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SVP Teens Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

SVP Teens Grant Funds up to 5000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the SVP Teens Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SVP Teens Grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the SVP Teens Grant?

SVP Teens Grant is funded by SVP Teens Waterloo Region

Q: Who is eligible for the SVP Teens Grant program?

To be eligible for the SVP Teens Grant program, you must: • Based in Waterloo Region • Registered charity or fiscal sponsor • Youth-serving program preferred

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the SVP Teens Grant?

You can contact SVP Teens Waterloo Region.

Q: Where is the SVP Teens Grant available?

The SVP Teens Grant program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

ON, Canada

Supports youth-serving charitable programs in Waterloo Region

Grant and Funding

SVP Teens Waterloo Region

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Minimum amount : 3,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 26, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Children and Youth Organizations

Target groups

Children & youth

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Regional

Overview

This funding provides up to $5,000 to support charitable programs serving youth in the Waterloo Region. Both new and existing youth-focused initiatives may be considered.

Activities funded

New charitable programs serving youth within the Waterloo Region
Existing charitable programs serving youth within the Waterloo Region

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 4,800

After-school tech mentorship program building youth skills and confidence

$ 4,500

Trauma-informed peer support cohort for teens with practical life skills

Documents Needed

Eligibility

Organization is based in the Waterloo Region and delivers most services within the region
Organization may serve a specific area within the region or the Waterloo Region at large
Organization is a registered charity or has a fiscal sponsor with a charity number
Program serves youth (preferred)

Who is eligible?

Registered charities delivering programs in the Waterloo Region
Organizations with a fiscal sponsor that has a charity number
Religious organizations offering programs open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation

Who is not eligible

Organizations not based in the Waterloo Region or not delivering the majority of services within the region
Organizations that are not registered charities and do not have a fiscal sponsor with a charity number
Religious organizations whose program is restricted by religious affiliation

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Waterloo Region (Ontario)

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Confirm eligibility

Ensure the organization is based in the Waterloo Region and provides most services within the region.
Confirm the organization is a registered charity or has a fiscal sponsor with a charity number.

Step 2: Submit an application by the program deadline

Submit the application for consideration by the stated deadline.

Step 3: Participate in short-list pitch meeting (if invited)

Attend the SVP Teens meeting at Communitech on April 7.
Deliver a short pitch and participate in a conversation about the organization.

Step 4: Await decision

Monitor for the selection decision, with one recipient expected to be chosen in May.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are short-listed before the next stage.
Short-listed organizations are invited to present a short pitch and discuss their organization at an SVP Teens meeting.
One organization is selected as the recipient in May.

Additional information

Religious organizations may apply if the program serves anyone regardless of religious affiliation.
Short-listed organizations will be invited to present a short pitch and participate in a conversation at an SVP Teens meeting.
The pitch meeting is scheduled for April 7 at Communitech in Kitchener, Ontario.
One organization is expected to be selected as the recipient in May.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the SVP Teens Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SVP Teens Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.