Youth Centred Grant

At a Glance

Application Deadlines

March 1, 2026, submit by 11:59 p.m.

Amount Available:

Up to $10,000 per community

Project Start Date:

Projects must start at least two months after the application deadline

Who Can Apply?

Local Non-profit Organizations OR Local Governments

Your Guide to the Youth Centred Grant Application

Are you looking for a reliable source of funding to help run a youth centre or organize activities for K-12 youth on Haida Gwaii?

You may qualify to receive up to $10,000 with our Youth Centred Grant.

Interested? Here’s everything you need to know to apply.

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The Youth Centred Grant Process

Applications Open (6 weeks before deadline)
- Ready to apply? You’ll need to gather project details including a brief summary, budget, number of participants, any additional funding, and a resolution from your local governing body.
Submit Your Application (Deadline: March 1, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.)
- Once you have everything you need, apply online through the Gwaii Trust portal. Make sure you include all required documents.
Review and Decision (Approximately 2 Months)
- The Gwaii Trust Board of Directors will review your application and make the funding decisions. You can expect to hear back within approximately two months. Please be flexible with your start date, as decisions can occasionally be delayed due to meeting schedules.
Approval and Next Steps
- If your project is approved, review the terms, track your expenses, and wait until at least two months after the application deadline to start your project.
Complete Your Project
- Once you’ve completed your project, submit your final budget, receipts, photos, and a brief summary of what you achieved. We’d love to see the difference your project makes for the youth of Haida Gwaii.

If you’re looking to provide fun and safe activities for young people across Haida Gwaii, we’d love for you to apply!

Have Questions?

Give us a call or book an appointment to chat with us.

Tando Dwyer

Tando Dwyer

Community Grant Specialist

Office: G̲aw Tlagée Old Massett
Ph: 250-626-7985

Michelle Prouty

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Michelle Prouty

Community Grant Specialist

Office: HlG̲aagilda Skidegate
Ph: 250-637-1050

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FAQs

Are there any uses NOT covered by the Youth Centred Grant?

There are a few things the grant won’t cover. You can’t use the grant for:

Costs incurred before approval
Off-island travel or activities taking place off Haida Gwaii

If you’re not sure if an expense is eligible, please contact us. We’d love to see how we can help!

Are there special rules for how funds are distributed?

Yes, there are a few rules for how the grant money is distributed.

In communities with a youth centre, the grant money is set aside for them and available upon application.
In communities without a youth centre, the funds are available for other youth-based activities.

Is there any connection between the Youth Grant and the Youth Centered Grant?

Yes! If you have a project funded by the Youth-Centered Grant, you can still apply for the final Youth Grant intake of the year.

Any leftover funds from the Youth-Centered Grant are automatically added to the total available for the Youth Grant.

What uses are covered by the Youth Centred Grant?

The grant covers several uses. You can use the grant for:

Operating community-based youth centres
Community-based youth activities.
Core funding

For more information, please review our Youth Centred Grant Application Guide. We look forward to hearing from you!