Closed
2023 Call for Proposals
Supports youth volunteer programming across Canada
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 19, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Service Corps supports youth engagement through volunteer programming across Canada. It funds service placements and micro-grants that help young people build skills, networks, and meaningful community experience.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 19, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design and delivery of volunteer service placements for youth.
- Youth-led service projects funded through one-time micro-grants.
- Projects that address the program’s service themes, such as reconciliation, inclusion, environmental action, civic engagement, and youth resilience.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Research organizations and institutes
- Indigenous organizations and governments
- Municipal, provincial, and territorial entities
Eligible expenses
- Funding for eligible project costs under the selected stream, including service placements or micro-grants.
- One-time cash payments to youth for youth-led projects under the micro-grants stream.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with Canada Service Corps service themes.
- Ability to reach Indigenous youth and under-served youth.
- Capacity to deliver safe and inclusive programming.
- Fit with the selected funding stream and its service model.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the application portal
- Use the Grants and Contributions Online Services portal to apply online.
- Step 2: Prepare your submission
- Complete the online application and gather the information needed to submit through the portal.
- Step 3: Submit your application
- Submit the application through the portal before the deadline.
- Organizations without a business or registration number can apply by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the Canada Service Corps call for proposals process.
- Successful organizations receive a funding agreement before funding begins.
- Funding for successful organizations was expected to begin as early as August 2024.
Additional information
- Funding agreements for successful organizations were expected to begin as early as August 2024.
- The program supports youth aged 15 to 30, and explores outreach to youth as young as 12.
- Projects must align with Canada Service Corps service themes, including reconciliation, inclusion, the environment, civic engagement, and youth resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2023 Call for Proposals Program
What is the 2023 Call for Proposals?
Canada Service Corps supports youth engagement through volunteer programming across Canada. It funds service placements and micro-grants that help young people build skills, networks, and meaningful community experience.
How much funding can be received?
2023 Call for Proposals Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the 2023 Call for Proposals program?
To be eligible for the 2023 Call for Proposals program, you must:
Eligible organization type
Project must target youth
Activities must take place in Canada
What expenses are eligible under 2023 Call for Proposals?
Design and delivery of volunteer service placements for youth.
Youth-led service projects funded through one-time micro-grants.
Projects that address the program’s service themes, such as reconciliation, inclusion, environmental action, civic engagement, and youth resilience.
Who can I contact for more information about the 2023 Call for Proposals?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Where is the 2023 Call for Proposals available?
The 2023 Call for Proposals program is available across Canada.
Is the 2023 Call for Proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2023 Call for Proposals is a Grant and Funding