Codiac Youth and Family Well-Being Grant Program

The Codiac Region Youth and Family Well-being Grant has established the following specific objectives for Phase 2:

Upstream impact: Proposals should address the broad spectrum of challenges that affect youth and families in the Codiac Region. This includes, but is not limited to, tackling issues such as housing instability, substance use, mental health concerns, and complex family dynamics. The intention is to use the allocated funding for youth gang prevention towards broader, more encompassing goals that positively influence youth and family well-being.

Promote community collaboration: The initiative seeks to foster partnerships among local organizations, enhancing the effectiveness of interventions through collaboration. Proposals should demonstrate a commitment to meaningful collaboration and shared objectives among partners, aiming for a unified approach to addressing identified risk factors in the community.

Ensure sustainable change: This initiative focuses on projects that offer immediate support and contribute to the long-term resilience and well-being of youth and families. Applicants are encouraged to outline how their proposed initiatives will have enduring impacts, contributing to developing a stronger and more supportive community infrastructure.

Align with regional priorities: It is essential for proposals to be in sync with the unique needs and priorities of the Codiac Region. This involves understanding the local context, including the specific challenges and demographics of Riverview, Dieppe, and Moncton, and tailoring interventions to effectively meet these needs.

Foster inclusivity and equity: The grant emphasizes the need for initiatives that are inclusive, accessible, and equitable. Proposals should demonstrate how they plan to engage all segments of the youth population.
 

This section outlines organizations' criteria for submitting a proposal in the Codiac Region Youth and Family Well-being Phase 2 Grant.

Organizational Status and Scope

• The backbone applicant must be a registered charitable organization or non-profit entity within the Codiac Region.
• The focus should be on expanding direct services to youth and families, leveraging existing strengths and capacities.

Experience and Expertise

• Applicants should possess expertise in youth and family services or closely related fields.
• Experience in dealing with the risk factors identified for this initiative is desirable.

Collaborative Approach

• Applicants should consider submitting proposals in partnership with other agencies or community partners.
• Partner organizations should complement each other's strengths, enhancing their existing services rather than extending their mandates beyond current capabilities.

Capacity for Impactful Service Delivery

• Organizations must demonstrate the ability to implement and manage the proposed initiatives effectively.
• Evidence of successful past program implementations and efficient resource management will be considered.

Commitment to Inclusive and Equitable Service

• Organizations must ensure that their programs are accessible and equitable, catering to the diverse needs of Codiac Region youth and families.
• The proposals should clearly articulate strategies for engaging all segments of the youth population, including those who are often less served.

This section outlines specific risk factors that proposals should address to support youth and family well-being in the Codiac Region. Proponents must demonstrate how they will address at least one risk factor in each group.

Group A - Individual Factors for Youth

• Housing instability
• Substance use and early onset of substance use
• Unmet mental health needs
• School disengagement and/or learning difficulties
• Experiences of racism and discrimination 
• Lack of positive adult role models
• Antisocial behaviour
• Violent victimization

Group B - Family and Economic Factors

• Family conflict and/or violence 
• Family disconnection
• Parental substance use 
• Lack of adult and parental role models
• Family criminality or vulnerability to criminal exploitation 
• Economic exclusion and deprivation

Group C - Equity and Inclusion

• Newcomer and Immigrant Families: Initiatives explicitly addressing the unique challenges and integration needs of newcomer and immigrant families in the Codiac Region.
• Indigenous Youth: Proposals that focus on supporting Indigenous youth, acknowledging and addressing their specific cultural, social, and community needs.
• 2SLGBTQI+ Individuals: Initiatives that cater to the needs of 2SLGBTQI+ youth and families, ensuring inclusivity, support, and understanding of their experiences.
• Rural Communities: Proposals that recognize and address the challenges faced by youth and families in rural areas within Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview. 

Additional Criteria

Geographic Focus

• Proposals must address the needs within the Codiac Region, encompassing Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview.
• While initiatives may prioritize certain areas based on need, they should demonstrate a strategy to impact the broader region.

Target Age Demographics

• Initiatives should primarily focus on youth within the age ranges of 10-13 and 14-19.
• Proposals should specify their chosen age range and justify the focus, ensuring that strategies are age-appropriate and relevant.

