Ocean Action Grant
Turning passion into action for ocean impact.
What is the Ocean Action Grant?
The Ocean Action Grant is a microgrant that will provide youth across Canada with up to $5000 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.)
Applications
- Applications will re-open in 2025. To get updates please state your interest here.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Eligible projects must:
- Contribute to positive environmental change by addressing climate change, plastic & pollution, or biodiversity loss 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, developing, and delivering education workshops and activities, etc.);
- Utilize the microgrant funds and submit a final or interim report
- 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.
Program Expectations
Grantees are expected to:
- Lead an individual or collaborative project that contributes to positive change for the environment either directly or indirectly (see examples in Eligibility above);
- Keep all relevant receipts to submit an expense report and a final report prior to the program end date
- Complete the expectations outline above within 5 months
Partners
Ocean Action Grant is funded in part by Canada Service Corps, a national movement that empowers youth aged 15–30 to gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community. Learn more at Canada.ca/CanadaServiceCorps.
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