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Street Outreach Grant
Matching support for youth street outreach projects
Offered by
Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC)
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 3,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This matching funding program supports Canadian Kiwanis clubs working on street outreach projects for underserved youth. It can fund youth homelessness, food insecurity, clothing, health-related needs, and related community support initiatives, with a maximum of $3,000 per club.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $3,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Social Services, Emergency and Relief, Income Support and Maintenance, Children and Youth Organizations, Diversity and Inclusion
- Target groups
- Children & youth, Low-income individuals / families
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian Kiwanis clubs.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not Kiwanis clubs.
- Clubs that did not donate to the Foundation in the current year.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs for approved street outreach activities, matched by the Foundation up to the approved amount.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Youth homelessness support projects.
- Food insecurity initiatives for youth.
- Clothing support for underserved youth.
- Health-related support for children and youth.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the club and contact details.
- Describe the project and total amount requested.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting information
- Include the community needs assessment.
- Provide the project approach, timeline, partnerships, and expected impact.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Email the completed application to grants@kfcdn.org.
- Step 4: Claim the match after spending
- Send proof of expenditures and request the Foundation match.
- Step 5: Submit the final report
- Provide the post-project report with impact and results.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Project description and timeline.
- Community needs assessment and youth need validation.
- Signed application by the club president or secretary.
Selection criteria
- Kiwanis-led projects with strong member involvement.
- Projects focused on basic youth needs.
- Clear community need and expected impact.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee after submission.
- Applicants are notified of the decision and funding amount.
- Approved clubs submit proof of expenditures to claim the match.
- A post-project report must be submitted after completion.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by a committee.
- A post-project report is required.
- The Foundation may publish project results.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Street Outreach Grant Program
What is the Street Outreach Grant?
This matching funding program supports Canadian Kiwanis clubs working on street outreach projects for underserved youth. It can fund youth homelessness, food insecurity, clothing, health-related needs, and related community support initiatives, with a maximum of $3,000 per club.
How much funding can be received?
Street Outreach Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Street Outreach Grant program?
To be eligible for the Street Outreach Grant program, you must:
Canadian Kiwanis clubs only.
Current-year Foundation donor.
Youth-focused basic-needs project.
What expenses are eligible under Street Outreach Grant?
Project costs for approved street outreach activities, matched by the Foundation up to the approved amount.
Who can I contact for more information about the Street Outreach Grant?
You can contact Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (KFC) by email at grants@kfcdn.org or by phone at 519.304.3038.
Where is the Street Outreach Grant available?
The Street Outreach Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Street Outreach Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Street Outreach Grant is a Grant and Funding