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Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 19, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This microgrant offers up to $5,000 to support youth-led environmental projects across Canada. It funds individual or collaborative initiatives focused on climate change, plastic and pollution, or overfishing, including related education and awareness activities.
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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
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 19, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Individual or collaborative environmental action projects.
- Projects addressing climate change, plastic and pollution, or overfishing.
- Projects focused on environmental awareness, accessibility, inclusivity, or nature connectedness.
- Education workshops and activities related to environmental issues.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Budget proposal
- Final or interim report
- Expense report
- Sponsor or guarantor support, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth aged 15 to 30
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and refugees in Canada
- Individual applicants or project teams
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who received an Ocean Action Grant in past years
- Applicants outside the 15 to 30 age range
- Applicants without Canadian citizenship, permanent residence, or refugee status in Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Across Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Early applications may receive priority consideration.
- Successful projects receive initial microgrant funds.
- Grantees must submit final or interim reports and expense reporting.
Additional information
- Applicants who received this grant in past years are not eligible to receive it again.
- Applicants aged 15 to 18 must have a sponsor or guarantor over 19.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply early for priority consideration.
- Applicants should use the provided templates for the application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ocean Action Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ocean Action Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Ocean Action Grant?
This microgrant offers up to $5,000 to support youth-led environmental projects across Canada. It funds individual or collaborative initiatives focused on climate change, plastic and pollution, or overfishing, including related education and awareness activities.
How much funding can be received?
Ocean Action Grant Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ocean Action Grant program?
To be eligible for the Ocean Action Grant program, you must:
Youth-led projects only
Lead applicant aged 15 to 30
Canadian status required
What expenses are eligible under Ocean Action Grant?
Individual or collaborative environmental action projects.
Projects addressing climate change, plastic and pollution, or overfishing.
Projects focused on environmental awareness, accessibility, inclusivity, or nature connectedness.
Education workshops and activities related to environmental issues.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ocean Action Grant?
You can contact Ocean Wise by email at microgrant@ocean.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Ocean Action Grant available?
The Ocean Action Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Ocean Action Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ocean Action Grant is a Grant and Funding