Every year, tens of thousands of high school students across Canada participate in The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. Through YPI's innovative curriculum, students research local social issues and charities, and advocate for a $5,000 grant to be directed to the charity of their choice.

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, also known as YPI, teaches secondary school students the fundamentals of philanthropy, [1] and gives students the opportunity to play a direct role in making a financial grant to a local, grassroots social service organization in their own community.

The YPI grant aims to assist local social service charities as outlined above. Some examples of charitable sectors that are not included in the YPI granting criteria are:

With every grant awarded through our school-based competition, YPI channels financial resources, public awareness, and volunteers to local charities, while sparking the social conscience of secondary school students, building their character, and developing their life and workplace skills.

By embracing this collaboration, you can inspire the next generation of philanthropists and community leaders while gaining valuable exposure for your charitable work. Charities that received YPI grants during the 2023-24 school year. The Salvation Army Owen Sound Corps.

YPI's mission is to "Engage youth in philanthropic giving through experiential learning in high schools across Canada". By partnering with schools, YPI provides hands-on opportunities for students to learn about and participate in philanthropy, instilling a culture of generosity and empowering them to make a tangible impact.

YPI Canada is an inclusive, multi-award-winning approach to youth-led participatory grant-making and youth civic education. We help young people to be included, empowered, and engaged in creating more compassionate, connected communities where they live, and a …

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is an inclusive, multi-award-winning participatory grant-making program that grows compassionate communities by connecting secondary students to social issues, local charities, and philanthropy at a pivotal stage in their adolescence.

With every grant awarded through our school-based competition, YPI channels financial resources, public awareness, and volunteers to local charities, while sparking the social conscience of secondary school students, building their character, and developing their life and workplace skills.

Dive into our tips on how to research charities, what makes a charity eligible for the YPI grant, and how to creatively connect your interests with the charities you discover.