Catapult Canada

Catapult Canada Open Call — General and Targeted (NEET) Streams

Deadline: Rolling deadline Amount: Varies by stream — see current granting guidelines Where: Canada (national)

About this grant

Open call supporting initiatives so every young person in Canada can achieve their potential. Two streams: the General Stream, open to all initiatives aligning with Catapult's funded project objectives, and the Targeted (NEET) Stream for projects specifically designed for newcomers to Canada, refugees, youth fleeing violence or trauma, and youth not in education, employment or training. Grantees are invited to the annual Catapult Gathering to network and share learning.

Details verified from the funder's page on July 29, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Catapult Canada page before submitting.

Who can apply

Canadian charities and non-profits delivering youth-serving initiatives. Priority is given to small and medium-sized organizations by annual budget. Organizations that applied through the portal in a previous Catapult Canada Open Call or the 2024 ITE Open Call face specific re-application rules — check the current guidelines.

How to apply

Read the guidelines on the Catapult Canada website and confirm your organization qualifies.
Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to Catapult Canada Open Call — General and Targeted (NEET) Streams, in minutes instead of weeks.

Youth Neet Newcomers Refugees Employment Education

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