Right To Play Right 's partnership approach is grounded in relationships, community strengths, and shared learning. Through coaching, mentorship, training, and collaborative program development, we work alongside communities and organizations to build capacity and strengthen opportunities for children and youth.
Whether you are exploring a new idea, strengthening an existing youth initiative, or expanding the impact of community programming, Right To Play offers a range of partnership pathways designed to meet communities and organizations where they are.
Which Partnership Is Right For You?
Start here. Compare partnership options before reviewing full details.
Team Training Partnership (TTP)
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Quick Look:
The TTP is best for - Staff training & skill development
Partnership term - 4 months
Funding available - No
Support model - 1 tailored workshop learning package
Overview:
Supports communities and organizations to strengthen staff capacity, leadership, and team effectiveness through practical, play-based professional development. Workshop learning package is tailored to your team's goals and designed to support improvements in programs, services, and outcomes for Indigenous children and youth.
Best Suited For
✓ Targeted professional development
✓ Building leadership and facilitation skills
✓ Improving participant experiences
✓ Practical tools for immediate application
Resources
TTP Application Guide
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Youth Project Partnership (YPP)
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Quick Look:
The YPP is best for - Short-term Projects
Partnership term - 3-6 months
Funding available - Project funding
Support model - Project support + 1 tailored workshop Package
Overview:
Supports communities and organizations to design and deliver short-term, play-based projects that respond to local priorities and contribute to the wellbeing of Indigenous children and youth. Whether youth-led or adult-led, projects encourage creativity, leadership, collaboration, and community-driven action.
Best Suited For
✓ New project ideas or pilot initiatives or events
✓ Youth-led community action plans
✓ Short term programming that responds to local priorities
Resources
YPP Application Guide
Monthly Workplan Template
Budget Plan Template
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Program Enhancement Partnership (PEP)
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Quick Look:
The PEP partnership is best for - Strengthenin an existing program
Partnership term - 12 months
Funding available - Project + salary funding
Support model - Bi-weekly coaching + program development support
Overview:
Supports communities and organizations with established play-based programs that want to strengthen program quality, enhance participant experiences, and achieve deeper outcomes for Indigenous children and youth. Through a customized cycle of learning, implementation, and reflection, partners build staff capacity while advancing meaningful improvements in existing programs.
Best Suited For
✓ Established youth programs seeking to deepen impact
✓ Organizations looking to strengthen staff capacity and program quality
✓ Teams focused on specific areas of program improvement
✓ Programs ready to implement and evaluate meaningful enhancements
Resources
PEP Application Guide
Budget Plan Template
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Program Development Partnership (PDP)
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Quick Look:
The PDP partnership is best for - Building or expaning a program
Partnership term - 12 months
Funding available - Project + salary funding
Support model - Bi-weekly coaching and program development support
Overview:
Supports communities and organizations to develop, launch, or strengthen play-based programs for Indigenous children and youth. Through a collaborative development process, partners work with Right To Play to enhance program quality, build staff capacity, and create sustainable, community-led programming that responds to local needs and priorities.
Best Suited For
✓ Communities launching a new youth program
✓ Organizations redesigning or significantly expanding an existing program
✓ Groups seeking structured coaching and program development support
✓ Teams interested in building sustainable, community-led programming
Resources
PDP Application Guide
Budget Plan Template
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Are You Eligible?
Right To Play welcomes applications from eligible First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and Indigenous youth-serving organizations across Canada. Review the criteria below to determine whether your group is eligible to apply.
✓ Eligible Applicants Include
- First Nation, Inuit, or Métis communities
- First Nation, Inuit, or Métis (FNIM) Governing Body/Tribal Council
- Incorporated non-profit organizations or registered charities serving FNIM children and youth
- Registered schools or School Boards serving FNIM children & youth
- Youth Project Partnership Applicants Only: Youth groups, councils, or advisory boards operating under an eligible trustee organization (e.g. First Nations, Inuit, or Métis community, school, registered charity, or non-profit organization) and supported by an adult staff member from the trustee organization.
X Ineligible Applicants Include
- Individuals applying independently
- Unincorporated or grassroots groups without an eligible trustee organization
- Communities or organizations operating outside Canada
- Communities or organizations that do not primarily serve First Nations, Inuit, or Métis children and youth (Ages 6-19)
Application Timeline
Applications are accepted through annual intake periods. Review the timelines below before preparing your application.
Team Training Partnership (TTP)
Intake 1
- Application Period: August 1, 2026 – October 1, 2026
- Partnership Decisions: November 2026
Intake 2
- Application Period: March 1, 2027 – May 1, 2027
- Partnership Decisions: June 2027
All Other Partnership Streams
YPP: August 1 - September 1, 2026
PEP: August 1 - September 1, 2026
PDP: August 1 - September 1, 2026
Need Support?
Right To Play Indigenous Programs offers one-to-one support and group information sessions to help applicants identify the partnership stream that best aligns with their goals, navigate the application process, and prepare a strong application.
To ask a question, request support, or register for an information session, email [email protected]
