Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Get up to $375,000 to upgrade your Yukon tourism destination with a cost-share grant that reimburses you after you pay. The portal is currently closed until September 1.
“The fund can cover up to 75 per cent of the total costs of the project and 50 per cent of eligible capital expenditures to a maximum of $375,000.”
From the official program page
Before you spend a dollar
The current intake is closed; applications reopen September 1 at 4:30 pm, with Tier 1 deadlines on January 15 and Tier 2 on November 15.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You are a Yukon-based business, municipality, First Nations entity, or not-for-profit focused on tourism.
- You have a project that improves visitor accommodations, attractions, activities, or amenities.
- You can secure matching funds or other government funding to meet the cost-share requirements.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are not based in Yukon or do not operate in the tourism sector.
- You need immediate cash flow now; the current application window is closed until September 1.
- You expect 100% funding; this is a cost-share grant requiring you to cover at least 25% to 50% of costs.
How much you'd realistically get
Up to $75,000 for smaller projects (Tier 1) or up to $375,000 for larger projects (Tier 2), depending on whether costs are capital or non-capital.
What may be supported
- Improving accommodations for tourists
- Developing new attractions or activities
- Enhancing amenities in a community or region
- Umbrella projects developed in partnership with other eligible applicants
- Capital projects to bring a visitor experience to market readiness
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou must contact the program administrator to discuss ideas and prepare the application before submitting the form and required documents.
- 01Contact the program administrator to discuss your project ideas and get help preparing the application.
- 02Prepare your project budget, distinguishing between capital and non-capital costs.
- 03Ensure you have a minimum 5-year lease if applying for leasehold improvements.
- 04Submit the completed application form and required documents by the deadline (postmarked on or before the deadline).
Who to ask: Not stated (the page directs applicants to contact the program administrator).
Before you apply
Your application will likely need written quotes
Programs like this usually ask for written estimates for the work before they approve anything, and some require as many as three. BBN Labs works with you on this: we prepare a quote for the work this program funds — scope, costs and timelines you can put straight into your application. Free, no obligation.
Get my quote for this program →Documents commonly required
- Completed application form
- Project budget detailing capital and non-capital costs
- Lease agreement (if applying for leasehold improvements, must be minimum 5 years)
- Details of other government funding (if applicable)
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN coordinates qualified partners for physical upgrades to your accommodations, attractions, or amenities, designed to meet market-ready standards.
- BBN builds a tourism website and online booking system so visitors can discover and reserve your experience, covering eligible non-capital costs.
- BBN designs digital signage and marketing assets to enhance your visitor amenities, boosting your storefront appeal without handling physical installation.
- BBN guides you through the application process and organizes your documentation, keeping you on deadline so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- Capital expenditures are only cost-shared at up to 50%, while non-capital costs go up to 75%.
- The final grant amount depends on other government funding you receive for the same project.
- Leasehold improvements require a minimum 5-year lease to be eligible.
- Payment mechanics and disbursement timing are not published; confirm on the official page.
What are your odds?
Funding is competitive and depends on project alignment with sustainable tourism goals and available budget; confirm odds on the official page.
Frequently asked questions
When can I apply?
Applications open September 1 at 4:30 pm. Tier 1 deadline is January 15 at 4:30 pm. Tier 2 deadline is November 15 at 4:30 pm.
What is the maximum funding amount?
Up to $75,000 for Tier 1 projects (budgets up to $100,000) and up to $375,000 for Tier 2 projects (budgets from $100,001 to $500,000).
What costs are eligible?
Capital expenditures (up to 50% cost-share), non-capital project costs (up to 75% cost-share), and leasehold improvements (with a minimum 5-year lease).
How do I get help with the application?
Contact the program administrator to discuss ideas and get help preparing the application before submitting the completed form.
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What you can combine it with
The final amount depends on other government funding; check if this grant can be stacked with other provincial or federal tourism grants.
Worth reading before you apply
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated ; last verified 4 days ago with the official source. Source: official program page.