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Foundation of Youth Grants
Funding for Salt Spring Island youth initiatives
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Foundation of Youth supports initiatives that benefit children and youth on Salt Spring Island, with funding up to $10,000 for project funding and $15,000 for capital expenditures. Eligible projects include special programs, capital equipment or furnishings, wage assistance, and honorariums.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Special projects or programs for children and youth with specific outcomes and timelines
- Child and youth programming that uses capital equipment or furnishings
- Direct project delivery that requires staff time support
Documents Needed
- Itemized project budget
- Financial statements, for first-time applicants
- Letter of agreement, if using an intermediary organization
- Supporting letters or other evidence of community support, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- CRA-qualified donees, including First Nations Band Councils
- School District No. 64
- Registered charities working in partnership with a non-registered organization
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Organizations without registered charitable status, unless applying through a registered charity partnership
Eligible expenses
- Special projects or programs for children and youth
- Capital equipment or furnishings for child and youth programming
- Wage assistance for direct project work
- Honorariums
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside Salt Spring Island or not primarily benefiting local children and youth
- Partisan, political, or election-related activities
- Profit-generating activities, including direct fundraising events
- Ongoing operating expenses, staff salaries, and rent
- Sponsorships, endowment funds, fundraising capital, donations, and sub-granting
Eligible geographic areas
- Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Clear, achievable, and realistic project goals
- Strong evaluation plan and measurable outcomes
- Community support and positive local impact
- Future sustainability after grant funding
- Strength of partnerships and attention to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Review the program guide and application questions.
- Prepare your project details, budget, and supporting information.
- If applicable, prepare the intermediary agreement and supporting documents.
- Step 2: Apply online
- Create or access your account in the grant portal.
- Complete the online application form and upload the required materials.
- Use the accessible application support if needed.
- Step 3: Submit before the deadline
- Submit the application through the online portal by the closing date.
- Ensure the application is completed before midnight on the deadline day.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Foundation of Youth grant review committee.
- The committee makes funding recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Applicants are notified of results before grant agreement signing begins.
- A signed grant agreement is required before payments begin.
- Recipients must submit a final report and expense report after the project.
Additional information
- One application per initiative is generally funded at a time.
- Projects should be completed and reported within 12 months of the award.
- Applicants may receive support for accessible application methods and verbal assistance.
- Applications are reviewed by a volunteer youth and adult committee before final decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Foundation of Youth Grants Program
What is the Foundation of Youth Grants?
Foundation of Youth supports initiatives that benefit children and youth on Salt Spring Island, with funding up to $10,000 for project funding and $15,000 for capital expenditures. Eligible projects include special programs, capital equipment or furnishings, wage assistance, and honorariums.
How much funding can be received?
Foundation of Youth Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Foundation of Youth Grants program?
To be eligible for the Foundation of Youth Grants program, you must:
Registered charity or CRA-qualified donee
Project benefits children and youth
Salt Spring Island delivery
What expenses are eligible under Foundation of Youth Grants?
Special projects or programs for children and youth with specific outcomes and timelines
Child and youth programming that uses capital equipment or furnishings
Direct project delivery that requires staff time support
Who can I contact for more information about the Foundation of Youth Grants?
You can contact Salt Spring Island Foundation (SSIF).
Where is the Foundation of Youth Grants available?
The Foundation of Youth Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Foundation of Youth Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Foundation of Youth Grants is a Grant and Funding