The Community Development Fund provides funding for projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits for Yukon communities. The Community Development Fund has awarded $487,846 to 15 community projects from across Yukon.
The Community Development Fund hasThe Community Development Fund provides funding for projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits for Yukon communities. The Community Development Fund has awarded $487,846 to 15 community projects from across Yukon. The next deadline to apply for Tier 1 funding, for projects $20,000 and under is January 15, 2021. The next deadline to apply for Tier 2 funding, for projects between $20,000 and $75,000, is April 15, 2021.
Funding recipients include the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce, Pioneer Women of The Yukon and the Dawson City Music Festival Association. The full list of recipients and project details can be found below.
"The Community Development Fund continues to provide immense value to Yukoners and their communities. It is more important than ever that fund applicants find and introduce new ideas and projects to improve their fellow Yukoners' lives during this difficult time." Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai
"This community-based program, supported by local businesses, with in-kind contributions from Challenge Disability Resource Group and the City of Whitehorse, provides a venue for local businesses to advertise their products and services. After many years of use, the wooden planter boxes are in need of restoration and the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce thanks the Government of Yukon for providing funding to restore these boxes that showcase our local business community and provide enjoyment to Yukoners and visitors to the City of Whitehorse." Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Guatto
"Axe Throwing has been one of our most popular events during the festival for many years, so we are incredibly excited to receive funding from the Community Development Fund to make this Yukon favourite more accessible and safer. Our new Axe Throwing Target has been designed to World Axe Throwing League standards which will reduce required volunteer labour and provide an opportunity for the community to participate in this event outside of the winter and snowy months." Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Society Executive Director Saskrita Shrestha
The Community Development Fund provides funding for projects, events and initiatives that offer long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits for Yukon communities. Funding is divided into three tiers with the following application deadlines:
- Tier 1: Applications of $20,000 or less on January 15, May 15, July 15 and October 15.
- Tier 2: Applications between $20,000 and $75,000 on April 15 and September 15.
- Tier 3: Applications over $75,000 on January 15.
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