Yukon Heritage Training Fund

• A completed application form
• A complete budget for the training project, using the Project Budget Template
• A minimum of one letter of support
• Supervisor confirmation of lack of funding for government employees
• A written explanation of request for early evaluation, if applicable

Who is eligible?

• Individuals aspiring to be engaged or already engaged in the work of a heritage sector, including full- and part-time employees, self-employed individuals, temporary or on-call workers, unemployed or underemployed individuals, and students.
• Businesses, groups of businesses, collectives, First Nation governments, not-for-profit associations, or organisations currently engaged in the work of a heritage sector or wishing to supply training relevant to a heritage sector.

Eligible expenses

• Professional fees, registration/tuition fees, honoraria, transportation, travel, facility expenses, consumable materials, durable supplies and materials, dependent care, and disability-related expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Professional fees, registration/tuition fees, or honoraria requested through an individual application for training supported through a group application
• Registration/tuition fees, transportation, or travel costs requested through a group application for unconfirmed trainees
• Professional fees, honoraria, transportation, or travel expenses paid to trainers from outside the Yukon, unless demonstrated as necessary to the project
• Costs already supported by an employer or other revenue source(s), including grants, participant fees, and in-kind revenue
• Purchase of equipment or software

• The eligibility of the applicant and training project
• The significance of the training project to the trainee(s) and Yukon heritage sector(s)
• The ability of the applicant to realise the objectives of the proposed training
• Evidence of the applicant’s commitment to one or more heritage sectors
• Reasonableness of budget, including applicant’s contribution

• Read the guidelines thoroughly and contact the HTF Fund Administrator before applying.
• Submit a completed application form.
• Submit a complete budget for the training project, using the Project Budget Template.
• If applicable, include a minimum of one letter of support or supervisor confirmation of lack of funding for government employees.
• If your application includes transportation or travel costs, include a description of travel plans.

• Funding recipients will be notified by letter within one week of application assessment.
• A signed funding contract is required to receive any payment of funding.
• Funding recipients may request an advance of up to 90% of approved funding upon submission of an invoice or formal written request.
• A final report must be submitted no later than one month after completion of training.
• The balance of funding will be paid out upon approval of the final report and submission of an invoice or formal written request.

• Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis, with intake deadlines of April, July, October, and January 15.
• Under extraordinary circumstances, applications may be evaluated between regular quarterly assessments at the discretion of the HTF Adjudication Committee.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the HTF Fund Administrator before applying.