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

Before You Begin: Confirm Your Eligibility

Please check all boxes that apply:
I confirm I have read the Grant Guidelines
I am between 15 and 30 years old (born between 1995 and 2010, inclusive)
Residency (select one):
I live in Canada (NOT in the province of Quebec, including Gatineau)I live in Quebec, but my project clearly and directly benefits communities outside Quebec (such as Ottawa)
Group Requirements:
My group has at least 3 youth members, all aged 15–30All group members have clear roles and equal responsibilityAll group members are available to attend the final interview and sign the agreement
Project Eligibility:
This project is not a one-time event with no continued community involvementThis project is not a competitive sports team applying only for league or tournament registration

*This project requires each team to have at least three team leaders all with substantial roles/ responsibilities in the project. Please fill out the personal information all three members.

First and Last Name of project lead or main contact (required)

Pronouns (required)

Date of Birth of project lead or main contact (must be 15-30 yrs old)

Role of project lead or main contact (required)

First and last name of the second group member(required)

Pronouns (required)

Date of Birth of the second group member. (must be 15-30 yrs old)

Role of the second group member (required)

First and last name of the third group member(required)

Pronouns (required)

Date of Birth of the third group member (must be 15-30 yrs old)

Role of the third group member (required)

Contact Information
Phone Number (required)

Your email (required)

Group Information

Has anyone in your group benefited from a grant through Youth leadership for Change in the past? (required)
[radio* benefited-from-the-grant-YLC-in-the-past default:1 use_label_element "Yes" "No"]
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 focused :
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 expected to participate in bi-weekly check-in sessions with the project lead. These may take the form of emails, phone calls, or sharing updates such as photos. Could you please confirm your availability and willingness to take part in these regular check-ins
[radio* attend-bi-weekly use_label_element default:1 "Yes" "No"]
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?
[radio* discuss-project-details-in-person default:1 use_label_element "Yes"
"No"]

Section 2: Project Details

Project Title (required)

Tell us about your group.(required)

• How many people are in the group? (Please list names of all involved if there are more than three members in the group)
  

• What are your areas of interest? (Please expand on the area of interest and how that relates to the role of for each members) (300 words max)
  

• How will your group work together to plan and deliver the project? (300 words max)
  

• How will decisions be made and responsibilities shared?
  

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.)

Who will benefit from your project? (required)

Section 2.1: Location and Community Impact

Where will your project take place? (required)

Who will benefit from your project? (required)

Who is the primary target of your project? (required)
(e.g., youth aged 15–30, newcomers, Black communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, specific neighborhoods, etc.)


What specific group or community are you trying to reach or support?

Estimated Participant Impact:

• Primary participants (direct volunteers, organizers, active participants)
  Estimated number:

• Secondary participants (families, audience, broader community members)
  Estimated number:

Planned number of volunteer hours (include all group members combined):

How would the project promote volunteerism?
[radio* volunteerism use_label_element default:1 "In person" "Virtual" "Hybrid"]

Section 3: Short Answer Questions

Describe your initiative. (500–1000 words)

• What are your project goals and key activities?

• What is your timeline?

• How is your project youth-led and community-focused?

What are the root causes of the issue you are trying to change?
(250–500 words)

• How does your initiative address these issues?

• How will your initiative benefit others?

• Approximately how many additional participants will be impacted?

How does your project empower youth leadership or advocacy? (250–500 words)

• Provide clear examples of youth leadership in your project.

Section 4: Uploads

Upload your budget:

• Download the Budget Template: Youth Leadership for Change Budget Template

• Name your file: YourProjectName_budget.pdf

Upload support document: