Yukon business funding directory

22 territorial, regional and local funding programs open to Yukon businesses, plus 301 available Canada-wide. 14 of the 22 are open today. Updated October 30, 2026.

Updated Oct 30, 2026

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Funding for a business in Yukon

323programs are listed for a business in Yukon: 22 from Yukon and 301 Canada-wide.

  1. 15Anywhere in Yukon
  2. 7Shared with other provinces or territories
  3. 301Canada-wide

323programs listed for Yukon

22 Yukon programs

  1. Open now in Yukon

    14Across Yukon or its region
  2. Yukon Arts FundUp to $350K for group arts projects (festivals, performances, exhibitions); covers 70% of costs, with strong First Nations focus.Who can apply: Indigenous organizations and public bodiesGrantYukonGovernment of Yukon, Department of Tourism and CultureUp to $500K/yrYear-round
  3. YukonU Innovation Fund$1,000-$50,000 reimbursement for hard project materials only; no wages, rent, or utilities; to commercialize ideas in Yukon.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and individuals. Startups and growing businessesGrantYukonYukon University - Innovation & Entrepreneurship$1K–$50KYear-round
  4. Good Energy Yukon: Commercial & Institutional Building RebatesRebates up to $10,000 for pre-approved upgrades, or 25%–60% of project costs for larger retrofits, for Yukon businesses and organizations investing in commercial building energy efficiency.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations and public bodiesGrantYukonGovernment of Yukon (Department of Energy, Mines and Resources)Year-round
  5. Yukon Staffing UP: Wage & Training SubsidyUp to 60% wage subsidy (60% of base wages) and third-party training costs for Yukon employers with at least one employee besides owner.GrantYukonGovernment of Yukon, Department of EducationUp to 60% rateYear-round
  6. Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)Grants up to $500,000 for Yukon businesses to fund technology, tourism, services, and manufacturing projects; Tier 1 up to $30,000, Tier 2 $30,001–$100,000, Tier 3 $100,001–$500,000.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsGrantYukonGovernment of YukonUp to $500KYear-round
  7. Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee ProgramThe Yukon government guarantees up to 65% of a commercial loan's principal (max $100,000) for Yukon start-ups and expanding small businesses.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanYukonGovernment of Yukon (Department of Economic Development)$10K–$100K loan guaranteeYear-round
  8. Yukon Venture Angels (YVA): Ecosystem Access for Yukon FoundersYukon Venture Angels connects founders to angel investors for warm intros and syndicated rounds; no direct funding, $25K-$100K per investor.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageSupport programYukonYukon Venture Angels (non-profit), funded by CanNor REGI and Yukon Government Economic Development Fund$25K–$1MYear-round
  9. Yukon Community Tourism Destination Development Fund (CTDD)Yukon funding of up to $75,000 (tier 1) or $375,000 (tier 2) for tourism infrastructure and services, with deadlines of November 16 and December 15, 2026.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsGrantYukonGovernment of Yukon, Department of Economy, Tourism and CultureUp to $375,000Closes Nov 1617 days
  10. Yukon Small Business Investment Tax Credit (SBITC)25% non-refundable tax credit for Yukon residents investing in eligible local businesses; max $25K per investor annually on $100K investments.Who can apply: Co-operatives. Startups and growing businessesTax creditYukonGovernment of Yukon, Department of FinanceUp to $25KYear-round
  11. Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP)Cost-shared Yukon agriculture funding: up to 60% for commercial applicants ($125,000 lifetime, $250,000 for major projects), $30,000 for new entrants, up to 100% for non-profits, governments and institutions.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations and colleges and universitiesGrantYukonGovernment of Yukon, Agriculture Branch (cost-shared with AAFC)Up to 60% to $125KOpen now
  12. CanNor: Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) FundFood and agriculture businesses in Yukon, NWT and Nunavut can take a project to a CanNor regional office under one of three northern food-system streams.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, colleges and universities, public bodies and industry associationsGrantThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), with CED and ACOANot publishedYear-round
  13. Build Communities Strong Fund: Local Impact Stream (CanNor delivery)CanNor funds building or improving community infrastructure in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Yukon, normally up to $1 million a project. A business can only reach it by partnering: for-profits are considered only when an eligible recipient supports the project and the community benefit is broad.GrantThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Up to $1MYear-round
  14. CanNor NIEOP: Entrepreneurship and Business DevelopmentGrants from $5K to $250K for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Nunavut, NWT, and Yukon; business plans, marketing, and ventures. Most SDP-delivered awards (Yukon, NWT, Qikiqtani) are capped at $99,999.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, individuals and Indigenous organizationsGrantThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Up to 90% rateYear-round
  15. Canada's Total Mom PitchOne mom-identifying woman founder wins a $50,000 package: $10,000 in cash and $40,000 in curated business services, consulting and strategic support. The Top 100 semi-finalists receive webinars and a national media campaign but no money.Award12 provinces and territoriesTotal Mom Inc.$10K–$50KOpen now

