Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Get up to $375,000 to improve your Yukon tourism destination with a cost-share grant that reimburses you after you pay. Intakes open and close on set dates, so check the current status before you plan around it.
“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 any money
Our last read of the official page showed applications reopening September 1, 2026 at 4:30 pm, with Tier 1 deadlines on January 15 and Tier 2 deadlines on November 15. Check the Yukon government page for the current intake before you plan.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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; this program has set intake windows, so check the current status first.
- 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: The official page does not list a phone number or email. It asks applicants to contact the program administrator.
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)
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.
- The official page does not explain how or when payments are made. Ask the program office before you apply.
What are your odds?
Funding is competitive. Decisions depend on how well your project fits sustainable tourism goals and on the budget available.
Frequently asked questions
When can I apply?
Our last read of the official page showed applications reopening September 1, 2026 at 4:30 pm, with a Tier 1 deadline of January 15 and a Tier 2 deadline of November 15, both at 4:30 pm. Check the Yukon government page for the current intake.
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.
More funding by what it pays for
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.
Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.