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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Yukon Film — Training 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 — 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
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