Deadline: 10-Apr-2026
The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation provides funding of up to $20,000 (or $10,000 in Barrie and Central Ontario) to Canadian charities supporting youth-focused programs. The grants prioritize initiatives that use technology to enhance impact, improve digital capabilities, or create sensory-friendly environments, targeting youth up to age 29 in health and education programs.
Programme Overview
The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation® is an independent charity that funds programs aimed at helping youth reach their full potential. The foundation focuses on:
- Health and education programs for youth facing barriers
- Technology-driven solutions, including digitized services, online learning tools, and sensory-friendly environments
- Supporting community-based initiatives across Canada
Through its Community Boards, the foundation distributes single-year grants to eligible organizations, enabling grassroots initiatives that deliver measurable impact on youth wellbeing and development.
Funding Details
- Grant Amounts:
- Up to $20,000 in most regions
- Up to $10,000 for Barrie and Central Ontario Community Board
- Funding Period: Single-year grants
- Use of Funds: Eligible programs may include:
- Digitizing or automating services for greater efficiency
- Developing and delivering online learning curriculum
- Creating sensory-friendly environments for clients with disabilities
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
- Canadian registered charities
- Qualified donees as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Organizations must not have applied to the same Community Board within the past 12 months
Program Criteria:
- Must support youth up to age 29
- Focused on health or education initiatives
- Programs delivered in specific regions:
- Atlantic Canada
- Selected Quebec regions
- Ontario: Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Greater Toronto & Hamilton, Barrie & Central Ontario
- Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- Alberta regions
- Multiple regions in British Columbia
How to Apply
- Confirm Eligibility: Ensure your organization is a registered charity or qualified donee and has not applied to the same Community Board in the past 12 months.
- Develop Proposal: Outline your program, including technology integration, target youth population, expected outcomes, and measurable impact.
- Submit Application: Follow Community Board-specific application guidelines, providing detailed information about program delivery and budget.
Tips for Success:
- Emphasize how technology enhances program impact
- Demonstrate the program’s direct benefit to youth
- Highlight community-based, innovative approaches
- Include clear metrics for health or education outcomes
Expected Outcomes
- Increased access to health and education programs for youth facing barriers
- Improved digital literacy and technological capacity within programs
- Creation of inclusive and sensory-friendly environments for youth with disabilities
- Strengthened grassroots community impact across Canada
FAQs
1. Who can apply for these grants?
Canadian registered charities or qualified donees as defined by the CRA.
2. What is the maximum funding available?
Up to $20,000 in most regions; $10,000 for Barrie and Central Ontario.
3. Who is the target population?
Youth up to age 29 facing barriers to health or education outcomes.
4. What types of programs are eligible?
Programs must focus on health or education, with preference for technology-enhanced or innovative approaches.
5. Are programs limited to specific regions?
Yes. Funding is delivered through Community Boards in designated areas across Canada.
6. Can organizations apply multiple times?
Not within the same Community Board within 12 months.
7. How are funds expected to be used?
To support program delivery, including technology integration, curriculum development, and sensory-friendly initiatives for youth.
Conclusion
The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation Grants provide Canadian organizations with a unique opportunity to support youth programs that leverage technology and innovation to enhance outcomes. By funding health, education, and community-based initiatives, the foundation strengthens the capacity of youth-focused programs to create meaningful, measurable impact in communities across Canada.
For more information, visit TELUS Friendly Future Foundation.
