needed to deliver recreation, parks, or physical activity programs in rural communities.

Requests of up to $1,500 in each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31) will be considered for:

Registration fees - up to 75% of the total - for training that is online or in the Yukon, and if this is not possible, in western Canada.
Travel at a rate of $.30/km or the lowest economy fare by air, bus or shuttle.
Accommodation up to $150/night for a hotel or $50/night for private accommodation.

Funds are dispersed after successful completion of the training and after the required receipts and report have been submitted.

NOTE: If approved for the Recreation North Training Program, you will pay 25% of the fees and RPAY will pay the remaining 75% directly to the Program.

How do I apply?

Apply in this form before the start of the training. Applications received once a training has begun or ended will not be considered.

Applications are accepted throughout the year but may not be approved if the Fund for that year has been used/depleted. Before applying, contact RPAY to check that funds are still available.

How do I receive the funds?

A decision will be made within four weeks. Applicants will receive an email that indicates funding approval and amount or provides a reason why funding was not approved.

Request the funds within 30 days of successfully completing the training.

Complete a Recreation Training Fund report.
Fill out the Recreation Training Fund Claim form and attach receipts.
Provide proof of certification, if one was associated with the training.

These are filled out and submitted online using the links in your approval email.

For more information contact RPAY at 867-668-3010.

Application Form

You may start your application, save it, and come back later to complete it. After completing the form, you will receive a confirmation by email.

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First name *

Last name *

Email *

Mobile *

Address *

City *

State/Province *

Zip/Postal code *

Please select your age range. *

We use age to understand who needs training, not to make a decision about your application.

Please explain your reason(s) for applying to the Recreation Training Fund. *

Tell us about the training you want to take. *

What is the name of the training?
Where will it take place? Or is it online?
Provide a website link to the training (if there is one).
Who is delivering the training?

When does the training... *

Is this training currently available in the Yukon or online? *

Yes, in the Yukon Yes, online No

If no, where is it available?

Describe the benefits of this training. *

to you
to your organization
to your community

If this training results in a certification...

What is the certification? For how long is the certification valid?

Funding Request

$1500 maximum request per fiscal year (April 1 to March 31)

Calculate what this training will cost you. Then, enter the amounts for each applicable item below.

Registration fee(s)

Enter .75 in the Qty box to auto-calculate 75% of the registration.

Enter the full amount of the registration (fees) in the price box.

Registration fee

Qty

Price ($)

Amount

Fee(s)

Subtotal $0.00

Travel (round trip)

Calculate total distance to drive at $.30/km or enter the lowest economy air, bus or shuttle fare.

Accommodation

Calculate the number of nights at a maximum of $150/night for a hotel or $50/night for private accommodation.

Supporting Information

Provide any other details that support your application.

Amount of funding requested ($)

Please read and accept these terms before submitting your application.

RPAY will review and notify applicants within four weeks.

Applicants must pre-arrange and pre-pay their registration, travel and accommodation. Please let us know if pre-paying poses undue hardship.

Applicants who are approved for funding must, within 30 days after the training:

Submit a brief report including certification acquired (if applicable).
Submit an Expense Claim with receipts attached.

I have read and accept these terms *