Open
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 2, 2026
- Closing date : June 12, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The program awards up to $15,000 to recognize outstanding secondary school welding class projects in Canada. It supports welding education and creative student projects, with funds going to the winning school’s welding program.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 2, 2026
- Closing date : June 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
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
- Primary and Secondary Education
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Secondary school welding class projects
- Collaborative student welding projects
- Creative welding projects completed in the classroom
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed letter of support from the school board or institutional administrator
- Written project submission
- Project drawings
- Project material list and step-by-step instructions
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time welding educators
- Intermediate, junior, and secondary schools
- Public or separate school boards in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not full-time welding educators
- Schools outside Canada
- Schools not within a public or separate school board
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and adjudicated by an advisory panel from CWB’s Senior Leadership Team.
- Funding decisions are made by the CWB Welding Foundation and approved by its independent Board of Directors.
- Applicants are informed of their status after review and final decisions.
- Approved applicants receive funds under a mutual agreement on the project timeframe.
Additional information
- Recipients must agree to public recognition.
- Project submissions may be shared as educational resources.
- Organization name and photos may be used in communications and marketing.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Forged by Youth Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Forged by Youth Award. 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 Forged by Youth Award?
The program awards up to $15,000 to recognize outstanding secondary school welding class projects in Canada. It supports welding education and creative student projects, with funds going to the winning school’s welding program.
How much funding can be received?
Forged by Youth Award Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **June 12, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Forged by Youth Award program?
To be eligible for the Forged by Youth Award program, you must:
Canadian school-based welding educator
Project completed this or last school year
School board must be a qualified donee
What expenses are eligible under Forged by Youth Award?
Secondary school welding class projects
Collaborative student welding projects
Creative welding projects completed in the classroom
Who can I contact for more information about the Forged by Youth Award?
You can contact CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) by email at info@cwbweldingfoundation.org.
Where is the Forged by Youth Award available?
The Forged by Youth Award program is available across Canada.