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Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives
Funding for ongoing recreation initiatives
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $7,000 to support ongoing recreation projects in Whitehorse. It helps sustain existing initiatives through eligible equipment, materials, training, and operational support.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Whitehorse
- Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Ongoing recreation projects and initiatives
- Projects that maintain or improve existing recreation offerings
- Training and leadership activities that support recreation capacity
Documents Needed
- Completed Grant Application – Form A
- Completed Budget – Form B
- Annual Operating Budget
- Financial Statements
- Governing body endorsement or a motion from the membership / executive, if applicable
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Whitehorse-based community groups and organizations
- Yukon associations with Whitehorse-based membership and projects
- Registered non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that owe money or obligations to the City of Whitehorse
- Groups with overdue accountability reporting
- Projects held outside the City of Whitehorse
- Initiatives for personal land or individual athletes
Eligible expenses
- Equipment replacement and new equipment for the project
- Materials and supplies
- Primary utilities, administration, minor repairs, and maintenance
- Staff salaries tied to program delivery
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- City facility fees
- Retroactive funding for completed projects
- Projects held outside Whitehorse
- Direct support to individual or elite athletes
- Fundraising events
Eligible geographic areas
- Whitehorse, Yukon
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
- Strength of the organization’s contribution to the project.
- Quality of the applicant’s accountability reporting.
- For ongoing projects, demonstrated impact and benefits from previous years.
- For new projects, ability to address a recreation opportunity gap.
How to apply
- Submit your forms by the deadline.
- Hand-deliver to Canada Games Centre, 200 Hamilton Blvd, in a sealed envelope titled Attn: Recreation Grant Administrator.
- Mail to Attn: Recreation Grant, Canada Games Centre, c/o City of Whitehorse, 2121 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1C2.
- Email recgrants@whitehorse.ca with the subject Recreation Grant.
- To confirm receipt, email recgrants@whitehorse.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened by Recreation Services for completeness, eligibility, and past reporting compliance.
- Qualified applications are reviewed and scored by a Task Force.
- Recommended funding amounts are presented to City Council for final approval.
- Applicants are notified once the process is complete.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding Letter of Understanding.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed as part of a competitive process.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding Letter of Understanding.
- Applicants are expected to recognize the City of Whitehorse and Lotteries Yukon.
- A final report is required after the grant is awarded.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives Program
What is the Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives?
This program provides up to $7,000 to support ongoing recreation projects in Whitehorse. It helps sustain existing initiatives through eligible equipment, materials, training, and operational support.
Who is eligible for the Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives program?
To be eligible for the Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives program, you must:
Existing project over 2 years
Whitehorse-based applicant
Community benefit in Whitehorse
What expenses are eligible under Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives?
Ongoing recreation projects and initiatives
Projects that maintain or improve existing recreation offerings
Training and leadership activities that support recreation capacity
Where is the Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives available?
The Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives?
Recreation Grant - Ongoing Projects and Initiatives is funded by City of Whitehorse