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Mississauga Foundation - Smart and Caring Children and Youth
Funding for children and youth initiatives in Mississauga
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 20, 2026Latest change: The 2027 grant round is now open, with updated eligibility, application instructions, and a deadline of September 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. for the Smart and Caring Children and Youth Fund.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 20, 2026
Latest change: The 2027 grant round is now open, with updated eligibility, application instructions, and a deadline of September 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. for the Smart and Caring Children and Youth Fund.
2027 Grant Round Now Open
The Grant Seekers page now shows the 2027 grant round as open and adds the complete 2027 grant guidelines to Step 1 of the application process. The Smart and Caring Children and Youth Fund is now shown as open to registered charities and not-for-profits until September 30, 2026 at 5 p.m., and the information session content now references the 2027 key dates and deadlines. The new guidelines also add priority for organizations with total revenue below $1.5 million and unrestricted reserves below $500,000, require programs and services to be delivered to Mississauga residents, and list additional ineligible project categories including capital, capacity-building, advocacy/lobbying, re-granting, and retroactive funding. The guidelines confirm the grant-specific contact email grants@mississaugafoundation.ca.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Unspecified
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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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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Projects and activities in support of children and youth.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charitable status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- Not-for-Profit organizations, including federal and/or provincial corporations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Deficit Reduction; debt retirement or reserves; mortgage pay-downs.
- On-going operating expenses more than 5% of requested grant amount.
- Fundraising events or campaigns and salaries in support of them.
- Political or religious activities; individuals; sponsorships; scholarships or bursaries; advocacy/lobbying; re-granting.
- Retroactive funding for any project expenses to be incurred prior to the Foundation's decision date; programs and services delivered outside of Mississauga; capital; capacity building.
Eligible geographic areas
- Mississauga
Selection criteria
- Priority will be given to organizations with total revenues below $1.5 million and less than $500K in unrestricted reserves.
How to apply
- Review the helpful information or download the Complete Grant Guidelines.
- Create an account or log in to your account.
- Complete the online grant application.
- Use the Apply button to view all available grants, preview the application questions, and begin your 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