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Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement
Supports youth civic engagement projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Max Bell Foundation supports registered charities with projects that advance youth civic engagement. Successful requests receive a 2:1 match from other committed support, up to $50,000, for initiatives such as youth engagement networks, civic resource repositories, youth-led engagement, and leadership or mentorship activities.
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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
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building national and regional youth engagement networks.
- Creating a civic engagement resource repository.
- Supporting youth engagement through online activism, creative expression, volunteerism, social movements, and place-based learning.
- Expanding youth leadership training and mentorship opportunities.
Documents Needed
- Online Letter of Intent form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered charities
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Contracted services
- Travel expenses
- General and administrative expenses
Processing and Agreement
- The Letter of Intent is reviewed first.
- If approved, applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Full proposals undergo an internal and external review process.
- Grants are awarded in May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement. 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 Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement?
Max Bell Foundation supports registered charities with projects that advance youth civic engagement. Successful requests receive a 2:1 match from other committed support, up to $50,000, for initiatives such as youth engagement networks, civic resource repositories, youth-led engagement, and leadership or mentorship activities.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement program?
To be eligible for the Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement program, you must:
Registered charities only
Projects must advance youth civic engagement
Additional committed funding is required
What expenses are eligible under Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement?
Building national and regional youth engagement networks.
Creating a civic engagement resource repository.
Supporting youth engagement through online activism, creative expression, volunteerism, social movements, and place-based learning.
Expanding youth leadership training and mentorship opportunities.
Where is the Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement available?
The Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement?
Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement is funded by Max Bell Foundation