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Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants Stream
Accelerator micro-grants for youth service initiatives
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 8, 2022
- Closing date : March 22, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports youth service initiatives through accelerator micro-grants for CSC alumni. Approved projects may receive up to 75% of total project costs, with youth participants able to access up to $5,000 each.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 8, 2022
- Closing date : March 22, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Designing and delivering accelerator micro-grants for CSC alumni.
- Supporting youth-led service and civic engagement projects.
- Promoting the program to CSC organizations and alumni.
- Incubating youth ideas and connecting participants to resources and supports.
- Managing fund distribution to youth for service project costs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Research organizations and institutes
- Indigenous organizations
- Municipal, provincial and territorial entities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited by Employment and Social Development Canada
- For-profit organizations proposing a commercial or profit-making activity
Eligible expenses
- Project costs covered through the 75% federal contribution, including funds distributed to youth participants for service project costs.
- Cash or in-kind contributions from the applicant organization or other sources used to meet the 25% leverage requirement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility after submission.
- Eligible applications are assessed against the criteria in the call documents.
- Not all applications are selected because funding is limited.
- Approved projects are subject to a funding agreement.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations can apply.
- The call is competitive and not all applications will be funded.
- Incomplete applications may be screened out.
- Organizations in Quebec may need to comply with M-30 requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants Stream Program
What is the Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants Stream?
This program supports youth service initiatives through accelerator micro-grants for CSC alumni. Approved projects may receive up to 75% of total project costs, with youth participants able to access up to $5,000 each.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants Stream Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 22, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants Stream program?
To be eligible for the Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants Stream program, you must:
Invited by ESDC
Eligible recipient type
Supports CSC priorities
What expenses are eligible under Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants Stream?
Designing and delivering accelerator micro-grants for CSC alumni.
Supporting youth-led service and civic engagement projects.
Promoting the program to CSC organizations and alumni.
Incubating youth ideas and connecting participants to resources and supports.
Managing fund distribution to youth for service project costs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants Stream?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at NC-DGOP-POB-CSC-SJC-GD@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Where is the Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants Stream available?
The Solicited Call under the Canada Service Corps – Accelerator Micro-grants Stream program is available across Canada.