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Ontario Youth Wellness Grant

Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation
The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 1, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • 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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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

Eligibility

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).

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.

What is the Ontario Youth Wellness Grant?

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.

How much funding can be received?

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

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

What expenses are eligible under Ontario Youth Wellness Grant?

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

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

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

Where is the Ontario Youth Wellness Grant available?

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

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

Ontario Youth Wellness Grant is a Grant and Funding

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