Apply for a Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee grant for sport governing bodies

Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee (YRAC) funding for Yukon sport governing bodies (YSGB) is available in 4 categories.

• Athlete development
• Leadership development
• Administration or organizational development
• Special project or community development (special projects)

Deadline

The application is due April 15, 2021.

In order to be eligible, the Yukon sport governing body must meet the following criteria.

• It is the single governing authority for the sport in Yukon.
• It has a volunteer leadership structure that is democratically elected by the membership at an annual general meeting.
• The body:
  • is incorporated under the Yukon Societies Act;
  • has a constitution; and
  • has bylaws and is in good standing.
• It prepares an annual financial statement and budget.
• It has plans and policies as identified in the YRAC grant application.
• It collects membership fees to help subsidize member services and the organization generates funds through its own fundraising efforts.
• It hosts an annual Yukon championship.

1. Complete the grant application form.
2. Complete the profile information form.
3. Include in your submission:
   • the grant application form;
   • the profile information form; and
   • affiliate verification forms (if applicable).
4. Submit your application.
   In person: 4061 4^th Avenue, Whitehorse. We're open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   Email: signed and scanned documents can be emailed to trevor.twardochleb@gov.yk.ca
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Yukon Sport and Recreation Branch (C-10)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon
   Y1A 2C6

The Minister of Community Services appoints the members of the Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee.

The committee reviews the applications and makes funding recommendations to the Minister for approval.

Applicants are notified of the results within 6 weeks of the funding adjudication meetings. These are usually held the end of May.

All Yukon sport governing bodies that have received Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee (YRAC) funding must complete the funding accountability form. This must be completed by the deadline indicated on the form.