Open
Closing Soon
Last Update: April 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $1,000 for youth-led environmental projects across Alberta. Applications are now closed, with future funding announcements to come.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Youth-led environmental projects
- Projects that build environmental stewardship among participants
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget template
- Final report
- Receipts for project expenses
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth groups aged 5 to 25
- Group-led environmental projects
- Applicants based in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- Projects with only one participant
- Projects not led by youth aged 5 to 25
- Projects outside Alberta
Eligible expenses
- Project items and materials listed in the budget
- Costs needed to complete the youth environmental project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Project costs above the approved grant amount unless covered by other sources
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Clarity and completeness of the application
- Project readiness and feasibility
- Potential to strengthen environmental stewardship among youth
- Well-planned, youth-led ideas that can be completed within the grant timeline
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Confirm that the project involves more than one participant
- Make sure participants are aged 5 to 25, excluding group leaders or mentors
- Verify that the project will take place within Alberta
- Ensure the project can be completed by June 1, 2026
2
Prepare application
- Review the applicant guide before submitting
- Use the application form to provide the required project information
- Include eligibility confirmation, applicant information, project details, planning, budget, and final steps
- Watch or listen to an episode of the Emerald Documentary Series or the What On EARTH Can We Do? podcast as part of the application process
3
Build project budget
- Fill out the budget template and attach it to the application
- List the items to be purchased and their estimated costs
- Explain how additional funds will be sourced if the project budget exceeds $1,000
- Make sure the plan is clear and reasonable
4
Submit application
- Submit the completed application online
- Do so before the May 4, 2026 deadline
- Submit early if funding is needed by a specific date, since applications are reviewed monthly
5
Await decision
- Wait for the monthly review and funding decision
- Applicants are notified shortly after the first Monday of each month
- If approved, funds are typically released within 5 to 10 business days after the approval email
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed monthly by the Alberta Emerald Foundation.
- Submissions are assessed for clarity, completeness, readiness, feasibility, and youth stewardship impact.
- Funding decisions are made on the first Monday of each month.
- Applicants are notified shortly after the decision.
- Approved applicants receive funds after approval and must submit a final report.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emerald Youth Grants Program
What is the Emerald Youth Grants?
This program offers up to $1,000 for youth-led environmental projects across Alberta. Applications are now closed, with future funding announcements to come.
How much funding can be received?
Emerald Youth Grants Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Emerald Youth Grants program?
To be eligible for the Emerald Youth Grants program, you must:
Youth-led group project
Project based in Alberta
Completed by June 1, 2026
What expenses are eligible under Emerald Youth Grants?
Youth-led environmental projects
Projects that build environmental stewardship among participants
Who can I contact for more information about the Emerald Youth Grants?
You can contact Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF) by email at sabrina@emeraldfoundation.ca.
Where is the Emerald Youth Grants available?
The Emerald Youth Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Emerald Youth Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emerald Youth Grants is a Grant and Funding