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Calling all Waterloo Region youth!
See a problem? Any problem. Big or small. Your effort towards solving it could change the world, solve a personal problem, or simply satisfy your curiosity. We don't care. What we care about is giving you the chance to apply your creativity towards solving whatever problem you choose. We're here to help (thanks to the donations of people who are cheering you on).
It’s totally cool if you don’t know what you want to do yet, or don’t quite have an idea—we’re here to help you too. You’ll be ready soon to exercise your creativity!
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT?
WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SEE CHANGE?
Who can apply?
Are you a Waterloo Region student between 15 - 18 years old? This is for you! Get up to $1000 to work on your own idea.
Single Student
Group of Students
Let’s. Get. CREATIVE.
Step 1: What’s your idea?!
Have a cool or even weird new idea that you want to bring to life? Something that could change the way our society works, or even just something you’re passionate about? We want to hear it! No worries if you’re havin’ a brain fart — check out these Create30 Activities to help get those creative juices a-flowin’. And remember: there’s no such thing as a bad idea.
Things to think about: What problem does your idea solve? What supplies do you need to make it happen? How long would it take to bring your idea to life?
Step 2: Apply!
Tell us about your idea and how you’ll make it happen. We review all applications and schedule interviews with all applications that meet our criteria.
NEW! Due to the parameters of the grant allowing us to reopen, the biggest change for this relaunch is that at this time we are only accepting applications from youth aged 15-18.
Each project idea must;
- State the problem you are solving and explain your plan to solve that problem.
- Be socially and environmentally responsible: we have a responsibility not to fund ideas that will create environmental or physical harm, or which discriminate against people based on who they are, what they look like, or where they were born.
- Include a detailed budget and timeline.
- NEW! The Youth Creativity Fund will no longer support school clubs or initiatives that are not open to the broader community.
Step 3: Share what you’ve learned :)
Tell us what you did and what you learned so that we can celebrate your success and encourage others to try this too!
Our supporters make this possible!
Our donors have made it possible for so many amazing success stories to impact our region—and because of their generosity, there are so many more impactful ideas to come.
