Grants - Canada Service Corps

What are micro-grants?

Micro-grants are small cash payments provided to youth applicants between the ages of 12 and 30 to carry out innovative, youth-led community service projects.

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Opportunity title	Program Description	Extended Description	Province	Language	Closing date	Opportunity closed flag	Opportunity closing unix time	Id
Ocean Wise Conservation Association Canada	Ocean Wise is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower communities and individuals to take action to protect and restore our world’s oceans. Applications are being accepted from 2025-02-26T00:00:00Z to 2025-08-25T23:59:59Z.	Micro-grant opportunity title Eco-Action Accelerator Cohort 2 Micro-grant opportunity description The Eco-Action Accelerator is a 6-month part-time microgrant program that provides Canada Service Corps (CSC) alumni with the tools to scale up a service project idea and produce expansion plans that focus on the long-term sustainability of the project. The program consists of 3-interconnected components that support the development and delivery of grantee service projects: a 3-day in-person retreat, 6 entrepreneurial workshops, and regular mentorship with a program coach and network of peers. Grantees are expected to spend approximately 5-10 hours/week working on the program to meet the deliverables, and will benefit from: - Funding from one of three competitive streams up to $5,000. - Guidance to develop a long-term sustainable business plan for successful delivery or scaling of their project. - A collaborative approach to project development that taps into participants’ knowledge and experience to build a unique network of support. - Access to professional resources and subject matter experts. Eligibility criteria Applicants must: - Be 19 to 30 years old at the time of application; - Be an alum of a Canada Service Corps (CSC) program; - Have a service project idea contributing to positive environmental change by addressing climate change, plastic & pollution, or overfishing either directly (ex. reducing reliance on single-use plastics, restoring habitats, improving access to sustainable seafood, etc.) or indirectly (ex. encouraging nature connectedness, promoting accessibility & inclusivity in environmental spaces, raising awareness of environmental issues, combating climate anxiety & eco-grief, etc.); and - Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee status in Canada. Language of opportunity Bilingual Learn more	all;National	all;	2025-08-25T23:59:59Z	false	2025-08-25T23:59:59Z	d1210b8d-2332-4562-4cc6-08dd52ba710a
Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario Canada	Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder of red blood cells and the most common genetically inherited disease in Canada with 6500 Canadians and 4000 Ontarians affected. SCAGO's mandate is to optimize the lives of affected families and reduce the incidence of new SCD births through its patient-centered programs, including disease management and psychosocial initiatives, public awareness and outreach programs, and support for SCD research and advocacy initiatives. Applications are being accepted from 2025-04-09T00:00:00Z to 2025-07-31T23:59:59Z.	Micro-grant opportunity title SCAGO's Youth Empowerment Program for Sickle Cell Disease Micro-grant opportunity description Are you ready to lead change in your community? We're inviting youth aged 15–30 to join a transformative leadership program focused on building real-life, employable skills through interactive workshops. Participants will receive a $5,000 microgrant to bring their vision to life and advance sickle cell disease care and advocacy in Canada. Whether you're living with SCD, supporting a loved one, or passionate about health equity—this is your chance to make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and unlock your potential. Eligibility criteria Youth who are personally affected by Sickle Cell Disease, family members of individuals with SCD, or longstanding youth advocates actively involved in raising awareness or supporting the SCD community. Language of opportunity Bilingual Learn more	all;National	all;	2025-07-31T23:59:59Z	false	2025-07-31T23:59:59Z	d7e4bd92-92b8-4a2c-6a55-08dd7396617c
GLOCAL Foundation of Canada Canada	GLOCAL Foundation of Canada is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting civic participation through local engagement and global understanding across Canada. Our primary objective is to promote diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility in civic participation while serving as an incubator for social innovation and youth civic leadership. Applications are being accepted from 2025-04-15T00:00:00Z to 2025-11-14T23:59:59Z.	Micro-grant opportunity title GLOCAL's CANConnect Micro-grant: Empowering Youth-Led Civic Engagement Initiatives Nationwide Micro-grant opportunity description GLOCAL's CANConnect Micro-grant is a funding opportunity for young Canadians aged 15–30 to lead and create innovative civic engagement projects. This initiative is designed to empower youth to serve as leaders in their communities by developing and launching creative, impactful projects that foster civic engagement and address social issues. Eligibility criteria The Project Lead Applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or of refugee status aged 15–30. Language of opportunity Bilingual Learn more	all;National	all;	2025-11-14T23:59:59Z	false	2025-11-14T23:59:59Z	6412e972-f4d4-406e-6a58-08dd7396617c

About the Canada Service Corps

The Canada Service Corps (CSC) promotes civic engagement among young people from 15 to 30 years old through access to meaningful volunteer service placements that help them gain essential life skills and experience.

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