TheWinningSeed_ProjectProposalApplication2026

The Winning Seed

Project Proposal Application | 2026
Win a Cash Prize & Expert Mentorship with The Winning Seed!

Due February 26, 2026
Thank you for your interest in participating in The Winning Seed 2026 project by LetsStopAIDS.

The Winning Seed offers youth across Canada a virtual platform to share their entrepreneurial pitches with experts in youth health and advocacy. Participants have the opportunity to win a micro-grant valued at over $1,000, along with one year of expert mentorship to help bring their innovative project to life.

*All projects must mention how they can contribute to the global movement to end HIV transmissions.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How to Apply:

Please submit details only for the members who will spearhead the project. If you are completing the project solo, please fill out the Team Lead section only. Please note all information is confidential to the LetsStopAIDs team and used for programme evaluation purposes only.
Step 1: Submit Your Project Proposal Application (This Form)

Please submit details only for the members who will spearhead the project. If you are completing the project solo, please fill out the Team Lead section only.

✅ A minimum of 50% of your group must hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or protected persons/conventional refugee status.

Step 2: Submit Your Individual Information Application

After submitting the Project Proposal Application, all team members will automatically receive an Individual Information Application by email to complete separately. The Individual Information Application can also be accessed from www.thewinningseed.ca or via this link.

✅ Both the Project Proposal Application and Individual Information Applications for each team member must be completed. Failure to submit all required forms may result in an incomplete application.
Full Name (Team Lead)*

First NameLast Name
Please select your birth year.*
Status in Canada*
A minimum of 50% of your entire group must hold either Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or Protected Persons/Conventional Refugee Status.
Province/Territory of Residence*
Main Contact for Email*
example@example.com
Main Contact for Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.

Complete if you have additional members on your team
Full Name (Member #2)

First NameLast Name
Please select your birth year.
Status in Canada
A minimum of 50% of your entire group must hold either Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or Protected Persons/Conventional Refugee Status.
Province/Territory of Residence
Contact for Email
example@example.com
Contact for Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Full Name (Member #3)

First NameLast Name
Please select your birth year.
Status in Canada
A minimum of 50% of your entire group must hold either Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or Protected Persons/Conventional Refugee Status.
Province/Territory of Residence
Contact for Email
example@example.com
Contact for Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Full Name (Member #4)

First NameLast Name
Please select your birth year.
Status in Canada
A minimum of 50% of your entire group must hold either Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or Protected Persons/Conventional Refugee Status.
Province/Territory of Residence
Contact for Email
example@example.com
Contact for Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.

Ready to submit?

Please kindly ensure you have completed all sections before submitting your form. You will need to have every team member complete a short individual form to confirm eligibility. We will only accept one submission per project proposal.
Unsure or have questions? Email us at seed@letsstopaids.org.
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The Winning Seed

Win a Cash Prize & Expert Mentorship with The Winning Seed!

How to Apply:

Your Project Proposal

United Nations Call to Action: Sustainable Development Goals

Long-Term Goal: Implementing Your Project

Ready to submit?

Unsure or have questions? Email us at seed@letsstopaids.org.