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Community Development Fund
Funding for projects, events and initiatives in Yukon
Funding available
Up to 90% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened February 3, 2026
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
Access up to $75,000 to cover up to 90% of eligible costs for projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New construction projects that benefit the community.
- Renovations, restorations, or physical improvements to buildings or land.
- Knowledge or skill development initiatives.
- Research and planning activities for community benefit.
- Programs and events promoting economic, social, or cultural growth.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit societies
- Not-for-profit corporations incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and based in Yukon
- Charitable organizations
- Municipal governments
- First Nations governments and First Nation development corporations undertaking community-level initiatives
Who is not eligible
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. Non-eligible companies include:
- For-profit corporations
- Businesses not based in Yukon
Eligible expenses
- New construction costs related to community projects or events.
- Expenses for renovations, restorations, and physical improvements to buildings or lands.
- Costs associated with knowledge or skill development initiatives.
- Expenditures for research and project planning.
- Program and event implementation expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
Selection criteria
- Potential to generate economic benefits, such as local spending, employment opportunities, or infrastructure development.
- Ability to attract new funding or revenue to Yukon from outside sources.
- Contribution to developing skills, knowledge, and experience within the community.
- Creation of social benefits through strengthening community networks, building partnerships, and encouraging community involvement.
- Support for the community’s long-term well-being and measurable social, cultural, and economic benefits for Yukon residents and communities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm Project Eligibility
- Contact a Community Development Fund advisor to discuss your project or event and verify its eligibility for funding.
- Step 2: Prepare Application
- Complete the official application form for the Community Development Fund.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Submit your application before the specified deadline for your project's funding tier.
- Choose one of the following submission methods:
- In person at 303 Alexander Street, 2nd floor, Whitehorse (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
- Email to cdf@yukon.ca
- Fax to 867-393-7018
- Mail to: Government of Yukon, Community Development Fund (F-1), Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2C6
Additional information
- Funding recipients are listed in annual reports covering prior years, accessible for review.
- If an application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it is moved to the next business day at 4:30 pm.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Development Fund Program
What is the Community Development Fund?
Access up to $75,000 to cover up to 90% of eligible costs for projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.
How much funding can be received?
Community Development Fund Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Development Fund program, you must:
First Nation development corporations undertaking community-level initiatives
What expenses are eligible under Community Development Fund?
New construction projects that benefit the community.
Renovations, restorations, or physical improvements to buildings or land.
Knowledge or skill development initiatives.
Research and planning activities for community benefit.
Programs and events promoting economic, social, or cultural growth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Development Fund?
You can contact Government of Yukon by email at cdf@yukon.ca or by phone at 867-667-8125.
Where is the Community Development Fund available?
The Community Development Fund program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Community Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Development Fund is a Grant and Funding