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Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Funding for Yukon tourism training
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 15, 2025
- Closing date : February 15, 2025
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
Receive a contribution of up to $5,000 to cover up to 75% of training costs to advance your tourism career, sharpen your skills, and improve your customers’ experience as an individual or group.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 15, 2025
- Closing date : February 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term training programs to develop or enhance tourism-related skills.
- Professional development courses specifically relevant to the tourism industry.
- Accredited courses from post-secondary institutions related to tourism, including single-credit courses within tourism diploma or degree programs.
- Workshops or formal instruction in areas such as first aid, language skills, financial literacy, online marketing, or wilderness guiding.
- Group skills training initiatives aimed at workforce development across multiple tourism sectors.
Documents Needed
- Proof of admittance to the training program.
- Proof of current address.
- Completed training budget.
- Letter of support or proof of business ownership.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Hospitality businesses
- Accommodations providers
- Wilderness tourism operators
- Arts & Culture organizations
- Sports & Events companies
- Travel services businesses
- Transportation companies within the tourism sector
Who is not eligible
- Permanent employees, offices or groups of municipal, territorial, federal or First Nations governments.
- Businesses or individuals applying for training where the training provider is their own company (trainee and trainer are the same entity).
- Organizations that have already received funding for the same training event from the Yukon Tourism Training Fund.
Eligible expenses
- Registration or tuition fees for eligible courses or training programs.
- Travel expenses (airfare, bus fare, taxis/shuttles) if training is held outside of the applicant's community and justified, within specified limits.
- Accommodation costs during training days plus one additional night for training outside the applicant's community (maximum $200 CAD/night).
- Mileage reimbursement if the course is held outside the applicant's community (minimum 30km one way, up to specified limits).
- Equipment rental, where necessity is demonstrated.
- Per diem for training days when the course is held 100km or more from the applicant’s community ($75 CAD/day, within set limits).
- Materials required for training, such as printing, textbooks, and supplementary materials (within set financial limits).
- Disability-related support services (e.g., attendant care, note-takers, sign language interpreters).
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
Selection criteria
- Significance of the training activity to the applicant's skills or career development in tourism.
- Significance of the area of training to the tourism industry.
- Applicant’s commitment to pursuing a career in the tourism industry or demonstrated years of experience in the sector.
- Relevance of the letter of support to the training program.
- Preference for projects that benefit more than one person, company, or organization and demonstrate results in business growth.
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility and guidelines
- Review the eligibility requirements and funding guidelines for the Yukon Tourism Training Fund (YTTF)
- Verify you are eligible to apply as an individual, including work eligibility in Canada and intention to pursue tourism training
2
Prepare required documentation
- Obtain proof of admission to the training program, such as a course receipt or registration document
- Gather proof of current address, e.g., utility bill or bank statement
- Prepare a detailed budget outlining expenses and your 25% contribution
- Obtain a letter of support from a tourism employer or proof of business ownership
3
Submit complete application
- Complete the YTTF application form with accurate and typed responses
- Ensure all supporting documents are attached
- Submit the application before the start date of your training and by the intake deadline
4
Await committee decision
- Wait for the YTTF Committee to review your application during the next intake assessment
- Be aware that decisions are communicated no earlier than three weeks after the intake deadline
5
Sign and return contract
- If approved, review and sign the funding contract sent by YTTF
- Return the signed contract within 30 days to secure your funding
6
Complete training and collect proof
- Participate in the approved training program and cover all initial costs
- Keep all receipts and obtain proof of completion for reimbursement
7
Submit receipts and proof for reimbursement
- Submit proof of completion and all original receipts to YTTF within 30 days of completing training or notification of funding
- Await final reimbursement based on submitted documentation and project costs
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the YTTF Committee.
- Only complete applications are assessed; incomplete ones are rejected.
- Applicants are notified no earlier than three weeks after the intake deadline.
- Successful applicants must sign and return a contract within 30 days.
- Reimbursement is issued after proof of completion and receipts are submitted.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted before the training start date; late applications are not admissible.
- A signed contract and proof of completion are required for reimbursement after approval.
- Applications for training without a set start date may be submitted within 7 days of registration.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected and not assessed by the Committee.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yukon Tourism Training Fund Program
What is the Yukon Tourism Training Fund?
Receive a contribution of up to $5,000 to cover up to 75% of training costs to advance your tourism career, sharpen your skills, and improve your customers’ experience as an individual or group.
How much funding can be received?
Yukon Tourism Training Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 15, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Yukon Tourism Training Fund program?
To be eligible for the Yukon Tourism Training Fund program, you must:
For-profit businesses must be tourism operators or self-employed individuals actively engaged in the tourism sector.
The business owner must be able to legally work in Canada.
Applicant must invest a minimum of 25% of training costs and provide proof of business ownership.
What expenses are eligible under Yukon Tourism Training Fund?
Short-term training programs to develop or enhance tourism-related skills.
Professional development courses specifically relevant to the tourism industry.
Accredited courses from post-secondary institutions related to tourism, including single-credit courses within tourism diploma or degree programs.
Workshops or formal instruction in areas such as first aid, language skills, financial literacy, online marketing, or wilderness guiding.
Group skills training initiatives aimed at workforce development across multiple tourism sectors.
Who can I contact for more information about the Yukon Tourism Training Fund?
You can contact Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon by email at yttf@tiayukon.com.
Where is the Yukon Tourism Training Fund available?
The Yukon Tourism Training Fund program is available the province of Yukon.