Yukon Community Tourism Destination Development Fund: Tier 1 Grant

Yukon Community Tourism Destination Development Fund: Tier 1 Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Government of Yukon
Amount: Up to C $100,000
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The Yukon Community Tourism Destination Development Fund: Tier 1 offers up to $1 million annually for sustainable tourism projects. Eligible applicants include Yukon-based businesses, First Nations, municipalities, and non-profits. Funding covers 75% of total project costs, with a cap of $375,000 for capital expenditures. Projects may enhance tourism services or infrastructure, with examples ranging from capital projects to leasehold improvements aimed at market readiness.

Overview

NOTE: This grant is reflective of Tier 1 Projects. Yukon Community Tourism Destination Development Fund: Tier 1 The Community Tourism Destination Development Fund will make $1 million available annually to provide support to capital and non-capital projects that focus on sustainable tourism development in their community or region. Project Examples Some examples of projects you could get funding for if they meet our other funding criteria include: umbrella projects developed in partnership with other eligible applicants that create greater community impacts than individual projects; projects that facilitate destination development; capital projects, including those in the implementation stage, that aim at:bringing a visitor experience or service to market readiness; increasing an organization’s ability to provide visitor experiences or services; or increasing visitor experiences or services in a community or region.leasehold improvements where a minimum 5-year lease agreement is in place, in order to:bring a visitor-dependant business to market readiness; or increase the visitor experiences or services you offer. Funding Tiers There are 2 tiers of funding you can apply for. The fund can cover up to 75 per cent of the total costs of the project and 50 per cent of eligible capital expenditures to a maximum of $375,000. The final amount we allocate depends on the applicant’s other sources of government funding. Tier 1: Projects with budget up to $100,000 Tier 2: Projects with budget from $100,001 to $500,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You can apply to this fund if you're a Yukon-based:business; First Nations government; First Nations development entity; municipality; or not-for-profit organization.Eligible projects must:improve tourism related services; or improve tourism infrastructure.