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Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity
Funding for online youth masculinity projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 90,000 - $ 275,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 28, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This initiative supports test-and-learn projects that explore messages, messengers, and tactics to improve young men’s health online. Funding is available for projects focused on young men aged 16–25 in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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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
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
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
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Testing messages, messengers, and tactics for online engagement.
- Creating and distributing content aimed at young men.
- Projects that explore narrative change around masculinity online.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organisations.
- Individual content creators.
- Media platforms and organisations reaching men and boys online.
- Creators, producers, and influencers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Australia
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- United States
Processing and Agreement
- Expressions of Interest are reviewed for the first phase.
- Applicants are notified of the Phase 1 outcome on 17-19 November 2025.
- Applications must be submitted through the Foundant Grant Application System.
Additional information
- The initiative includes a Learning Network for partners and sector participants.
- Learnings from funded projects will be shared with the wider network.
- Applicants may be organisations or individuals.
Contacts
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?
This initiative supports test-and-learn projects that explore messages, messengers, and tactics to improve young men’s health online. Funding is available for projects focused on young men aged 16–25 in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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:
Focus on young men aged 16–25.
Addresses a priority area.
Tests messages, messengers, or tactics.
What expenses are eligible under Young Men and Media Collective Funding Opportunity?
Testing messages, messengers, and tactics for online engagement.
Creating and distributing content aimed at young men.
Projects that explore narrative change around masculinity online.
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