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Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream
Youth-led micro-grant support across Canada
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 12, 2023
- Closing date : December 19, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $3,000,000 per fiscal year to support youth-led micro-grants projects across Canada. It funds organizations that redistribute micro-grants to youth and help them deliver community service projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 12, 2023
- Closing date : December 19, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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+
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support the development of youth volunteer service ideas.
- Redistribute micro-grants for youth-led community service projects.
- Help youth design and implement projects that address a community need.
- Provide tools, mentorship, and supports for youth participation.
Documents Needed
- Completed Application Form for Funding (EMP 5682)
- Budget Detail Template – Set A (EMP 5569)
- CRA documents proving organization type and status
- Proof of contributions from other sources, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- For-profit organizations with non-commercial, non-profit-seeking activities that support the program.
- Research organizations and institutes.
- Indigenous organizations or governments.
- Municipal, provincial, and territorial entities, institutions, agencies, Crown corporations, and educational institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Micro-grants paid to youth-led projects.
- Wages, MERCs, and professional fees.
- Materials, supplies, printing, and communication costs.
- Participant supports, mentoring, and non-financial incentives.
- Data collection and reporting costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Stipends, completion bonuses, scholarships, student loan repayment, severance pay, and honoraria for participants.
- International travel costs.
- Gift cards as recognition.
- Debts, membership fees, credit card payments, fines, penalties, and mortgage payments.
- Primary accommodations of participants.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Projects may be delivered in one or more provinces and territories.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness.
- Selected proposals are assessed against program criteria and priorities.
- Applicants are notified in writing of the funding decision.
- If approved, a Contribution Agreement must be signed before any activities or spending begin.
- No appeal process is available.
Additional information
- Applications are closed.
- Organizations may apply to more than one CSC stream, but only one application per stream.
- Quebec entities subject to M-30 must obtain Government of Quebec authorization before signing an agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream. 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 Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream?
This program provides up to $3,000,000 per fiscal year to support youth-led micro-grants projects across Canada. It funds organizations that redistribute micro-grants to youth and help them deliver community service projects.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream Funds up to $3,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 19, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream program?
To be eligible for the Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream program, you must:
Eligible organization type.
Youth-led micro-grants project.
Canadian project activities.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream?
Support the development of youth volunteer service ideas.
Redistribute micro-grants for youth-led community service projects.
Help youth design and implement projects that address a community need.
Provide tools, mentorship, and supports for youth participation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.SJC.MS-MG.CSC.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream available?
The Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream program is available across Canada.