Apply for community project and event funding

The Community Development Fund (CDF) provides funding for projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.

Eligible organizations

  • Registered non-profit societies
  • Not-for-profit corporations incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act based in the Yukon
  • Charitable organizations
  • Municipal and First Nations governments
  • First Nation development corporations undertaking community-level initiatives

Eligible projects and events

  • New construction projects
  • Renovations, restorations and other physical improvements to buildings or lands
  • Knowledge or skill development
  • Research and planning
  • Programs and events

Project and event criteria

  • Create economic benefits such as generating local spending, creating employment opportunities or building infrastructure.
  • Bring new money into the Yukon from outside sources.
  • Develop skills, knowledge and experience.
  • Create social benefits such as strengthening social and community networks, building partnerships and facilitating community involvement.
  • Support the community’s long-term wellbeing.
  • Have measurable social, cultural and economic benefits for Yukon residents and communities.

Available funding

Funding is available for up to 90 per cent of the total project or event costs:

  • Tier 1: $20,000 or less
  • Tier 2: $20,001 to $75,000
  • Tier 3: over $75,000

Application deadlines

Submit your application by 4:30 pm on the day of the deadline. If this falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to 4:30 pm on the next business day. 

  • Tier 1: January 15, May 15, July 15 and October 15
  • Tier 2: April 15 and September 15
  • Tier 3: January 15

How to apply for funding

Before you apply

Contact a Community Development Fund advisor to find out if your project or event is eligible.

Apply for funding

Use our online system to apply for funding before the deadline.  

For step-by-step instructions, view the written user guide or watch the instructional video.

Apply to the Community Development Fund

Past funding recipients:

Contact

If you have questions about applying for funding for your community project email [email protected] or phone 867-667-8125 or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8125.

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Date modified: 2025-12-22