Ocean Action Grant - Ocean Wise

Quick Glance: Grant that empowers youth to lead a project creating positive environmental change.

Key Highlights:

  • Locations: Canada

  • Dates: 8 month program, October-May (in 2024)

  • Eligibility: Canadian youth ages 15-30.

  • Website: https://ocean.org/learn-explore/youth-programs/ocean-action-grant/

  • Application Date: Early fall (2024)

Overview:

The Ocean Action Grant is a microgrant that will provide youth across Canada with up to $3000 in funding to lead an individual or collaborative project that contributes to positive change for the environment.

Projects must address climate change, plastic & pollution, or overfishing either directly (ex. reducing reliance on single-use plastics, restoring habitats, improving access to sustainable seafood, etc.) or indirectly (ex. encouraging nature connectedness, promoting accessibility & inclusivity in environmental spaces, raising awareness of environmental issues, combating climate anxiety & eco-grief, etc.)

**Last updated July 2024 (description taken from the program’s website)

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