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Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth

Funds projects improving social inclusion and wellbeing for vulnerable youth
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada

Overview

Eligible organizations can apply for up to $3,000,000 to develop and deliver services and supports that increase the social inclusion and wellbeing of vulnerable children and youth experiencing social isolation. Funded projects must operate in Canada, include at least one formal partnership, involve children and youth (up to age 30) in project design and implementation, and build organizational capacity for partner collaboration and sustainability planning (ending by March 31, 2026).
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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 strategic partnerships
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Language Minorities
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Black Canadians
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • 2SLGBTQI+
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)
  • Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Developing and delivering services and supports that increase the social inclusion and wellbeing of vulnerable children and youth affected by social isolation.
  • Implementing projects where children and youth (up to age 30) actively contribute to the project’s design and implementation.
  • Carrying out partnership-based initiatives (with at least one formal partnership) to better coordinate supports for vulnerable children and youth.
  • Building organizational capacity to better engage and collaborate with partners as part of delivering the project.
  • Building organizational capacity to strengthen sustainability planning so activities can continue after the funding ends.

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form (EMP5523) with all mandatory sections
  • Completed attestation (Part 4 of the application form)
  • Completed budget detail template (EMP5570)
  • Document confirming your organization’s address and CRA business/registration number (or proof of provincial incorporation/registration)

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Not-for-profit organizations (including charities and other qualified donees)
  • Indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
  • Educational institutions (such as school boards, colleges and universities)
  • Health and social services organizations (such as hospitals, community health centres and community centres)
  • Municipalities (towns, cities, or municipal government departments and agencies)

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit businesses (funding is intended for non-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations and certain public/provincial/territorial entities).
  • Organizations located outside Canada.
  • Organizations that cannot provide proof of a business number or registration with the CRA, or proof of provincial incorporation/registration.
  • Organizations whose project does not take place in Canada.
  • Organizations that wish to apply to this stream and to the call for proposals “Financial autonomy of low-income individuals” (only one application is accepted between the two; if multiple are submitted, only the first is assessed).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (organizations must be located in Canada; project activities must take place in Canada).

Processing and Agreement

  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reviews your application and decides whether you will receive funding.
  • If eligible, ESDC assesses the project against the program’s assessment criteria (including objectives, organizational capacity, feasibility, results/impact, budget, and considerations).
  • Funding decisions were expected in fall 2021.
  • If selected, ESDC may request additional documentation (for example, a letter confirming any cash contribution from other sources).
  • If selected, ESDC may require progress reports listing all cash or in-kind contributions.

Additional information

  • Application period was from May 25, 2021 to July 6, 2021 (12:00 pm noon EDT); funding decisions were expected in fall 2021.
  • Applicants could only submit an application to one of two Calls for Proposals (this call or the “Financial Empowerment of Low-Income People” call); if more than one was submitted, only the first application would be reviewed.
  • Organizations located and operating in Quebec may need to obtain approval from the Quebec government before accepting federal funding (per the Act respecting the Ministère du Conseil exécutif).
  • Information sessions were planned for June (online or by teleconference) for interested applicants.

Contacts

NC-DGOP-POB-PPDSEF-S@servicecanada.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth. 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.

What is the Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth?

Eligible organizations can apply for up to $3,000,000 to develop and deliver services and supports that increase the social inclusion and wellbeing of vulnerable children and youth experiencing social isolation. Funded projects must operate in Canada, include at least one formal partnership, involve children and youth (up to age 30) in project design and implementation, and build organizational capacity for partner collaboration and sustainability planning (ending by March 31, 2026).

Who is eligible for the Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth program?

To be eligible for the Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth program, you must: Organization must be located in Canada. Must have CRA business/registration number or proof of provincial incorporation/registration. Must be a not-for-profit, Indigenous, or provincial/territorial public entity (e.g., school board, hospital, municipality).

What expenses are eligible under Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth?

Developing and delivering services and supports that increase the social inclusion and wellbeing of vulnerable children and youth affected by social isolation. Implementing projects where children and youth (up to age 30) actively contribute to the project’s design and implementation. Carrying out partnership-based initiatives (with at least one formal partnership) to better coordinate supports for vulnerable children and youth. Building organizational capacity to better engage and collaborate with partners as part of delivering the project. Building organizational capacity to strengthen sustainability planning so activities can continue after the funding ends.

Who can I contact for more information about the Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth?

You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at NC-DGOP-POB-PPDSEF-S@servicecanada.gc.ca.

Where is the Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth available?

The Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth program is available across Canada.

Is the Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth?

Funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Children and Youth is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

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