Yukon Arts Fund
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Territorial arts funding covering up to 70% of eligible project expenses for group arts projects including festivals, performances, exhibitions, and creative collaborations in Yukon. Annual budget of $500,000. Applications reviewed by the Yukon Arts Advisory Council. First Nations cultural projects are strongly supported. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents with at least one year of Yukon residency.
Eligibility Requirements
- Yukon artists, arts organizations, First Nations governments, municipalities
- Must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident with 1+ year Yukon residency
- Group arts projects only (not individual projects)
- Project must engage the public and develop the arts in Yukon
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 70% of eligible expenses; $500,000 available annually
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Territorial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 70% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Reviewed by Yukon Arts Advisory Council (ongoing)
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipCovers group arts projects — festivals, performances, exhibitions, creative collaborations. First Nations cultural projects are strongly supported. The Yukon Arts Advisory Council reviews applications, so align your project with their mandate of developing the arts and engaging the public.
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Success Profile
A Yukon arts collective organizing a 3-day winter arts festival in Dawson City, receiving $25,000 to cover artist fees, venue costs, and marketing.
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Evaluation Criteria
Reviewed by Yukon Arts Advisory Council against Yukon Arts Policy principles: public engagement, community benefit, artistic merit, financial feasibility, and alignment with developing the arts in Yukon. First Nations cultural projects receive priority weighting.
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 4
Eligible Expenses 8
- Artist fees and honoraria
- Venue and equipment rental
- Marketing and promotional materials
- Travel and accommodation for artists within Yukon
- Production materials and supplies
- Technical crew costs
- Workshop facilitation fees
- Event documentation costs
Ineligible Expenses 7
- Capital equipment purchases
- Ongoing organizational operating costs (general salaries, base rent)
- Individual artist projects
- Activities already covered under Arts Operating Funds
- Alcohol purchases
- Taxes on eligible expenses
- Projects not engaging the public
Intake Periods
March 15,June 15,September 15,December 15
Deadline Notes
Applications reviewed by the Yukon Arts Advisory Council on an ongoing basis. Submit at least 8-12 weeks before your planned project start date.
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Individual artists (not a group/collective)
- Organizations whose projects primarily benefit individuals rather than the public
- Organizations not meeting 1-year Yukon residency requirement for lead applicants
- Organizations applying for individual (not group) projects
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How Yukon Arts Fund Compares
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