Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses in Yukon's cultural industry. It offers funding to help you train and develop skills that will boost your employment, productivity, and economic potential. If your business is in film, music, visual arts, performing arts, writing, or any cultural sector, this program is for you.
Why Apply?
- Increase Employment Opportunities: Gain new skills that can lead to better job prospects.
- Boost Productivity: Enhance your team's efficiency with specialized training.
- Economic Potential: Improve your business's financial outlook by investing in your workforce.
What You Get:
- Funding for Training: Covers planning, coordination, promotion, venue or equipment rental, and professional fees.
- Expert Guidance: Work with sector representatives who understand your industry.
- Quick Approval: Receive funding recommendations within three weeks of the application deadline.
Applying is straightforward, and the benefits can significantly impact your business's growth and success.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Planning and coordination
- Promotion
- Rental of venue or equipment
- Professional fees
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used for training that increases employment, productivity, or economic potential in the cultural industries.
- Supports jobs related to the economic aspect of the arts sector, such as artistic directors, general managers, production coordinators, marketers, and more.
Restrictions:
- Funds cannot be used for expenses outside the scope of training and professional development in the cultural industries.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving this grant.
Qualifications
- Must be part of the cultural industry in Yukon.
- Must be involved in sectors such as:
- Screen arts: film, video, and digital media
- Music and sound recording
- Visual arts and crafts
- Performing arts
- Writing and publishing
- Cultural labour force
- Individuals can apply if the training will increase their employment or business opportunities.
Groups can apply if there is real economic potential and demand for the training.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses outside the cultural industry.
- Businesses not located in Yukon.
- Applications submitted after the deadline.
Description
The Cultural Industries Training Fund (CITF) is designed to help your business in the cultural sector grow. The program provides funding for training that can boost employment, productivity, and economic potential.
You can receive funding to cover costs such as:
- Planning and coordination
- Promotion
- Venue or equipment rental
- Professional fees
This funding can be used for various roles essential to the arts sector, such as artistic directors, marketers, editors, and more. It aims to help your business by enhancing skills that allow artistic work to reach the public.
Eligible sectors include:
- Film, video, and digital media
- Music and sound recording
- Visual arts and crafts
- Performing arts
- Writing and publishing
By participating in this program, your business can gain the training needed to increase its economic potential and create more job opportunities.
Program Steps
Contact an Arts Advisor: Reach out to an arts advisor to confirm your project is eligible. You can email [email protected] or phone 867-667-8789.
Discuss with Sector Representative: The arts advisor will connect you with the appropriate sector representative. They will discuss your project and ensure it aligns with the program.
Read and Complete Guidelines and Application Form: Thoroughly read the program guidelines and complete the application form.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These include:
- Detailed project description
- Budget breakdown
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., business registration)
- Any additional documents requested by the sector representative
Submit Your Application: Submit your completed application and documentation through one of the following methods:
- Email: [email protected]
- Fax: 867-393-6456
Mail:
Government of Yukon Cultural Industries Training Fund (L-1) Box 2703 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
In Person: Drop off at 100 Hanson Street, Whitehorse, Yukon. Note: It is recommended to submit by mail or email.
Wait for Review: Sector representatives will review your application and make funding recommendations.
Receive Notification: You will be notified of the results within 3 weeks of the application deadline.