  16. Also open across Canada

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  17. Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)Non-repayable equity contributions: $10K-$50K for individual Indigenous entrepreneurs (up to $99,999), or up to $250K for community businesses.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideIndigenous Services CanadaUp to $250KYear-round
  18. Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)Up to $1M in R&D funding for SMEs, accessed through an NRC industrial technology advisor relationship; typical first-time award $75K-$200K.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideNational Research Council Canada$75K-$1M typical (up to $10M)Year-round
  19. Futurpreneur Canada Startup ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $75,000 for first-time entrepreneurs aged 18–39, including mandatory mentorship and access to Futurpreneur's national community.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageLoanCanada-wideFuturpreneur CanadaUp to $75KYear-round
  20. Canada Small Business Financing ProgramLoans from $1,000 to $1.15M for small business capital equipment, facilities, working capital, or startup launch; average loan $294K.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $1.15MYear-round
  21. Amber Grant for Women$10,000 monthly grant for women-owned businesses, plus a $50,000 year-end grant (3 selected in December, announced in January); no business plan required.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesAwardCanada-wideWomensNet$10K monthly · $50K year-endOpen now
  22. Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)Up to $3M non-repayable for tariff-hit SMEs: up to $2M liquidity support plus up to $1M for pivot projects, each covering up to 50% of costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesGrantCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (via 7 Regional Development Agencies)Up to $3MYear-round
  23. Black Opportunity Fund: Black Entrepreneur ProgramWho can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideBlack Opportunity Fund, delivered with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (funded by CIBC and the CIBC Foundation)Up to $2,000 per calendar yearYear-round
  24. Black Entrepreneurship ProgramThe federal programme behind the Loan Fund (up to $250,000 for Black-led businesses) and the Ecosystem Fund (capacity funding for Black-led business organizations).Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $250KYear-round
  25. Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)Wage subsidy covering 50% of a student's wages, up to $5,000 per placement, for STEM and business co-ops hired through an approved SWPP delivery partner.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideEmployment and Social Development CanadaUp to $5KYear-round
  26. ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants$25K-$1.5M for CRA-registered charities and non-profits working on ScotiaRISE's four pillars; Education, Employment, Community Needs & Cohesion, and Resilient Economy.Who can apply: Non-profits and charitiesGrantCanada-wideScotiabank$25K–$1.5MYear-round
  27. Innovative Solutions CanadaUp to $1M to solve a federal department's posted R&D challenge; Phase 1 prototype, Phase 2 product.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $1MOpen now
  28. Canada Summer JobsWage subsidy for 6 to 16 week summer youth jobs at $2,400–$5,800 per position; covers up to 100% of the minimum wage for non-profits and up to 50% for small businesses and public employers.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and public bodies. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideEmployment and Social Development Canada50% to 100% of minimum wageCloses Dec 334 days
  29. Mitacs AccelerateMitacs pays 50% of a graduate intern's R&D project ($15K per 4- or 6-month unit, $20K for postdoctoral fellows) when paired with industry.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideMitacs$15K per unit; $20K postdocYear-round
  30. Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and CreateUp to $75,000 per application (maximum $150,000 per calendar year) for Canadian artists, groups, and arts organizations to create new artistic work.Who can apply: Non-profits, individuals and industry associations. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideCanada Council for the ArtsUp to $75KYear-round
  31. BDC Growth & Transition CapitalCustomized mezzanine, cash flow, and quasi-equity financing from BDC Capital for growth, acquisitions, or ownership transitions without diluting ownership.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanCanada-wideBDC Capital$250,000 to $35MYear-round
  32. Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur ProgramFunds student and postdoc entrepreneurs up to $15,000 per 4-month unit to commercialize their incorporated startup's core technology at an approved incubator.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideMitacs$15,000Year-round
  33. BDC Small Business LoanLoans from $10,000 to $350,000 for established small businesses with 24+ months revenue, no collateral required; personal guarantee only.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanCanada-wideBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Up to $350KYear-round
  34. Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF)Loans up to $50,000 for women-led businesses through four ISED delivery organizations, each with its own fees, security and eligibility.Who can apply: Individuals. Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Up to $50KYear-round
  35. Canada Media Fund$15,000-$2,000,000 recoupable equity investment for TV, digital, and interactive media production; non-repayable for development and IDM prototyping.Who can apply: For-profit businessesSupport programCanada-wideCanada Media Fund (CMF)$15K–$2MYear-round
  36. Startup Global Pitch CompetitionRegional pitch competitions across Canada with $1,000 to $30,000 prizes for winners advancing to national finals.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesAwardCanada-wideStartup CanadaUp to $30KOpen now
  37. Futurpreneur Side Hustle ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $20,000 for young entrepreneurs starting a business while keeping a full-time income outside it. Includes mentorship.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageLoanCanada-wideFuturpreneur CanadaUp to $25KYear-round
  38. WEOC National Loan ProgramUp to $50,000 for women-owned businesses Canada-wide; no minimum credit score, startup-eligible, funds within 10 business days via regional Loan Fund Partners.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideWomen's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)Up to $50,000Year-round
  39. BDC StrongNorth Fund$1M-$15M equity for early-stage Canadian deep-tech with defence/dual-use applications; AI, robotics, semiconductors, advanced systems.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programCanada-wideBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC Capital)$1M–$15MYear-round
  40. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP)Federal funding for not-for-profits, Indigenous organizations and small municipalities running community events, worth up to $100,000 per event a year.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsGrantCanada-wideCanadian HeritageUp to $100K/eventCloses Nov 1213 days
  41. Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs$5,000-$15 million in cost-shared funding for agricultural R&D, equipment, facilities, and environmental projects across all provinces.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programCanada-wideAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada$5K–$15MOpen now
  42. See all 208 programs open across Canada

