Established by the Grey Mountain Lions Club to promote Special Olympics programs.

Established for the Yukon Women’s Transition Home Society for the care of abused children.  Awarded annually. 

Established for Yukon charities committed to ensuring that people throughout the Yukon are provided with the accommodations and supports they need to reach their full potential.

A fund available to conduct research or fieldwork in natural and/or cultural history, within the Yukon and Chilkoot Trail with preference to national parks and national historic sites.

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The recipient may be an individual or group interested in a project related to the Mayo district.  The project must  contribute significantly to the information available on the Mayo district. Art projects are included in this definition.

Funds to be granted to worthy applicants for the scholarly research and authorship of Yukon History.

The funds are to be used for any worthy project which contributes to the aesthetic enhancement of any properties owned or maintained by the City of Whitehorse.
10% of the grant will be held over to cover two years of project maintenance.  The recipients may apply for the holdback funds in May of the next two years after project completion.

RICK & MAUREEN NIELSEN ACTION CANADA - Northern Youth Research Award

Established by Rick & Maureen for a community-based research project activity or component of a research project, which demonstrates research and leadership skills.  Research to be focused on climate change impacts and adaption of the health and well-being of Northern communities.  Research can be based upon natural, traditional, or social science topics and should actively involve the community.

To promote Yukon writers.  Five consecutive years Yukon residency.  Previously published.

For projects in Yukon to ensure the protection of the natural environment of Yukon for future generations.  Five years Yukon residency required.  Work to be done in Yukon.

Funds for Whitehorse projects which relate to children between the age of 7 and 14 years.  Such projects may be, but are  not limited to, the following;
a. Group travel to a special event.
b. Development in the Arts.
c. Play ground development.
d. A one-time capital item for a youth centre.
e. A conference for children.
f. Travel/fee assistance for children to attend a  summer camp or special educational program.
Priority to volunteer and non-profit groups or individuals.

Assistance for Yukon senior secondary students to attend the Forum for Young Canadians in Ottawa.