Grant Amount
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​Projects can request
$1000-$5000
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& up to $10 000 in strong cases

Application Open

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​February 1st, 2025

Application Closed
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March 31st, 2025
11:59 PM ET

​Who is Eligible?

First Nation, Metis and Inuit Youth Groups and individuals aged 12 to 35 are eligible to apply.
​Applicants are required to speak to their Indigenous (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) Identity and Community.

What projects can be funded?

To apply your project should meet the requirements below: 

• Your project is led by passionate and committed Indigenous youth (ages 12-35)
• Your project will contribute to a healthy community, having meaningful benefits to people and the environment
• Your project will benefit a community in Ontario
• You have identified the resources needed to successfully complete the project including financial and other types of support
• You are looking for funds between $1000 - $5000 (and up to $10 000 in strong cases). 
• You are open to participating in the OIYPP annual gathering to learn from and with other youth led projects, supporters and mentors​

How do Youth Groups and individuals apply?

​Applications must be received by March 31st, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET to be considered. 

Projects may apply by Google Form (link above),Email or Video Submission to [email protected]

OR mailed to us at: 
Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project
​c/o Makeway Charitable Society
169 Spring Street
​Sault Ste Marie, Ontario P6A 3A3 ​

** Take care to be sure your application is received by closing date and time if your project is mailing - your application may need to be mailed ahead of time for our team to receive it before the deadline**

Makakikedaa 

translates to “Let’s build a basket” in Anishinaabemowin! ​

Together, with the community we hope to weave a basket of  reciprocity, learning and sharing.