The Young Nature Leaders Grant provides grants for youth under the age of 30 in Canada to develop and implement community-based projects focused on nature, conservation, and sustainability. The grant offers up to $1,000 to support projects that are youth-led, and the deadline for submissions is February 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
About The Young Nature Leaders Grant
The Young Nature Leaders Grant is sponsored by the Women for Nature Foundation, a nonprofit environmental organisation in Canada. The grant aims to encourage and nurture young Canadians’ leadership in nature protection, conservation, and community environmental engagement. The fund supports youth-led organisations and individuals not more than 30 years of age to contribute to environmental and public engagement with nature across Canada. The foundation awards up to $1,000 in funding to support this initiative.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: $1,000
- Maximum award: $1,000
- Project duration supported: Not publicly specified.
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Who Can Apply to the Young Nature Leaders Grant
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- Eligible organisation types: Young individuals under 30
- Registration requirements:
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- The project must be youth-led with a focus on nature
- Applicants must live in Canada
- Completed projects must be available for filming for social media.
- Geographic eligibility: Canada
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Oceans and marine conservation
- Ecological restoration
- Protected areas and habitat stewardship
- Indigenous-led conservation initiatives
Application Process
- Applicants must submit a two-page essay or a short video in English or French.
- Submission should include details of the proposed project and the involvement of the Women for Nature members.
- Applicants are entitled to only one submission.
- Successful applicants will be mentored by Women for Nature members.
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Required Materials
- Project proposal
- Two-page essay or short video.
- Budget
Key Dates
- Application deadline: February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern time.
- Notification timeline: April 30, 2026
Selection Notes
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- Selection is based on merit, making the grant competitive with limited funding.
- Priority focus areas:
- Oceans and marine conservation
- Ecological restoration
- Protected areas and habitat stewardship
- Indigenous-led conservation initiatives
- Exclusions: Families, children and employees of the Women for Nature.
Official Source of the Young Nature Leaders Grant
- Official Application Page: https://naturecanada.ca/young-leader-grant/