Young Nature Leaders Grant (Canada)

All across Canada, people and organizations inspire them with their leadership and devotion to the natural world. They commit their time and energy not for credit but for the results. They choose to take up the call to protect, engage and advocate on behalf of nature. They act as a strong voice for nature for the children’s futures.

Women for Nature are leaders who care deeply about nature and want to inspire others to make a difference. In particular, they want to encourage, foster and nurture youth (under 30) to demonstrate their leadership for nature.

This Young Nature Leadership grant is administered by Nature Canada.

Funding Information

• This grant of $1,000 will support project implementation in the year 2024, to celebrate the role that nature plays in the Canadian culture and identity.

Eligibility Criteria

• A grant/bursary has been established for a young person (under 30) to develop and implement a youth-led, community-based project centered around nature and sustainability in Canada.
• Nature Canada employees, children, or relatives of employees are not eligible for this grant.

Evaluation Criteria

• Interested applicants should submit either a two page essay or a short video (in English or French) outlining their proposed project. Project ideas will be evaluated by a volunteer Grant Selection Committee based on the following criteria:
  • Potential impact and benefits of the project;
  • Public engagement and reach of the project;
  • Possible involvement of Women for Nature members;
  • Creativity and clarity of the proposed project;
  • Effective use of the grant;
  • Possible engagement of underrepresented and diverse communities;
  • Must occur within Canada and adhere to CRA spending guidelines for charities; and
  • Only one grant submission per applicant.

For more information, visit Nature Canada.