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Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity

Funding for projects shifting online masculinity narratives to support young men's health
Movember Canada
Last Update: March 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 90,000 - $ 275,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 28, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

The Young Men and Media Collective (YMMC) is a Movember initiative that funds 'test and learn' projects to shift harmful online masculinity narratives and support young men's health. Funding ranges from CAD $90,000 to $275,000 in Canada, with similar amounts in Australia, UK, and US. The program targets young men aged 16-25 and accepts projects addressing narrative exploration, innovative messengers, or audience engagement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 275,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 90,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 28, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Other Health Services
  • Children and Youth Organizations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Young adults
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National
  • International

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Testing and experimenting with messages and messengers.
  • Creating compelling content for young men online.
  • Narrative exploration and evolution projects.
  • Developing innovative channels to reach target audience.
  • Engagement and inclusion initiatives for young men aged 16-25.

Documents Needed

  • Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted through Foundant Grant Application System.
  • Project proposal addressing priority areas.
  • Budget breakdown for the proposed project.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Content creators and producers.
  • Media platforms and organizations.
  • Influencers reaching young men online.
  • Non-profit organizations working in gender/masculinity space.
  • Individual content creators.

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations without capacity to reach young men aged 16-25.
  • Projects focused primarily on audiences outside the target age group or markets.

Eligible expenses

  • Content production and distribution costs.
  • Personnel for project implementation.
  • Creative development and messaging tactics.
  • Research and evaluation activities.
  • Platform and technology costs for content delivery.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects where primary beneficiaries are not young men aged 16-25.
  • Projects that do not address at least one priority area.
  • Work outside the four target markets (Australia, Canada, UK, US).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Australia.
  • Canada.
  • United Kingdom.
  • United States.

Processing and Agreement

  • EOIs are reviewed for eligibility against priority areas.
  • Phase 1 EOI outcome notification: 17-19 November 2025.
  • Selected projects proceed to full application phase.
  • Funding agreements required for approved projects.
  • Projects must participate in YMMC Learning Network activities.

Additional information

  • Co-convened by Movember and Equimundo, with funding from Oak Foundation.
  • Focus on testing messages, messengers, and creative tactics to shift online masculinity narratives.
  • Learnings will be shared through the YMMC Learning Network to build sector capacity.
  • Projects should disrupt the harmful narrative of being 'relentlessly rich and ripped' and offer healthier alternatives.

Contacts

tessa.bartholomew-good@movember.com

Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity. 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.

What is the Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity?

The Young Men and Media Collective (YMMC) is a Movember initiative that funds 'test and learn' projects to shift harmful online masculinity narratives and support young men's health. Funding ranges from CAD $90,000 to $275,000 in Canada, with similar amounts in Australia, UK, and US. The program targets young men aged 16-25 and accepts projects addressing narrative exploration, innovative messengers, or audience engagement.

How much funding can be received?

Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity Funds up to $275,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity program?

To be eligible for the Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity program, you must: Organizations or individuals can apply. Focus on young men aged 16-25. Address at least one priority area.

What expenses are eligible under Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity?

Testing and experimenting with messages and messengers. Creating compelling content for young men online. Narrative exploration and evolution projects. Developing innovative channels to reach target audience. Engagement and inclusion initiatives for young men aged 16-25.

Who can I contact for more information about the Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity?

You can contact Movember Canada by email at tessa.bartholomew-good@movember.com.

Where is the Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity available?

The Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity program is available across Canada.

Is the Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity is a Grant and Funding

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