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Youth Initiatives Funding

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Initiatives Funding?

You can contact Nunavut Department of Family Services.

Q: Where is the Youth Initiatives Funding available?

The Youth Initiatives Funding program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Youth Initiatives Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Youth Initiatives Funding is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Youth Initiatives Funding?

Youth Initiatives Funding is funded by Nunavut Department of Family Services

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports community projects for youth crisis shelters and safe housing solutions.

Grant and Funding

Nunavut Department of Family Services

Processing And Agreement

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : May 9, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Other Recreation and Social Clubs

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Overview

This program provides financial assistance to community organizations and municipal agencies aiming to support youth in crisis through the development and operation of safe shelters and transitional housing. The funding is designed to sustain existing services and enable new initiatives, with an emphasis on promoting well-being, self-reliance, and community healing. The maximum funding available is approximately $300,000 per region, supporting ongoing operational costs for youth crisis shelters and overnight support centers.

Activities funded

Developing and maintaining youth crisis shelters and overnight support centers.
Staffing existing centers for overnight crisis support.
Supporting operations and infrastructure maintenance of youth shelters.

Examples of admissible projects:

Establishing a safe overnight shelter with essential facilities for youth

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Community non-profit organizations involved in youth support.
Municipal corporations operating youth shelters and support centers.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Nunavummiut communities in Nunavut

Selection criteria

Alignment with community needs and strategic goals related to youth support.
Community engagement and involvement in project planning and implementation.
Capacity to sustain project operations beyond initial funding.

How to apply

Contact the Coordinator in the Prevention of Violence Against Children and Youth Initiatives to discuss the project and funding opportunities.Prepare project proposal demonstrating community needs, project goals, and sustainability plans.Discuss your proposal with the coordinator to ensure alignment with funding priorities.Submit the application and supporting documents as advised during discussions.

Processing and Agreement

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Initiatives Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Youth Initiatives Funding. 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.