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Frequently asked questions
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Yes, that would be a great idea! If the classes are free, accessible and open to all interested community members, music classes are definitely an initiative our grant program would love to support as a grant project!
Most definitely! Your attendance at the Virtual Session places you on the priority list for attending the in person bootcamps.
A member of the team will respond to your application within thirty (30) calendar days of you submitting your application. Updates and follow ups will be sent to the email that you used when applying. Sometimes, our emails can get stuck in your spam inbox so please look in your spam folders.
Does the grant idea we develop today have to be our actual project that we apply for?
Not at all! This workshop was to help you ideate and talk to other like-minded young people with shared interests. If the idea you worked on today inspired you, go ahead and use it! If not, you are free to apply for whatever initiative makes sense for your abilities and interests.
Does the grant idea we develop today have to be our actual project that we apply for?
Not at all! This workshop was to help you ideate and talk to other like-minded young people with shared interests. If the idea you worked on today inspired you, go ahead and use it! If not, you are free to apply for whatever initiative makes sense for your abilities and interests.
Are we able to apply for a second grant once we compete our first project?
Every young person eligible for a grant can apply to receive up to 2 separate grants for different projects. However, you must submit your grant project report from the first grant before applying for a second grant. Please also keep in mind that the second grant may be limited to either Tier 1 or Tier 2 if you have already received a Tier 3 grant. Unfortunately, we’re not able to support multiple Tier 3 grants for each young person.
Can we get grants for projects that have already started, or that will last longer than 6 months?
Of course! As long as the grant is being used towards future costs and future stages of the project, you are more than welcome to apply to support an ongoing initiative.
We love that young people are thinking long term in their community service initiatives! You can have a grant project run longer than 6 months, however at this time, we do ask that your grant report for approved grant activities be submitted before March 20th, 2021.
Is the funding just for Duke of Ed projects?
No! The #PassionToPurpose Digital Grants are open to all young people between the ages of 14 and 30, who have permanent legal status in Canada.
Are we able to change the timeline after being approved for the grant if need be?
We understand that projects change and evolve as the project planning starts. You can make changes to your grant timeline – we ask that you first submit this change request to our team for review and receive approval before moving forward with a new timeline.
Can we recruit non-delegates to our projects?
YES! You can work with whomever makes the most sense for what you would like to do.
Can you use the grant to hold a conference to bring awareness to things such as mental health and have yourself speak if you have experienced such things, as well as have a professional?
Yes and yes! Conferences that raise awareness to important topics like mental health have always been supported by our program, as long they have been run free of charge as well as being open and accessible to all community members.
You can speak at your own events and invite relevant professionals to speak as well. Please keep in mind that your speaking engagement must be on a volunteer basis – you are not able to give yourself any payment from the grant for being a speaker.
If it’s in a group, for the real project, would I be able to work with people that are in my scouts Canada group?
YES! You can work with whomever makes the most sense for what you would like to do.
How much is the grant?
Grants are available in 3 Tiers, up to $2000. You can pick the amount and tier that makes the most sense for your project.
If I apply for a tier 3 grant, I can’t apply for another one that’s tier 3?
Unfortunately, we are not able to support more than one Tier 3 grant per young person.
#PassionToPurpose accepts grant applications on a rolling bases up until February 2021.
Due to the pandemic right now what would things like masks and hand sanitizers etc. fall under because they are relatively expensive?
Typically, items like masks and hand sanitizers, can go under Supplies. If you are purchasing these items as part of care kits to give away to marginalized communities, our team may waive the expense limits.
Yes, of course! You are more than welcome to partner with school clubs or organizations whose role will be to help you in your initiative as you see fit. Please keep in mind, the initiative must be your idea – an organization’s involvement should be to support you to the project.
School clubs are eligible to apply for grant funds to run their initiatives as long as these are youth led volunteer clubs.
How do you imagine P2P will change over the years?
We envision the P2P grant program expanding its reach throughout Canada to truly support young people from all communities across Canada. Our goal is to continue growing P2P to adapt to the changing needs of young people and to evolve to ensure we are helping young people build the leadership skills that will help better prepare for their future. The goal is to enhance the in-person Passion to Purpose Forum and look to hosting more than one a year.
If you have been selected to attend the P2P Bootcamp or P2P Forum, all costs are covered by The Award Canada, through the #PassionToPurpose program.
I was wondering where the money for grants and like the travel costs come for? Are there fundraisers from your ends or donations?
The #PassionToPurpose program, including the forum and grants, are funded by the Government of Canada.
Does the in-person forum typically run during a school year or near/during typical school breaks (ex. reading week/march break/summer)?
Our forums are always held during the summer. The smaller bootcamps are typically held over a weekend, during either reading weeks or March break.