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Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream
Funding for organizations to develop youth volunteer service placements
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 12, 2023
- Closing date : December 19, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream provides funding of up to $3,000,000 per fiscal year to eligible organizations to support the creation and delivery of flexible volunteer service placements for youth. This program aims to foster civic engagement and improve community well-being through local initiatives that involve youth, including those from Indigenous and under-served populations.
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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
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 12, 2023
- Closing date : December 19, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and delivery of flexible volunteer service placements for youth.
- Projects that create, promote, and facilitate access to meaningful volunteer opportunities.
- Projects that support youth in co-creating service placements to address community needs.
Documents Needed
- 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 a non-commercial, non-profit activity that supports program priorities
- Research organizations and institutes
- Indigenous organizations or governments
- Municipal, provincial, territorial, and educational entities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business or registration number (unless they are Indigenous organizations applying by email or mail).
- Quebec organizations subject to the Act respecting the Ministère du Conseil exécutif (M-30) without prior authorization from the Government of Quebec.
Eligible expenses
- Overhead, materials and supplies, wages, training, printing, communication, professional fees, domestic travel, and participant supports.
- Data collection and reporting tools, honoraria, and non-financial incentives.
- Payments to third parties to reimburse eligible project expenditures.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Paid opportunities for youth, including stipends, completion bonuses, scholarships, student loan repayment, severance pay, and honoraria.
- International travel costs.
- Gift cards, debts, membership fees, credit card payments, fines, penalties, mortgage payments, and primary accommodations of participants.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Provincial and territorial organizations
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are then assessed against program criteria and prioritization criteria.
- Incomplete applications may be refused or assessed with the information on file if missing information is not provided in time.
- Applicants may receive a funding agreement if approved.
Additional information
- The application period was extended to 10 weeks to allow applicants more time to prepare submissions.
- Information sessions with accessibility features such as ASL, LSQ, and CART are offered to support applicants.
- Organizations may enter into third-party agreements to accomplish project objectives, including funding distribution to partners.
- Diversity-related prioritization criteria are applied broadly across all streams in the current Call for Proposals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional 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 – Service Placements Regional Stream?
The Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream provides funding of up to $3,000,000 per fiscal year to eligible organizations to support the creation and delivery of flexible volunteer service placements for youth. This program aims to foster civic engagement and improve community well-being through local initiatives that involve youth, including those from Indigenous and under-served populations.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional 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 – Service Placements Regional Stream program?
To be eligible for the Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream program, you must:
Eligible organization type
Project targets youth ages 12 to 30
Project serves Indigenous or under-served youth
What expenses are eligible under Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream?
Development and delivery of flexible volunteer service placements for youth.
Projects that create, promote, and facilitate access to meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Projects that support youth in co-creating service placements to address community needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional 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 Regional Stream available?
The Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream program is available across Canada.