$200 Youth Central Microgrant (November 2026)

Youth Central, a Calgary youth charity, runs a monthly microgrant through its Calgary Youth Foundation, a committee of local youth who read every application and decide which projects get funded. It gives young people in Calgary and the surrounding area up to $200 to get a small community idea off the ground quickly. This record is the November 2026 intake, which closes on the third Monday of the month.

What you get:

• Up to $200 for your project, sent by e-transfer or cheque
• A decision the following month, reviewed by a committee of Calgary youth
• Money can go on food, renting space, prizes, project supplies or transportation

What you'll do:

• Fill in a short online application describing your idea and what you need
• Run a small project in Calgary or the surrounding area that directly benefits local youth
• Afterwards, send an email or a photo, or call, to share how it went

Key dates:

• Applications for the November intake close Monday, November 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM Mountain Time
• Decisions and funds follow in December 2026
• Microgrants run every month, closing on the third Monday at 9:00 AM

More information:

• Full details and the application form are on Youth Central's grants page
• Questions go to cyf@youthcentral.com

• Aged 12 to 18
• Individuals or informal grassroots groups
• Project located in Calgary or the surrounding area
• Project must directly benefit youth who live in Calgary or the surrounding area
• Priority to youth attending junior and senior high school
• Priority to youth who have not previously received funding
• Not funded: for-profit ventures, conference fees or tuition, salaries to individuals, or non-inclusive activities