Yukon Heritage Training Fund
- Closing date : July 15, 2026
Overview
Receive funding to cover up to 90% of the costs for heritage training, including courses, workshops and internships.
At a glance
Funding available
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
- Varies by project
- Closing date : July 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Yukon
- All legal structures
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Yukon Heritage Training Fund is aimed at enhancing the skills and employability of residents within Yukon's heritage sector and providing employers with a better trained workforce in this area.
Who is not eligible
Some types of companies are not eligible for the Yukon Heritage Training Fund.
- Companies not operating in the heritage sector
- Companies located outside of Yukon
- Companies that do not have a direct link to increasing the employability of Yukon’s heritage workers
Eligible expenses
This fund is intended to enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals working in the Yukon heritage sector, thereby improving their employability and providing employers with a more competent workforce. The following activities are considered eligible under the fund.
- Participation in training programs and courses related to heritage sector skills development.
- Enrolling in certificate programs such as the Yukon University Heritage and Cultural Certificate Program.
- Engaging in online courses provided by institutions like the University of Victoria and Athabasca University focusing on heritage resource management.
- Completing museum studies or visitor experience programs offered by associations like the Alberta Museums Association.
- Attending leadership programs at prominent centers like the Banff Centre.
- Participating in workshops, webinars, and other learning events organized by entities such as the British Columbia Museums Association.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically designed for the residents of Yukon to enhance skills and knowledge within the heritage sector. The fund is targeted at increasing employability and providing a skilled workforce in the Yukon heritage industry.
- Residents of Yukon, Canada.
Additional information
The Yukon Heritage Training Fund includes some additional noteworthy details:
- Applications are temporarily not being accepted, so applicants need to check back for updates regarding when submissions will reopen.
- The fund is administered by the Yukon Historical & Museums Association, ensuring a focus on heritage-related skills enhancement.
- Under extraordinary circumstances, applications might be reviewed outside of the regular quarterly schedule, providing some flexibility in submission timing for exceptional cases.
- A committee of up to five members reviews applications, representing diverse heritage sector interests, which implies a multi-perspective evaluation approach.