Young Nature Leaders Grant 2025 – Apply Now!
Are you passionate about nature and eager to make a lasting impact in your community? The Young Nature Leaders Grant 2025, established by Women for Nature, offers a unique opportunity for young Canadians to bring their nature-inspired project to life. If you’re under 30 and have an idea that celebrates the role of nature in Canadian culture and identity, this grant could help turn your vision into reality.
About the Grant
Canada is home to individuals and organizations that dedicate their time and effort to protecting and advocating for nature. Their work helps preserve the environment for future generations. Women for Nature—a network of committed environmental leaders—aims to empower young people to take up this cause through leadership and community engagement.
To support this mission, a $1,000 grant is available for a youth-led, community-based initiative focused on nature and sustainability in Canada. This funding is designed to help young leaders develop and execute their projects in 2025.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Must be under 30 years old.
- Residency: Must be based in Canada.
- Project Scope: The initiative must be youth-led, community-driven, and centered around nature conservation, environmental sustainability, or ecological awareness within Canada.
Evaluation Criteria
A volunteer Grant Selection Committee will assess applications based on the following:
- Impact: The potential benefits and long-term effects of the proposed project.
- Community Engagement: The project’s ability to involve and inspire the public.
- Women for Nature Involvement: Possibility of collaboration with Women for Nature members.
- Creativity & Clarity: Originality and feasibility of the idea.
- Effective Use of Funds: How well the grant will be utilized.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Encouraging participation from underrepresented communities.
- Compliance: The project must take place within Canada and adhere to the CRA spending regulations for charities.
- One Application Per Person: Only one submission per applicant will be accepted.
How to Apply
Applicants can choose between two submission formats:
- A two-page written proposal (English or French) detailing the project’s goals, impact, and implementation plan.
- A short video explaining the project idea, its significance, and how the grant will be used.
Important Dates
- Deadline: Submissions must be received by 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) on February 18, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
- Notification: All applicants will be informed of the committee’s decision by March 31, 2025.
APPLY NOW
For more details, visit the Young Nature Leaders Grant webpage.
