NGO Training Fund
Building capacity for Yukon non-profits since 2011
About the NGOtf
The NGO Training Fund (NGOtf) supports Yukon-based non-profit organizations by funding short-term training initiatives that strengthen organizational capacity. Funded training must be relevant to the organization’s operations and provide lasting benefits to the organization. Training may be offered to staff, volunteers, board members, or other individuals directly involved in the organization’s work.
The NGOtf is funded by the Government of Yukon through the Department of Economic Development and is administered by Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon (VBY). All applications are reviewed by the NGOtf Allocation Committee to ensure that funded projects align with the purpose of strengthening organizational capacity.
Through this approach, the NGOtf supports organizations across Yukon by enabling access to targeted training that strengthens governance, management, and operational effectiveness within the non-profit sector. Since its inception, the NGOtf has contributed more than $500,000 toward training initiatives and has supported over 90 Yukon non-profit organizations.
NGOtf Dates
| 2026–2027 Fiscal Year | Spring Intake | Fall Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Intake Period Opens | March 23 | July 27 |
| Application Deadline including all required documentation |
April 10 | August 14 |
| Decision by Allocation Committee | Within two weeks of the application deadline | |
| Notification by VBY | By the end of April | By the end of August |
| Project Dates | May 1 – October 31 | September 1 – February 28 |
| Final Report Deadline | Within two weeks of project completion | |
Funding
Organizations may apply for up to $5,000 in funding for a single project. An organization may receive no more than $5,000 in total funding within one fiscal year.
Funding is released in two installments:
- 90% following the signing of the funding agreement
- 10% upon receipt and approval of the final report
Eligible Applicants
- Registered Yukon-based non-profit organizations that are registered and in good standing under the Societies Act
- Organizations may apply in both intake periods, provided total funding received does not exceed $5,000 within one fiscal year
Ineligible Applicants
- Individuals, businesses, or governments
- Organizations that are unregistered or not in compliance with the Societies Act
- Religious organizations
Eligible Training
The Fund supports training activities that strengthen the skills, processes, and resources required to achieve an organization’s mission.
Examples of eligible training topics include, but are not limited to:
- Team management and succession planning
- Volunteer management
- Recruitment and retention
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Information management
- Communications and marketing
Examples of eligible training session types include, but are not limited to:
- Workshops
- Instructor-led lectures
- Facilitator-led planning sessions
- Group discussions and team activities
- Hands-on training
- Learning presentations
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for trainers or facilitators
- Training delivery costs such as venue rentals, materials, or short-term online platform fees that are directly required to deliver the approved training
- Travel between Yukon communities for training delivery purposes, up to 50% of the total project budget and in line with Government of Yukon travel rates
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the online Application Form and submit it to VBY by the applicable intake deadline. Organizations that are unable to complete the form online may request a hardcopy version.
Are You Looking for a Professional Consultant?
Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon maintains a directory of individuals and organizations that provide training and consulting services to non-profit organizations. The directory may help applicants identify qualified facilitators to support their training projects.
NGOtf Documentation
