Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
YT, Canada
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
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- grant_single|closingDateJanuary 15, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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- Government of Yukon
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Receive financing to cover eligible expenditures for capital projects and non-capital projects that focus on sustainable tourism development in your community or region.
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Here are some examples of eligible projects for the Community Tourism Destination Development Fund:
- Umbrella projects developed in partnership with other eligible applicants that create greater community impacts than individual projects
- Projects that facilitate destination development
- Capital projects aimed at bringing a visitor experience or service to market readiness
- Leasehold improvements for visitor-dependent businesses
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$180,000
Vancouver
Developing a new eco-friendly hiking trail
$75,000
Montreal
Creating a community-based art installation tour
$75,000
Ottawa
Upgrading a visitor information center
$225,000
Vancouver
Launching a local food and wine festival
$200,000
Halifax
Renovating an old building into a cultural heritage museum
$375,000
Jasper
Constructing a new visitor center at Jasper National Park
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The eligibility criteria for this grant include:
- Applicants must be Yukon-based businesses, First Nations governments or development entities, municipalities, or not-for-profit organizations.
- Projects must focus on improving tourism-related services or infrastructure.
- Projects should demonstrate community impact, readiness for implementation, long-term sustainability, and innovation in partnership and community building.
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Eligible applicants for the Community Tourism Destination Development Fund include businesses, First Nations governments, First Nations development entities, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations based in Yukon.
- Businesses
- First Nations governments
- First Nations development entities
- Municipalities
- Not-for-profit organizations
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Some types of companies that are not eligible for the Community Tourism Destination Development Fund include:
- Companies based outside of Yukon
- For-profit organizations not meeting the eligibility criteria
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Eligible expenses for this grant include improving tourism-related services or infrastructure. Some examples of eligible expenses are:
- Capital projects to bring a visitor experience to market readiness
- Leasehold improvements for visitor-dependent businesses
- Projects that facilitate destination development
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Applications will be assessed based on relative community impact, readiness to contribute to destination development, long-term sustainable benefits, and innovation in partnership and community building.
- Relative community impact
- Immediate readiness or ability to begin contributing to destination development
- Projects that provide long-term sustainable benefits
- Innovation in the approach to partnership and community building
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- Contact the program administrator to discuss project ideas and get assistance with preparing applications.
- Download the application form from the relevant website.
- Complete the application form with all required information and supporting documents.
- Submit the application by the specified deadline.
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destinationmanagement@yukon.ca
867-667-3532
Apply to this program
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund Summary
The Community Tourism Destination Development Fund provides annual funding of $1 million to support capital and non-capital projects focused on sustainable tourism development in Yukon. Eligible applicants include businesses, First Nations governments, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations, with funding tiers ranging from projects under $100,000 to those between $100,001 and $500,000.
Community Tourism Destination Development Fund Overview
The Community Tourism Destination Development Fund in Yukon allocates $1 million annually to finance projects enhancing sustainable tourism development within communities or regions. Eligible applicants such as businesses, First Nations governments, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations can access two funding tiers: Tier 1 for projects under $100,000, and Tier 2 for those between $100,001 and $500,000.
Projects eligible for funding include initiatives that improve tourism-related services or infrastructure, such as umbrella projects creating significant community impacts, destination development facilitation, and capital investments aiming to enhance visitor experiences and services. The fund can cover up to 75% of total project costs and 50% of eligible capital expenditures, with maximum grants capped at $375,000, based on other sources of government funding and the project's alignment with program criteria.
Applications are assessed based on community impact, readiness for contributing to destination development, long-term sustainable benefits, and innovative partnership approaches. Successful candidates receive funding within 30 business days for Tier 1 projects and 45 business days for Tier 2 projects. Deadlines for Tier 1 and Tier 2 applications are January 15 and November 15, respectively, with opportunities for additional intakes if funds remain available. The grant aims to support projects that align with market demands to enhance tourism experiences and drive economic growth in Yukon.
To apply to the Community Tourism Destination Development Fund, interested parties should contact the program administrator for guidance and submit written applications by the specified deadlines. Successful recipients from past years demonstrate the fund's impact and contribution to enhancing tourism offerings in Yukon.
