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Community Board Grants
Funding for youth health and education programs
Latest source updateLast Update: July 12, 2026Latest change: The Apply for Funding page now shows a July 31, 2026 deadline and refreshed program preference examples, while several Community Board profile pages were updated with new board membership and bios.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 12, 2026
Latest change: The Apply for Funding page now shows a July 31, 2026 deadline and refreshed program preference examples, while several Community Board profile pages were updated with new board membership and bios.
Community Board Grants updated
The Apply for Funding page now shows an application deadline of July 31, 2026, and its preference examples have been rewritten to include STEM/STEAM, Artificial Intelligence/AI, land-based and environmental learning, adaptive sports, and sensory-friendly environments. Several Community Board profile pages were also updated with board membership, title, and bio changes, including Edmonton and Northern Alberta and Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area. These board-page updates do not show changes to funding amounts, application steps, or contact details.
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
A Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) registered charity or qualified donee, as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency.
See full eligibility
Overview
This program provides single-year funding of up to $20,000, with up to $10,000 available for Barrie and Central Ontario. It supports local health and education programs for youth across Canada, especially those using technology to increase impact.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
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
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local, grassroots community-based health programs for youth.
- Local, grassroots community-based education programs for youth.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) registered charity or qualified donee, as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Qualifying organizations can reapply to the same TELUS Community Board once every 12 months from the date their last application was submitted, regardless of approval or decline, and provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without CRA charity or qualified donee status.
- Community-based programs of religious organizations that cannot show non-denominational participation.
- Organizations seeking support for international programs.
- Organizations requesting operating costs, capital campaigns, sponsorships, or scholarships.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating costs, including salaries, overhead, and utilities.
- Capital campaigns, capital expenditures, endowments, and debt reduction.
- Sponsorships, advertising, and retroactive funding.
- Scholarships and bursaries.
- International programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Atlantic Canada
- Quebec: Rimouski, Quebec City, Montreal
- Ontario: Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, Greater Toronto and Hamilton, Barrie and Central Ontario
- Manitoba and Saskatchewan; Alberta: Calgary and Southern Alberta, Edmonton and Northern Alberta
- British Columbia: Interior and Northern BC, Vancouver and Coastal, Vancouver Island
Selection criteria
- Preference is given to programs that best demonstrate how using technology can increase the effectiveness of their program to make positive impacts on communities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check regional eligibility
- Confirm that your program operates in an eligible Community Board region.
- Make sure the program directly impacts youth in that region.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Use a separate application for each Community Board region.
- Review the program criteria before applying.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Click the Apply Now button on the funding page.
- Submit the application through the online form.
- Step 4: Wait for the response
- Monitor the response month associated with your deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the relevant Community Board.
- Applicants receive a decision by the listed response month for each deadline.
- If approved, ongoing funding is subject to the program rules.
- Declined applicants must wait at least 12 months before reapplying.
Additional information
- Software products like Microsoft Office, Zoom and Google Suite, along with smartphones and tablets, do not qualify as technology in this context.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Board Grants Program
What is the Community Board Grants?
This program provides single-year funding of up to $20,000, with up to $10,000 available for Barrie and Central Ontario. It supports local health and education programs for youth across Canada, especially those using technology to increase impact.
How much funding can be received?
Community Board Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Board Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Board Grants program, you must:
The applicant must be a CRA-registered charity or qualified donee.
The program must support youth up to age 29 in Canada and focus on health or education.
The program must be delivered in an eligible Community Board region, and the applicant must not have submitted an application to the same TELUS Community Board within the last 12 months.
What expenses are eligible under Community Board Grants?
Local, grassroots community-based health programs for youth.
Local, grassroots community-based education programs for youth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Board Grants?
You can contact Telus by email at communitygiving@telus.com or by phone at 1-855-850-2008.
Where is the Community Board Grants available?
The Community Board Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Community Board Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Board Grants is a Grant and Funding