Oceanwise
Grant
This funding opportunity prioritizes
applications for projects or initiatives
related to climate solutions.
This funding opportunity prioritizes applications
from individuals under 30 years old and/or projects
or initiatives that support individuals under 30 years old.
This funding opportunity prioritizes applications
for projects or initiatives that support community
building or are by-and-for a particular community.
Eg, a neighbourhood garden by a neighbourhood
coalition.
$250 - $3,000
Duration: 3 months
Awarding Timeline: Unknown
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 (ex. reducing reliance on single-use plastics, restoring habitats, improving access to sustainable seafood, etc.) or indirectly (ex. encouraging nature connectedness, promoting accessibility & inclusivity in environmental spaces, raising awareness of environmental issues, combating climate anxiety & eco-grief, etc.)
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.
Application Deadline: October 1st