The Youth Impact Project is back again!! The Children and Youth Planning Table and Smart Waterloo Region have $50,000 to give out to youth ideas for positive change in our communities!
Young people living in Waterloo Region can submit their project pitch online for up to $5,000 in funding. CYPT & SWR’s Youth Decision Making Team will be evaluating applications until November 9 – or until the money runs out!
2025 is a “Challenge Year!” That means that we’re challenging youth to submit their project pitches, then take us along on the journey as they tell their story. We’re looking for project ideas that are smaller scale and less intensive.
The Details
- Application must include:
- a 3-4 minute video pitch
- a project outline
- a project budget
- The project idea must address data/challenges seen in the CYPT’s Youth Impact Survey results
- Youth can apply as individuals (for up to $2000) or as a group (for up to $5000)
- Every application must include the contact information for a supportive adult who works at a community organization
Help Us Spread the Word!
We’ve created a promotional package so that this message reaches as many youth as possible. If you’re a CYPT Voting Member Organization, please share this promotional package with your communications staff and/or share this content in your social media, newsletters, and other communications.
Ready to Accept the Challenge?
If you’re a young person with an idea and you want to apply, check out this “Application Guidelines” page. It’s full of information, templates, and guidelines to make your application as strong as possible!
If you have any questions at any point, please reach out to the Social Planning Associate on the CYPT Backbone Team.
Thank you to our funders!
Huge shoutout to United Way Waterloo Region Communities and the Region of Waterloo for giving us the funding to make this project possible. Thank you!
If you want to support this project, the United Way Waterloo Region Communities invites you to donate to their Youth Impact Project campaign.