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Learning, Earning and Parenting Program
Support for young parents completing high school
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program helps young parents on Ontario Works complete high school, improve parenting skills, and prepare for work. It also provides financial support for child care, transportation, school supplies, and a $500 bursary for further education.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Peterborough
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Academia / students
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Completion of high school.
- Career goal identification and job preparation.
- Parenting skills development.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario Works parents aged 25 and younger.
- Ontario Works parents aged 16-17.
Eligible expenses
- Child care support.
- Transportation costs.
- School supplies and registration fees.
- Recreational program costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- City of Peterborough
- County of Peterborough
- Halton Region
Processing and Agreement
- Participants follow the LEAP program while receiving Ontario Works support.
- Completion of the program may lead to a $500 bursary.
- Program participation can be mandatory or voluntary depending on age.
Additional information
- The program is mandatory for Ontario Works parents aged 16-17.
- It is voluntary for Ontario Works parents aged 18-25.
- Participants who complete the program may receive a $500 bursary.
- The bursary can be used for further education or placed in an RESP for the child.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Learning, Earning and Parenting Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Learning, Earning and Parenting 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 Learning, Earning and Parenting Program?
The program helps young parents on Ontario Works complete high school, improve parenting skills, and prepare for work. It also provides financial support for child care, transportation, school supplies, and a $500 bursary for further education.
How much funding can be received?
Learning, Earning and Parenting Program Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Learning, Earning and Parenting Program program?
To be eligible for the Learning, Earning and Parenting Program program, you must:
Ontario Works parents 25 or younger.
Must not have a high school diploma.
Mandatory for ages 16-17.
What expenses are eligible under Learning, Earning and Parenting Program?
Completion of high school.
Career goal identification and job preparation.
Parenting skills development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Learning, Earning and Parenting Program?
You can contact City of Peterborough by email at cityptbo@peterborough.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777.
Where is the Learning, Earning and Parenting Program available?
The Learning, Earning and Parenting Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Learning, Earning and Parenting Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Learning, Earning and Parenting Program is a Grant and Funding