How much funding does Generation of Environmental Leaders Program Grant provide?

Generation of Environmental Leaders Program Grant provides C $15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Generation of Environmental Leaders Program Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Generation of Environmental Leaders Program Grant

Commission for Environmental Cooperation

Foundation Youth Leadership Grants Environmental Education Grants Environmental Grants

Funding Amount

C $15,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Teams such as, but not exclusively, youth-led organizations, youth-led associations, nongovernmental organizations, and not-for-profit youth-led organizations, teams of youth innovators, or entrepreneurs interested in building their businesses.

Other requirements

Open to participants aged 18-35 residing in Canada, Mexico, or the United States.
Demonstrate how your solution channels a strong impact on communities and facilitates substantial long-term sustainability.
Demonstrate how your solution addresses critical issues related to support North American communities and preserve our shared waters, lands and air.

Overview

The Generation of Environmental Leaders Program (GELP) invites youth aged 18-35 from Canada, Mexico, and the United States to propose innovative solutions to environmental challenges. This initiative not only empowers young leaders through mentorship and networking but also provides seed funding to support impactful projects. By encouraging collaboration and sustainable practices, GELP aims to foster long-term benefits for communities and the environment, ultimately preserving shared natural resources.

Our Work With Youth
Over the years, the CEC has been committed to youth engagement and the efforts supported have provided youth with opportunities to raise awareness, provide tangible, sustainable, and innovative solutions for environmental issues in their communities, and influence CEC’s strategies, projects, and initiatives.
Discover the Generation of Environmental Leaders Program (GELP), an initiative inviting youth (18-35) in Canada, Mexico, and the United States to share their solutions to support North American communities and preserve our shared waters, lands and air.
The GELP offers more than a platform for ideas; it provides official mentorship, networking opportunities, and seed funding to amplify the impact of solutions in local communities.

Eligibility

Open to participants aged 18-35 residing in Canada, Mexico, or the United States.Teams such as, but not exclusively, youth-led organizations, youth-led associations, nongovernmental organizations, and not-for-profit youth-led organizations, teams of youth innovators, or entrepreneurs interested in building their businesses.Demonstrate how your solution channels a strong impact on communities and facilitates substantial long-term sustainability.Demonstrate how your solution addresses critical issues related to support North American communities and preserve our shared waters, lands and air.