What is the Ocean Action Grant?
The Ocean Action Grant is a microgrant that will provide 150 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.)
- Funding amounts include
- 50 grants of $250
- 50 grants of $500
- 25 grants of $1,500
- 25 grants of $3,000
Deadlines
- Applications are due at the 15th and 30th day of each month until January 15th 2024
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 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.
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 3 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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