Deadline: 6-Jun-25
The Grants to Youth Organizations provides special project funding to not-for-profit youth-serving organizations operating in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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.
Funding Information
- $276,500 is available in grant funding. The maximum amount any one organization can receive is $30,000.
Ineligible Expenses
- The following expenses are not eligible:
- Administrative costs unrelated to the specific project.
- Payroll unrelated to the specific project.
- Utilities.
- Rent.
- Honoraria.
Ineligibility Criteria
- 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.
Evaluation Guidelines
- Projects are evaluated based on how well they meet the following five criteria:
- Encourage skills, knowledge and/or leadership development;
- Support youth to contribute to their community, region and/or province;
- Promote or support partnerships, collaboration, and inclusion;
- Fill a gap in services; and
- Provide opportunities for innovative intergenerational activities that help build relationships between generations.
- Applications are assessed by an internal cross-departmental selection committee that will also consider:
- The number of youth served;
- Innovation of the proposal;
- Alignment with regional needs; and
- Alignment 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;
- Focus on physical activity and mental health.
For more information, visit Newfoundland and Labrador.