Village of Haines Junction - Funding Opportunities

NEW!! Community Culture, Arts, Recreation and Environment (C-CARE) Fund

On September 24, 2025, Council approved a new program to provide funding for culture arts, recreation and environmental programming and events. The vision of the program is to support and enhance individual and collective growth and well-being within our community.  Programs and events supported by this program will:

1. Support community diversity and inclusion.
2. Promote volunteerism.
3. Foster community engagement and/or active living.
4. Foster collaboration and partnerships.
5. Contribute to either: community social or economic development, or cultural or environmental sustainability.
6. Have a measurable, beneficial impact.

Key dates:

• FIRST application deadline: November 28, 2025

Key documents:

• C-CARE Program Policy #48-25 (Amended October 23, 2025)
• Presentation at Public Information Session, October 30, 2025
• Bylaw #434-25 - A Bylaw to Establish the C-CARE Program Committee
• C-CARE Application Form (fillable pdf form)
• C-CARE Program Committee Terms of Reference

Donated Refundables Fund:

The Village of Haines Junction Recycle Centre accepts donated refundable items throughout the year. The refund money collected is held in a Donated Refundables fund to be awarded on an annual basis to eligible groups, as per the Donation of Refundable Items Policy #31-20.  

Next application deadline: January 15, 2026

Key documents:

• Donation of Refundable Items Policy #39-24
• Donated Refundables Fund Application Form  

Lottery Funding:
The Village of Haines Junction receives funding from Lotteries Yukon through the Community Lottery Program for community arts, sport and recreation projects. Beginning in 2020, all applications must be fully completed and submitted to the Village Office by April 15 or October 15 (Deadline will be extended to the next business day if it falls on a weekend or federal holiday).You are welcome to submit a draft application for comments well before the deadline. 

Next application deadline: October15, 2025

Key documents:

• Lottery Funding Grant Information Sheet
• Community Lottery Program Guidelines
• Lottery Funding Grant Application Form