ACCESS GRANTS
Funds to access events, training, conferences and workshops that assist youth in equity-deserving groups to enhance networking and knowledge within the climate sector.
ACCESS GRANTS
Funds to access events, training, conferences and workshops that assist youth in equity-deserving groups to enhance networking and knowledge within the climate sector.
Deadlines
Applications are open on March 19, 2024. Applications close once all funds have been allocated to successful applicants.
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Application Deadline
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Evaluation Period
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Once your application is submitted, you will hear about the status of your application within the next 10 business days.
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Amount Rewarded
$500 – $5,000 per 12-month period
OVERVIEW
At The Youth Harbour, we offer grants of varying amounts to meet the needs of youth.
Our role is to provide flexible, trust-based grants in the hopes that grantees can be connected to other funding sources and opportunities to sustain their work in the movement.
Access Grants aim to assist equity-deserving groups in participating in face-to-face events such as conferences, workshops, and other experiential opportunities. This support is designed to enhance young people’s networking and knowledge, enabling them to contribute more effectively and fully to the climate action sector.
We have an application process designed to be as accessible as possible; you can apply in English or French through written or alternative forms.
Here are some examples of events eligible for funding. This is not an exhaustive list.
- Participating in a training on collective organizing with your local community.
- Engaging in an all-day conference to plan, discuss and network a specific policy issue related to climate change and/or youth empowerment.
- Attending a networking event that would allow you to connect to other climate actors, partners or organizations of interest.
- Attending an event to showcase your work, and celebrate others’ climate work.
ELIGIBILITY
EVENT
You want to attend an event that takes place in-person, in what is currently referred to as Canada, or the US. If located in the US, Applicants must articulate how their international experience will contribute to domestic skills building in Canada for youth climate work.
AGE
Aged 30 or under.
Indigenous folks can apply aged 35 or under.
IDENTITY
Identify within an equity deserving group.
CITIZENSHIP
Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, refugee status or a visa.
LANGUAGE
English or French.
WHAT IS INELIGIBLE
The Youth Harbour does not support, partner with, affiliate itself with, or provide grants to groups that:
- Perpetuate systemic biases and discrimination based on ethnicity, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, or veteran or disability status.
- Promote or support violence, aggression, prejudice, or oppression or any infringement on human rights, with a strong emphasis on the infringement of Indigenous rights.
- Force, coerce, or exclude others based on religious or spiritual beliefs.
- Are connected to political parties, political rallies, or otherwise partisan work.
- Promote or partake in unsustainable practices and/or do not have an adequate climate plan in place to address the climate crisis in response to its unsustainable practices.
- Has a track record of tokenizing youth or disrespecting the voices of youth.
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: REVIEW HELPFUL MATERIALS
STEP 2: REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION WITH A COACH (OPTIONAL)
- Clarify the application questions or requirements
- Support you in the development of your application answers, project development, budget, impact measurement, etc.
- Recommend where in your application you may need more detail
STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION!
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
STAGE 1: STAFF JURIES ROUND 1
Purpose
Initial assessment of applications to ensure that the applicant meets all requirements.
Who is involved
The Youth Harbour’s assessors (comprised of FES staff members)
STAGE 2: INDIVIDUAL ADVISORY ASSESSMENTS
Purpose
To determine final amounts granted per applicant.
Who is involved
The Youth Harbour’s assessors
Key indicators that we look for in an application
- Clearly demonstrates the purpose of the event and your motivation for attending.
- Shows the potential of skills building and network expansion.
- Can identify ways in which the event is engaging with equity-deserving groups.
All applicants will be notified by email when a decision has been made regarding their application.
If your application is successful, grantees of The Youth Harbour can expect to review contracts for signature, disbursement timelines, and general expectations.
A final reporting template will be provided and completed on the agreed upon date between FES and The Youth Harbour grantee.
If your application is unsuccessful, there is no process for reapplication as the pool of funds has likely been completely disbursed. Please check the website or social media for any updates.
Overall communication and support is available in English and French.
NOTIFY US OF OPPORTUNITIES
While we try to do our best to keep this list up to date we still may miss important upcoming events and convenings. We encourage you to do your own research or connect with moise@fesplanet.org to identify potential opportunities.
OPEN CALL FOR ORGANIZING GROUPS
Organizing groups offering skill development opportunities for youth are invited to reach out to us.
We’d like to thank all of our supporters that have contributed to the efforts at The Youth Harbour.
