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Children, Youth & Families Grants
Funding for youth-serving nonprofit initiatives
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
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
- 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 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
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 across Canada.
Is the Children, Youth & Families Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Children, Youth & Families Grants is a Grant and Funding