The Unaccompanied Children Lived Experience and Youth Engagement Program presents a great opportunity for your business to make a significant impact in your community. Participating in this initiative allows you to support the growth of a Lived Experience Council and Youth Leadership Academy, focusing on the integration and protection of unaccompanied children and their sponsors. By helping young people share their voices and experiences, you contribute to shaping best practices while empowering future leaders.

In addition to making a positive difference, your business can gain financial support for essential resources, like planning and implementing effective programs. This financial support is flexible with no payback requirement, reducing any financial stress on your business. You’ll also gain recognition as a community leader, reinforcing your commitment to social responsibility and improving your business's reputation.

This program is designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring you can engage with it easily and effectively. By taking part, you enhance your business's potential while fostering change in the lives of young people. It’s a win-win!

Type of Financing

This program offers grant financing. Grants are funds you do not have to repay, making them a great opportunity for businesses focused on specific community needs.

Repayment Terms and Eligible Expenses

There are no repayment terms or interest rates since this is a grant. You can use the funds for:

• Developing and managing the Lived Experience Council
• Creating a Leadership Academy
• Providing training and resources for candidates
• Project management and community engagement activities
• Secure technology and translation services to support participation

Restrictions and Fees

Funds cannot be used for general operating expenses, personal expenses, or projects unrelated to the program’s goals. As for fees, there are no associated fees to apply for or receive this grant, ensuring that all funds directly support your project.

• Location: Available across the country.
• Sectors: Open to all sectors.
• Legal Structure: All legal structures qualify.
• Profit Structure: All profit structures qualify.
• Employees: No minimum or maximum number of employees required.
• Company Revenue: No minimum or maximum revenue qualifications.

Disqualifications: None mentioned.

The program provides an opportunity for your business to establish and support a Lived Experience Council and Youth Leadership Academy. This initiative focuses on helping young people who have experience as unaccompanied children, along with their sponsors. By funding this program, you can make a real difference in improving their integration and protection in the community.

Your business can receive financial support to develop necessary resources. This includes creating a comprehensive plan for the Council's implementation and a curriculum for the Leadership Academy. You will also facilitate essential services such as interpretation and translation, virtual meeting technology, and identifying resources to ensure participation. The goal is to empower those involved and ensure their voices are heard in shaping best practices for support and integration.

There is no set limit on the funding available. This grants can be used flexibly, according to the needs of the program you want to establish or enhance. The program does not have a payback requirement, meaning the financial support is designed to benefit the community without adding financial pressure on your business.