For Youth Initiative - OM for/pour Parkour Toronto

For Youth Initiative - OM for/pour Parkour Toronto

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$19,500
Duration12 months
Year2015-2016
Location served
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Toronto
Population servedBlack/Afro-diasporic/Afro-Caribbean and/or Afro-Latinx youth, Racialized youth (other than Black youth), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer (LGBTTQ+) youth, Newcomer youth, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth vulnerable of becoming or are in conflict with the law
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years
Description$19,500 over 12 months to deliver Parkour classes, free outdoor meet-ups and monthly events for Aboriginal, racialized, newcomer, Francophone and LGBTTQ youth. This initiative will help them develop a healthier lifestyle and gain confidence and independence through a physical activity they enjoy. Funds will be used for staffing and travel expenses.
Grant resultYouth are engaged in their community
Grant statusClosed