Changing the path of homeless youth
See how our investment can help change the path for youth at-risk of or experiencing homelessness, with a goal of helping youth create new paths, remove systemic barriers and foster healthy pathways.
Because of you, we raised over $1.3M for 125 youth focused charities across the country. Funds will be used to enable youth at risk of or facing homeless achieve positive development outcomes and realize their full potential.
Each year, The Home Depot Canada Foundation grants funding to registered Canadian charities to support initiatives that prevent and end youth homelessness in Canada through 4 granting streams: Community Development Grants, Youth Opportunity Grants, TradeWorx and Strategic Partnerships.
Renovations
Repairs, refurbishments and/or modifications to a housing accommodation or other support facility that benefits homeless youth.
Prevention
Programs that reduce the likelihood youth will experience homelessness or support youth who have been homeless and reduce chronic homelessness.
Employment
Programs that focus on critical supportive services with an emphasis on job readiness and employment programs.
Guidelines
Our primary focus is to support housing initiatives that benefits at-risk/homeless youth. Community Partners are only eligible to receive the Community Development Grant OR The Youth Opportunity Grant each calendar year, but unfortunately not both.
Please be advised, The Home Depot Canada Foundation does not fund:
How do I apply for a donation from The Home Depot Canada Foundation?
Submit an online application using the link on the Grant Programs page
Should I confirm via phone or email that my request has been received?
No, Community Development Grant applicants will receive a response within four to six weeks of submitting their request. Should you not receive a response in this timeframe, please send an inquiry to canadafoundation@homedepot.com. Youth Opportunity Grant applicants will receive a response within four to five months of the full application deadline.
What are The Home Depot Canada Foundation’s funding priorities?
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to taking action on youth homelessness by supporting the housing needs of Canada’s youth. As such, preference is given to projects that support the development of affordable housing and community improvement projects that benefit homeless youth. Eligible projects include small-scale affordable housing and neighbourhood improvement projects that involve rebuilding, repairing, painting, refurbishing, landscaping and planting.
When will I hear if my request has been approved?
Applications of our Community Development Grants are notified within 4-6 weeks of receipt. Youth Opportunity Grant applicants will be notified of their application status within four to five months of the application deadline. Please note that due to the large volume of requests we receive, we are unable to respond to telephone or e-mail inquires regarding the status of requests.
My request falls within your funding criteria but it was declined, why?
The Home Depot Canada Foundation receives many more applications that it can fund, and even though your request may meet our funding criteria, the funds may not be available at the time. We suggest you apply again in the following calendar year. Please note that due to the large volume of requests we receive, we are unable to respond to telephone or e-mail inquiries regarding the details of declined requests.
Does The Home Depot Canada Foundation have geographic restrictions?
The Home Depot Canada Foundation provides funding to charitable organizations that operate in Canada.
What does the Home Depot Canada Foundation define as youth?
The Foundation sees youth as between the ages of 13-29 years old. In some circumstances, especially in prevention, we support younger ages for intervention and outreach work.
Send your questions to canadafoundation@homedepot.com. To apply for a grant, check out our Apply page.
Charitable Registration Number: 828431015RR0001