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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
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan guiding principles (3 points)
- Organization's contribution to the project or initiative (3 points)
- Quality of applicant accountability reporting (2 points)
- Previous use of Recreation Grant funds for ongoing projects, Category A only (1 point)
- Ability of a new initiative to address a recreation opportunity gap, Category B only (1 point)
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Review the Grant Application Guide and complete the required forms.
- Prepare the budget, financial statements, and any required endorsements.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Fill out the application form and budget form.
- Specify how the funding will be used and how the project supports the program goals.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the full package by hand delivery, mail, or email to the City of Whitehorse Recreation Grant contact.
- Make sure the application is received by the deadline.
- Step 4: Confirm receipt
- Contact the City to confirm that the application has been received.
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
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