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Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects

Last Update: March 18, 2026
Canada
Supports youth employment development activities
Grant and Funding

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.

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    Increasing community impact
    Develop employee 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
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