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Source verified July 23, 2026
Ships2Shores
Free youth sailing and community service experience
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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)