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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 aged 12 to 30, including projects targeting Indigenous and under-served youth.
- Multi-year initiatives expanding and diversifying youth service opportunities across local and regional communities.
- Implementation of programs aimed at improving the social, economic, and environmental well-being of communities through youth engagement.
- Collaboration with third-party organizations to achieve project objectives for youth volunteerism at the local or regional level.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth-serving organizations with a local or regional reach
- Organizations serving Indigenous or under-served youth
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
- Payments to a third organization to reimburse expenses incurred to carry out the project activities (refer to the eligible expenses list specific to each component of the program).
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located or operating in Canada, including all provinces and territories.
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 organizations serving youth aged 12 to 30
Must be able to develop and deliver volunteer service placements
Quebec entities subject to M-30 must obtain provincial authorization
What expenses are eligible under Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream?
Development and delivery of flexible volunteer service placements for youth aged 12 to 30, including projects targeting Indigenous and under-served youth.
Multi-year initiatives expanding and diversifying youth service opportunities across local and regional communities.
Implementation of programs aimed at improving the social, economic, and environmental well-being of communities through youth engagement.
Collaboration with third-party organizations to achieve project objectives for youth volunteerism at the local or regional level.
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.