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Job Opportunity for Youth Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Job Opportunity for Youth Grant Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Job Opportunity for Youth Grant program?

To be eligible for the Job Opportunity for Youth Grant program, you must: Charitable or not-for-profit organization Project benefits the organization Includes a youth employment position

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Job Opportunity for Youth Grant?

You can contact Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland or by phone at 705-653-2005.

Q: Where is the Job Opportunity for Youth Grant available?

The Job Opportunity for Youth Grant program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Job Opportunity for Youth Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Job Opportunity for Youth Grant is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Ontario, Canada

Support youth employment through nonprofit projects

Grant and Funding

Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop employee skills

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

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

Eligible expenses

Student wages (based on minimum wage)

Eligible geographic areas

Trent Hills (Ontario)

How to apply

Step 1: Complete initial vetting

Fill out the Grant Applicant Vetting Form as the first step in the application process

Step 2: Request the application form

Request the online application form link from the program office

Additional information

Employment opportunities supported by the program take place between May and August.

Contacts

705-653-2005

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Job Opportunity for Youth Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Job Opportunity for Youth Grant. 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 Job Opportunity for Youth Grant?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the Job Opportunity for Youth Grant program?

What expenses are eligible under Job Opportunity for Youth Grant?

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