grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Yukon
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Receive up to $15,000 in funding to cover up to 75% of the eligible project costs of your film and media predevelopment production phase.

grant_single_labels|projects

The project must be an idea for a professional film, television program, or digital media project with an economic benefit to the Yukon.
  • Professional film
  • Television program
  • Digital media project
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$15,000

Dawson City
Predevelopment of an animated children's series featuring Yukon wildlife.

$13,500

Whitehorse
Creating a pilot for a web series about sustainable living in remote communities.

$15,000

Whitehorse
Producing a digital media project about the history of the Yukon River.

$15,000

Sudbury
Initial development of a feature film highlighting women's contributions to Canadian mining history.

$11,250

Vancouver
Creating pitch materials for a TV series about Canadian Arctic explorers.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
  • Incorporated production companies in Yukon
  • Majority owned by Yukon residents
  • Production company primarily in film and TV content
  • For-profit under Canada's Income Tax Act
  • Yukon resident as the producer with control over project
  • Not in broadcasting or distribution business
  • Not related to broadcasting or distributing companies
  • Not in default with Government of Yukon

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible production companies for this grant must be incorporated in the Yukon, majority owned by Yukon residents, and primarily engaged in developing and producing professional film and television content. The company must also maintain a financial stake in the project and have a Yukon resident as the producer.
  • Incorporated in the Yukon
  • Majority owned by Yukon residents
  • Primarily engaged in developing and producing professional film and television content
  • Maintain a financial stake in the project
  • Yukon resident as the producer

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Some types of companies are not eligible for the Predevelopment Fund grant:
  • Companies in the business of broadcasting or distributing content
  • Companies related to someone in the business of broadcasting or distributing content
  • Companies in default with the Government of Yukon

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant.
  • Writing
  • Creating pitch material
  • Option fees for underlying rights
  • Scriptwriting consultant
  • Story editor
  • Preliminary research
  • Animation
  • Travel costs for research or to meet with national or international co-production partners
  • Printing and collating costs
  • Arm’s-length legal costs
  • Producer fees
  • Corporate overhead

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

Production companies that are in the business of broadcasting or distributing content, related to someone in the business of broadcasting or distributing content, or in default with the Government of Yukon are not eligible for this grant.
  • Ineligible companies include those in the business of broadcasting or distributing content.
  • Companies related to someone in the business of broadcasting or distributing content are also ineligible.
  • Companies in default with the Government of Yukon are not eligible.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The Predevelopment Fund follows specific evaluation and selection criteria to assess complete submissions. The criteria include:
  • Relevance of the project to the Yukon economy and industry
  • Quality and creativity of the project concept
  • Viability and potential for further development or production
  • Ability to secure commitments from broadcasters, distributors, or online platforms
  • Demonstrated financial and organizational capacity of the production company

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Review the program policy, the business guidelines, and contact Media Development to discuss your application.
  • Step 2: Prepare the required application materials including project details, project budget, company and crew details, and supporting documents.
  • Step 3: Download and complete the application form.
  • Step 4: Submit the application form and all required documentation either in person, via email, or by mail to the designated address.
  • Step 5: After receiving funding, work with your Media Development advisor to provide final reporting using specified templates and credit the Government of Yukon appropriately.

grant_single_labels|contact

reel.yukon@yukon.ca
867-667-5400
Apply to this program