Strengthening the organizations that support youth

Through Catapult Canada, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) provides funding, resources and opportunities for collaboration to youth-serving organizations across the country.

Recognizing that communities know their needs best, the RHF supports locally led solutions that build on existing strengths, respond to community priorities and create lasting opportunities for young people.

Our Approach

Catapult brings together funding, expertise, partnerships and resources to strengthen the youth-serving sector and expand access to learning.

Connecting Partners

Bringing organizations together to share knowledge, build partnerships and learn from one another.

Building Capacity

Helping organizations strengthen their programs, leadership, infrastructure and ability to measure impact.

Expanding Learning Pathways

Helping organizations strengthen their programs, leadership, infrastructure and ability to measure impact.

Sharing Resources

Providing practical tools, research and promising practices to help organizations improve and grow.

Funding opportunities that create lasting impact

Through Catapult Canada, the RHF provides funding to organizations working to improve access to learning and create meaningful opportunities for young people.

Grants support community-based initiatives, innovative approaches and organizational capacity building, with a focus on reducing barriers and strengthening youth learning outcomes.

Who Can Apply?

Youth-serving organizations working to improve learning opportunities across Canada. Specific eligibility requirements will be announced with each funding call.

What We Fund

Projects that expand learning opportunities, strengthen organizational capacity and develop new approaches to supporting youth.

How To Apply

The next Catapult funding cycle is expected in fall 2027. Application details, eligibility and deadlines will be shared closer to the opening date.

Creating opportunities across Canada

Through Catapult Canada, the RHF is helping youth-serving organizations reach more young people, strengthen their programs and create lasting opportunities in communities across the country.

21.6M

invested in youth-serving organizations across Canada

88,000

young people supported through Catapult-funded initiatives

108

youth-serving organizations supported across Canada

Celebrating Catapult
Funded Projects

Explore the organizations and community initiatives creating more equitable learning opportunities for young people across the country.

Resources for the youth-serving sector

Explore practical tools, research and resources to help youth-serving organizations strengthen their programs, build capacity and measure impact.

Evaluation Reports

Reports from funded projects sharing outcomes, lessons learned and effective approaches to youth programming.

Toolkits

Practical guides, templates and learning materials to support program delivery and organizational development.

Networks and Hubs

Resources from other organizations to encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and stronger connections.

Capacity Building

Tools to help organizations strengthen their skills, operations and ability to support young people.

Catapult in Action

Discover how youth-serving organizations are removing barriers to learning and creating new opportunities for young people in their communities.

Frequently asked questions

No. Through Catapult Canada, the RHF provides funding to youth-serving organizations rather than individuals. These organizations deliver programs and initiatives that create learning opportunities for young people.

Not necessarily. Funding may support new initiatives, the expansion of existing programs or activities that strengthen an organization's capacity to serve young people.

Depending on the funding opportunity, grants may support organizational capacity building, including activities that strengthen an organization's operations, programs and long-term sustainability.

Explore Catapult's resources and recipient stories, or subscribe to the RHF newsletter for updates on future funding opportunities and program developments.

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