Grant
Territorial
Active
Yukon Community Tourism Destination Development Fund (CTDD)
Government of Yukon, Department of Economy, Tourism and Culture
Maximum Funding
Up to $375,000
Tier 2: 4:30 pm on November 16, 2026. Tier 1: 4:30 pm on December 15, 2026.
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Advance Payment
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
75%
Yukon Community Tourism Destination Development Fund (CTDD) provides up to Tier 1 (project budgets up to $100,000): maximum $75,000. Tier 2 (project budgets between $100,001 and $500,000): maximum $375,000. In both tiers the fund covers up to 50% of eligible expenditures for capital projects and up to 75% for non-capital projects. The final amount depends on the applicant's other sources of government funding, and total government grant funding cannot exceed 75% of the total project cost. Annual Yukon fund for capital and non-capital projects that improve tourism-related services or tourism infrastructure, such as accommodations, attractions, activities and amenities. The program covers up to 75% of eligible costs. Tier 2: 4:30 pm on November 16, 2026. Tier 1: 4:30 pm on December 15, 2026..
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Program Description
Annual Yukon fund for capital and non-capital projects that improve tourism-related services or tourism infrastructure, such as accommodations, attractions, activities and amenities. Tier 1 covers projects with budgets up to $100,000 (maximum $75,000) and tier 2 covers budgets from $100,001 to $500,000 (maximum $375,000), at up to 50% of eligible costs for capital projects and up to 75% for non-capital projects. Open to Yukon-based businesses, First Nations governments and development entities, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations; the fund expects to support more rural community projects, though Whitehorse projects are not ruled out.
Eligibility Requirements
- Yukon-based business that meets three of four conditions: an office with a physical address in the Yukon; subject to the Yukon Income Tax Act; registered under the Business Corporations Act and the Partnership and Business Name Act, where applicable; a valid municipal business licence, where applicable
- Businesses must show they contribute to destination development and either currently serve or support the visitor economy (accommodation, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, transportation and travel services) or are developing experiences or services that will
- Yukon First Nations governments
- Yukon First Nations development entities (structured as a corporation, partnership, joint venture or trust)
- Yukon municipal governments
- Yukon community societies or associations registered under the Yukon Societies Act and in good standing, based in one or more Yukon communities, that represent clear interests in supporting destination development and the visitor economy
- Yukon-based not-for-profit corporations incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
- Businesses and organizations, where applicable, must be in good standing with Yukon Corporate Affairs
- The project must improve tourism-related services or tourism infrastructure
- Only one funding agreement per recipient at a time
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Tier 1 (project budgets up to $100,000): maximum $75,000. Tier 2 (project budgets between $100,001 and $500,000): maximum $375,000. In both tiers the fund covers up to 50% of eligible expenditures for capital projects and up to 75% for non-capital projects. The final amount depends on the applicant's other sources of government funding, and total government grant funding cannot exceed 75% of the total project cost.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Territorial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 75% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Tier 2: 4:30 pm on November 16, 2026. Tier 1: 4:30 pm on December 15, 2026.
Program Scorecard
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Competition
High
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Approval
Varies
Accessibility
3/5
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Competition
4/5
High competition — many applicants
Difficulty
3/5
Moderate — standard requirements
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Insider TipChoose the tier by your total project budget, not by the amount you want: a budget of $100,000 or less is tier 1 (December 15 deadline), anything above is tier 2 (November 16).
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Rejection Pitfalls 8
- Business does not meet three of the four Yukon-based conditions, or is not in good standing with Yukon Corporate Affairs
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Application Steps
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Talk to the program first The fund recommends contacting the program administrator at [email protected] or 867-333-6923 to discuss the project before applying.
Required Documents 7
✓ Online application through the Economy, Tourism and Culture funding portal
✓ Detailed project budget and cash flow statement
Eligible Expenses 8
Ineligible Expenses 17
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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How much can I get from the Community Tourism Destination Development Fund?
Up to $75,000 for a tier 1 project (budget up to $100,000) and up to $375,000 for a tier 2 project (budget from $100,001 to $500,000), at up to 50% of eligible costs for capital projects and 75% for non-capital projects.
What are the 2026 deadlines?
Tier 2 applications are due at 4:30 pm on November 16, 2026 and tier 1 applications at 4:30 pm on December 15, 2026. A second round may open if funds remain.
Can a private business apply?
Yes. Yukon-based businesses that serve or support the visitor economy, or are developing experiences or services that will, can apply, along with First Nations governments and development entities, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations.
Can I combine this with other government funding?
Yes, but total government grant funding from all levels cannot exceed 75% of the total project cost, and every funding source must be disclosed.
Does the fund pay for land or events?
No. Purchase of land, the production of events and festivals, planning work and regular facility maintenance are all ineligible.
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