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Last Update: April 20, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 12, 2026
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 150,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund supports the initial stages of professional film, television, and digital media projects that can economically benefit the Yukon region. The fund aims to provide financial assistance for activities that develop creative ideas into viable productions to attract further investments.
- Writing and development of scripts for new projects.
- Creation of pitch materials to present to potential broadcasters or distributors.
- Payment of option fees to secure underlying rights for projects.
- Hiring of scriptwriting consultants and story editors.
- Conducting preliminary research integral to the project’s development.
- Development of animation components necessary for the project.
- Travel costs incurred for research purposes or meetings with co-production partners.
- Costs related to the printing and collating of project materials.
- Covering arm’s-length legal expenses during predevelopment.
- Payment of producer fees related to the project's development.
- Funding for corporate overhead expenses incurred during the predevelopment phase.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible production companies can apply for the Predevelopment Fund. To qualify, the company must be:- Incorporated in the Yukon;- Registered to conduct business in the Yukon;- In good standing with Government of Yukon Corporate Affairs;- Majority owned by Yukon residents;- Have a Yukon business address;- Primarily in the business of developing and producing professional film and television content;- A for-profit company under Canada’s Income Tax Act;- Have the rights to produce and exploit the project;- Maintain a financial stake in the project;- Have a Yukon resident as the producer with control over all aspects of the project.Additionally, ineligible companies include those in the business of broadcasting, distributing content, or in default with the Government of Yukon. Co-productions are allowed if a Yukon-based company is involved, although funding may be reduced if non-Yukon companies have a larger share in the project.Who is not eligible
The Predevelopment Fund explicitly excludes certain types of companies from applying. These restrictions are in place to ensure that the funds are used by companies that meet specific legal and business criteria relevant to the objectives of the fund.
- 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.
Eligible expenses
The Predevelopment Fund offers support to Yukon producers in pursuing and refining their creative concepts in professional media formats. Eligible activities concentrate on tasks that propel projects from ideas towards production readiness.
- Writing crucial scripts or concepts for development.
- Creating visually appealing and persuasive pitch materials.
- Securing option fees for necessary underlying rights.
- Employing a scriptwriting consultant to refine narrative elements.
- Engaging a story editor to enhance story consistency and appeal.
- Conducting preliminary research to support project viability.
- Developing animations to enhance project content.
- Covering travel costs for research purposes or meeting potential partners.
- Printing and collating costs associated with production preparation.
- Legal costs incurred at arm's length for project facilitation.
- Producer fees as compensation for project oversight.
- Corporate overhead to maintain business operations during project development.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically available for production companies based in the Yukon, Canada. It focuses on supporting Yukon-based entities aiming to develop professional media projects with local economic benefits.
- Companies incorporated in the Yukon.
- Businesses with a Yukon business address and majority ownership by Yukon residents.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- A Yukon production company in a co-production with a non-Yukon production company can apply; however, the maximum funding amount is reduced if ownership is less than 51%.
- Funding can cover up to 75% of eligible costs, highlighting the need for substantial co-financing or additional funding sources.
- Recipients are required to properly credit the Government of Yukon on all project versions and promotional materials.
- Funding is available for the initial development stages and cannot cover costs incurred before application submission.
- Application process and criteria require a demonstrated Yukon residency and ownership, encouraging local industry involvement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund. 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 Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund program?
To be eligible for the Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund program, you must:
The production company must be incorporated in the Yukon and registered to conduct business there.
The company must be majority-owned by Yukon residents and be in good standing with Government of Yukon Corporate Affairs.
It must be primarily in the business of developing and producing professional film and television content, and be a for-profit entity under Canada’s Income Tax Act.
What expenses are eligible under Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund?
The Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund supports the initial stages of professional film, television, and digital media projects that can economically benefit the Yukon region. The fund aims to provide financial assistance for activities that develop creative ideas into viable productions to attract further investments. Writing and development of scripts for new projects.
Creation of pitch materials to present to potential broadcasters or distributors.
Payment of option fees to secure underlying rights for projects.
Hiring of scriptwriting consultants and story editors.
Conducting preliminary research integral to the project’s development.
Development of animation components necessary for the project.
Travel costs incurred for research purposes or meetings with co-production partners.
Costs related to the printing and collating of project materials.
Covering arm’s-length legal expenses during predevelopment.
Payment of producer fees related to the project's development.
Funding for corporate overhead expenses incurred during the predevelopment phase.
Who can I contact for more information about the Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund?
You can contact Government of Yukon by email at reel.yukon@yukon.ca or by phone at 867-667-5400.
Where is the Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund available?
The Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Yukon Film Predevelopment Fund is a Grant and Funding