Apply for a Youth Grant
Are you an organization looking to provide educational and recreational opportunities for youth on Haida Gwaii?
You may qualify to receive up to $10,000 from our Youth Grant.
Interested? Here’s everything you need to know to apply.
100.00% ($80,000) of the funding is still available. Apply now for your grant!
At a Glance
Application Deadline:
February 1, 2025, 11:59pm
October 1, 2025, 11:59pm
Amount Available:
Up to $10,000 per project
Equity Requirement:
Non-profit organization: 25%
Local governments: 50%
Who Can Apply?
Local Non-profit Organizations
OR
Local Governments
Whether your project is big or small, if it supports youth on Haida Gwaii, we’d love to hear from you!
The Youth Grant Process
- Applications Open (6 weeks before deadline)
- Ready to apply? You’ll need a clear plan for your project, an estimate of your costs, and any supporting documents like partnership or authorization letters.
- Submit Your Application (Deadline: February 1, 2025 or October 1, 2025, by 11:59 PM)
- Once you have everything you need, submit your application online through the Gwaii Trust portal. Make sure you include all required documents.
- Review and Decision (Within 2 Months)
- After the deadline, the Gwaii Trust Board will review your application and make funding decisions. You’ll hear back within two months.
- 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.
Need more information?
Contact us for more questions about the grant or help with your application.
Tando Dwyer
Community Grants Specialist
Office: G̲aw Tlagée – Old Massett
Email: tando.dwyer@gwaiitrust.com
Ph: 250 626 7985
Michelle “Mik” Prouty
Community Grants Specialist
Office: G̲aw Tlagée – Old Massett
Email: tando.dwyer@gwaiitrust.com
Ph: 250 626 7985
FAQs
- Yes, there are a few simple requirements to keep in mind:
- Your organization must be a local non-profit or local government.
- Your project should primarily benefit school-aged youth (K-12), with an extra focus on high school-aged youth.
- If you’ve received a grant before, make sure you’ve submitted all required reports—organizations with overdue reports can’t apply.
- We’re here to help support projects that make a difference for youth on Haida Gwaii. If you have questions about eligibility, reach out—we’d love to chat!
- Great question! A good fit focuses on one or more of these goals:
- Increased opportunities: Expanding access to sports, culture, arts, and outdoor activities for youth.
- Reducing barriers: Tackling challenges like financial, geographic, or accessibility obstacles that prevent youth participation.
- Youth leadership: Building leadership skills and encouraging youth to take active roles in their communities.
- If your project aligns with any of these, it’s likely a great match! And if you’re unsure, don’t worry—just ask us. We’re happy to help you figure it out.
For more information, please review our Youth Grant Application Guide. We look forward to hearing from you!