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2023 Call for Proposals

Q: How much funding can be received?

2023 Call for Proposals Funds up to $8,000,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the 2023 Call for Proposals program?

To be eligible for the 2023 Call for Proposals program, you must: Registered not-for-profit, for-profit, research, or Indigenous organization. Municipal, provincial, territorial entity or educational institution. Project supports youth civic engagement through volunteer programming.

Q: What expenses are eligible under 2023 Call for Proposals?

Full-time or flexible volunteer service placements for youth. Flexible volunteer service placements at regional level. Youth-led community projects addressing local needs.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the 2023 Call for Proposals?

You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Q: Where is the 2023 Call for Proposals available?

The 2023 Call for Proposals program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the 2023 Call for Proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?

2023 Call for Proposals is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 19, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Youth volunteer programming funding across Canada

Grant and Funding

Employment and Social Development Canada

Overview

Canada Service Corps 2023 Call for Proposals funds organizations to deliver innovative volunteer programming for youth aged 15-30 across Canada. Three funding streams are available: Service Placements National (up to $8M), Service Placements Regional (up to $3M), and Micro-grants for youth-led projects (up to $5,000).

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop employee skills

Supporting volunteer engagement

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : December 19, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

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

Local

Activities funded

Full-time or flexible volunteer service placements for youth.
Flexible volunteer service placements at regional level.
Youth-led community projects addressing local needs.

Examples of admissible projects:

Creating a versatile co-working space to support local entrepreneurs

Eligibility

Must be a registered not-for-profit, for-profit (with non-commercial activity), research organization, Indigenous organization, or municipal/provincial/territorial entity.
Project must support youth civic engagement through volunteer programming.
Activity must align with Canada Service Corps priorities and objectives.
For-profit organizations must not generate profit from the funded activity.
Projects must provide youth with meaningful volunteer service placements or youth-led community projects.

Who is eligible?

Not-for-profit organizations.
For-profit organizations (with non-commercial activities).
Research organizations and institutes.
Indigenous organizations or governments.
Municipal, provincial, and territorial entities.
Educational institutions (universities, colleges, CEGEPs, school districts).

Who is not eligible

For-profit organizations with commercial activities intended to generate profit.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations across Canada (national and regional reach).

Additional information

Funding is available for organizations with national or regional reach.
Program specifically targets youth from Indigenous and under-served communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2023 Call for Proposals Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the 2023 Call for Proposals. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.