This report explores the impact of 58 Community Innovation and Scaling Projects that have been funded and completed between 2020 – 2024 as part of the Tamarack Institute’s 5-year Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) Initiative.

The CBYF Community Innovation Fund Impact Report uncovers the essence of Community Innovation and the Tamarack Institute’s pivotal role in supporting communities’ collective frameworks. Explore our member communities’ transformative initiatives and their impacts achieved in the following areas:

• Accessible education for youth
• Youth employment and mentorship opportunities
• Holistic health and wellbeing for young people
• Community leadership and engagement opportunities for youth
• Adolescent and young adult identity and social connections

YouthREX is a member of the Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) Initiative’s National Collaborative.