Small business funding in Yukon
Yukon's Economic Development Fund reimburses eligible project costs up to $30,000 in Tier 1 and up to $100,000 in Tier 2 (up to 75% of eligible costs). The Community Tourism Destination Development Fund goes up to $375,000 for tourism projects. Tourism operators can also use the Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund, a non-repayable grant for online ads, trade shows and media tours, open until October 1, 2026. BBN Labs helps you find the programs that fit and sends deadline alerts. You apply on the official program site.
Local funding options
The main general-purpose Yukon fund is the territory's Economic Development Fund. It reimburses eligible project costs after you're approved, up to $30,000 in Tier 1 and up to $100,000 in Tier 2, which covers up to 75% of eligible costs and 50% of capital. That can cover business and marketing plans, market research, promotional materials for new markets, trade events, capital assets and leasehold improvements.
The Community Tourism Destination Development Fund reimburses up to 75% of project costs and 50% of capital, to a maximum of $375,000. The Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund is a non-repayable grant. If you run a lodge or a tour, it can pay for the online ads, trade shows and media tours that bring visitors in. It is open until October 1, 2026.
When a bank loan is the better fit, the Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program backs 65% of your loan principal, up to a $100,000 guarantee, so a lender is likelier to say yes to the equipment or renovation you have in mind.
City rules we checked
- Yukon's Economic Development Fund Tier 2 reimburses up to 75% of eligible project costs and up to 50% of capital expenses, to a maximum of $100,000, after your project is approved. source ↗
- The Community Tourism Destination Development Fund can cover up to 75% of a project's total costs and 50% of eligible capital expenditures, to a maximum of $375,000. source ↗
- The Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program guarantees 65% of a loan's principal, with a guarantee amount of $10,000 to $100,000 and a one-time fee of 1.5% of the guarantee amount. source ↗
Notes reflect official sources as checked on September 24, 2026; programs change, so confirm with the administrator.
Programs
Funding programs for Yukon
Every program shows its official source, what kind of help it is, and when we last checked it.
Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Up to $100,000
This program helps Yukon startups and growing businesses access venture loans from participating financial institutions by reducing lender risk…
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Economic Development Fund: Tier 1
Up to $30,000
This territorial program helps Yukon businesses and communities build long-term economic strength.
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Economic Development Fund: Tier 2
Up to $100,000
This territorial program helps Yukon businesses, First Nations, and community groups build long-term economic strength.
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Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
Up to $375,000
This cost-share program helps Yukon tourism businesses and organizations build better accommodations, attractions, and amenities.
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Student Work Placement Program
Up to $5,000
A federal wage subsidy for employers who hire post-secondary students through the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP).
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BDC: Business Purchase or Transfer Loan
A BDC loan to help you buy an existing Canadian business. It can fund buying a competitor or supplier, a management or employee buyout, taking over a…
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Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Up to $2,000
A federal non-refundable tax credit for employers who hire apprentices in Red Seal trades. It is worth 10% of eligible apprentice wages, up to $2,000…
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Community Futures Network of Canada
Community Futures has 267 non-profit offices across Canada. They provide small business loans, training and local support to entrepreneurs in rural…
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BDC: Purchase Order Financing
Up to 90% of costs
A short-term BDC loan that helps Canadian businesses pay suppliers and production costs so they can fill a confirmed customer order when cash flow is…
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Funding by need
What funding can pay for in Yukon
Funding for Export and New Markets
Grants and loans that may help pay for trade shows, research and translation.
Funding for Tourism
Grants and loans that may help pay for visitor marketing and online booking.
Funding for Online Ordering and Booking
Grants and loans may help pay for online ordering, booking and reservation systems.
Funding for Websites
Grants and loans to help you build or improve your business website.
Frequently asked questions
What funding can a Yukon business use to grow?
Yukon's Economic Development Fund reimburses eligible project costs up to $100,000 in Tier 2 or $30,000 in Tier 1, and it covers costs like market research, marketing plans, trade events, capital assets and leasehold improvements. Tourism operators can add the Community Tourism Destination Development Fund, up to $375,000, and the Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund for online ads and media, open until October 1, 2026. Run the funding fit check and we'll tell you which ones match.
Can BBN Labs help if my business is outside Whitehorse?
Yes. We help businesses in Whitehorse and every Yukon community find the programs that fit and track their deadlines. You apply on each official program site.
Also see: all verified funding in Yukon, the full funding list and our guides.