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“Youth Leadership for Change” Micro-Grants for UOSU Clubs and Associations

The Youth Leadership for Change program lead by the Social Planning Council of Ottawa, offers local youth the opportunity to turn their ideas into action, build leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

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The Youth Leadership for Change program funded by Canada Service Corps offers micro-grants to empower youth aged 15-30 in the Ottawa region to develop, lead, and implement community-based projects, gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community.

The Canada Service Corps (CSC) through the Social Planning Council of Ottawa (SPCO) in collaboration with the University of Ottawa Career Corner and the University of Ottawa Student Union (UOSU) will provide funding to UOSU recognized student clubs and associations, in the form of micro-grants, to take ownership of an issue that is important to them, propose a solution, and implement it at the local community level (on or off campus), while developing their leadership, budgeting, and planning skills.

Grants range from $500 to $5,000, depending on the scale and impact of the initiative.

Deadline to apply for the Fall term: Tuesday, September 30th 2025 (now closed)

Deadline to apply for Winter term: Friday, January 30th 2026 (now closed)

Deadline to apply this Spring: Saturday, May 30th 2026

Learn more about the SPCO

Upcoming information sessions

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May 11

SPCO Info Session (French session)

Join us for an information session to learn how you can apply for micro-grants through the "Youth Leadership for Change" program.
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May 11

SPCO Info Session

Join us for an information session to learn how you can apply for micro-grants through the "Youth Leadership for Change" program.
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May 15

SPCO Info Session

Join us for an information session to learn how you can apply for micro-grants through the "Youth Leadership for Change" program.
Group project
May 15

SPCO Info Session (French session)

Join us for an information session to learn how you can apply for micro-grants through the "Youth Leadership for Change" program.
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May 19

Coaching Session: Build your project in 30 minutes

From vague idea to mini project plan in just 30 minutes, learn how to define your goal, impact, and next steps!

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May 19

Coaching Session: Fund your project

An information session to learn how you can make your club or association's grant proposals shine!
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May 20

Coaching Session: Build your project in 30 minutes (French session)

From vague idea to mini project plan in just 30 minutes, learn how to define your goal, impact, and next steps!
Group project
May 20

Coaching Session: Fund your project (French session)

An information session to learn how you can make your club or association's grant proposals shine!
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