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Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream
Youth-led micro-grant support across Canada
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Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
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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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 $
Funds Providers
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
Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
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
Official resources
Program guide
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.
Selection criteria
- Experience working with Indigenous, under-served, or youth populations.
- Capacity to run intake, selection, and fund distribution.
- Clear link between activities, objectives, and expected results.
- Ability to measure results and report progress.
- Priority may be given to diversity-related and youth-led organizations.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Complete the application form and budget template.
- Gather proof of organization type and any supporting contribution letters.
- Step 2: Submit application
- Apply through GCOS, or submit by email or mail if applicable.
- Send the application before the deadline and keep confirmation of receipt.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- ESDC reviews the application for eligibility and program criteria.
- Applicants are notified in writing of the decision.
- Step 4: Agreement and project start
- Sign the Contribution Agreement if approved.
- Do not begin work or spend funds before the agreement is signed.
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
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Canada Service Corps – Service Placements National StreamFunding for national youth volunteer placements
- Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional StreamFunding for organizations to develop youth volunteer service placements
- Canada Service Corps Program - Micro-grants Diversity streamSupport for youth-led civic engagement projects
- Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants StreamAccelerator micro-grants for youth service initiatives
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream Program
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.
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.
Where is the Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream available?
The Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants Stream is a Grant and Funding