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Children, Youth & Families Grants
Funding for youth-focused community initiatives
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Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 20,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Children, Youth & Families program supports organizations in Sudbury, Massachusetts and surrounding communities through grantmaking for youth-focused initiatives. It offers two tracks: Capacity Building and Youth Emotional Well-Being, with projects designed to strengthen core capacities or enhance emotional health supports for children of all ages.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capacity Building: to strengthen an organization’s core capacities
- Youth Emotional Well-Being: to develop new or expanded programs and resources that enhance emotional health supports for children of all ages
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest
- Full Application
- Letter of support from a school, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sudbury’s public and nonprofit institutions
- Organizations located outside of Sudbury for projects that substantially benefit Sudbury residents
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status
Eligible expenses
- Capacity-building consulting and professional services
- Staff and board training
- Program evaluation tools and support
- Resources and services for youth emotional well-being programs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loans to individuals
- General operating support
- Deficit coverage
- General appeals, benefit tickets, and sponsorships
- Government-responsibility efforts or religious activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Sudbury
- Organizations located outside of Sudbury for projects that substantially benefit Sudbury residents
Selection criteria
- Fit with the program and grant track
- Focus on equity-seeking or underserved youth
- Addresses root causes with integrated solutions
- Representative leadership
- Commitment to evaluation and learning
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account in the online application portal
- Register on the Foundation’s online portal.
- Step 2: Submit an Expression of Interest
- Complete the short Expression of Interest.
- Schedule and complete the 30-minute Zoom call with staff before applying.
- Step 3: Submit a Full Application if invited
- If accepted, submit the full application through the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Expression of Interest is reviewed by the Review Committee.
- Applicants are contacted by email in about six weeks.
- Applicants are informed whether they are invited to submit a full application.
- Final decisions are announced in June.
Additional information
- Applicants should schedule a 30-minute Zoom call with staff before applying.
- Collaboration with similar-mission agencies is viewed favorably.
- Multi-year requests may be accepted.
- Organizations are generally limited to one grant per calendar year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Children, Youth & Families Grants Program
What is the Children, Youth & Families Grants?
The Children, Youth & Families program supports organizations in Sudbury, Massachusetts and surrounding communities through grantmaking for youth-focused initiatives. It offers two tracks: Capacity Building and Youth Emotional Well-Being, with projects designed to strengthen core capacities or enhance emotional health supports for children of all ages.
How much funding can be received?
Children, Youth & Families Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Children, Youth & Families Grants program?
To be eligible for the Children, Youth & Families Grants program, you must:
Organizations focused on youth in the Foundation’s geographic catchment area
Nonprofits based outside of Sudbury must speak to staff before applying
What expenses are eligible under Children, Youth & Families Grants?
Capacity Building: to strengthen an organization’s core capacities
Youth Emotional Well-Being: to develop new or expanded programs and resources that enhance emotional health supports for children of all ages
Who can I contact for more information about the Children, Youth & Families Grants?
You can contact The Sudbury Foundation by email at shah@sudburyfoundation.org or by phone at 978-443-0849.
Where is the Children, Youth & Families Grants available?
The Children, Youth & Families Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Children, Youth & Families Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Children, Youth & Families Grants is a Grant and Funding