That grant-making can be inclusive and transformative for communities and young people.
Where youth, schools, charities, and funders work together to support social services through grants and public awareness.
For motivating, deepening, and scaling meaningful interactions between people and the social purpose sector.
What is YPI?
YPI is an inclusive, multi-award-winning approach to grant-making that grows compassionate communities by connecting high school students to social issues, local charities, and philanthropy at a pivotal stage in their adolescence.
Our Impact
ACROSS CANADA SINCE 2002

More Than
have been provided by YPI’s funders to be granted by youth through our inclusive, participatory process



Over
have developed skills, competencies and positive attitudes towards civic engagement



Over
have learned about social issues from students advocating in their communities



Over
have been helped by frontline social service charities who have won grants through YPI
VISION
Canada’s young people are included, empowered, and engaged in creating more compassionate and connected communities where they live, and a more philanthropic future for all.
MISSION
YPI Canada is growing connected, compassionate communities through our inclusive, multi-award-winning approach to youth-led participatory grant-making. By 2024, our goal is to grant $1M annually to charities decided by 40,000 engaged and empowered youth, and to connect 350,000 Canadians each year around caring for social causes in their communities.
Our strategic priorities for 2019-2024
PHILANTHROPY
Increase funding, diversify revenue sources, and build a sustainable YPI granting model.
EDUCATION
Deepen YPI's impact on youth and schools. Expand enrolment to new communities.
CHARITIES
Increase YPI's value for participating charities. Leverage YPI for lasting community impact.
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Awards
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