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youth
micro-grants program
2025-2026
What is the Youth
Micro-Grants Program?
The Youth Micro-Grants Program is a program funded by Canada Service Corps designed to provide youth between the ages of 15 to 30 an opportunity to create and execute community projects that enhance civic engagement and sense of belonging in the community. Through this program, individuals and/or groups of youth will have a chance to receive a micro-grant of up to $2,000 to launch their innovative desired projects into the community. It is a 5-6 month long program in which youth will engage in a series of skill-building workshops designed to enhance leadership, project management, and communication skills with featured special guests to prepare youth to make an impact in their communities. Participants will work alongside and receive one-on-one mentorship and support from the Youth Project Advisor.
Grants will be awarded based on project proposals which can be submitted at any point during the 6 month program. However, in order to receive the most support and to participate in the skill-building workshops it is highly recommended for all interested candidates to submit a proposal by the first deadline by the end of November 2025. The grants awarded can range from $500-$2000 and will be awarded based on the proposal submitted. Funding will be released by mid December 2025!
Who Is Eligible?
In order to be eligible for the micro-grants program, participants must fulfill the following requirements:
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Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the time of application.
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Must be a Canadian Citizen, be a permanent resident, or have granted refugee status in Canada!
What Is The Timeline?
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Workshops will be held every other Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
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1-on-1 consultations with the Youth Project Advisor will begin in first week of December 2025.
What
projects
Can Be Proposed?
Project proposals must fall under one of the following categories:​​
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Building an Inclusive Canada
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Preserving the Environment
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Promoting Civic and Democratic Engagement
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Strengthening Sense of Community and Belonging
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Placemaking and Enhancing Public Space & the Built-Environment
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Other themes that are identified by Youth!
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Additionally, all projects must be operated for a non-profit cause!
What's
The
Process?
Applications are open in November. The skill-building workshops will begin in December.
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Procedure:​
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After applications are submitted, the Youth Project Advisor will contact applicants regarding their submissions.
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If applications meet the eligibility criteria, they will be selected for an interview.
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Within 5-10 business days of the interview, applicants will receive a final decision on their grant applications.
When
Is The
Deadline?
The deadline to submit your application will be:
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1st deadline: November 30th, 2025.
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2nd deadline: December 19th, 2025.
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3rd deadline: January 16th, 2026.
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Additionally, applications will take 5-10 business days after submission to be processed.
What
Happens
If I'm
Accepted?
If accepted, you will be required to:
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Sign an agreement with Frontline Community Centre.
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Agree to follow program guidelines & regulations.
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Meet Project Advisor for individual consultations.
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Attend a total of 8 workshops throughout the program.
Next steps
APPLY HERE
Recruitment Phase
Applications for the 2025-2026 program are now open!
By the beginning of December, application status will be notified to all applicants!
Upcoming Online Info Session!
November 27th, 2025: Online Info Session from 6-6:45pm.​
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Youth Micro-Grants Online Info Session
Time: Nov 27, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/5455448222?omn=82647739869
Meeting ID: 545 544 8222
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