Yukon Tourism Training Fund

• Proof of admittance to the training program.
• Proof of current address.
• Completed training budget.
• Letter of support or proof of business ownership.

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

• 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.

• Step 1: Review Guidelines and EligibilityRead the program guidelines for the Individual or Group stream, as applicable, to ensure your intended training and applicant type align with the Yukon Tourism Training Fund (YTTF) requirements.
• Step 2: Secure a Spot in TrainingContact your chosen course provider and secure an available spot in the training program before applying. Obtain proof of admittance (such as a course receipt or official registration document).
• Step 3: Prepare Required DocumentationGather proof of current address (such as a utility bill, property taxes, bank statement, stamped banking profile, credit card statement, signed lease agreement, or employment confirmation on company letterhead).
• Prepare a detailed budget for the training project, showing total projected expenses, cost breakdown, other funding sources (if any), and your personal contribution (minimum 25% of total costs).
• Obtain a letter of support from a current or future tourism employer, or for business owners/self-employed, provide documentation verifying business ownership.
• Step 4: Complete the Application FormFully complete the application form, ensuring all answers are typed and all required sections are addressed.
• Step 5: Submit Application Before Course Start DateEnsure your application and all supporting documents are submitted before the training start date (or within 7 days of registration for courses without a fixed start date).
• Applications must be received by the intake deadlines: May 15, August 15, November 15, or February 15 (if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the next weekday applies).
• Send all documents and the completed application to yttf@tiayukon.com or contact the Program Coordinator for submission instructions.
• Step 6: Await Application ReviewApplications are reviewed by the YTTF Committee. Only complete applications will be assessed; incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Applicants will be notified of a decision no earlier than three weeks after the intake deadline.
• Step 7: Sign and Return Funding ContractIf your application is approved, you will receive a contract. Sign and return it within 30 days of receiving official notification to secure funding.
• Step 8: Complete Training and Submit Proof for ReimbursementUpon completing your training, submit proof of completion/certification and receipts for all eligible expenses within 30 days after notification of funding approval or after completing the training, whichever is later, to receive reimbursement.

• 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.

• 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.