The Government of Yukon, through the Yukon Lottery Commission, is helping to enhance the lives of Yukoners through art, sports and recreation by supporting community non-profit organizations through the Projects Fund.
In this year’s spring intake, the Projects Fund saw $922,405 in funding approved for projects in Dawson, Haines Junction, Watson Lake and Whitehorse. The 19 successful applicants will receive funding to help implement projects that benefit Yukoners and strengthen communities across the Yukon.
Lotteries Yukon continues to reinvest profits from the sale of lottery tickets directly into these initiatives, ensuring that funds generated in the territory support opportunities for Yukoners to connect, create and thrive.
There is more information on Lotteries Yukon's funding programs and application guidelines on the Lotteries Yukon's website at lotteriesyukon.com.
The 19 projects that received funding include:
| Organization | Project | Approved contribution |
| Arctic Edge Skating Club | Summer School and Fall Seminar | $12,892.00 |
| Flatwater North | Yukon Dragonboat Championship | $87,077.00 |
| Friends of Mt Sima | T-Bar Revival | $90,000.00 |
| Muaythai Yukon | Muaythai Yukon Portable Mat Project | $33,033.00 |
| North Klondyke Highway Music Society | Yukon Youth Fiddle Retreat | $4,380.00 |
| Pedal Junction | Let's Build A Bike Skills Park! | $137,001.00 |
| Ramshackle Theatre | Theatre in the Bush | $8,100.00 |
| Softball Yukon | Infield Renovations | $219,150.00 |
| Tennis Yukon | Northern Cup | $1,492.00 |
| The Heart of Riverdale | Acrobatic Program Enhancement – The Tumble Room | $49,498.00 |
| Volleyball Yukon | Volleyball All Year Round | $20,866.00 |
| Watson Lake Ski Club | 2025 T-bar ski-lift, critical upgrade | $82,301.00 |
| Whitehorse Bike Kitchen Task Force | Chain Whip Increased Storage Capacity | $17,600.00 |
| Whitehorse Glacier Bears | New Timing Clock for the Swim Club | $22,550.00 |
| Whitehorse Nordic Ski Society | Alpina Superclass | $62,643.00 |
| Yukon Arts Centre | Yukon Arts Centre Tosca Production | $20,000.00 |
| Yukon Breeze Sailing Society | Racing Team Equipment 2025 | $18,405.00 |
| Yukon Broomball Association | 2026 World Broomball Tournament | $15,417.00 |
| Yukon Theatre for Young People | Anastasia | $20,000.00 |
I extend my sincere congratulations to the spring Projects Fund recipients. Your work plays a vital role in enriching cultural and recreational life and building stronger, more connected communities across the territory. I’d also like to show my appreciation for the Yukon Lottery Commission. Through their commitment, funding is reaching projects that make a real difference in the lives of Yukoners.
With $922,405 in funding approved through the latest Projects Fund intake, we are proud to support a wide range of non-profits throughout the Yukon. This funding will strengthen arts, sport and recreation across the territory. Thanks to the revenue from lottery ticket sales, we are able to fund grant applications and many amazing projects. These projects wouldn’t be possible without Yukoners purchasing lottery tickets at our retail locations and creating the revenue that we reinvest back into the territory.
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The Projects Fund is intended to sustain and contribute to the growth of arts, sport and recreation in the Yukon by:
- increasing access and participation of all Yukoners in arts, sport and recreation activities;
- supporting individuals in developing their skills/abilities in arts, sport and/or recreation;
- enhancing community arts, sport and recreation infrastructure; and
- increasing organizational and community capacity in arts, sport and recreation.
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The Yukon Lottery Commission is an arms-length agent of the Government of Yukon and is mandated to provide funding for Yukoners focused on arts, sports and recreation.
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The Projects Fund aims to support community non-profit organizations and in implementing projects that enhance the Yukon's arts, sports and recreational opportunities.
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The Projects Fund accepts regular intake applications in April and October every year.
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
[email protected]
James Price
Communications, Lotteries Yukon
867-667-3709
[email protected]