Up to two (2) awards of $500 each will be awarded.

• The Human Services Community Bursary is awarded annually to a youth who has demonstrated resiliency and who is pursuing post-secondary education in the human services field. The bursary is designed to recognize and support students who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities through careers in areas such as social services, healthcare, and education.
• The recipient candidate can only benefit once from this bursary (other applicants may apply again in the future).
• The award must be applied to costs associated with pursuing their chosen program in the human services field for any reasonable purpose such as tuition/registration fees, textbooks or related materials.
• Must be:
  • A resident of the district of Cochrane or Timiskaming or has attended secondary school in the district of Cochrane or Timiskaming.
  • Presently enrolled or planning to attend a post-secondary institution or be registered in a recognized specialized program in the human services field for the academic year for which the bursary is awarded.

One (1) award of $2,000 will be awarded.

• The Barbara and Douglas Martin Fund has been established by Mr. and Mrs. Martin of New Liskeard, who are loyal supporters of NEOFACS, specifically of the services offered in the Timiskaming area. The funds will be held in trust for the applicant until a letter of acceptance from the institution or employer is received.
• Applicant(s) will:
  • Apply the award to costs associated with pursuing education, learning, training or employment
  • Apply the award to support their chosen career path;
  • Have attended secondary school in the District of Timiskaming;
  • Be a current or former client of NEOFACS; and,
  • Be a resident of the Timiskaming area.
• Recipient(s) shall use the funds for any reasonable purpose for education, learning, training or employment, such as:
  • Tuition fees/registration fees;
  • Textbooks and/or related materials;
  • Employment-related expenses;
  • Equipment such as tools, permits, and licensing to enter the workforce or assist in launching a small business;
  • Pre-training for a program in which the individual has registered; and,
  • Other appropriate uses as determined by the committee.

One (1) award of $1,000 will be awarded.

• The Children's Mental Health Week Bursary is supported by NEOFACS employee fundraising efforts and is awarded to a youth who has received child and youth mental health services from NEOFACS to support their tuition, academic fees, books, or other post-secondary expenses.
• Applicant(s) will:
  • Apply the bursary to costs associated with pursuing education/learning/training at a post-secondary education institution or an accredited apprenticeship program in the province of Ontario;
  • Be a current or former client of NEOFACS in a child and youth mental health program; and,
  • Have demonstrated resiliency through their mental health journey.
  • Demonstrate success in any or all of the following:
    • Regular school attendance
    • Academic achievement
    • Community service and engagement (e.g. volunteering, mentorship, youth committees, etc.)
    • Gainful employment (casual, part-time or full-time)
    • Extracurricular activities/sports (e.g. at school, in the community or with NEOFACS)
  • Recipient(s) shall use the funds for any reasonable education, learning or training purpose, such as:
    • Tuition fees/registration fees
    • Textbooks and/or related materials
    • Pre-training for a program in which the individual has registered
    • Other appropriate uses as determined by the committee

One (1) award of $1,500 will be awarded.

• The Donna Litle Award is in honour of a former client. The award is for a youth in care, former youth in care or young person who has been involved with NEOFACS and who is enrolled in a post-secondary education program, especially in Health or Social Services.

Up to two (2) awards of $1,500 each will be awarded.

• The Endowment Fund is available to assist young persons involved with NEOFACS who are enrolled in post-secondary education.

One (1) award of $500 will be awarded.

• The Diane Boucher Award is available to assist a Francophone youth who is currently, or in the past, been involved with NEOFACS and who is enrolled in post-secondary education.

One (1) award of $300 will be awarded.

• The Parker Nixon Award is presented to a child or youth who has demonstrated resiliency and is recognized for reaching out and supporting others through their mental health journeys with compassion, kindness and support. The award is presented in memoriam of a youth from Timmins.

Up to two (2) awards of $250 each will be awarded.

• The Recognition Award is given annually to two children or youth who have received mental health services from NEOFACS (current or past). The award recognizes effort and not solely achievement.