Deadline: 21-Jun-2024
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development is announcing a call for applications for the 2024-25 Grants to Youth Organizations.
The goal of Grants to Youth Organizations is to help youth-serving organizations create opportunities for inspiration, mentorship, and social inclusion for youth in Newfoundland and Labrador.
In an effort align with government’s strategic objectives, special consideration will be given to projects that:
- Serve youth who are traditionally marginalized;
- Educate youth on the risks and harms of sexual exploitation and gender-based violence; and/or
- Focus on physical activity and mental health.
Funding Information
- $276,500 is available in grant funding.
- The maximum amount any one organization can receive is $30,000.
Eligible Projects
- This program supports projects that:
- Encourage skills, knowledge and/or leadership development.
- Support youth in contributing to their community, region and/or province.
- Promote or support partnerships, collaboration, and inclusion.
- Fill a gap in services.
- Provide opportunities for innovative intergenerational activities that help build relationships between generations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants to Youth Organizations provides special project funding to not-for-profit youth-serving organizations operating in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Organizations that have previously received funding are not eligible to be considered for funding in 2024-2025 until final reports for the previous project have been submitted to the satisfaction of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- An organization that was successful in receiving funding for one year may not necessarily be successful in receiving the same level of funding, or any funding, in future years, even if the project is the same or similar.
Ineligible
- The following are not eligible for the Grants to Youth Organizations Program:
- Projects whose primary purpose is to fund travel.
- Projects led by individuals or businesses.
For more information, visit Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
