Closed
Last Update: June 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 25, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The Youth Action Fund supports Ontario-based grassroots initiatives for underserved youth, especially those overrepresented in education, justice, and child welfare systems. It prioritizes youth leadership and community-rooted initiatives, including invited or partnered distant programming with First Nations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 25, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Grassroots initiatives working with youth underserved by the education system.
- Grassroots initiatives working with youth overrepresented in the justice and child welfare systems.
- Distant programming with First Nations by invitation or in partnership with youth.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Grassroots initiatives.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Action Fund Program
What is the Youth Action Fund?
The Youth Action Fund supports Ontario-based grassroots initiatives for underserved youth, especially those overrepresented in education, justice, and child welfare systems. It prioritizes youth leadership and community-rooted initiatives, including invited or partnered distant programming with First Nations.
How much funding can be received?
Youth Action Fund Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Youth Action Fund program?
To be eligible for the Youth Action Fund program, you must:
The initiative must be Ontario-based.
The initiative must demonstrate youth leadership.
The initiative must be based within the communities it serves or have a proven history of working with those communities.
What expenses are eligible under Youth Action Fund?
Grassroots initiatives working with youth underserved by the education system.
Grassroots initiatives working with youth overrepresented in the justice and child welfare systems.
Distant programming with First Nations by invitation or in partnership with youth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Action Fund?
You can contact Laidlaw Foundation (LF).
Where is the Youth Action Fund available?
The Youth Action Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Youth Action Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Youth Action Fund is a Grant and Funding