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Yukon Tourism Training Fund
Tourism training support in Yukon
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: The Yukon Tourism Training Fund now shows a February 16, 2026 intake deadline and adds February 2026 course-completion eligibility details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: The Yukon Tourism Training Fund now shows a February 16, 2026 intake deadline and adds February 2026 course-completion eligibility details.
YTTF intake deadline updated
The Yukon Tourism Training Fund page now shows a February 16, 2026 intake deadline and states that, for the February 2026 intake, only training not yet started at the time of submission and completed by March 31, 2026 is eligible. The page also adds a note that this intake is a temporary measure and refers applicants to an industry survey deadline of December 19, 2025 for input on the program’s continuation.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Yukon, Canada
Overview
The Yukon Tourism Training Fund supports short-term training for Yukon tourism workers, organizations, individuals, and businesses across Hospitality, Accommodations, Wilderness Tourism, Arts & Culture, Sports & Events, Travel Services, and Transportation. Eligible support can cover registration or tuition, travel, and disability-related supports for approved training.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term training responsive to the tourism industry and its training needs.
- Short, formal courses and workshops, in person or online.
- Entry-level skill development and tourism professional career development.
- First aid and rescue courses.
- Training programs and courses such as finances, marketing, web design, language, First Nations 101, rafting and canoeing, or guide training.
Documents Needed
- Proof of admittance into the training program.
- A completed budget for the training project.
- Proof of current address or proof of Yukon residency.
- A letter of support from a current or future tourism employer, or proof of business ownership for business owners and self-employed individuals.
- Copy of business license or YCOR certificate of good standing, and proof of recognition and/or certification that the training is delivered by a recognized and/or certified individual or organization.
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
- Businesses, collectives, not-for-profit associations, or organizations that do not operate in the Yukon.
- Organizations who are also the training provider and for which the training is offered or limited only to their own employees.
- Non-Yukon residents.
- Permanent employees of the municipal, territorial, federal or First Nations governments.
- Individuals whose training provider is their own business/company (trainee and trainer are the same entity).
Eligible expenses
- Registration or tuition for the course.
- Travel expenses, including accommodation, airfare or bus fare, taxis or shuttles, mileage, and equipment rental, subject to the program limits and justification requirements.
- Materials such as printing, textbooks, and supplementary materials.
- Rental of facilities for instructional purposes.
- Disability-related supports, including attendant care, note-takers, and sign language interpreters.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Rental cars and related expenses; purchase of equipment or software.
- Student union fees or union dues; miscellaneous expenses outside of food and lodging; school supplies such as paper, pens, binder, etc.
- The costs associated with attending an education or training event produced by a group or business that has received funding by the Yukon Tourism Training Fund.
- Orientation to employer procedures and practices or other training usually conducted in the course of an employer's business.
- Conferences, conventions, symposiums, Annual General Meetings, an entire curriculum of post-secondary education, and training for non-technical skills unrelated to increasing capacity in the tourism industry.
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
Selection criteria
- The significance of the training activity to the applicant and the tourism industry.
- The ability of the applicant to realize the objectives of the proposed training.
- Evidence of the applicant’s commitment to the tourism sector.
- Funding preference for projects that benefit more than one person, company, or organization and demonstrate results in business growth.
- Funding availability.
How to apply
- 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.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and assessed by the YTTF Committee.
- Only complete applications will be assessed; incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Applicants will be informed of a decision no earlier than three weeks after the intake deadline.
- Successful applicants must sign and return the contract within 30 days of receiving official notification of approved funding.
- Proof of completion and receipts must be submitted within 30 days after official notification of funding approval or 30 days after completion of training, whichever is later.
Additional information
- The YTTF consists of two streams: individual and group.
- TIA Yukon is not a course provider.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yukon Tourism Training Fund Program
What is the Yukon Tourism Training Fund?
The Yukon Tourism Training Fund supports short-term training for Yukon tourism workers, organizations, individuals, and businesses across Hospitality, Accommodations, Wilderness Tourism, Arts & Culture, Sports & Events, Travel Services, and Transportation. Eligible support can cover registration or tuition, travel, and disability-related supports for approved training.
How much funding can be received?
Yukon Tourism Training Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Yukon Tourism Training Fund program?
To be eligible for the Yukon Tourism Training Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be operating in the Yukon.
Training must be offered to more than one participant, be free of charge, and participants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Applicants must invest at least 25% of total eligible costs.
What expenses are eligible under Yukon Tourism Training Fund?
Short-term training responsive to the tourism industry and its training needs.
Short, formal courses and workshops, in person or online.
Entry-level skill development and tourism professional career development.
First aid and rescue courses.
Training programs and courses such as finances, marketing, web design, language, First Nations 101, rafting and canoeing, or guide training.
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.
Is the Yukon Tourism Training Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Yukon Tourism Training Fund is a Grant and Funding