TELUS Community Board Funding 2026: Apply for Up to $20,000 for Youth Programs

Organizations across Canada can now apply for up to $20,000 in TELUS Community Board Funding to support youth health and education programs. This grant from the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation helps community groups create programs that use technology to aid young people up to age 29. It targets local efforts to build stronger communities through better access to health services and learning opportunities.

About the TELUS Community Board Funding

The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation is a registered charity that funds projects to improve young lives. Its Community Boards operate across Canada to back programs that fit local needs. These grants focus on youth up to age 29 and aim to remove barriers with tech tools. Groups can use the money for one-year projects that make real changes in health or education.

What the Grant Covers

Approved groups receive up to $20,000 for their programs. In the Barrie and Central Ontario area, the limit is $10,000. The funds support community-based work that directly helps youth. They cover costs tied to program delivery, not general operations.

Key Focus Areas

Projects need to match at least one of these main goals.

Youth Support Programs

These efforts help young people aged up to 29 face social, money, or personal challenges. They build skills and open doors for better futures.

Technology-Driven Solutions

Programs that use tech stand out. Examples include online learning tools, automated systems to run services, or tech setups for sensory needs. Tech makes programs easier to reach more youth.

Education and Skill Development

Initiatives teach knowledge, job skills, and daily life tools. They prepare youth for school, work, or independence.

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Focus here is on mental health, body fitness, and overall wellness. Programs promote healthy habits and support services.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, groups must meet these rules:

• Be a Canadian charity or qualified donee approved by the Canada Revenue Agency.
• Serve youth up to age 29.
• Center on health or education.
• Work in a TELUS Community Board region.
• Not have applied to the same board in the past 12 months.

Eligible Regions

Programs must run in one of these areas:

• Atlantic Canada: Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Quebec: Montreal, Quebec City, Rimouski.
• Ontario: Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, Greater Toronto and Hamilton, Barrie and Central Ontario.
• Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
• Alberta: Calgary and Southern Alberta, Edmonton and Northern Alberta.
• British Columbia: Interior and Northern BC, Vancouver and Coastal, Vancouver Island.

Ineligible Funding Requests

Some items do not qualify:

• Day-to-day costs like staff pay, rent, or bills.
• Building funds or paying off debts.
• Ads, sponsorships, or past expenses.
• School aid like scholarships.
• Work outside Canada.
• TELUS products or services.
• Faith-based programs that exclude others.

Application Timeline

• Opens: January 5, 2026.
• Closes: April 10, 2026.
• Results: June 2026.

More rounds come later, but apply soon for better odds.

Why You Should Apply

This TELUS Community Board Funding suits groups that want to grow youth programs, add tech, show clear results, or get quick support. Tech-focused ideas have an edge. It helps scale local impact without long ties.

How to Apply

Submit one form per region your program covers. Describe goals, expected results, and tech role.

APPLY HERE.

For details, visit TELUS Friendly Future funding page.

Frequently Asked Questions