Spark Tourism Micro-grant

Amount:

$5,000

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Spark Tourism Micro-grant program supports new and emerging entrepreneurs who offer visitor experiences and services in the Yukon. The program helps turn your idea into reality and acts as a catalyst to spark larger future projects.

Comments on Funding:

The total budget for the program is $75,000.
Successful applicants can be awarded between $1,000 to $5,000.
The exact amount awarded will depend on the project’s scope, potential impact, and feasibility.
Funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses.

Deadline:

Intake 1: June 15. Intake 2: October 15. Intake 3: February 15.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

1. Yukon residents who are at least 16 years of age and Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada;
2. Yukon-based businesses;
3. Yukon First Nations governments;
4. Yukon First Nations development entities (whether structured as a corporation,
partnership, joint venture, or a trust); and
5. Yukon community societies, or not-for-profit associations.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1. Read the online application and guidelines. Make sure that your project and you or your group are eligible.
2. Complete the application and prepare any supporting materials.
3. Submit your completed application.
4. We recommend you contact an advisor to discuss your project. Email destinationmanagement@yukon.ca.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1. a completed application form;
2. all the required documents, as requested.

Other Things to Note:

Link Guide:

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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