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Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects

Supports youth employment development activities
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Last Update: March 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 22, 2023
Location
Canada

Overview

The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program provides up to $5 million in annual funding to help organizations support young Canadians aged 15 to 30 in developing the skills and experience needed to secure and maintain quality employment, with a focus on youth facing multiple barriers to employment, including those with disabilities. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, for-profit organizations, and municipal, provincial, and territorial entities.
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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 workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 22, 2023

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
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Local

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects. 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 Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects?

The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program provides up to $5 million in annual funding to help organizations support young Canadians aged 15 to 30 in developing the skills and experience needed to secure and maintain quality employment, with a focus on youth facing multiple barriers to employment, including those with disabilities. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, for-profit organizations, and municipal, provincial, and territorial entities.

How much funding can be received?

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.

Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects?

You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Where is the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects available?

The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects program is available across Canada.

Is the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects?

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

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