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Canada Service Corps – Service Placements National Stream
Funding for national youth volunteer placements
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 12, 2023
- Closing date : December 19, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $8,000,000 per fiscal year to support youth service placements across Canada. It funds youth-serving organizations with a national reach to develop and deliver full-time and flexible volunteer opportunities for youth participants.
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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 : 8,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 12, 2023
- Closing date : December 19, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing and delivering volunteer service placements for youth.
- Offering full-time or flexible service placements.
- Running national youth service projects across two or more provinces or territories.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth-serving organizations.
- Organizations with national reach.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Two or more provinces or territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed after submission through the program’s assessment process.
- Applicants were advised through the program information and FAQ resources.
- Questions and accessibility requests were handled by email during the application period.
Additional information
- Information sessions were offered in English and French.
- Accessibility supports included ASL, LSQ, and real-time captioning.
- Questions were handled by email during the application period.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Canada Service Corps – Micro-grants StreamYouth-led micro-grant support across Canada
- Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional StreamFunding for organizations to develop youth volunteer service placements
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Service Corps – Service Placements National Stream Program
What is the Canada Service Corps – Service Placements National Stream?
This program provides up to $8,000,000 per fiscal year to support youth service placements across Canada. It funds youth-serving organizations with a national reach to develop and deliver full-time and flexible volunteer opportunities for youth participants.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Service Corps – Service Placements National Stream Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000,000 per project.
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 – Service Placements National Stream program?
To be eligible for the Canada Service Corps – Service Placements National Stream program, you must:
National reach.
Youth-serving organization.
Youth volunteer placements.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Service Corps – Service Placements National Stream?
Developing and delivering volunteer service placements for youth.
Offering full-time or flexible service placements.
Running national youth service projects across two or more provinces or territories.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Service Corps – Service Placements National Stream?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at NC-DGOP-POB-CSC-SJC-GD@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Where is the Canada Service Corps – Service Placements National Stream available?
The Canada Service Corps – Service Placements National Stream program is available across Canada.