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Exchanges Canada - Youth Forums Canada
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Canada
Funding for youth-focused workshops and conferences in Canada
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Youth Forums Canada component of the Exchanges Canada Program provides funding to eligible Canadian organizations to deliver national or interprovincial workshops and conferences for youth aged 14 to 25, focusing on themes such as Canadian history, society, arts, culture, and official languages. The program aims to strengthen youth's sense of belonging by supporting forums lasting at least three days and featuring a minimum of 18 hours of structured activities; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : August 18, 2025
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Organization of national or interprovincial forums for youth, such as workshops, conferences, or thematic exchanges focused on fostering understanding of Canadian identity, diversity, and unity.
- Delivery of structured programs and experiences for youth that promote engagement with Canadian history, culture, arts, official languages, geography, or democratic institutions.
- Facilitation of activities that encourage meaningful connections and dialogue among youth from different regions and backgrounds across Canada.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a non-profit organization legally constituted under federal or provincial law, a provincial or territorial government, a public or private school, or another educational institution such as a college or university.
- The applicant organization must have at least 3 years of experience delivering youth programs with proper security and safety policies in place.
- The project must be a national or interprovincial/interterritorial forum for young people, such as workshops, conferences, or thematic exchanges, that aligns with the objectives of Youth Forums Canada.
- The project must last at least 3 full days (excluding travel time) and provide a minimum of 18 hours of workshops and activities.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations legally constituted under federal or provincial law
- Provincial or territorial governments
- Public or private schools
- School boards and other educational institutions, such as colleges or universities
Who is not eligible
- Federal ministries, crown corporations, and other federal government institutions.
- Organizations presenting projects primarily aimed at a competition (example: sports tournament).
- Organizations wishing to finance an annual general meeting or the ongoing activities of their structure.
- Projects already benefiting from funding from the Youth Engagement program in addition to the Canada Exchanges program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located anywhere in Canada are eligible.
How to apply
1
Read the application guidelines
- Review the full Application Guidelines for Youth Forums Canada
- Ensure your organization and project meet all eligibility requirements
2
Obtain and prepare application documents
- Contact the Exchanges Canada Program to request the required application forms and supporting documents
- Gather and prepare all necessary documents as specified in the guidelines
3
Complete the application package
- Complete the application form and assemble a complete application package
- Ensure all mandatory information and supporting documents are included
4
Submit the application
- Submit your complete application package during the intake period: August 18, 2025, at 8 a.m. (ET) to September 15, 2025, at 4 p.m. (ET)
5
Await funding decision
- Wait for the funding decision from the Exchanges Canada Program after the application deadline
Additional information
- The annual application intake period is scheduled from August 18, 2025, at 8 am (ET) to September 15, 2025, at 4 pm (ET).
- All projects must be completed by March 31 of the following year, or by March 31 of a subsequent year if funding covers more than 12 months.
- Organizations must have at least three years of experience delivering youth programs, with appropriate safety and security policies in place.
- Projects are not eligible if they receive financial support from both the Exchanges Canada and Youth Take Charge programs.
Contacts
echanges-exchanges@pch.gc.ca
819-997-0055
