ASSEMBLY GRANTS
Funds for in-person events that bring young climate activists together to collaborate and connect.
ASSEMBLY GRANTS
Funds for in-person events that bring young climate activists together to collaborate and connect.
Deadlines
Applications are open on March 19, 2024. Applications close once all funds have been allocated to successful applicants.
| Application Deadline |
Evaluation period
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| This fund has a rolling deadline. | Once your application is submitted, you will hear about the status of your application within the next 10 business days. |
Term Length
6 – 12 months
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 who are swiftly responding and uniting people.
Our role is to provide flexible, trust-based grants in the hopes that grantees can be connected to other funding sources and opportunities in order to sustain their work in the movement.
Assembly Grants aim to bolster connections within movements through in-person gatherings. These grants are meant for youth who are planning events suiting their community’s needs, such as educational sessions, mobilizations and more.
We have an application process designed to be as accessible as possible; you can apply in English or French through a written submission.
ELIGIBILITY
ORGANIZATION OR PROJECT
You have a project or initiative that will reduce the impacts of the climate crisis in what is currently referred to as Canada.
AGE
Aged 30 or under.
Indigenous folks can apply aged 35 or under.
Organizations can apply that are not entirely youth-led, but a specific project must be led by someone aged 30 or under. However, priority in assessment is given to entirely youth-led organizations or projects.
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
STAGE 2: INDIVIDUAL ADVISORY ASSESSMENTS
Purpose
To determine final amounts granted per applicant.
Who is Involved
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.
We’d like to thank all of our supporters that have contributed to the efforts at The Youth Harbour.
