Youth Take Charge – Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Youth-led organizations and community groups with youth leadership - Non-profit organizations with demonstrated youth involvement - Community associations focused on youth engagement - Educational institutions partnering with youth on projects - Indigenous youth organizations - Social enterprises with youth as primary participants - Projects must demonstrate meaningful youth decision-making authority (not token involvement) - Organizations must be registered in Canada and in good standing ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution/grant (not a loan) - Typical Project Funding: $10,000 – $50,000+ (varies by program stream and project scope) - Matching Requirements: Many streams require 20–40% cost-sharing from applicants, partners, or in-kind contributions - No Repayment Obligation: Funds do not need to be returned if conditions are met - Funding Cycles: Typically annual with specific application deadlines - Currency: Canadian dollars ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Project Delivery: Staff wages, honorariums, and volunteer coordination - Heritage & History: Research, documentation, archival work, storytelling initiatives - Arts & Culture: Program supplies, performances, exhibitions, cultural workshops - Civic Engagement: Community organizing, advocacy training, leadership development - Economic Activities: Skills training, entrepreneurship workshops, employment readiness - Operational Costs: Venue rental, materials, transportation, meals for participants - Technology & Equipment: Digital tools for youth documentation and project promotion - Professional Services: Consulting, evaluation, mentorship coordination (within limits) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Youth Leadership: Projects must be genuinely youth-led with documented governance and decision-making processes - Community Focus: Clear benefit to the local community; projects address identified community needs - Reporting Requirements: Mid-project check-ins and final reports with outcomes and participant feedback - Accountability Measures: Financial records, receipts, and proof of eligible expenses required - Timeline Compliance: Projects must be completed