Closed
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 17,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 12, 2025
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports youth-led projects in Toronto with up to $17,000 per project. It funds time-limited initiatives in areas such as community safety, civic engagement, mental health, skills development, education, youth spaces, arts, and sports.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 12, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Time-limited youth-led projects in Toronto
- Community safety and violence prevention initiatives
- Civic engagement, mental health, skills development, education, youth spaces, arts, and sports projects
- Projects that engage MVP youth or focus on Indigenous, Black, and/or 2SLGBTQ+ youth
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Work plan
- Organization profile in TGRIP
- Declaration of Discrimination form, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth-led groups
- Non-profit groups based in Toronto
- Grassroots and unincorporated youth-led groups
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Adult-led organizations
- Registered businesses and for-profit groups
- City of Toronto employees
- Schools, universities, day-cares, group homes, and hospitals
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits
- Volunteer honoraria and related expenses
- Space rental, food, equipment rental, and transportation within Toronto
- Project supplies, promotion, publicity, and purchased services
- Training, evaluation, trustee costs, and limited administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects or activities outside Toronto
- Electronic equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and cameras
- Ongoing multi-year program funding
- Political and religious activities
- Fundraising events, donations, debt repayment, deficit funding, and individual subsidies
- Major capital costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the Grant Review Committee
- Only eligible and shortlisted applications are considered for recommendations
- Funding decisions are made after the review process
- Successful recipients must complete reporting on activities, expenses, impact, and learnings
Additional information
- Only one application per group is permitted.
- Successful recipients must report on project activities, expenses, impact, and learnings.
- Accessibility supports are available during the funding process.
- Applications are reviewed by a youth-led Grant Review Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Identify 'N Impact Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Identify 'N Impact Grant Program. 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 Identify 'N Impact Grant Program?
This program supports youth-led projects in Toronto with up to $17,000 per project. It funds time-limited initiatives in areas such as community safety, civic engagement, mental health, skills development, education, youth spaces, arts, and sports.
How much funding can be received?
Identify 'N Impact Grant Program Funds up to $17,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Identify 'N Impact Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Identify 'N Impact Grant Program program, you must:
Youth-led group
Based in Toronto
Non-profit project
What expenses are eligible under Identify 'N Impact Grant Program?
Time-limited youth-led projects in Toronto
Community safety and violence prevention initiatives
Civic engagement, mental health, skills development, education, youth spaces, arts, and sports projects
Projects that engage MVP youth or focus on Indigenous, Black, and/or 2SLGBTQ+ youth
Where is the Identify 'N Impact Grant Program available?
The Identify 'N Impact Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Identify 'N Impact Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Identify 'N Impact Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Identify 'N Impact Grant Program?
Identify 'N Impact Grant Program is funded by City of Toronto