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Ontario Youth Wellness Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Ontario Youth Wellness Grant Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Ontario Youth Wellness Grant program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Youth Wellness Grant program, you must: Black-led, Black-serving applicants Ontario Black youth (ages 6–29) Youth wellness via sport and recreation

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Youth Wellness Grant?

You can contact The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC).

Q: Where is the Ontario Youth Wellness Grant available?

The Ontario Youth Wellness Grant program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Ontario Youth Wellness Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Youth Wellness Grant is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Ontario, Canada

Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation

Grant and Funding

The Foundation for Black Communities

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

This funding provides up to $25,000 to support Ontario’s Black communities in improving youth wellness through sport and recreation. It supports the planning and piloting of new ideas, programs, and/or research initiatives focused on Black youth ages 6–29.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : August 1, 2022

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

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

Sports
Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Children and Youth Organizations
Diversity and Inclusion

Target groups

Children & youth
Young adults
Minority groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Wellness programs for Black youth that use sport and recreation
Planning and piloting new sport- and recreation-based ideas to improve youth wellness
Programs and/or research addressing long-standing issues in priority areas related to youth wellness
Initiatives that build the capacity of Black organizations and leaders in Ontario

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 24,000

After-school basketball league with wellness coaching for Black youth

$ 25,000

Dance-and-soccer wellness pilot for Black girls and young women

Eligibility

Applicant is Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving.
Applicant is a not-for-profit or charitable organization, Black collaborative, ad-hoc/informal B3 group/collective, or an individual Black leader.
The initiative focuses on Black youth aged 6–29 in Ontario.
The initiative demonstrates impact on youth wellness through sport and recreation.
The initiative does not have a for-profit purpose.

Who is eligible?

Not-for-profit organizations
Charitable organizations
Community collaboratives
Ad-hoc or informal community groups and collectives
Individual community leaders

Who is not eligible

For-profit businesses or initiatives designed for commercial gain

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Initiatives with a for-profit purpose

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Processing and Agreement

Funding decisions were to be announced in October 2022.

Additional information

Funding decisions were scheduled to be announced in October 2022.
The general application deadline listed was August 1, 2022 (deadline has passed).

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Youth Wellness Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Youth Wellness 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.