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Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award

Funding for Canadian school family studies projects

Offered by
Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Official source: chef-fcef.ca

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Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian primary school educators
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Overview

This program provides up to $5,000 per year to support home economics and family studies initiatives for Canadian youth. It funds student-benefiting projects such as classroom activities, field trips, supplies, and related support.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$5,000
Financing goals
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Youth (<40)
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Resource for Youth Award updated

The award deadline changed to ongoing review, and new funding terms were added for all projects.

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The Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award now says applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis instead of twice yearly deadlines. The page also adds general funding terms for all projects, including broader project criteria, restrictions on school-based activities, food, capital assets, and travel, plus a note that the Board may choose not to fund any awards in a year. The core award description, amount, criteria, examples, application method, and contact email remain in place.

Official source: chef-fcef.ca
April 27, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian primary school educators
  • Canadian elementary school educators
  • Canadian secondary school educators
  • Home economics, human ecology, or family studies teachers

Who is not eligible

  • Graduate student research applications under this fund.
  • School-based activities that would normally be funded by a school.
  • Personal travel to conferences, workshops, or other professional development.

Eligible expenses

  • Food items used for educational, program, or research purposes.
  • Guest speaker travel costs, such as mileage or air fare.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital assets, including computers, recording devices, and sewing machines.
  • Personal travel to conferences, workshops, or other professional development.
  • School-based activities that would normally be funded by a school.
  • Food costs for hospitality, such as breaks or conference meals.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Activities funded

  • Home economics and family studies projects in Canadian schools
  • Activities that develop life skills in youth
  • School-based initiatives supporting students with limited resources
  • Classroom projects linked to community or volunteer initiatives

How to apply

  • Step 1: Complete the General Grant Application Form
    • Fill out the form electronically.
  • Step 2: Submit by email
    • Send the completed form as an email attachment to grants@chef-fcef.ca.
  • Step 3: Await review
    • Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Documents Needed

  • General Grant Application Form
  • Project report
  • Original receipts

Selection criteria

  • Direct benefit to students
  • Community involvement or longer-term potential for larger grants

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
  • Applicants are informed if their application is denied.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
  • Reasons for denial are provided.
  • The Board may choose not to award funds in a given year.

Contacts

grants@chef-fcef.ca

Official sources

Resource for Youth

Program guide

Funding Terms of Reference for ALL Projects (2018)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award Program

What is the Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award?

This program provides up to $5,000 per year to support home economics and family studies initiatives for Canadian youth. It funds student-benefiting projects such as classroom activities, field trips, supplies, and related support.

How much funding can be received?

Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award program?

To be eligible for the Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award program, you must: Home economics or family studies teacher Student-benefiting project Community benefit for large grants

What expenses are eligible under Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award?

Food items used for educational, program, or research purposes. Guest speaker travel costs, such as mileage or air fare.

Who can I contact for more information about the Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award?

You can contact Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF) by email at grants@chef-fcef.ca.

Where is the Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award available?

The Resource for Youth (Patricia J. Hames) Award program is available across Canada.