Grant Value
$250 - $3,000
Term
3 months
Deadline
October 1
Timeline
Opens in fall
Description
The Ocean Action Grant is a microgrant that will provide youth across Canada with up to $3000 in funding to lead an individual or collaborative project that contributes to positive change for the environment. Projects must address climate change, plastic & pollution, or overfishing either directly (e.g., reducing reliance on single-use plastics, restoring habitats, improving access to sustainable seafood, etc.) or indirectly (e.g., encouraging nature connectedness, promoting accessibility & inclusivity in environmental spaces, raising awareness of environmental issues, combating climate anxiety & eco-grief, etc.).
Requirements
- Utilize the microgrant funds and submit a final or interim report by Feb. 15, 2024 (project activities may however continue beyond this date).
- Be led by a youth or young professional aged 15 to 30 at the time of applying for the microgrant; and the lead youth must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee status in Canada.