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Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development
Training support for Whitehorse recreation organizations
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2026
Location
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $2,500 to support training and leadership development for Whitehorse recreation organizations. Eligible support includes instructor-related costs and course registration or certification for staff and volunteers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Whitehorse
- Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training and leadership development initiatives for recreation organizations
- Programs that strengthen organizational capacity and improve recreation offerings in Whitehorse
Documents Needed
- Completed Grant Application form
- Completed Budget form
- Annual operating budget
- Approved financial statements for the previous fiscal year
- Endorsement from the governing body or membership motion, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Whitehorse-based non-profit organizations
- Yukon-wide associations with Whitehorse-based membership and activities
- Community groups delivering recreation programs in Whitehorse
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are overdue on money or obligations owed to the City
- Groups with an outstanding accountability statement older than one year
- Projects on personal land or outside the City of Whitehorse
- Fundraising events and direct support to individual or elite athletes
- Ongoing operations and maintenance projects
Eligible expenses
- Instructor airfare, accommodation, and meals
- Instructor honoraria
- Course registration and certification fees for staff and volunteers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- City of Whitehorse facility fees and other City fees
- Projects on personal land or outside Whitehorse
- Ongoing operations and maintenance
- Direct support to individual or elite athletes
- Fundraising events, vehicle rentals, registration fees, office furniture and computers, and similar items that do not remain with the organization
Eligible geographic areas
- Whitehorse, Yukon
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened by Recreation Services for completeness, eligibility, and reporting compliance.
- Qualified applications are reviewed and scored by a Task Force.
- City Administration forwards recommendations to City Council for final approval.
- Applicants are notified once the approval process is complete.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding Letter of Understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development?
This program provides up to $2,500 to support training and leadership development for Whitehorse recreation organizations. Eligible support includes instructor-related costs and course registration or certification for staff and volunteers.
How much funding can be received?
Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development program?
To be eligible for the Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development program, you must:
Whitehorse-based non-profit organization
Community-benefiting project
Aligned with City recreation priorities
What expenses are eligible under Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development?
Training and leadership development initiatives for recreation organizations
Programs that strengthen organizational capacity and improve recreation offerings in Whitehorse
Where is the Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development available?
The Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development?
Recreation Grant - Training and Leadership Development is funded by City of Whitehorse