* Before you apply for the grant please read the Grant Guidelines attached here to understand the objectives, eligibility, and reporting requirements for this project.

Have you read the Grant Guidelines
Yes
Section 1: Applicant Information
Youth Group Name / Initiative (required)

First and Last Name (required)

Pronouns (required)

Date of Birth (must be 15-30 yrs old)

Contact Information
Phone Number (required)

Your email (required)

Has anyone in your group benefited from a grant through Youth leadership for Change in the past? (required)
YesNo
Does anyone in your group self-identify with one or more of the following?
IndigenousPerson of ColourBlack2SLGBTQIA+Person with a disability (visible and invisible)RefugeeNewcomerFrancophoneWomen
How did you hear about the grant? (required)
Social MediaWebsiteWord of MouthSchoolCommunity centrePoster/FlyerOther
If you select School, Community Center, or Other, please provide the name or specify below

Please confirm that the initiative is Ottawa-Gatineau based:
Yes
If awarded the grant, the money will be transferred by cheque or direct deposit payment. What Youth name would be used? (required)

Once your project is approved. We will be using content such as quotes and photos from your application/initiative to promote both your initiative and our work? Do you consent to this? (required)
YesNo
Please provide names and email addresses of group members (the leaders) in your group for contact purposes only: (use comma-separated addresses)

As part of the project, you will be required to attend bi-weekly networking/mentorship sessions with the project lead. Are you willing and available to attend the sessions?
YesNo
Once approved, all the group leaders will be required to meet with the project lead to discuss the project details and the contract in person at the office. Are you willing and available to attend the meeting?
YesNo
Section 2:
Project Title (required)

Tell us about your group. How many people are in the group? What are your names and ages? What percentage of the group is Ottawa-based? What are your areas of interest? (required):

Which objectives does your project aim to address?
Foster volunteerism, leadership, and advocacy among youth aged 15-30.Address systemic challenges such as equity, inclusion, anti-discrimination, and resilience.Enhance community safety, particularly in high-priority neighborhoods and communities with elevated safety risks.Promote mental wellness, social inclusion, and civic engagement.Provide opportunities for youth to influence policies, address barriers, and lead solutions to community challenges.Strengthen connections between youth, schools, grassroots organizations, and communities.
Date(s) of initiative (required)
Start Date:

End Date: :

(If the initiative spans a more extended period or is ongoing, kindly indicate this.)

Whom does your initiative intend to target and connect with? (required)

How many estimated individuals will be impacted? (required):

Planned Number of Hours to be Spent on the project: (Number of hours of all volunteers)

How would the project promote volunteerism:
In personVirtualHybrid
Where will your initiative take place? (required):

Explain your initiative. Be as specific as possible (How does the project align with the objective you selected, how does it support volunteerism, and how is it youth-led and community-focused) (please include timeline and project activities) (required): between (500-1000) words

What are the root causes of the issue you are trying to change? How does your initiative address them? How does your initiative benefit others? Approximately, how many other secondary participants do you expect to impact (In Addition to Primary group members)(required): between (250-500) words

How does your initiative empower youth leadership or advocacy or both? Provide specific examples. (required): between (250-500) words

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