Huron County, Ontario – The County of Huron’s Economic Development Department is pleased to launch this year’s Supporting Local Youth Program (SLYP), which offers grants up to $1,000 for youth-led initiatives and activities in Huron County.
Eligible projects are youth-led and provide opportunities for Huron County youth between ages 14 and 19 in the following priority areas:
- Social Cohesion
- Community Connectedness
- Creative Expression
- Social Justice Issues
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Mental Health
- Welcoming Communities
“The Supporting Local Youth program supports Council’s priority of youth engagement and helps teens and young adults kick-start their ideas and projects for the benefit of their local community,” says Vicki Lass, Director of Economic Development for the County of Huron. “We’re very pleased to offer a program that increases opportunities for youth in Huron County!”
Funding applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on November 15, 2025.
Applications will be assessed and awarded on a merit basis. Projects are assessed by a review panel made up of representatives from Huron County’s Economic Development Board and community youth from the target demographic.
For more information about the Supporting Local Youth Program, including eligibility criteria and an application form, please visit: https://www.huroncounty.ca/economic-development/thrive/#Funds
Or contact the Economic Development Department directly at: 519.524.8394 ext 6.
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