Applications are currently being accepted for the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Trust Project Funding 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Yukon Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Trust Project Funding
The Yukon Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Trust is a registered charitable organization dedicated to safeguarding the long-term well-being of the Yukon’s natural ecosystem.
Benefits of Yukon Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Trust Project Funding
- A maximum of $15,000 requests are encouraged.
Yukon Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Trust Project Funding Requirements
Project Applicants may be:
- individuals
- non-government organizations, associations and societies
- educational institutions (public schools, colleges, universities)
- renewable resource councils, commissions, boards
- businesses
- cooperatives
- Projects that involve partnerships are encouraged.
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Projects that include training and the growth of community capacity are encouraged. E.g: partnering with First Nations, Renewable Resources Councils, hiring local community members, training local community members.
Application Date and Process
The applicant must provide a cover page, located here, which includes:
- the title of the project;
- a brief one paragraph summary of the project stating the purpose, objective(s), location, and amount of funds being requested from the Trust;
- proposed start and finish dates; and
- the applicant’s name, address, contact person name, and contact information
(i.e., phone, fax, email, mail, web, etc.)
The following criteria must be included in the proposal for determination of feasibility and technical soundness; wherever possible, demonstrate how traditional knowledge supports your rational:
- State which of the Trust’s criteria categories the project falls under. Does it protect, enhance or restore fish and wildlife or their habitat in the Yukon?
- Which objectives of Chapter 16 of the UFA does the project contribute towards achievement?
- Detail the methodology or the approach that will be taken to reach the project’s objectives. Are there sound biological/ecological rationales for the project to proceed? You are encouraged and may be required to provide background support from either fish or wildlife biologists and/or from local/traditional knowledge experts.
- What are the anticipated outcomes of the project and how will each be measured or evaluated?
- Do you have the community, First Nation, Renewable Resource Council, and public support for your project? You may be required to submit documentation of support.
- What permits and permissions will be required for the project to proceed?
Do you have permission of landowners, regulatory agencies, worker compensation, etc.? You may be required to submit the necessary documentation prior to the release of funding.
- Do you have involvement from other funding partners?
- Are the project’s personnel qualified to carry out the proposed project? You may be required to submit resumes of personnel.
- Are there ongoing operations and maintenance costs after completion of the project?
- Are the work-plan and budget realistic?
- The application must contain:
- funding proposal cover sheet
- budget; and
- project work-schedule.
The complete and approved proposal, including a cover sheet, budget, and project work-schedule, form an integral part of the “Contract” that each successful applicant must sign before receiving funding.
Application Deadline
02 March, 2026
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