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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.

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 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 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.

Youth VOICE is a youth-led funding stream within the Edmonton Community Foundation designed to empower students to create positive change. The program supports innovative, community-focused projects that address equity, engagement, or community challenges. Unlike other grants, Youth VOICE is specifically focused on youth-driven design and implementation, requiring student teams to identify a community need and propose a creative solution. Projects must be led by youth, though they require a mentor organization (fiscal agent) such as a school or registered charity to manage the funds. The program emphasizes leadership, social justice, and community building among the next generation of leaders in the Greater Edmonton Area.

The Youth Take Charge program aims to strengthen youth attachment to Canada through youth-led projects that involve activities in one or more of four thematic areas: Arts and culture, Civic engagement and youth service, Economic independence, and History and heritage. The program supports organizations that provide youth (ages 7 to 30) with opportunities to take charge of activities that contribute to their communities and country. Funding is provided through grants and contributions for projects that reach a significant number of youth at a national, regional, or local level, with a preference for projects that have a broad geographical reach.

The Youth Investment Fund provides financial support to short-term projects aimed at youth under 19 with fewer opportunities or who experience forms of discrimination. Projects should promote self-esteem, encourage development of positive lifestyle choices, and create social or recreational opportunities. Eligible projects often include youth leadership development, substance use prevention, peer mentoring, skill development, and recreation or arts-based activities. Funding is provided in two tiers: small grants ($500 or less) and larger grants ($501 to $5,000).

The Youth Innovations Test Grant is part of the Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) and is designed to support youth-led groups in Ontario as they test a new project or an innovative idea that addresses a core YOF outcome. The grant supports groups in the early stages of project development, allowing them to research, design, and pilot solutions to systemic barriers faced by youth in their communities. Projects must be youth-led, meaning young people with shared lived experience are the primary decision-makers throughout the design and delivery of the initiative.

The Youth Innovations Scale Grant, part of the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF), supports grassroots youth-led groups to expand or enhance successful local initiatives. The program prioritizes projects led by and for Indigenous and Black youth and those addressing systemic barriers for marginalized populations. It aims to scale proven projects to reach more youth, create deeper impact, and strengthen youth-adult partnerships. Funded projects must serve youth aged 12–25 (or up to 29 for those with special needs) and require partnership with an Organizational Mentor (OM) for administrative and financial accountability.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs (EAP) and U.S. Consulate General Auckland announce an open competition to implement the Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Solutions Labs. This initiative consists of a series of workshops designed to catalyze advocacy and action on U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Pacific region for emerging leaders aged 20-40. The labs focus on four key areas: Unlocking Investment in the Pacific, Advancing the American Decade of Sports for Pacific Economic Impact, Pursuing Peace in the Pacific with Faith Communities, and Promoting Digital Freedom and Open Information Environments. Projects are expected to last between 12 and 36 months and result in tangible outputs such as policy plans, media engagements, and new business or faith-based partnerships[cite: 2219, 2232, 2239, 2247, 2301, 2307].

The Economic Development Fund (EDF) supports projects and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners and Yukon communities. It replaces the Regional Economic Development Fund, Strategic Industries Development Fund and Enterprise Trade Fund. The fund supports business innovation, sustainability and planning; encourages economic diversification through market support; and increases business competitiveness through capacity and capital development. Funding is available for eligible project costs up to 75% and up to 50% of capital expenses, with funding maximums at $30,000 for Tier 1, $30,001–$100,000 for Tier 2, and $100,001–$500,000 for Tier 3. Eligible activities include business plans, market research, marketing plans, participation in trade and investment events, organizational capacity development, and other business development and capital-related activities. Multiple deadlines exist for different tiers, with applications accepted throughout the year for Tier 1, April 15 and September 15 for Tier 2, and January 15 for Tier 3. Eligible applicants include Yukon businesses meeting specific conditions, Yukon First Nation governments and development entities, Yukon municipal governments, community societies or industry associations in good standing, and not-for-profit corporations incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. The fund aims to support economic diversification, private sector employment, and increased economic activity in Yukon communities.