The Creative and Cultural Career Advancement Fund supports people who work in the creative and cultural sectors. The fund supports the development of individuals’ creative or cultural career for up to 1 year.
Successful applicants will receive a fixed amount of $50,000.
Each year, 3 applicants will receive funding.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are:
- people involved in the creative and cultural industries in the Yukon; and
- residents of the Yukon for at least 3 continuous years prior to the application deadline.
Who cannot apply?
You are not eligible if you:
- are under the age of 18;
- submit more than 1 application at a time;
- have outstanding reports for any previous Yukon government arts funding; or
- submit an incomplete application.
How to apply
Before you apply read the guidelines to see whether this funding program is a good fit for you.
Download the tips on applying to fund and the application form.
Look at more funding programs that may better suit your needs.
For questions about applying to the Creative and Cultural Career Advancement Fund email artsfund@yukon.ca or phone: 867-667-3535 or toll free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3535.
Contact an arts advisor
In person: 100 Hanson Street, Whitehorse. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Email: artsfund@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-3535 or 867-667-8789 or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8789.
Fax: 867-393-6456
Mail:
Government of Yukon
Arts Fund (L-3)
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2C6
Funding-decision process
A peer assessment committee will review your application. They'll evaluate your application based on the:
- objectives of the fund; and
- potential for impact on your career and sector growth.
We'll notify all applicants of the results in writing within 8 to 12 weeks.
Application deadlines
There will be 1 intake per year. The program’s 1st intake is October 16, 2023, at 4:30 pm. In the following years, the intake deadline will be on May 15, at 4:30 pm.
If the date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Past recipients
See who has received the Creative and Cultural Career Advancement Fund from 2023 to present by clicking here.
Arts advisors are available to answer questions or help you to prepare your application. For questions about applying to the Creative and Cultural Career Advancement Fund, email artsfund@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-8789, or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8789.