This program is currently between intakes. One intake per cycle, announced on Rogers' own page rather than on a fixed calendar. The 2025 intake opened around April 14, 2025 and recipients were announced August 21, 2025. Confirm on the official site ↗
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Rogers Youth Grants

Rogers Communications
Maximum Funding
$10K or $25K (two grant tiers)
Between intakes — Rogers has not announced the next call. The 2025 cycle ran ...
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Co-Funding
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Rogers Youth Grants provides up to $10,000 or $25,000 (two grant tiers). A national corporate grant program from Rogers Communications that funds Canadian community organizations delivering educational and employment programs for youth ages 12–29, with an emphasis on organizations serving youth facing barriers (equity-deserving communities). Between intakes — Rogers has not announced the next call. The 2025 cycle ran a roughly one-month spring window: the portal opened March 24, 2025 at 9am EST and closed April 24, 2025 at 5pm EST, with recipients announced August 21, 2025. Expect a similar spring window; monitor about.rogers.com/our-impact/rogers-youth-grants/.
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Program Description

A national corporate grant program from Rogers Communications that funds Canadian community organizations delivering educational and employment programs for youth ages 12–29, with an emphasis on organizations serving youth facing barriers (equity-deserving communities). Rogers distributes grants across four regional pools — Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada — with 2025 recipients including 29 organizations nationally. The program is administered through national partner organizations (BGC Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, NPower Canada, YMCA Canada) and an independent selection process. The 2025 intake opened around April 14, 2025 and Rogers announced its 2025 recipients on August 21, 2025; Rogers has not announced the next call, and it publishes no closing date in advance.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Canadian registered charities and community organizations
  • Programs must serve youth ages 12–29 in Canada
  • Primary focus on educational or employment-oriented programming
  • Organizations serving youth facing barriers (equity-deserving communities) are prioritized
  • National partner organizations (BGC Canada, BBBS, NPower Canada, YMCA Canada) are part of the distribution network — independent community organizations also apply directly
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Funding Details

Amount
$10,000 or $25,000 (two grant tiers)
Type
Grant
Level
Private
Deadline
Between intakes — Rogers has not announced the next call. The 2025 cycle ran a roughly one-month spring window: the portal opened March 24, 2025 at 9am EST and closed April 24, 2025 at 5pm EST, with recipients announced August 21, 2025. Expect a similar spring window; monitor about.rogers.com/our-impact/rogers-youth-grants/

Program Scorecard

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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Between Intakes
Approval
Varies
Accessibility
3/5

Moderate — standard application process

Competition
3/5

Moderate competition — prepare a strong application

Difficulty
2/5

Easy — minimal documentation

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Alignment with one of Rogers' four national delivery partners (BGC Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters, NPower Canada, YMCA) strengthens applications significantly — if your organization is affiliated with any of these networks, reference that relationship explicitly.

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Application Steps

1 Monitor the Rogers Youth Grants page Visit about.rogers.com/our-impact/rogers-youth-grants/ and sign up for Rogers corporate responsibility updates so you are notified when the next intake opens. Rogers announces the call on that page and does not commit to a fixed annual date.

Required Documents 7

✓ Online application form (via Rogers Youth Grants portal when open)
✓ CRA charity registration number or equivalent non-profit documentation

Eligible Expenses 6

Ineligible Expenses 6

Intake Periods

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Funding Stack Strategy

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Compatible Programs

Canada Summer Jobs (ESDC) United Way community grants Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS)
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How Rogers Youth Grants Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply?
No — only registered Canadian charities and community organizations are eligible. Sole proprietors must incorporate as a charity to apply.
What's the typical award amount?
There are two application tiers, $10,000 and $25,000, chosen by program scale. Rogers does not publish how many recipients land at each tier. Its 2025 recipient announcement describes the grants awarded as ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 each.
When is the next intake?
Rogers has not announced the next call. The 2025 intake opened around April 14, 2025 and recipients were announced on August 21, 2025; Rogers publishes no closing date. Monitor about.rogers.com for the announcement.
Do I need to align with a national partner?
Not required. Rogers works with four national delivery partners (BGC Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters, NPower Canada, YMCA Canada), and a genuine affiliation with one of those networks is worth referencing explicitly. Rogers publishes no data on how alignment affects funding odds, and independent community organizations apply directly.
Can I combine with Canada Summer Jobs?
Yes — Rogers Youth Grants fund program delivery while Canada Summer Jobs covers youth wages for the same initiative. Both can be stacked without conflict.

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