Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund
Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Training grant for employees in Yukon cultural industries sector
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Department of Tourism and Culture (YK)
- Government of Yukon
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Receive funding for providing or participating in training or career enhancement opportunities that relate to the economic aspect of the arts sector.
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Projects eligible for the Cultural Industries Training Fund include:
- Training for jobs in screen arts, music and sound recording, visual arts and crafts, performing arts, writing and publishing, and the cultural labour force.
- Support for activities such as planning, coordination, promotion, venue or equipment rental, and professional fees.
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$12,000
Toronto
Film industry workshop focusing on screenwriting and production techniques in Toronto.
$13,000
Calgary
Creative writing retreat offering intensive workshops and networking in Calgary.
$10,000
Quebec City
Craftsmanship skill development program in Quebec City targeting local artisans.
$13,000
Vancouver
Music production masterclass with industry professionals in Vancouver.
$10,000
Montreal
Visual arts exhibition with workshops on modern techniques in Montreal.
$11,500
Halifax
Playwriting residency program fostering new talent in Halifax.
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The eligibility criteria for the Cultural Industries Training Fund grant are:
- Individuals can apply for training funds that will increase their employment or business opportunities.
- Groups can apply for funding to hold training if there is real economic potential and demand for the training.
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Small businesses and organizations in Yukon's cultural industry are eligible for the Cultural Industries Training Fund grant. Eligible companies include those in sectors such as screen arts, music and sound recording, visual arts and crafts, performing arts, writing and publishing, and the cultural labour force.
- Small businesses in the screen arts, music and sound recording, visual arts and crafts, performing arts, writing and publishing sectors
- Organizations in the cultural labour force
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Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. The Cultural Industries Training Fund supports training needs specifically related to Yukon's cultural industry, so companies outside of this sector may not be eligible.
- Companies not engaged in the cultural industries listed (screen arts, music, visual arts, performing arts, writing, cultural labour force)
- Non-profit organizations or businesses not directly linked to the economic aspect of the arts sector
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Eligible expenses for this grant include planning and coordination, promotion, rental of venue or equipment, and professional fees.
- Planning and coordination
- Promotion
- Rental of venue or equipment
- Professional fees
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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
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- Contact an arts advisor to ensure eligibility by emailing artsfund@yukon.ca or calling 867-667-8789.
- Submit the application by email to artsfund@yukon.ca, fax to 867-393-6456, or mail to Government of Yukon, Cultural Industries Training Fund (L-1), Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6.
- If submitting in person, go to 100 Hanson Street in Whitehorse, Yukon, during office hours with the application.
- Applications undergo review by sector representatives who make funding recommendations.
- Applicants will be notified of the decision within 3 weeks of the application deadline.
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artsfund@yukon.ca
867-667-8789
Apply to this program
Cultural Industries Training Fund (CITF) Overview
Cultural Industries Training Fund (CITF) Grant: Supporting Yukon's Cultural Industry
The Cultural Industries Training Fund (CITF) is a grant program designed to support the training needs of Yukon's cultural industry. It aims to enhance employment, productivity, and economic potential within the arts sector by providing funding for training initiatives.
The CITF focuses on training for jobs that enable artists' work to reach the public, including roles such as artistic directors, general managers, production coordinators, marketers, framers, curators, and more. Eligible individuals and groups can apply for funding to support training initiatives that will increase their employment or business opportunities within the cultural sector.
Eligible sectors for the CITF include screen arts (film, video, and digital media), music and sound recording, visual arts and crafts, performing arts, writing and publishing, and the cultural labour force. The program is overseen by a selection committee that includes representatives from each sector, ensuring that funding decisions align with the needs of the industry.
Applicants can request funding for a variety of expenses related to training initiatives, such as planning and coordination, promotion, venue or equipment rental, and professional fees. To apply for funding, individuals and groups must contact an arts advisor to verify the eligibility of their project, complete the guidelines and application form, and submit their application via email, fax, mail, or in person.
The application deadlines for the CITF are March 15, May 15, September 15, and January 15. Late applications will not be accepted, and successful applicants will be notified of the funding decision within three weeks of the deadline. The CITF also offers opportunities for artistic skill development through the Advanced Artist Award.
Overall, the Cultural Industries Training Fund (CITF) plays a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of Yukon's cultural industry by providing funding for training initiatives that enhance employment and economic potential within the arts sector.