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 the 2024 fall intake, the Yukon Lottery Commission’s Projects Fund saw a record $1.6 million in approved funding for projects spanning five Yukon communities: Dawson City, Haines Junction, Keno, Teslin and Whitehorse.
The Projects Fund contributes to the territory’s cultural and recreational vibrancy, helping to create a more dynamic and engaging environment for Yukoners to live, work and play.
The Government of Yukon supports arts, sport and recreation and has mandated the Yukon Lottery Commission to focus on these areas when granting funding for projects.
The 25 projects which received funding include:
| Organization | Project | Approved contribution |
| Biathlon Yukon | Underpass Access for Biathlon Yukon's New Facility | $250,000.00 |
| Dawson City Music Festival | Tenting Infrastructure for Dawson City's Arts and Culture Events | $83,000.00 |
| Dawson Golf Association | Irrigation System Replacement | $58,504.00 |
| Friends of Mt Sima | Snowcat Replacement and Sustainability project | $280,438.00 |
| Heat Volleyball Yukon | HITT – Volleyball Camp 2025 | $19,705.50 |
| Japanese Canadian Association of Yukon | Raging Asian Women Taiko performance and workshop | $20,000.00 |
| Junction Arts & Music | 2025 Glacier Nights Snow Festival | $34,800.00 |
| Keno Community Club | 2025 Keno Music, Arts & Literature Workshop | $26,537.00 |
| Kwanlin Dün Cultural Society | Traditional Tattoo Gathering | $12,825.00 |
| Mountain View Golf Club | Driving Range Ball Picker | $28,351.00 |
| Muaythai Yukon | Coach Certification from Muaythai Canada | $17,300.00 |
| Polarettes and Polar Tumblers Gymnastics Club | Polarettes Equipment Project | $500,000.00 |
| Robotics North | Yukon Qualifying Championship 2025 | $12,526.02 |
| Run for Life | Raven50 | $9,240.00 |
| Subzero Volleyball Club | Specialized Volleyball Equipment | $12,264.00 |
| Teslin Recreation Society | Rejuvenate Curling and Community Events | $85,076.00 |
| Tourism Industry Association of Yukon | Compass, TIA Yukon's Spring Conference | $5,960.00 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Whitehorse Community Handbell Choir | $19,220.40 |
| Volleyball Yukon | Specialized Volleyball Equipment | $21,050.00 |
| Yukon Arts Foundation | 2025 Yukon Prize Visual Arts Festival | $20,000.00 |
| Yukon Little League | Spring Season Equipment | $40,756.00 |
| Yukon Quest International | Yukon Quest 2025 | $19,935.39 |
| Yukon River Quest | Yukon River Quest 2025 | $32,200.00 |
| Yukon Women in Music | Cook Shack Sessions 2025 | $18,805.00 |
| YXY Beach Volleyball | Christmas Beach Volleyball – Train with the Olympians | $15,678.00 |
I’d like to extend my congratulations to the most recent recipients of the Projects Fund. Your efforts are helping to enrich our territory’s cultural and recreational landscape and strengthen our communities. Our government is proud to promote the work of the Yukon Lottery Commission. As dedicated volunteers serving as commission members, your efforts in managing the Projects Fund supports initiatives that positively impact the lives of Yukoners.
With a record $1.6 million in funding approved, we’re thrilled to support the successful applicants from the recent Projects Fund intake. Thanks to the profits from lottery ticket sales, there are funds available to support a diverse group of societies. Projects receiving funding in Dawson City, Haines Junction, Keno, Teslin and Whitehorse will create new opportunities for Yukoners and make it easier for Yukoners to participate and engage in sports, recreation and arts activities close to their home.
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The Yukon Lottery Commission is an arms-length agent of the Government of Yukon 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 to implement projects that enhance the Yukon's cultural vibrancy 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
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Sarah Waters
Communications, Yukon Liquor Corporation
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