Calgary Youth Foundation Spring Grant Applications Open!

Find out more here: https://youthcentral.com/programs/cyf/

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Calgary Youth Foundation (CYF) began in 1994 as the first program of its kind in Canada with a purpose to turn dreams into reality. Involving youth in a hands-on approach to philanthropy, the Calgary Youth Foundation provides youth with an opportunity to create positive change in their community by allocating grants to community projects, preparing a presentation and pitching to potential funders. 

HOW IT WORKS

A committee of 8-12 youth aged 12-18 meets twice a month to organize and prepare for two granting cycles (Spring and Fall) in which they allocate funds to deserving projects around Calgary. The committee reviews all applicants, select the recipients and distribute the funds as a team. In addition, the committee organizes fundraising initiatives that contribute to Youth Central’s endowment fund at the Calgary Foundation. Applications for the youth members of the CYF Steering Committee are available in August/September and are selected in October of each year. We have completed recruiting for the 2022-2023 program year. 

For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator at cyf@youthcentral.com

SPRING 2023 GRANT APPLICATION 

Grant Cycle Applications Due April 17, 2023 @ 11:59 pm. Please note that any applications submitted between now and then will not be reviewed until April 2023. We do not provide funds to projects that have occurred prior to our deadline.  

  • The CYF funds projects that have a direct impact on youth in Calgary and the surrounding area.

  • The CYF gives priority to youth initiated, youth driven projects.  Youth are defined as elementary, junior and senior high age. Adult support is welcome.

  • The CYF does not fund for-profit ventures.

  • The CYF does not fund projects that will pass on our funds to others

  • The CYF does not cover conference fees, tuition costs, etc. for individuals or groups. 

  • The CYF does not fund individuals directly in the form of salary, fees etc..

  • The CYF does not fund non-inclusive activities. 

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