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Youth Take Charge Program
Funding for youth-led engagement projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Youth Take Charge Program funds youth-led projects that strengthen youth attachment to Canada through engagement. Funding supports activities in arts and culture, civic engagement and youth service, economic activities, and history and heritage.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Youth-led projects in arts and culture.
- Youth-led projects in civic engagement and youth service.
- Youth-led projects in economic activities.
- Youth-led projects in history and heritage.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian registered not-for-profit organizations.
- Canadian registered charitable groups.
- Indigenous representative organizations.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit entities.
- Federal, provincial/territorial, or municipal governments.
- Crown corporations and other federal institutions.
- Public or parapublic organizations such as schools, colleges, universities, school boards, and public libraries.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that take place primarily outside Canada.
- Religious activities or activities promoting specific political parties.
- Projects that forecast a deficit.
- Projects mainly focused on creating or maintaining an unrelated website.
- Projects already supported through the Exchanges Canada Program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only if all eligibility requirements are met.
- A complete application package must be submitted to be considered.
- Applicants may be contacted if additional forms or documents are needed.
- Applicants should read the application guidelines before submitting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Take Charge Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Youth Take Charge Program. 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 Take Charge Program?
The Youth Take Charge Program funds youth-led projects that strengthen youth attachment to Canada through engagement. Funding supports activities in arts and culture, civic engagement and youth service, economic activities, and history and heritage.
How much funding can be received?
Youth Take Charge Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Youth Take Charge Program program?
To be eligible for the Youth Take Charge Program program, you must:
Canadian eligible organization
Youth-led project
Project for ages 7 to 30
What expenses are eligible under Youth Take Charge Program?
Youth-led projects in arts and culture.
Youth-led projects in civic engagement and youth service.
Youth-led projects in economic activities.
Youth-led projects in history and heritage.
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Take Charge Program?
You can contact Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI) by email at lesjeunessengagent-youthtakecharge@pch.gc.ca.
Where is the Youth Take Charge Program available?
The Youth Take Charge Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Youth Take Charge Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Youth Take Charge Program is a Grant and Funding