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Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario
Support for Black youth well-being initiatives
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 18, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports Black-led initiatives that improve youth well-being in Ontario through sport and recreation. It provides up to $25,000 for exploration, planning, research, and pilot activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : June 18, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Exploration of program ideas, needs, opportunities, and challenges.
- Planning, research, and pilot testing of new initiatives.
- Sport and recreation projects that support youth well-being.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Black-led nonprofit and charitable organizations.
- Black collaborative partnerships.
- Ad hoc or informal B3 groups and collectives.
- Individual Black leaders.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses.
- Projects outside Ontario.
- Projects with religious or partisan political purposes.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs, including salaries, mandatory employment costs, and benefits for project-funded roles.
- Non-personnel costs such as purchased services, workshops, meetings, gatherings, supplies, materials, evaluation, travel, and equipment.
- Directly project-related overhead and administrative costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital campaigns.
- Direct financial support for for-profit businesses.
- Endowment funds.
- Non-project expenses.
- Partisan political activities.
- Projects created for religious purposes or religious activities.
- Projects carried out outside Ontario.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Impact on youth well-being through sport and recreation.
- Focus on Black youth in Ontario.
- Ability to explore, plan, research, or test new ideas.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a profile on the portal
- Use the online portal to create an applicant profile.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Prepare and submit the application through the portal.
- Step 3: Wait for the decision
- Track the announced decision timeline after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted through the online portal.
- Decisions are announced in October 2022.
Additional information
- Funding supports exploration, planning, research, and testing of new ideas.
- The program is focused on improving youth well-being through sport and recreation.
- Applicants are encouraged to review the Definitions page for further clarification.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario Program
What is the Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario?
This program supports Black-led initiatives that improve youth well-being in Ontario through sport and recreation. It provides up to $25,000 for exploration, planning, research, and pilot activities.
How much funding can be received?
Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario program?
To be eligible for the Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario program, you must:
Black-led nonprofit or charitable groups.
Projects for Black youth in Ontario.
Non-profit, sport or recreation focus.
What expenses are eligible under Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario?
Exploration of program ideas, needs, opportunities, and challenges.
Planning, research, and pilot testing of new initiatives.
Sport and recreation projects that support youth well-being.
Who can I contact for more information about the Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario?
You can contact The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) by email at grants@forblack.ca.
Where is the Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario available?
The Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario is a Grant and Funding