Government of Yukon funds 13 community-based projects across the territory

The Community Development Fund benefits organizations in the Yukon who make our territory better through social, cultural and economic projects. We are proud to invest in organizations that are working to make our communities better places to live. This funding is one way we are supporting the private sector as they do what they do best – create innovative projects that improve this territory. 

CDF’s support means a lot to CFYT volunteers. The fundings allows us to purchase new equipment which in turn guarantees our radio service is on air 24/7 throughout the year. This is particularly important when CFYT assists the Dawson Emergency Control Group with messaging during emergencies such as floods and forest fires.

Yukon River Marathon Paddling Association – Yukon River Quest is grateful for the generous support of the Community Development Fund. As a not-for-profit organization, funds accessed through the CDF enable us to increase our reach and through this funded social media campaign, enhance visibility of the race to the paddling community around the world. This highlights not only the Yukon River Quest, but the Yukon territory as a premier destination globally for adventure tourism. Thank you, CDF!

We are grateful to receive funding from the Community Development Fund. Our goal with this project is to make the arts accessible, inclusive and inspiring for everyone. By hosting workshops led by professional artist-instructors in various mediums, we aim to create opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels to connect through creativity, learn new skills and build confidence. We are excited to expand access to high-quality arts education and strengthen the creative networks that make Yukon such a vibrant place to live.

This contribution toward a project coordinator for the 2026 World Broomball Championships will help us host over 700 participants from up to 11 countries in November 2026. Investments like these are integral to showcasing the sport of broomball, maintaining space for our community to gather, play and grow, and prove Yukon's renowned hospitality on an international scale.

We are also grateful for the Community Development Fund’s past support, including contributions toward the development of our broomball facility in Takhini, the roof structure and roof covering replacement. These investments have been vital in creating and maintaining a space for our league. Without this continued support, our league would not be able to enjoy the facility we have today.

The Contagious Mountain Bike Club has grown and evolved alongside the trail community in Whitehorse over the past decade. Our board felt it was the right time to reflect on our vision and mission and plan how we can best support riders, trails and the wider community.

With funding from the Community Development Fund, we’ll work with a local team of strategic planning facilitators to create a plan that helps keep mountain biking in Whitehorse and Yukon welcoming, sustainable and world class for everyone who enjoys it.

Run for Life and the Raven50 are deeply grateful to be recipients of a CDF grant supporting our initiative, The Raven’s Path: Community, Reconciliation, and Sustainability.

This support represents more than funding, it is an investment in the health, connection and future of communities across the Yukon.

With this grant, we will continue building toward our strategic vision of strengthening the path toward reconciliation while expanding opportunities for youth and families to get active together. Through Run for Life and the Raven50, we are working to grow community running groups throughout the Yukon, helping more young people experience the joy of movement, the confidence that comes from setting goals and the powerful benefits that physical activity can bring to mental health and wellbeing.

Just as importantly, this work encourages people to spend time on the land. By bringing runners, youth and families outdoors, these programs create meaningful opportunities to learn from Yukon First Nations, hear stories connected to the land and build deeper relationships with the places that sustain us. These shared experiences help foster understanding, respect and connection, important steps along the path of reconciliation.

Running has always been about more than crossing a finish line. It is about community, resilience and supporting one another along the way. Through The Raven’s Path, we hope to inspire more people, especially young people, to step outside, move their bodies and feel the strength of community around them.

We are incredibly thankful to the CDF for believing in this vision and helping make this work possible. Like the Raven who guides stories and journeys across the North, this support helps light the path forward, bringing people together on the land, strengthening communities and inspiring the next generation to move, learn and lead.