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 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 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 well-being.
  • 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.  

View the user guide for step-by-step instructions.

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; phone toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8125.

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Date modified: 2025-11-27