Community Development Fund (CDF)

Description

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 Community Development Fund (CDF) provides funding for projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.

Eligible organizations

• Registered non-profit societies
• Not-for-profit corporations incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act based in Yukon
• Charitable organizations
• Municipal and First Nations governments
• First Nation development corporations undertaking community-level initiatives

Eligible projects and events

• New construction projects
• Renovations, restorations and other physical improvements to buildings or lands
• Knowledge or skill development
• Research and planning
• Programs and events

Project and event criteria

• Create economic benefits such as generating local spending, creating employment opportunities or building infrastructure.
• Bring new money into Yukon from outside sources.
• Develop skills, knowledge and experience.
• Create social benefits such as strengthening social and community networks, building partnerships and facilitating community involvement.
• Support the community’s long-term well-being.
• Have measurable social, cultural and economic benefits for Yukon residents and communities.

Available funding

Funding is available for up to 90% of the total project or event costs:

• Tier 1: $20,000 or less; or
• Tier 2: $20,001 to $75,000; or
• Tier 3: over $75,000.

Application deadlines

4:30 pm on the day of the deadline. If this falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to 4:30 pm on the next business day. 

• Tier 1: January 15, May 15, July 15 and October 15
• Tier 2: April 15 and September 15
• Tier 3: January 15

How to apply for funding

Before you apply

Contact a Community Development Fund advisor to find out if your project or event is eligible.

Apply for Tier 2 funding

Use our online system to apply for Tier 2 funding.