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Ships2Shores
Free youth sailing and community service experience
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ships 2 Shores offers young people in Canada a free sailing experience that combines skill development, community giving, and fun. Participants sail tall ships and sailboats while building interpersonal skills and completing a community project of their choice.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Rural / Remote communities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Sailing on tall ships and sailboats
- Serving the community through a project of the participant's choice
Documents Needed
- Required forms
- Workshop participation
- Evaluation and feedback forms
- Hours log
- Community service project presentation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young people in Canada
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs
- Program costs
How to apply
- Use the General Application online form.
Additional information
- The program is youth-led.
- Participants can join the National Youth Leadership Team.
- No prior sailing experience is needed.
- Bursaries and scholarships are available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ships2Shores Program
What is the Ships2Shores?
Ships 2 Shores offers young people in Canada a free sailing experience that combines skill development, community giving, and fun. Participants sail tall ships and sailboats while building interpersonal skills and completing a community project of their choice.
Who is eligible for the Ships2Shores program?
To be eligible for the Ships2Shores program, you must:
Young people in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Ships2Shores?
Sailing on tall ships and sailboats
Serving the community through a project of the participant's choice
Who can I contact for more information about the Ships2Shores?
You can contact Bytown Brigantine Inc. (BBI) by email at info@broadreachcanada.ca or by phone at +14168505755.
Where is the Ships2Shores available?
The Ships2Shores program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Ships2Shores?
Ships2Shores is funded by Bytown Brigantine Inc. (BBI)