How We Give
We support our AMDF Family through annual and multi-year grants focused on prevention, early intervention, and wraparound care. Prioritizing youth mental health and youth homelessness, we empower charities that nurture meaningful change in young people’s lives.
Our Granting Continuum: Funding with Purpose
Our Granting Continuum is more than funding – it’s true collaboration. We invest in programs that deliver tangible outcomes, foster growth, and inspire lasting change for youth.
Currently, we support over 50 programs across Ontario, with an approach rooted in transparency, stability, and sustainability.
Our Granting Continuum includes three strategic funding streams, designed to meet charities where they are, build capacity, and scale impact.
Nurture Grant
Nurturing charitable relationships through programming support for direct and meaningful personalized impact.
Inspire Grant
Inspiring capacity-building through programmatic development for deep and expansive community impact.
Transform Grant
Transforming our communities through organizational empowerment for innovative and collaborative sector-wide impact.
New charities become members of the AMDF Family through Nurture Grants.
Funding Details
New charities become members of the AMDF Family through Nurture Grants. Grants are by invitation only. Funding for 2025 and 2026 is now closed. Please check back in Spring 2026 for granting opportunities.
Beyond the Grant
Beyond traditional granting, we offer a suite of capacity-building initiatives that equip our charitable partners with practical tools, expert guidance, and customized strategies to grow and thrive. From communications to leadership, storytelling, and beyond, we help charities amplify their impact, expand their reach, and achieve lasting change.
Beyond the Grant
Beyond traditional granting, we offer a suite of capacity-building initiatives that equip our charitable partners with practical tools, expert guidance, and customized strategies to grow and thrive. From communications to leadership, storytelling, and beyond, we help charities amplify their impact, expand their reach, and achieve lasting change.
Our Expert Partners
We collaborate with leading experts who share their knowledge and skills to help charities succeed.
Communications
Mentorship & Coaching
Storytelling for Change
Beyond the Grant Initiatives
EPIC Leadership
Supporting leaders across the charitable sector through coaching, professional development, and cohort-based learning. AMDF is currently supporting five of our charitable partners’ Executive Directors to strengthen their leadership and capacity.
Grace’s Story | Abiona Centre
When Grace became pregnant, she didn’t know where to turn. Overwhelmed and unsure of her next steps, she needed more than shelter; she needed support, community, and a place to grow. This video was sponsored and produced by AMDF Productions.
This Is My Story | Child Witness Centre
When your childhood is marked by fear, hope can feel out of reach. But with the right support, healing begins and futures are rewritten. Young survivors of abuse and violence find safety, strength, and the courage to rebuild their tomorrow. This video was sponsored and produced by AMDF Productions.
The Art of Healing: Matt’s Story | JACS Toronto
Matt began using drugs at 12 years old. By his teens, he had already overdosed and believed he wouldn’t live to see his 19th birthday. Everything changed the day he found JACS Toronto. This video was sponsored and produced by AMDF Productions.
Access Alliance
In 2025, AMDF positively impacted 75,000+ young people, including:
19,060
Youth received access to mental health care
6,696
Youth who achieved positive identity development
323
Youth who accessed safe, long-term housing