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.
48 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — Northern Canada
Supports Northern Canadian businesses facing trade-related challenges
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
New Canadians Event Fund
Supports multicultural community celebrations with funding
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Program
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Department of Education (YK), Culture and Employment (YK), Government of Alberta, Government of Canada (GC)
Money 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
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - Operational Funding
Provides operational support to offset organizational costs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
Indigenous 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
Funding 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)
Subsidy 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
Supports 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
Funding 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
Training 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
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
Funds 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 Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Francophonie Day
Supports community events celebrating Yukon Francophonie Day
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Albert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Recreation Grant - New Projects and Initiatives
Supports community recreation projects and initiatives.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Tax 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
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
Funding 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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $100,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Sport Funding Programs
Supports sport organizations' development and growth
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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)
Training 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
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
Financial 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
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
Platform 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
- 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
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
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
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
Rebates 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
Grant and FundingOpen
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Rebates 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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student
Supports 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
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
Funding 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
Funding 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
Supports 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)
Training 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
Students 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
Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives
Supports sustainability of existing community projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation