Changing Lives Activity Grant

Changing Lives Activity Grant

Are you wanting to pursue a long-held passion and explore new horizons, but are facing financial hurdles? You’re in luck because the solution is here to empower you to achieve your goals!

At Award Canada, we believe that all young people participating in the Award should have the opportunity to follow their passion or try new activities, irrespective of economic circumstances. Thanks to our generous partners at the McCall MacBain Foundation, we’re thrilled to offer the ‘Changing Lives Activity Grant.’

Participants: Young people participating in the Award may apply to receive up to $750 in funding, to support an activity they wish to use for their Award and for which there may be a financial barrier. This grant can be used for any section of the Award with a focus on deepening a participants leadership skill by taking part in or establishing an activity that has the ability to change their or other people lives. To be eligible, participants must be actively engaged in Award activities.

Award Centres: Award Centres are eligible for up to $2500 in support. Please note that this grant is exclusively allocated for Award-related activities and cannot be used for general operations.  

If approved, all applicants will need to share an Award in Action story and photos that demonstrates the impact of the activity on their personal development.

Where a group’s application is approved, the individual participants must submit Award in Action stories that demonstrate the impact of the activity on their personal development and the Award Leader must submit an Award in Action story and pictures that demonstrates the impact of the activity has had on the group and the Award Centre.

Please note: This grant cannot be used for Award registration fees and can only be used for activities that support the Award level for which participants are registered.

Please note that it may take up to 6 weeks for the reviewing committee to make their decision.
Applicant Email*
example@example.com
Applicant Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number we can reach you at in case we cannot connect with you by email.
Where are you located?*

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Who is applying for the grant?

Award Centre for multiple participantsIndividual participant
How old are you?*
Which most closely describes your gender? *

MaleWomanNon BinaryTransgenderAgender/I don't identify with any genderPrefer not to stateOther

Participants are eligible to receive up to $750 in funding, to support an activity they wish to use for their Award and for which there is a financial barrier. This grant can be used for any section of the Award with a focus on deepening a participants leadership skill by taking part in or establishing an activity that has the ability to change their or other people lives.
Name of Participant*

First NameLast Name
Our office will verify your application with your Award Leader before processing. Please ensure your Award Leader is aware of your application.
Award Centre*
Award Leader Name*

First NameLast Name
Award Leader Email*
example@example.com
Are you over the age of majority?

YesNo
Our office will verify your application with your parent/guardian before processing. Please ensure your parent/guardian is aware of your application.
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Email*
example@example.com
Award Centres are eligible for up to $2500 in support. Please note this grant is for Award participants only and cannot be used for general activities except where all funding is directed to those who are Award participants.
Award Centre*
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Your organization has a responsibility to ensure that activities directly managed by your Award team are operated in a safe environment. It is mandatory that you carry out and document thorough risk assessments for any and all activities that may expose your participants to potential risk, and then develop appropriate risk management controls.
Do you have appropriate risk management controls in place to run the activity?

YesNo

Tell us more about the planned activity:
What is the activity you want to do?*
What section of the Award does this activity fall under?*
What level of the Award will this activity be for?*

BronzeSilverGold
Number of participants the activity will be delivered to *
When are you planning on doing the activity?

Funding is available for future activities and cannot be applied retroactively.
Start date*

DayMonthYear
End date*

DayMonthYear
How much money are you requesting? *
Individuals can apply for up to $750. Award Centres can apply for up to $2500.
Please provide a breakdown of the eligible expenses that the Changing Lives Activity Grant will cover?*
provide a comprehensive list, including examples such as equipment/supplies, instructor/class fees, travel expenses, registration fees, and any other applicable costs?
Grant Recipient Insights: Aspirations and Plans
How did you first become aware of the Changing Lives Activity Grant?*
What motivated you to apply for this grant, and how do you envision it impacting your personal growth journey *
Why should you be considered for this grant and what barriers could it remove?*
What do you hope others will be able to learn from your experience through your "Award in Action" story?
Could you provide insights into how securing this grant would potentially enhance the engagement and retention of Award participants within your Award Center*
Considering your Award Center's application for the grant, how do you foresee utilizing this funding to broaden the impact of the Award program within underserved communities and underserved participants*
Comments or notes?
Please include any other comments or details that were not included in your above submission.

Grant Payment Information

If approved, the money will be sent by e-transfer.
Please indicate email to be used for e-transfer*
example@example.com
Reporting
Upon approval of the grant, recipients are required to submit an Award in Action story within two weeks of the conclusion of the activity for which the grant was approved. This submission must include:
- A description of the activity funded by the grant.
- Details about how the grant impacted the success or outcomes of the activity.
- Any challenges faced and how they were overcome.
- Personal anecdotes or testimonials from participant or participants demonstrating the impact of the activity on their lives.
- Future plans or initiatives inspired by the activity
- Accompanying photos/videos illustrating the grant's impact on the success of the activity.
Furthermore, it is mandatory to acknowledge the support of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Canada and the McCall MacBain Foundation in all related social media posts or materials.

Non-compliance may result in forfeiture of the grant!
Yes
Confirmation
I confirm that the information provided is true and correct*

Yes
Should be Empty:

Our office will verify your application with your Award Leader before processing. Please ensure your Award Leader is aware of your application.

Our office will verify your application with your parent/guardian before processing. Please ensure your parent/guardian is aware of your application.

Award Centres are eligible for up to $2500 in support. Please note this grant is for Award participants only and cannot be used for general activities except where all funding is directed to those who are Award participants.

Tell us more about the planned activity:

When are you planning on doing the activity?

Grant Recipient Insights: Aspirations and Plans

Grant Payment Information

Reporting

Confirmation