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Yukon Film — Training Fund
Funding for Yukon film and digital media training initiatives
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
The Yukon Film — Training Fund provides up to 75% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $10,000 for individuals and $25,000 for non-profit organizations, to support skills development in film, television and digital media. Eligible activities include post-secondary courses, workshops, mentorships, internships, and short-term training programs focused on development, production, post-production and marketing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary training programs focused on film, television or digital media production skills.
- Short-term workshops, courses or mentorships delivered by qualified training providers in media production.
- On-the-job training in key roles on active film, television or digital media productions.
- Training placements or internships with established film, television or digital media production companies.
- Short-term training programs organized by Yukon non-profit organizations for Yukoners involved in media production.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Yukon-based film production sector
- Yukon-based television production sector
- Yukon-based digital media production sector
- Registered Yukon non-profit organizations with a mandate to grow Yukon’s media production industry
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies and businesses that are not Yukon residents (individuals) or registered Yukon non-profit organizations.
- Organizations that do not have a mandate to grow Yukon’s media production industry.
- Organizations without a demonstrated record of offering training programs to Yukoners.
- Any applicant seeking funding for activities such as attending conferences or annual general meetings.
- Any applicant seeking funding for general or employer-provided training that is not specific to film, television or digital media development, production, post-production or marketing (for example, general first-aid training).
Eligible expenses
- Tuition fees, required textbooks and consumable materials for eligible post-secondary courses, workshops, mentorships and other short-term training.
- Travel and accommodation costs directly related to short-term education or training activities.
- Professional fees for instructors or trainers delivering eligible training programs.
- Venue and equipment rental required to deliver the training program.
- Consumable products necessary for running the training sessions.
- Marketing and promotional expenses specifically for advertising and promoting the training program.
- Administration costs directly related to the training project, up to 15% of the total project budget.
- Transportation, accommodation and per diems for visiting instructors involved in delivering the training.
Eligible geographic areas
- Applicants based in Yukon.
Additional information
- Applications are assessed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis until the annual envelope is fully allocated.
- The program can close before the end of the fiscal year if all available funds have already been distributed.
- Application periods are defined by fiscal year, with specific opening dates announced for each new cycle.
- Applicants are encouraged to review the official program policy and speak with Media Development staff before submitting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yukon Film — Training Fund Program
What is the Yukon Film — Training Fund?
The Yukon Film — Training Fund provides up to 75% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $10,000 for individuals and $25,000 for non-profit organizations, to support skills development in film, television and digital media. Eligible activities include post-secondary courses, workshops, mentorships, internships, and short-term training programs focused on development, production, post-production and marketing.
How much funding can be received?
Yukon Film — Training Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Yukon Film — Training Fund program?
To be eligible for the Yukon Film — Training Fund program, you must:
Be a registered Yukon non-profit organization in good standing with Government of Yukon Corporate Affairs.
Have a mandate to grow Yukon’s media production industry.
Have a demonstrated record of offering training programs to Yukoners.
What expenses are eligible under Yukon Film — Training Fund?
Post-secondary training programs focused on film, television or digital media production skills.
Short-term workshops, courses or mentorships delivered by qualified training providers in media production.
On-the-job training in key roles on active film, television or digital media productions.
Training placements or internships with established film, television or digital media production companies.
Short-term training programs organized by Yukon non-profit organizations for Yukoners involved in media production.
Who can I contact for more information about the Yukon Film — Training 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 — Training Fund available?
The Yukon Film — Training Fund program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Yukon Film — Training Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Yukon Film — Training Fund is a Grant and Funding