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Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : October 2, 2023
- Closing date : November 12, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Grizzly Den supports youth-led Scouting adventures in Greater Toronto Council, Shining Waters Council, Central Escarpment Council, and White Pine Council. It funds next-level outdoor and international adventures, with support for planning, training, certificates, equipment, and related budgets.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : October 2, 2023
- Closing date : November 12, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Next-level adventures.
- Multi-day paddling excursions.
- Backwoods camping out of province.
- International adventures.
Documents Needed
- High-Level Summary of the Adventure
- Trip Plan
- Emergency Response Plan, including a completed Risk Identification and Management Plan
- Procurement Plan
- Detailed Budget
- Alternative Funding
- Pictures or video of the brainstorming activity
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sections in Greater Toronto Council.
- Sections in Shining Waters Council.
- Sections in Central Escarpment Council.
- Sections in White Pine Council.
- Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, and Rovers.
Who is not eligible
- Sections from other Councils.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Adventures that have already taken place.
- The entire adventure cost.
Eligible geographic areas
- Greater Toronto Council
- Shining Waters Council
- Central Escarpment Council
- White Pine Council
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a judging period after submission.
- If additional information or content is required, the Grizzlies work with Sections to complete the application.
- Scouts, Venturers, and Rovers must formally pitch their adventure in-person or virtually.
- Winners are announced after the judging and pitching phases.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted during the open application period from October 2 to November 12, 2023.
- Winners are announced the week of January 15, 2024, and funding is distributed by the end of January 2024.
- The program includes an information session, with a recording shared afterward with Council Key 3s and Relationship Managers.
- If a section needs help planning an adventure application, it can email grizzlydenuploads@scouts.ca for support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grizzly Den Program
What is the Grizzly Den?
Grizzly Den supports youth-led Scouting adventures in Greater Toronto Council, Shining Waters Council, Central Escarpment Council, and White Pine Council. It funds next-level outdoor and international adventures, with support for planning, training, certificates, equipment, and related budgets.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 12, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Grizzly Den program?
To be eligible for the Grizzly Den program, you must:
The planned adventure must take place between February 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
The application must be for a youth-led adventure.
Multiple Sections may apply together if the adventure is age appropriate for all participants.
What expenses are eligible under Grizzly Den?
Next-level adventures.
Multi-day paddling excursions.
Backwoods camping out of province.
International adventures.
Who can I contact for more information about the Grizzly Den?
You can contact Greater Toronto Scout Foundation (GTSF) by email at grizzlydenuploads@scouts.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Grizzly Den available?
The Grizzly Den program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Grizzly Den?
Grizzly Den is funded by Greater Toronto Scout Foundation (GTSF)