Building Natural Supports and Sustainability

• A critical aspect of the proposal is the emphasis on building natural supports for youth. This means fostering community connections, family ties, mentorship, peer networks, and other organic support systems.
• From the outset, programs must be designed to ensure sustainable progression for youth. The aim is to create lasting positive impacts that continue beyond the life of the funding.
• Proposals should detail how their initiatives will cultivate these natural supports, contributing to program participants' long-term resilience and well-being.

Direct Service Provision

• Funds should primarily be used for direct service provision to youth and families. This includes interventions, support services, educational programs, and other direct forms of assistance, rather than navigation supports. 

Evidence-Based Approaches Grounded in Youth Development Best Practices

• Initiatives should be based on evidence-based practices that have proven effective in youth development.
• Proposals should demonstrate how their approaches are rooted in established best practices and methodologies that foster positive youth development and family support.

Low Barrier Access for High Acuity Youth and Families

• Programs must be designed to provide low-barrier access, ensuring that the most vulnerable and high-need youth and families can participate and benefit.
• Strategies to support high acuity cases should be evident, focusing on accommodating and effectively addressing the complex challenges these youth and families face.

While effective collaboration among organizations is highly preferred and valued, it is not a requirement for this initiative. Proposals can be submitted individually or as a consortium.

Consortium of Partners [Preferred, Not Required]

• If submitting as a consortium, proposals should indicate a cooperative and integrated approach with at least three organizations.
• Each partner in the consortium should have a clearly defined role and contribute distinctively to the overall objectives of the initiative.

Backbone Organization [If Applicable]

• For consortium submissions, one of the partner organizations should be designated as the 'backbone' entity, coordinating the consortium's efforts.
• The backbone organization is expected to demonstrate leadership, coordination capabilities, and experience in managing collaborative initiatives.

Shared Goals and Responsibilities

• Consortium submissions should have a unified vision and shared goals for the initiative, including joint planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proposals should detail how responsibilities and resources will be shared among partners to ensure effective delivery of services.

Community Engagement and Input

• Whether individual or consortium-based, proposals should be grounded in community engagement, with the voices and needs of youth and families central to the initiative.
• Proposals must describe how community input and feedback will be integrated into the program design and execution.

Sustainability and Continuity

• Proposals should consider the initiative's sustainability beyond the funding period, including plans to continue services and efforts.
• Strategies for sustaining impact and maintaining collaboration or program effectiveness in the long term should be outlined.

Financial and Budgetary Requirements

The Grant operates under a detailed budgetary framework with maximum allowable amounts for each expenditure category. These amounts are set for each fiscal year to guide applicants' budget proposals.

Fiscal Year April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025

• Salaries and Wages and Benefits: $310,000
• Professional and Consultant Costs: $100,000
• Recruitment and Training Costs: $10,000
• Travel: $30,000
• Rent and Utilities: $10,000
• Office Equipment, Supplies, and Materials: $90,124.41
• Minor Renovations to Program Facility: $10,000
• Translation and Simultaneous Interpretation Costs: $10,000
• Meals and/or Refreshments for Participants: $50,000
• Honoraria: $5,000
• Culturally Appropriate Expenditures: $500

Fiscal Year April 1, 2025-March 31, 2026

• Salaries and Wages and Benefits: $235,000
• Professional and Consultant Costs: $24,142.52
• Recruitment and Training Costs: $500
• Travel: $5,000
• Rent and Utilities: $5,000
• Office Equipment, Supplies, and Materials: $35,000
• Meals and/or Refreshments for Participants: $10,000

Detailed Accounting of Funds

• Detailed and accurate accounting is required for all expenditures. To comply with Public Safety Canada requirements, successful applications must provide financial records showing how funds are spent within each category during financial reporting. 

No Rollover of Funds

• Funds are allocated annually and must be fully utilized within the specified fiscal year. There is no option to transfer unused funds to subsequent years.
• Proposals should include a clear plan demonstrating how the organization will effectively utilize the funds within the given timeframe.

Administration Fees and Capital Expenditures

• Administration fees are permitted but should be included in the budget as partial Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) rather than as a percentage overhead.

Exclusions

• The grant must not replace existing federal or provincial funding.
• Grants cannot be used to fund gift cards.
• Capital expenditures (greater than $4,999) including the purchase of motor vehicles, are not eligible.
• Funding cannot be used for police service or enforcement activities. 
• It cannot be used for ongoing core activities but should support new or expanded initiatives.