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Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth
Funding for children and youth initiatives in Mississauga
Latest source updateLast Update: August 10, 2026Latest change: The Grant Seekers page now shows updated 2027 eligibility rules for the Smart & Caring Children and Youth Fund and the Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture & Heritage, along with a new 2027 timetable link.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 10, 2026
Latest change: The Grant Seekers page now shows updated 2027 eligibility rules for the Smart & Caring Children and Youth Fund and the Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture & Heritage, along with a new 2027 timetable link.
2027 eligibility updates for grant seekers
The Grant Seekers page now presents updated eligibility rules for the 2027 grant round, including a new 2027 timetable link. The Smart & Caring Children & Youth Fund now requires a primary youth-focused mandate or established ongoing youth-serving programs, and the Hazel McCallion Fund for Arts, Culture & Heritage now limits eligibility to registered charities with an arts, culture, or heritage mandate. The page also changes the grant round status to opening soon and updates the available-grants section to reflect the 2027 round.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Smart and Caring Children and Youth Grant supports organizations in Mississauga and offers up to $3,000 for initiatives for children and youth. It funds projects and activities in support of children and youth ages 1 to 24, including those from registered charities and not-for-profits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Mississauga
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects and activities in support of children and youth.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charitable organizations.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
Who is not eligible
- For all other grants offered, only registered charitable organizations can apply.
Eligible geographic areas
- Mississauga
How to apply
- Review the helpful information first.
- Create an account or log in to your account.
- Complete the online grant application.
- Use the Apply button to view all available grants or start the application once the grant round opens.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and grants are generally approved between April and August.
- Organizations are notified whether their application was successful or not.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the Mississauga Foundation's online grants portal.
- For the Smart and Caring Children & Youth Fund, applications are accepted in September.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Grants are generally approved between April and August, and organizations are notified of the outcome.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth Program
What is the Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth?
The Smart and Caring Children and Youth Grant supports organizations in Mississauga and offers up to $3,000 for initiatives for children and youth. It funds projects and activities in support of children and youth ages 1 to 24, including those from registered charities and not-for-profits.
How much funding can be received?
Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth program?
To be eligible for the Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth program, you must:
Primary mandate focused on the well-being, education, or development of children and youth (24 years of age and under).
Established, ongoing programs that specifically serve children and youth.
What expenses are eligible under Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth?
Projects and activities in support of children and youth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth?
You can contact The Community Foundation of Mississauga by email at grants@mississaugafoundation.ca.
Where is the Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth available?
The Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth is a Grant and Funding