Yukon Film — Training Fund

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.

Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include assessing the alignment of the proposed training program with the development, production, post-production, or marketing of film, television, or digital content, as well as the potential impact of the training on the applicant's career or the Yukon media production industry.

• Alignment of the proposed training program with the film, television, or digital content industry
• Potential impact of the training on the applicant's career
• Potential impact of the training on the Yukon media production industry
• Feasibility and clarity of the budget and funding sources

• Step 1: Review program information and policies
  • Read the Yukon Film — Training Fund information for either Yukon residents or Yukon non-profit organizations, depending on your situation.
  • Review the program policy to understand eligible projects, costs, and general requirements.
  • Note that costs incurred before submitting your application are not eligible.
• Step 2: Contact Media Development
  • Contact Media Development to discuss your proposed training project and your application.
  • Use the provided contact details if you have questions about the Training Fund: email reel.yukon@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5400 or toll free in the Yukon at 1-800-661-0408, extension 5400.
• Step 3: Download and complete the application form
  • Download the official application form for the Yukon Training Fund.
  • Fill in all required sections of the form with accurate information.
  • Sign the completed application form.
• Step 4: Prepare supporting documents as an individual applicant
  • Prepare your resume outlining your experience in media production.
  • Prepare a detailed budget for the project, including all sources of funding.
  • Write a 750 to 1,000-word statement describing why you want to undertake the training and how the training relates to your career plans.
  • Complete a Yukon residency declaration.
• Step 5: Prepare supporting documents as a non-profit organization
  • Prepare a detailed budget for the training project, including all sources of funding.
  • Draft a description of the training program, including its content and structure.
  • Describe your target audience for the training.
  • Outline the intended results of the training program.
  • Compile the names and biographies of all instructors involved in delivering the training program.
• Step 6: Compile the full application package
  • Ensure the completed and signed application form is included.
  • Attach all required supporting documents according to your applicant type (individual or non-profit organization).
  • Review the entire package to confirm completeness and consistency with program requirements.
• Step 7: Submit the application
  • Submit your completed application form and all required documentation in one of the following ways:
  • In person: Deliver to 303 Alexander Street, 2nd floor, Whitehorse, during office hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays).
  • By email: Send your application package to reel.yukon@yukon.ca.
  • By mail: Send to
    Government of Yukon
    Media Development (F-1)
    Box 2703
    Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6.

• 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.