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Children, Youth & Families Grants
Funding for youth-serving nonprofit initiatives
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Bury, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports nonprofits serving children, youth, and families through funding for capacity building and youth emotional well-being. Grants are typically up to $20,000, with projects focused on strengthening core capacities or enhancing emotional health supports.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Bury, Sudbury
- Ontario
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 core organizational capacity
- Youth emotional well-being programming and resources
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest
- Full Application
- Letter of support from a school, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered nonprofit organizations
- Youth-serving charities
- Organizations focused on children, youth, and families
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
- Acton
- Concord
- Framingham
- Hudson
- Lincoln
- Marlborough
- Maynard
- Natick
- Stow
- Sudbury
- Wayland
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Children, Youth & Families Grants. 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 Children, Youth & Families Grants?
This program supports nonprofits serving children, youth, and families through funding for capacity building and youth emotional well-being. Grants are typically up to $20,000, with projects focused on strengthening core capacities or enhancing emotional health supports.
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:
501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Based in or serving the catchment area
Project fits a grant track
What expenses are eligible under Children, Youth & Families Grants?
Capacity building to strengthen core organizational capacity
Youth emotional well-being programming and resources
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 the province of Ontario.
Is the Children, Youth & Families Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Children, Youth & Families Grants is a Grant and Funding