Community Tourism Destination Development

Destination development refers to strategic advancement to support the expansion of amenities, facilities, and services that provide unique experiences for visitors and simultaneously contribute to growing a destination’s well-being.
  • Government of Yukon
Overview of the Community Tourism Destination Development program:

The Community Tourism Development Fund (CTDF) is a funding initiative by the Government of Yukon aimed at supporting the growth and development of tourism in Yukon communities. This program provides financial assistance to community organizations, First Nations governments, and municipalities to develop and enhance tourism products, services, and infrastructure, ultimately helping to attract more visitors and boost local economies. Please Note: The deadline to apply for Tier 2 is 4:30 pm on November 15. The deadline to apply for Tier 1 is 4:30 pm on January 15. Applications for both tiers open on September 1 at 4:30 pm.

Benefits of the Community Tourism Destination Development program:
  • Eligible projects must:
  • Improve tourism-related services; or
  • Improve tourism infrastructure.
  • Some examples of projects you could get funding for under this program if they meet our other funding criteria include:
  • Umbrella projects developed in partnership with other eligible applicants that create greater community impacts than individual projects;
  • Projects that facilitate destination development;
  • Capital projects, including those in the implementation stage, that aim at:
  • Bringing a visitor experience or service to market readiness;
  • Increasing an organizations ability to provide visitor experiences or services; or
  • Increasing visitor experiences or services in a community or region.
  • Leasehold improvements where a minimum 5-year lease agreement is in place, to:
  • Bring a visitor-dependent business to market readiness; or
  • Increase the visitor experiences or services you offer.
Eligibility criteria of the Community Tourism Destination Development program:
  • You can apply to this program if you're a Yukon-based:
  • Business;
  • First Nations government;
  • First Nations development entity;
  • Municipality; or
  • Not-for-profit organization.
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