Closed
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Youth Centred Communities Grant provides up to $10,000 per Gwaii Trust community to support youth centres and youth activities. It funds community-based youth programming on Haida Gwaii, including core operating support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating community-based youth centres.
- Organizing youth activities for school-age youth.
- Providing separate activities for elementary and secondary students where possible.
Documents Needed
- Online application form.
- Project budget and requested amount.
- Project start and end dates.
- Project summary and justification.
- Supporting documents, such as quotes or letters.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local non-profit organizations.
- Local governments.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with overdue reports.
Eligible expenses
- Core operating funding for community-based youth centres or youth activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before approval.
- Off-island travel.
- Activities taking place outside Haida Gwaii.
Eligible geographic areas
- Haida Gwaii.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the intake deadline.
- Funding decisions are usually made within two months of the deadline.
- Approved projects must follow the program reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Applications are available about six weeks before the deadline.
- Projects must start at least two months after the intake deadline.
- Overdue reports make applicants ineligible to apply.
- Final reporting includes a budget reconciliation, receipts, photos, and a short project summary.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Centred Communities Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Youth Centred Communities 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.
What is the Youth Centred Communities Grant?
The Youth Centred Communities Grant provides up to $10,000 per Gwaii Trust community to support youth centres and youth activities. It funds community-based youth programming on Haida Gwaii, including core operating support.
How much funding can be received?
Youth Centred Communities Grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Youth Centred Communities Grant program?
To be eligible for the Youth Centred Communities Grant program, you must:
Youth centre or youth activity project.
Project based in Haida Gwaii.
Applicant must be current on reporting.
What expenses are eligible under Youth Centred Communities Grant?
Operating community-based youth centres.
Organizing youth activities for school-age youth.
Providing separate activities for elementary and secondary students where possible.
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Centred Communities Grant?
You can contact Gwaii Trust Society (GTS).
Where is the Youth Centred Communities Grant available?
The Youth Centred Communities Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Youth Centred Communities Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Youth Centred Communities Grant is a Grant and Funding