Community Services Minister Archie Lang announced $907,250 in Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee (YRAC) grants are being awarded to Yukon sport and recreation groups for 2009-10.

"Annual YRAC funding to Yukon-wide sport and recreation organizations helps to support both healthy living programs and the efforts of thousands of volunteers who help to deliver sport and recreation programs across the territory," Lang said in a press release.

"The dedication and commitment of our volunteers, coaches and sporting officials create remarkable opportunities for our athletes and all Yukoners who strive to achieve their goals and to enjoy physically active lifestyles."

Twenty-seven sport governing bodies will receive $515,250 and seven recreation groups will be given $192,000. The High Performance Athlete and Official Program will receive $70,000 and $130,000 will be allocated to Sport Yukon to support its core operations and program delivery.

"YRAC reviews applications from Yukon sport organizations on an annual basis," YRAC Chair Geoff Scherer said.

"The organizations we recommend to receive funding do outstanding work through their programs, which help improve our quality of life and provide numerous sports and recreation opportunities for youth and Yukoners of all ages."

Funding for the annual YRAC grants is made possible by a revenue sharing agreement between the Yukon Lottery Commission and the Government of Yukon.

The grants are adjudicated by the Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee and administered by the Department of Community Services' Sport and Recreation branch.

Complete list of 2009-10 YRAC grant recipients:

Alpine Skiing $15,050

Athletics Yukon $1,500

Basketball Yukon $30,000

Biathlon Yukon $9,000

Cross Country Yukon $89,500

Equine $3,000

Figure Skating $4,000

Freestyle Skiing $5,000

Judo Yukon $7,000

Snowboard Yukon Association $3,000

Softball Yukon $19,000

Squash Yukon $14,600

Swim Yukon $39,500

Synchro Yukon Association $4,000

Table Tennis $5,200

Tennis Yukon Association $4,500

Volleyball Yukon $30,000

Yukon Amateur Hockey Association $68,500

Yukon Amateur Speed Skating Association $11,500

Yukon Badminton Association $6,100

Yukon Curling Association $13,500

Yukon Cycling Association $4,300

Yukon Golf Association $4,000

Yukon Gymnastics Association $26,500

Yukon Orienteering Association $5,500

Yukon Shooting Federation $3,000

Yukon Soccer Association $88,500

Total Sport Bodies $515,250

Yukon Special Recreation Groups:

ElderActive Recreation Association $10,000

Girl Guides - Yukon Council $14,000

Recreation and Parks Association of Yukon $61,000

Skookum Jim Friendship Centre $61,000

Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle $19,000

Yukon Scout Council $9,000

Yukon Special Olympics $18,000

Total Recreation Groups $192,000