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Job Opportunity for Youth Grant
Last Update: February 3, 2026
ON, Canada
Support youth employment through nonprofit projects
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Overview
This program provides up to $5,000 to support charitable and not-for-profit organizations completing specific projects that directly benefit their organization. Funding supports creating student employment opportunities that build employability skills and connections with employers.
Activities funded
- Organization-specific projects that directly benefit a charitable or not-for-profit organization while providing a student job placement
- Work placements that help youth learn about charitable and not-for-profit organizations
- Employment opportunities that develop youth skills for future employability
- Mentoring-based roles that support youth through sharing skills, knowledge, and professional services
- Roles that connect youth to meaningful economic opportunities and employer networks
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 4,980
Hire a student to digitize records and build reporting tools
$ 5,000
Employ a student to run summer volunteer outreach and recruitment
Documents Needed
- Grant Applicant Vetting Form
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a charitable or not-for-profit organization.
- The proposed project must directly benefit the organization.
- The project must provide a youth employment opportunity.
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Student wages (based on minimum wage)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Trent Hills (Ontario)
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Complete initial vetting
- Fill out the Grant Applicant Vetting Form as the first step in the application process
- Request the online application form link from the program office
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Employment opportunities supported by the program take place between May and August.
Contacts
705-653-2005
ON, Canada
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