Apply for women's community projects funding

This is a top-up fund for women's community projects including training, organizational development and program expenses. There's $10,000 in funding available annually. Applicants can apply any time.

Eligibility

  • You're representing a community organization.
  • You have not applied to this fund in the past year.

Project criteria

Your project should:

  • Advance gender equality or support for gender equality through the delivery of programs or services.
  • Provide opportunities for organizational development. For example, enhancing capacity to deliver programs, provide services or increase community involvement.
  • Provide training or professional development.
  • Enhance public education on gender equality issues.
  • Be accessible to women, girls and non-binary individuals.

Apply for funding

  1. Contact the fund administrator.
    Email: kala.emond@yukon.ca
    Phone: 867-667-3030
    Toll free in the Yukon: 1-800-661-0408, extension 3030
  2. Submit a letter requesting funding up to $1,000. Your letter should outline your project and how it meets the project criteria.
    In person: 404 Hanson Street, Whitehorse, Yukon
    Email: kala.emond@yukon.ca
    Fax: 867-393-6270
    Mail:
    Government of Yukon
    Women and Gender Equity Directorate (WGED)
    PO Box 2703
    Whitehorse, Yukon
    Y1A 2C6
  3. The fund administrator will contact you if your application is successful.