Yukon Tourism Training Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Yukon Tourism Training Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Yukon Tourism Training Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Yukon Tourism Training Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Yukon Tourism Training Fund?

Yukon Tourism Training Fund is funded by Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Yukon Tourism Training Fund available?

The Yukon Tourism Training Fund program is available the province of YT.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Yukon Tourism Training Fund program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Yukon Tourism Training Fund program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

YT, Canada

Funding for tourism industry training in Yukon

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : February 15, 2025
Closing date : February 15, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Accommodation and food services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

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.

Financing 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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

yttf@tiayukon.com

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Yukon Tourism Training Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Yukon Tourism Training Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.