CodeCan

📋 Eligible Entities - Not-for-profit organizations (primary eligibility requirement) - Organizations with a mandate to deliver educational programming to youth - Organizations serving K-12 student populations - Organizations with capacity to reach underrepresented youth groups - Eligible applicants must be registered and in good standing in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable grant (funds do not need to be returned) - Funding Structure: Direct grant funding to support program delivery - Typical Range: Varies by application; consult official guidelines for specific maximum amounts - Matching Requirements: Typically no matching requirement (confirm with program administrator) - Payment Terms: Funds disbursed upon approval; may be released in tranches based on milestone completion ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Instructor Training & Development - Professional development for educators in coding and AI instruction - Curriculum development aligned with digital skills - Youth Programming - Direct instruction and hands-on coding workshops (K-12) - AI literacy and computational thinking coursework - Resource & Infrastructure - Educational software and coding platforms - Learning materials and equipment - Technology infrastructure to support digital skill delivery - Outreach & Accessibility - Programs targeting underrepresented youth (Indigenous, low-income, girls in tech, etc.) - Recruitment and engagement activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Confirmation: Not-for-profit status must be verified and maintained throughout funding period - Program Requirements: Must deliver coding and/or AI instruction to K-12 students with focus on underrepresented groups - Reporting Obligations: Submit progress reports and outcome metrics on student participation and skill acquisition - Accountability: Track instructor training completion and youth engagement numbers - Compliance: Funds must be used exclusively for approved purposes; budget variances may require approval - Timeline: Specific project timelines and milestone dates set upon grant approval - Documentation: Maintain records of expenditures, participant information, and program outcomes for audit purposes