Youth empowerment

DCYF-funded programs that help young people be leaders and make change

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About youth empowerment

The Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) funds 2 types of programs that help young people be leaders and make change.

  • Youth-led philanthropy
  • Youth leadership and organizing

Total funding for youth empowerment: $2,890,000

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Youth-led philanthropy

Programs where young people fund other projects by young people.

Total funding for youth-led philanthropy: $1,100,000.

Programs:

Youth leadership and organizing

Programs that teach young people to lead campaigns to make change.

Total funding for youth leadership and organizing: $1,790,000.

Programs:

Last updated June 17, 2024