Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of Yukon
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Government of Yukon plays a vital role in driving economic and social development in the territory by offering targeted funding initiatives for local businesses and non-profit organizations. Through various programs, it supports economic diversification, job creation, and community enrichment, helping to foster a vibrant and sustainable future for the region.
30 opportunities available

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

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
- Max. $4,950
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 1
Government of YukonFunding for small business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Touring Artist Fund
Government of YukonFinancial assistance for touring Yukon artists
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Yukon bids&tenders
Government of YukonOpportunities to sell to the Yukon Government
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Fund — Tier 3
Government of YukonFunding for large business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Government of YukonFinancial support for Yukon film production training
Eligible Funding
- Max. $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

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

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

Grant and FundingClosed
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

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

Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Development Fund — Tier 2
Government of YukonFunding for medium-sized business projects in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

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 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

Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of YukonTax credit for R&D in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Government of YukonInvestment Tax Credit in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

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

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

Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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
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

Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Yukon Nominee Program
Government of YukonAssistance to hire foreign national workers in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Product Development Partnership Program
Government of YukonFunds for Yukon tourism industry projects
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Government of YukonFunding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Eligible Funding
- Max. $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
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

Tax CreditsOpen
Yukon Manufacturing and Processing Profits Tax Credit
Government of YukonTax credit for Yukon manufacturing and processing
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION