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Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement

Q: How much funding can be received?

Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement Funds up to 200% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

Q: 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: Charity status, youth civic focus, external funding committed.

Q: Where is the Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement available?

The Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: 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

Q: 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

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports initiatives that promote youth civic participation with up to $50,000 funding and external support requirements.

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Supporting volunteer engagement

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 200% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

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

Overview

This initiative offers financial support to charities undertaking youth civic engagement projects, with a maximum of $50,000 and requiring additional funding commitments. The aim is to foster inclusive, participatory, and innovative activities among young Canadians, utilizing networks, resources, diverse engagement methods, and leadership training to empower future civic leaders.

Activities funded

Building youth engagement networks.
Create civic resource repositories.
Supporting online activism and creative participation.
Expanding youth leadership training and mentorship programs.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 45,000

Develop a digital civic engagement resource repository for youth communities

Documents Needed

Proof of registered charity status, partnership agreements with other funders, project proposal, budget plan, and supporting correspondence.

Eligibility

Registered charity, project advancing youth civic engagement, must have additional committed funding.

Who is eligible?

Registered charities focused on civic engagement.
Organizations working with youth or community development.

Who is not eligible

For-profit companies.
Unregistered organizations or entities without charitable status.

Eligible expenses

Project development costs, outreach activities, training, resource creation, community engagement expenses.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Expenses unrelated to civic engagement activities.
Activities that do not align with project objectives or funding conditions.

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Selection criteria

Alignment with strategic recommendations for youth civic engagement.
Innovation and originality of proposed activities.
Feasibility and clarity of project implementation plan.
Potential impact on youth participation and inclusion.
Capacity to secure additional funding support.

How to apply

Review eligibility requirements and gather supporting documents.Secure additional support from other funding sources.Prepare a detailed project proposal and budget.Submit Letter of Intent before October 31, 2025.If invited, complete and submit the full proposal by January 15, 2026.

Processing and Agreement

Application review for eligibility and completeness.
Evaluation of project alignment with goals and funding criteria.
Notification of approval or rejection.
Funding agreement signing before disbursement.
Monitoring and reporting of project progress and results.

Additional information

Successful applicants must secure additional support from other sources before application submission.

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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.