Grants and Funding in Yukon in 2026 for Businesses
Explore government grants, funding programs, and financial support available to help your business grow, innovate, and expand in 2026.
An overview of the main grants and funding opportunities available to Yukon businesses in 2026 to support growth projects.
45 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Paid Sick Leave Rebate
Government of YukonMoney for employers to cover sick leave in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
First Nations Child and Family Services Program
Indigenous Services CanadaSupports culturally appropriate child and family services for First Nations
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Tourism Industry Association of the YukonFunding for tourism industry training in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest TerritoriesMoney and training for self-employment in NWT
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 26,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
The Low Carbon Economy Fund — Indigenous Leadership Fund
Government of CanadaIndigenous Leadership Fund supports climate action by Indigenous peoples
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Development Fund
Government of YukonFunding for projects, events and initiatives in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Government of YukonSubsidy to hire summer students in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
First Nations Land Management
Government of CanadaSupports Indigenous communities in managing their own lands independently
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Fund — Tier 3
Government of YukonFunding for large business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Other SupportOpen
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Government of YukonTraining to improve tourism business marketing and sales
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Government of YukonMoney for mineral exploration in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Product Development Partnership Program
Government of YukonFunds for Yukon tourism industry projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Yukon
Innovation CanadaPersonalized advisory services for innovators in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Government of YukonTax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of YukonTax credit for R&D in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Government of YukonFunding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Touring Artist Fund
Government of YukonFinancial assistance for touring Yukon artists
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Government of YukonYukon business loan guarantee
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Heritage Training Fund
Yukon Historical & Museums AssociationTraining fund for Yukon heritage workers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesOpen
Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
Yukon UniversityTraining and research for Yukon's mining industry
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of YukonFunding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Staffing UP
Government of YukonFinancial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Government of YukonInvestment Tax Credit in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Yukon bids&tenders
Government of YukonPlatform for accessing and managing Yukon government contract opportunities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Commercial fuel tax refund
Government of YukonCommercial tax refunds on fuel purchases in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Money to future-proof your Northern Canada Indigenous-led business
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
S
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Sport Funding Programs
Yukon Department of Sport & RecreationSupports sport organizations' development and growth
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Building UP
Government of YukonFunds for activities strengthening the labour market in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Yukon Business Incentive Program
Government of YukonRebates on labour and materials for Yukon contractors
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student
Government of YukonSupports Yukon employers to hire students or youth for summer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,950 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety BoardRebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund
Government of YukonMoney for film predevelopment stage
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of YukonFunding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 375,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Government of YukonFunding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Government of YukonSupports Yukon's tourism marketing and visitor attraction efforts
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Government of YukonTraining grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps
Government of YukonStudents to work on summer conservation projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Shelter Operations
Indigenous Services CanadaOperational support for shelters serving women and children
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives
City of WhitehorseSupports sustainability of existing community projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Yukon Francophonie Day
Office of the Commissioner of YukonSupports community events celebrating Yukon Francophonie Day
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Media Production Fund
Government of YukonMoney for a media production in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation