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The Zensurance Small Business Grant, celebrating the company's 10-year anniversary, provides financial support to Canadian entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. The program offers two grand prizes of $10,000 each and eight secondary prizes of $1,000 each for runners-up. To be eligible, applicants must be an operational company registered in Canada, have 1-100 employees, hold a business bank account not used for personal expenditures, and have annual revenue not exceeding $1 million. The selection process involves a panel selection of 10 finalists, followed by a public voting period to determine the two grand prize winners. Requirements include completing an online application form, obtaining a free insurance quote (unless already a client), and following Zensurance on one social media channel.

The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) is a funding program designed to support individuals and companies exploring for mineral occurrences by bearing a portion of the risk capital required to explore. The program includes the Placer Module and Hardrock Modules (Grassroots and Target Evaluation). It stimulates new mineral discoveries and early-stage projects but is not intended to offset production costs. Funding is provided for work on existing claims or leases, and successful applicants must have relevant permits before work begins. Maximum reimbursement is generally up to $50,000 depending on the module.

The Yukon Law Foundation provides funding for projects that align with its statutory objects: professional legal education, legal research, law reform, and the establishment and maintenance of law libraries and the Law Help Centre. Grants are available to individuals and organizations for projects that benefit the Yukon public or the Yukon legal profession. The Foundation considers applications for both small grants (under $5,000) and large grants. Funding is typically provided for specific projects rather than general transition or ongoing operational costs, and the Foundation generally does not fund projects that are primarily the responsibility of the government.

This is a tax credit program for individuals and corporations who invest in eligible Yukon businesses. It solves the problem of the early-stage investment gap by providing a 25% tax credit to Yukoners who invest in local small and medium-sized businesses, encouraging local capital to support local growth.

This fund supports individuals and organizations in the Yukon to undertake training that will enhance the preservation and management of the territory's heritage resources.

The Government of Yukon provides a fuel tax refund for gasoline, diesel, or aviation fuel used for permitted off-road commercial activities or space heating. To be eligible, the activity must be commercial in nature with an intent to earn profit, as confirmed by Canada Revenue Agency benchmarks. Applicants can claim a refund for the tax paid on fuel used in specific equipment for off-road purposes such as farming, mining, and tourism, or for stationary generators and golf course operations. Applications must be submitted within six years of the fuel purchase.

The Staffing Solutions Fund is a Yukon government initiative designed to help Yukon businesses, industry associations, and non-profit organizations find, hire, and retain workers. The program provides financial assistance to address labor shortages and staffing challenges through three specific streams: the Recruitment and Retention Stream (for activities like job fairs, recruitment software, and specialized advertising), the Staffing Housing Stream (for housing-related incentives like rent subsidies or relocation costs), and the Workforce Development Stream (for training and professional development). It aims to strengthen the local workforce and improve the competitiveness of Yukon employers in a tight labor market.

The Pre-development Fund supports Yukon producers in developing ideas for professional film, television, or digital media projects. The funding is intended to help attract commitments from broadcasters, distributors, or online platforms for further development or production. Projects must demonstrate an economic benefit to the Yukon. Eligible activities include writing, creating pitch materials, securing underlying rights, and conducting preliminary research. The program provides a non-repayable contribution of up to 75% of eligible pre-development costs. Funding is provided once per project, and applicants must have a Yukon resident as the producer with full creative and financial control.

The Community Development Fund (CDF) Tier 2 program provided by the Government of Yukon supports medium-scale projects that generate significant economic and social benefits for Yukon communities. Tier 2 funding is intended for projects with moderate scope and duration, including community infrastructure development, capital projects, research, planning, training, and program delivery. The program aims to strengthen communities by fostering economic activity, job creation, partnerships, and long-term sustainability. Funding supports projects that demonstrate measurable social, cultural, and economic outcomes and contribute to community capacity building. Tier 2 provides larger contributions than Tier 1 and supports more complex initiatives that require greater investment and coordination.

The Community Tourism Destination Development Fund (CTDD) is designed to assist in developing sustainable tourism projects that provide benefits to both local residents and visitors. Tier 1 of this program supports smaller-scale projects that aim to bring visitor experiences or services to market readiness, increase an organization's capacity to provide visitor experiences, or expand the availability of tourism services within a Yukon community or region.

The Community Development Fund (CDF) provides funding for projects, events, and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits to Yukon communities. The program supports a wide range of activities including new construction, renovations, restorations, knowledge or skill development, research, planning, and community programs. Projects are evaluated on their ability to create measurable benefits for Yukon residents, such as generating local spending, creating employment, building infrastructure, strengthening social networks, and supporting the community's long-term wellbeing. Funding is structured into three tiers and covers up to 90% of total project or event costs.The Community Development Fund (CDF) Tier 1 provides funding for smaller-scale projects, events, and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.

The Arts Fund supports group projects that develop the arts and engage the public in the Yukon. A total of $500,000 is available each year and applicants can receive funding for up to 70 per cent of eligible expenses. Eligible applicants include non-profit societies, industry and community associations, school and local advisory councils, First Nations and municipal governments, and artist collectives proposing an arts activity that addresses the Arts Fund criteria and Yukon Arts Policy. Applications are reviewed by the Yukon Arts Advisory Council, which makes recommendations to the Minister of Tourism and Culture for approval. Funding decisions are communicated to applicants within approximately eight weeks of the application deadline. There are four application deadlines each year on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, with adjustments if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday.