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Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement
Supports initiatives that promote youth civic participation with up to $50,000 funding and external support requirements.
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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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 $
- Up to 200% of project cost
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 youth engagement networks.
- Create civic resource repositories.
- Supporting online activism and creative participation.
- Expanding youth leadership training and mentorship programs.
Documents Needed
Proof of registered charity status, partnership agreements with other funders, project proposal, budget plan, and supporting correspondence.
Eligibility
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
CanadaProcessing 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
What expenses are eligible under Call for Applications: Youth Civic Engagement?
Building youth engagement networks.
Create civic resource repositories.
Supporting online activism and creative participation.
Expanding youth leadership training and mentorship programs.
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
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