Apply for funding to improve community recreation facilities

Who can apply?

The organization has to be a local authority for recreation and be:

  • in good standing with Government of Yukon Corporate Affairs; or
  • part of a First Nations government.

There has to be a sports facility in the community, such as a school, a community hall or something similar.

How much funding can you get?

The maximum funding per community is $20,000.  It can be used for up to 100% of project costs.

 

Project and facility eligibility

Projects

  • Repairs and upgrades to existing recreation facilities; these can not be Government of Yukon owned buildings.
  • Small capital projects.
  • Purchase of equipment or furniture that are necessary for the operation of the facility.

High-priority work

Work identified as high priority will be given the highest priority.

  • Health and safety concerns
  • Structural integrity
  • Protection of property
  • End of life span
     

Facilities

  • Skating rinks
  • Curling rinks
  • Community halls
  • Recreation centres
  • Parks

 

How to apply

Deadlines and project completion

Eligible organizations can submit application at any time of the year. Projects must be completed by March 31.

Apply

  1. Complete the application form.
  2. Submit the form:
    In person: 4061 4th Avenue in Whitehorse. 
    Email: sportrec@yukon.ca
    Mail:
    Government of Yukon
    Sport and Recreation Branch (C-10)
    Box 2703
    Whitehorse, Yukon
    Y1A 2C6

 

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Contact

If you have questions about applying for small capital recreation funding, email sportrec@yukon.ca, or phone 867-667-5254, toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5254.

 

 

 

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