
Yukon Tourism Training Fund
grant_single|update May 7, 2025
YT, Canada
Funding for tourism industry training in Yukon
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate May 15, 2024
- grant_single|closingDate May 15, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Accommodation and food services
grant_single|grantors
- Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed
grant_single_labels|preview
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.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Reimbursement covers up to 75% of eligible training costs.
- Maximum funding amount is $3,000 per individual over two fiscal years.
- Applicants must contribute at least 25% of total eligible costs.
grant_single_labels|projects
- 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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 6,075
Establish an advanced hospitality management training for hotel staff
$ 5,625
Implement a digital marketing training for tourism SMEs
$ 5,000
Host a customer service training workshop for tourism staff
$ 5,100
Create a comprehensive tour guide certification program
$ 4,500
Conduct a culinary skills training program for chefs
$ 5,400
Develop an eco-tourism guide training course
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be operating within the Yukon tourism industry (including sectors such as hospitality, accommodations, wilderness tourism, arts & culture, sports & events, travel services, and transportation).
- Individual applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Only training activities that directly strengthen tourism industry skills and capacity are eligible.
- The applicant must submit the application before the training starts.
- The applicant must contribute at least 25% of the total eligible training costs.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Hospitality businesses
- Accommodations providers
- Wilderness tourism operators
- Arts & Culture organizations
- Sports & Events companies
- Travel services businesses
- Transportation companies within the tourism sector
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- 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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|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).
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Yukon
grant_single_labels|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.
grant_single_labels|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
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- 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.
grant_single_labels|contact
yttf@tiayukon.com
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