  43. Not open right now in Yukon

    8Between intakes or announced but not yet open
  44. CanNor IDEANorth (Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North)Up to 50% repayable for for-profit SMEs or 80% non-repayable for non-profits/Indigenous groups in Yukon, NWT, Nunavut.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsForgivable loanThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)$50K–$6M (varies by stream)Between intakes
  45. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funding$50K-$500K typical (up to $6M total) for projects in Yukon, NWT, Nunavut; interest-free for for-profits, non-repayable for non-profits and Indigenous groups.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development AgencyUp to $6MBetween intakes
  46. Tech Yukon Digital & AI Adoption (TYDA) Program: Tech Yukon / Yukon Economic DevelopmentTech Yukon reimburses up to $2,500 of the cost of getting a consumer facing Yukon business selling online, or of putting AI to work on its processes, and assigns an e-commerce advisor to help plan it. The current intake is fully subscribed and new applicants join a waitlist by email.GrantYukonTech Yukon with Government of Yukon Economic DevelopmentUp to $2.5KBetween intakes
  47. CanNor: Support to Northern Infrastructure Development (SNID)CanNor's $41.7M SNID has no open call: a targeted intake works with northern and Indigenous governments on projects tied to the Arctic Infrastructure Fund.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations and public bodiesGrantThe three territoriesCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Not publishedBetween intakes
  48. Yukon Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund (TCMF)Up to $50,000 for Yukon tourism businesses to cover 75% of marketing costs including digital ads, video, influencer collabs, and SEO/SEM.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsGrantYukonGovernment of Yukon, Department of Tourism and CultureBetween intakes
  49. Yukon Spark Tourism Micro-grant: Government of YukonA Yukon micro-grant of $1,000 to $5,000 for people starting a new visitor experience or service, and it can cover the entire cost of eligible expenses rather than a share of it. Individuals with no business yet can apply, alongside businesses, First Nations governments and non-profits. It is explicitly not for an established operator expanding what it already offers.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantYukonGovernment of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture$1K–$5KBetween intakes
  50. Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP)Grants up to $40K for Yukon mineral exploration; 50% to 100% funding across grassroots, focused, and advanced exploration streams.Who can apply: IndividualsGrantYukonGovernment of Yukon, Energy, Mines and ResourcesUp to $40KBetween intakes
  51. Yukon Foundation: Douglas B. Craig GrantCapital project grants for Yukon registered societies on sustainable energy, renewable resource use, or northern agriculture projects.Who can apply: Non-profits and charities. Startups and growing businessesGrantYukonYukon FoundationTypically $5K–$25KBetween intakes

  52. Canada-wide, not open right now

    93Between intakes or announced but not yet open
  53. See the 93 Canada-wide programs that are not open right now

What’s in this directory

This directory lists 323 live business funding programs open to businesses in Yukon: 176 grants, 10 tax credits, 52 loans, 4 forgivable loans, 20 awards and 61 support programs. 22 are territorial, regional or local programs; the other 301 are open to applicants Canada-wide. 222 accept applications today, and 148 of those have no deadline at all.

By type of funding

  • Grant176
  • Tax credit10
  • Loan52
  • Forgivable loan4
  • Award20
  • Support program61

By who runs it

  • Federal245
  • Provincial2
  • Territorial13
  • Private and non-profit63

Closing in the next 14 days 6

Updated October 30, 2026. Every program is checked against its funder’s own pages; statuses and dates change, so confirm with the funder before you apply.

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