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Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds
Inclusive funding for employment-focused community initiatives
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 2, 2026Latest change: Co-operators Community Funds now shows the Spring 2027 intake opening on October 15, 2026 and the submission deadline on January 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 2, 2026
Latest change: Co-operators Community Funds now shows the Spring 2027 intake opening on October 15, 2026 and the submission deadline on January 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Spring 2027 intake dates posted
The Co-operators Community Funds page now states that the Spring 2027 application intake opens on October 15, 2026 and that submissions are due January 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The page also adds a grant FAQ PDF link for applicants seeking more information.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
January 15, 2027
Opened October 15, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Eligible candidates
Overview
Co-operators Community Funds supports initiatives that lead to job creation and enhanced employability for underserved youth aged 16 to 34 and individuals with mental health challenges. The program focuses on job skills and employment opportunities that help participants become job ready.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Initiatives that lead to job creation and/or enhanced employability for underserved youth aged 16 to 34 and individuals with mental health challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds Program
What is the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds?
Co-operators Community Funds supports initiatives that lead to job creation and enhanced employability for underserved youth aged 16 to 34 and individuals with mental health challenges. The program focuses on job skills and employment opportunities that help participants become job ready.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on October 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds program?
To be eligible for the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds program, you must:
Initiatives must lead to job creation and/or enhanced employability for underserved youth aged 16 to 34 and individuals with mental health challenges.
What expenses are eligible under Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds?
Initiatives that lead to job creation and/or enhanced employability for underserved youth aged 16 to 34 and individuals with mental health challenges.
Who can I contact for more information about the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds?
You can contact The Co-operators Group Limited by email at the_cooperators_foundation@cooperators.ca.
Where is the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds available?
The Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds program is available across Canada.
Is the Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Co-operators - Co-operators Community Funds is a Grant and Funding