Award Centres and participants can take advantage of various exciting opportunities and gain access to grants to support them through their Award experience.
Changing Lives Activity Grant:
Are you wanting to pursue a long-held passion and explore new horizons, but are facing financial hurdles? You’re in luck because the solution is here to empower you to achieve your goals! At Award Canada, we believe that all young people participating in the Award should have the opportunity to follow their passion or try new activities, irrespective of economic circumstances.
Thanks to our generous partners at the McCall MacBain Foundation, we’re thrilled to offer he ‘Changing Lives Activity Grant.’
This grant is your pathway to turning passions and life-changing aspirations into real experiences. Please see below our eligibility criteria and help us to help you do something truly life changing.
Apply hereJumpstart Individual Child Grants for Virtual Award Centre Participants:
Award Canada is a proud Service Organization/Payee for Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart Individual Child Grants. If you or your child, aged under 18, are gearing up to register in our Virtual Award Centre, don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. The application awaits you on their website—make sure to delve into eligibility, requirements, and details. ou can also find additional information on their FAQ webpage. Seize the moment; it’s an opportunity not to be missed!
Apply hereAdventurous Journey Grant:
In partnership with The RBC Foundation through their Future Launch Initiative and Tech for Nature – Award Canada will be providing grants of up to $1000.00 to remove barriers to completing the Adventurous Journey. These grants are available to licensed Award Centres and have been designed to help participants complete their Adventurous Journey. The Adventurous Journey grant has positively affected six Award Centres and 71 participants to date.
Please note: The Adventurous Journey Grant is subject to availability until funds are depleted.
Apply hereHear From Previous Grant Recipients
Bailey
Passion to Purpose Grant RecipientThe biggest success I achieved through my project was being able to involve youth in a community project that I have been working on for a long time and create dialogue about the importance of community involvement.
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Passion to Purpose Grant RecipientI am so proud of all the success and support the Award has provided and I am so grateful for the opportunity. My advice for anyone who is considering the grant would be to just go for it, although it can seem daunting and scary it is important to remember this is your passion and the impact that is made from the use of the grant is incredible.
Read MoreCarissa
Passion to Purpose Grant RecipientDo not be afraid to take on new initiatives, even during the pandemic! It is such a good opportunity to learn new skills, develop your confidence and make a difference. Go for it
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