What is Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)?
Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF) is delivered by Government of Yukon (Economic Development) as a grant. Funding is typically up to $500,000 (Tier 3). This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $500,000 (Tier 3) |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 50% |
| Level | Territorial |
| Program type | Grant |
| Delivered by | Government of Yukon (Economic Development) |
| Available in | YT |
| Intake status | Open - Tier 1 continuous; Tiers 2 and 3 windowed |
| Last verified | 2026-07-27 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All Yukon sectors
- Eligible activities: Business startup and expansion; equipment; working capital; technology; skills training
Watch out for
Outside Yukon; non-viable business plan
Deadlines & how to apply
Consolidated fund replacing the Regional Economic Development Fund, Strategic Industries Development Fund and Enterprise Trade Fund. Tier 1 up to $30K (year-round intake) for planning and market research; Tier 2 up to $100K for expansion and marketing; Tier 3 up to $500K for major capital projects (set deadlines). Yukon-established businesses only.
How NorthGrants helps with Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF)
Most business owners read about Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF), see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building a complete application that answers what the program asks for.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.