
Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (CTIF)
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Whitehorse, YT
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : January 15, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Closed
Overview
Receive funding for providing or participating in training or career enhancement opportunities that relate to the economic aspect of the arts sector.
Activities funded
The Cultural Industries Training Fund supports training initiatives that enhance the economic potential or job opportunities within Yukon's cultural sectors. Eligible activities focus on roles that facilitate the public engagement with artists’ work in various forms of media and art.
- Training for individuals to increase their employment opportunities in cultural sectors such as film, music, visual arts, and more.
- Group training sessions that demonstrate economic potential and sector demand.
- Training programs for roles such as artistic director, general manager, and production coordinator.
- Skill development sessions for marketers, framers, curators, and production accountants.
- Workshops or courses for supporting roles like editors, translators, designers, and make-up artists.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 10,000
Visual arts exhibition with workshops on modern techniques
$ 10,000
Craftsmanship skill development program targeting local artisans
$ 13,000
Music production masterclass with industry professionals
$ 13,000
Creative writing retreat offering intensive workshops and networking
$ 12,000
Film industry workshop focusing on screenwriting and production techniques
$ 11,500
Playwriting residency program fostering new talent
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is based on the potential to enhance employment or business opportunities within Yukon's cultural industry.
- Individuals must apply for training funds that will increase their employment or business opportunities.
- Groups must apply for funding to provide training with proven economic potential and demand.
Who is eligible?
Individuals seeking to enhance their employment or business opportunities in Yukon's cultural industry can apply for funding to support training. Additionally, groups can apply for funding to conduct training programs that demonstrate significant economic potential and demand. This encompasses various sectors including screen arts, music, visual arts, performing arts, writing, and the cultural labor force.
Who is not eligible
This grant is focused on supporting Yukon's cultural industry sectors and may not extend to unrelated industries. The aim is to fund training that aligns with the direct economic potential in arts and cultural sectors.
Eligible expenses
This grant focuses on enhancing the skills and employment opportunities within the cultural industries of Yukon. It supports training initiatives that contribute to the economic growth and productivity of the artistic sector.
- Training programs for roles such as artistic director, general manager, and production coordinator.
- Skills development for marketers, framers, and curators in the arts sector.
- Workshops for conservators, editors, and copyists to improve their expertise.
- Specialized training for tuners, production accountants, and translators.
- Professional development for publishers, designers, and make-up artists.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available for individuals and groups involved in the cultural industries within the Yukon territory. No specific companies or geographical areas outside Yukon are mentioned as eligible for this grant.
- Individuals residing in Yukon, Canada.
- Groups operating within the Yukon Territory.
Selection criteria
The Cultural Industries Training Fund (CITF) has evaluation and selection criteria for grant applications:
- Training needs that increase employment, productivity, or economic potential
- Real economic potential and demand for the training
- Eligible sectors (Screen arts, Music and sound recording, Visual arts and crafts, Performing arts, Writing and publishing, Cultural labour force)
- Planning and coordination, promotion, rental of venue or equipment, professional fees as eligible expenses
How to apply
1
Verify Project Eligibility
- Contact an arts advisor to confirm your project meets eligibility criteria.
- Email or phone 867-667-8789 for assistance.
2
Consult Sector Representative
- The arts advisor will connect you with a sector representative who will discuss your project.
- Ensure your project aligns well with the program objectives.
3
Prepare Application
Read and complete the guidelines and application form provided by the funding body.
4
Submit Application
- Send your application via email to .
- You may also submit by fax to 867-393-6456, mail to Government of Yukon, Cultural Industries Training Fund (L-1), Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6, or in person at 100 Hanson Street in Whitehorse.
5
Wait for Results
- Sector representatives will review applications and make funding recommendations.
- You will be notified of the results within 3 weeks of the application deadline.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants are encouraged to contact an arts advisor for assistance in determining project eligibility and to connect with the appropriate sector representative.
- Sector representatives involved in the application review process have experience in the cultural industries.
- Deadlines for submission are strict, as late applications will not be accepted.
- Results of the application review will be communicated within 3 weeks of the respective application deadlines.
- The Advanced Artist Award is available for those seeking funding specifically for artistic skill development beyond this training fund.
Contacts
artsfund@yukon.ca
867-667-8789
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