Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Yukon Department of Arts and Culture
Government of Yukon funding portal for tourism projects and visitor-experience development. It offers multiple grant programs for businesses, organizations, municipalities, First Nations and individuals across Yukon, including marketing, destination development and micro-grant support. View Yukon Department of Arts and Culture's website for more information.
Featured grants at a glance
1 programs available
About Yukon Department of Arts and Culture
What is the mission of Yukon Department of Arts and Culture?
To support tourism growth and visitor-experience development in Yukon by providing funding opportunities for projects, marketing initiatives, and emerging entrepreneurs. The portal helps applicants access grant programs that strengthen the territory’s tourism sector.
What type of organization is Yukon Department of Arts and Culture?
Yukon Department of Arts and Culture is a Government agency.
What is Yukon Department of Arts and Culture's official website?
Yukon Department of Arts and Culture's official website is https://yukon.ca/en/arts-and-culture.
What else should I know about Yukon Department of Arts and Culture?
Role in the Yukon funding ecosystem
This official Government of Yukon portal administers funding for tourism-related projects through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture. The site presents multiple external funding opportunities rather than internal operating support, with online application access, deadlines, eligibility rules, and program-specific guidance.
Funding streams evidenced on the site
- Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund (TCMF) — supports marketing and promotion of Yukon visitor experiences and services, including advertising, digital campaigns, media familiarization activities, trade shows, sales missions, and destination marketing initiatives.
- Spark Tourism Micro-Grant — provides direct financial support to new and emerging entrepreneurs and other eligible Yukon-based applicants creating visitor experiences and services.
Who can apply
The portal indicates that organizations and individual applicants can apply. Eligible groups include tourism businesses, community societies, industry associations, municipalities, Destination Marketing Organizations, Yukon First Nations governments, First Nation development entities, and not-for-profit organizations, depending on the program.
Funding characteristics
The pages show clear grant-style administration: published intake windows, application forms, eligibility criteria, supported expense types, and stated award ranges or cost-share rules. The Spark micro-grant can award $1,000 to $5,000 and may cover up to 100% of eligible expenses, while TCMF uses a 50% cost-share model for approved activities.
Public purpose and impact
Overall, the provider’s funding activity is aimed at growing Yukon’s tourism economy, improving visitor experiences, and supporting projects that increase visibility, sustainability, and local capacity across the territory.