Are you a young Canadian with a vision to enhance your community? The Canada Service Corps Youth Micro-Grants Program is here to support you in bringing your volunteer project ideas to life. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting opportunity!
What Is The Youth Micro-Grants Program?
The Youth Micro-Grants Program, funded by Canada Service Corps, is designed to give youth aged 15 to 30 the opportunity to create and execute volunteer projects that benefit their communities. This program supports projects operated by volunteers with the aim of providing community service.
Program Highlights:
- Grant Amount: Up to $2,000
- Program Duration: 9 months
- Activities: Submit project proposals, design projects, participate in skill-building workshops, consult with a project advisor, and receive additional support.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Youth Micro-Grants Program, applicants must:
- Age: Be between 15 and 30 years old at the time of application.
- Residency: Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or have granted refugee status in Canada.
Categories for Project Proposals
Projects must be operated by volunteers and serve a non-profit cause. 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: Youth-identified themes.
Application Process
- Application Submission: Submit your application here by July 30, 2024. Completed budget (download from here) must be attached for application to be considered.
- Review and Selection: Applications will be reviewed by the Youth Micro-Grants team. Grants will be awarded based on the submitted proposals.
- Procedure:
- A Youth Micro-Grants team member will contact you after submitting your application.
- If eligible, you will be selected for an interview.
- You will receive a final decision on your grant application within 5-10 business days after the interview.
Timeline and Workshops
- Workshops: Held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. There will be a total of 35 weekly workshops.
- 1-on-1 Consultations: Available starting August 12, 2024, with a project advisor.
What Happens If I’m Accepted?
If your application is successful, you will:
- Sign an agreement with FCC
- Agree to follow program guidelines
- Meet a project advisor for individual consultations
- Attend a total of 12 workshops
Additional Resources
For more information, visit the Youth Micro-Grants Program Page.
Contact Details
Have questions or need help with your application? Reach out to the support team at info@fcccanada.org or call 416-840-4425.