The Government of Yukon has approved 12 projects across the territory for support through the Community Development Fund. These initiatives will provide significant benefits to their respective communities and the Yukon economy.
The Community Development Fund (CDF) has awarded $153,086 in Tier 1 funding to 12 projects that promote social, cultural and economic benefits to Yukoners.
Cross Country Yukon – $13,558: To support infrastructure for the training of athletes for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games.
Yukon Gymnastic Association – $17,700: To hire two contractors to plan, coordinate, and implement the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championship in April 2026. This event will attract visitors from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and Manitoba.
Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous – $18,105: To support the hosting of the Rotary District 5370 Conference. This conference will take place over three days in May 2026. It will be held at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre and will attract conference goers from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
St. Elias Firearms Association – $10,296: To increase the height of existing range berms to contain projectiles and comply with federal safety standards.
Yukon Venture Angels Society – $6,568: To organize and deliver a five-month pilot financial and investment training program. The program is for up to 40 women and gender-diverse Yukoners, including youth aged 15 and up, from all Yukon communities.
The Warehouse Society – $20,000: To complete the planning and designing of interior upgrades for an arts and culture venue.
Whitehorse Firefighters Charitable Society – $11,092: To purchase five new clothing donation bins for use at Raven Reuse, to support the Share the Spirit program.
Junction Arts & Music Society – $2,354: To host workshops at the 2026 Glacier Nights Snow Festival, including: snow cooking, snow-inspired crafts, sculpting, photography, painting, textiles and snow science experiments.
Ross River Dena Council – $13,399: To host weekly planning and sewing sessions between expert mentors and youth mentees, culminating in an Indigenous design fashion show.
Child Development Centre – $7,208: To hire a consultant to provide in-person training to Child Development Centre staff and certified members of the public on play therapy for children of separation and divorce.
La Societe Des Immeubles Franco-Yukonnais – $20,000: To hire a local artist and local contractor to replace the mural on the Association Franco-Yukonnaise building with the help and input of students from École Émilie-Tremblay and CSSC Mercier.
Yukon Plant Guild – $12,806: To host the 2026 Yukon Plant Festival, a two-day event in July 2026. The festival will feature 20 presenters who will share their expertise, skills and training with festival attendees.
The CDF provides funding to a broad range of projects that have measurable social, cultural and economic benefits for Yukoners and support the wellbeing of Yukon communities. These may include: research and planning; training or skill development; improvements to buildings or lands; and special events. These projects encourage local spending and create employment opportunities.
The next deadline to apply to the Community Development Fund for Tier 1 funding (projects requesting up to $20,000) is January 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted through the department’s online portal. Advisors are available to meet with people who have an idea to enrich their community and can help identify targeted, achievable and creative goals.
I am excited to see so many creative projects proposed by citizens and organizations. Each put forward with the intention of building up communities throughout the territory. Economic development begins with meeting Yukoners where they are and enabling them to accomplish their unique community-centric goals. I am glad that we can support these initiatives through the Community Development Fund and I look forward to seeing all the benefits they provide across the Yukon.
We are grateful to receive this funding through the Community Development Fund. The funding will help us further develop our skills and knowledge, to support children who have family going through separation and divorce. This training will help us strengthen families and reduce the effects of this significant life change on children
The work of creating and renovating the mural of the Centre de la francophonie, which will take into account the new realities of the Franco-Yukonnais community - and will be carried out with the involvement of community members as well as Francophone schools, will represent a unifying symbol for our Franco-Yukonnais community. This community project will contribute to positive human and economic outcomes, with long-term effects for all residents of the Yukon.
Junction Arts & Music gratefully acknowledges funding from the Yukon Government’s Community Development Fund in support of the 2026 Glacier Nights Snow Festival. This funding enables the delivery of hands-on workshops for all ages, including a snow sculpting workshop led by professional snow sculptor Joshua Lesage. This support strengthens the festival’s educational and participatory components while fostering skill development, artistic expression and community connection. Thank you to the Community Development Fund for your continued support of community arts and learning.
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This funding is awarded to approved projects from the July and October 2025 Tier 1 application intakes.
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The Community Development Fund provides funding for projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.
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Eligible organizations include registered non-profit societies, not-for-profit corporations, charitable organizations, municipal and First Nations governments and First Nations development corporations undertaking community-level initiatives.
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Eligible projects and events include new construction projects, renovations, restorations, physical improvements to buildings or lands, knowledge or skill development, research and planning, programs and events.
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The Community Development Fund provides up to 90 per cent of the total project costs. Funding is divided into three tiers with the following application deadlines:
- Tier 1: Applications of $20,000 or less on January 15, May 15, July 15 and October 15.
- Tier 2: Applications between $20,001 and $75,000 on April 15 and September 15.
- Tier 3: Applications over $75,000 on January 15.
Tim Kucharuk
Press Secretary, Cabinet Communications
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Damian Topps
Communications, Economic Development
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