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Forged by Youth Award
Support for student welding projects
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 15,000
Deadline
June 12, 2026
Opened March 2, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Full-time welding educators at Canadian intermediate, junior, or secondary schools
See full eligibility
Overview
Forged by Youth Award offers awards of $15,000, $10,000, $5,000, and 10 honourable mentions of $1,000 each to full-time welding educators at Canadian intermediate, junior, or secondary schools. It supports classroom welding projects, including project descriptions, drawings, and materials lists with step-by-step instructions.
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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 $
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
- 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, including project description and origins, drawings, project materials list and step-by-step instructions, class participation and learning outcomes, photos and videos if available, community involvement if applicable, student count, demographic data, and project impact
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time welding educators at Canadian intermediate, junior, or secondary schools
- Public or separate school boards in Canada that meet the CRA definition of a qualified donee
How to apply
- Complete the application form online or by PDF.
- Email the completed form and all attachments and/or links to info@cwbweldingfoundation.org.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and evaluated by a committee composed of CWB Senior Leadership Team members.
- Funding decisions are made by the CWB Welding Foundation and approved by its independent Board of Directors.
- All applicants are informed of their status after review and final decisions.
- Funds are paid to successful applicants under a mutual agreement on the project schedule.
Additional information
- Recipients must agree to public recognition.
- Project submissions may be shared on the CWB Welding Foundation website and social media as a resource for other welding educators.
- The organization name and photographs may be used in internal or external communications and marketing materials as the foundation considers appropriate.
- If funding is awarded, the applicant consents to the use of their name, school name, and school board name in promotional material.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Forged by Youth Award Program
What is the Forged by Youth Award?
Forged by Youth Award offers awards of $15,000, $10,000, $5,000, and 10 honourable mentions of $1,000 each to full-time welding educators at Canadian intermediate, junior, or secondary schools. It supports classroom welding projects, including project descriptions, drawings, and materials lists with step-by-step instructions.
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 was June 12, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Forged by Youth Award program?
To be eligible for the Forged by Youth Award program, you must:
Full-time welding educators at Canadian intermediate, junior, or secondary schools
The school board must be a CRA qualified donee
The project must have been completed this school year or last school year
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 or by phone at none.
Where is the Forged by Youth Award available?
The Forged by Youth Award program is available across Canada.