Deadline: 30 July 2024
The Frontline Community Centre (FCC) is accepting applications for the Youth Micro-Grants Program, funded by Canada Service Corps, to provide youth between the ages of 15 to 30 an opportunity to create and execute a volunteer project which benefits the community.
The project must be operated by volunteers with the purpose to provide service to the community. It is a 9-month program in which youth will be asked to apply for and provide project proposals, design a project, participate in skill-building workshops, consult with a project advisor, and receive additional support as needed.
Grants will be awarded based on project proposals which can be submitted at any point during the 9 month program. However, in order to receive the most amount of assistance and to be able to participate in the workshops it is highly recommended for all interested candidates to submit a proposal by the first deadline.
Categories
- Project proposals must fall under one of the following categories:
- Reconciliation
- Building an inclusive Canada
- Preserving the environment
- Promoting civic and democratic engagement
- Strengthening youth resilience
- Potential new themes that are youth-identified
- Additionally, projects must be operated by volunteers and run for a non-profit cause.
Funding Information
- The grants awarded can range from $500-$2000 and will be awarded based on the proposal submitted.
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to be eligible for the micro-grant, the participants must fulfill the following requirements:
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the time of application
- Must be a Canadian citizen, be a permanent resident, or have granted refugee status in Canada.
For more information, visit Frontline Community Centre.
