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Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Education and Awareness
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports young Quebecers' climate action projects and awareness abroad
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Overview
The Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change – Education and Awareness supports young Quebecers aged 18 to 35 in developing climate change knowledge and skills through activities such as conferences, short-term training, research stays, and thematic internships. While the maximum funding amount is not specified, the program provides financial assistance for transportation, project-related expenses, and additional support for those in remote regions, aiming to foster youth engagement in climate action projects in priority francophone countries vulnerable to climate change.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 24, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Activities funded
- Participation in conferences, forums, or events focused on climate change.
- Short-term training or educational sessions on environmental topics.
- Thematic or research stays related to climate change issues.
- Internships or placements in organizations addressing climate action.
- Development of professional or collaborative networks in the field of sustainable development.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 3,800
Participating in a citizen engagement tour on urban resilience
$ 4,000
Short-term remote research stay on reforestation in Senegal
$ 5,000
Internship in mangrove restoration with regional NGO in Haiti
$ 4,200
Leading thematic forum on renewable energy in Côte d’Ivoire
$ 3,500
Attending youth climate summit focused on adaptation solutions
$ 3,000
Developing climate education workshops for youth networks
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an individual aged 18 to 35 who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Quebec, or a resident of a targeted Francophone country undertaking a project in Quebec.
- The applicant must be actively engaged in the fight against climate change and wish to carry out a project in one of the targeted Francophone countries most vulnerable to climate change (especially Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, or the Antilles), or, for international Francophone applicants, in Quebec.
- The project must be submitted under one of the following programs: Career Development, Civic Engagement, or Student Mobility.
- The application must be submitted at least 45 days (for Quebec residents) or 3 months (for Francophone applicants from abroad) before the planned departure date.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations or initiatives focused on climate change action
- Projects in sustainable agriculture
- Entities working in sustainable mobility and green technologies
- Organizations active in energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Initiatives related to sustainable water management and circular economy
Eligible expenses
- Transportation expenses related to the project.
- Additional allowances for project implementation costs.
- Supplemental transportation allowance for applicants residing in remote regions of Quebec.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Francophone countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and the Caribbean (for projects carried out in Quebec)
Selection criteria
- Priority given to the most complete files in case of quota allocation.
How to apply
1
Check eligibility requirements
- Review eligibility criteria, including age, citizenship or residency in Quebec, and engagement in climate change initiatives
- Identify the projects or activities eligible under the Education and Awareness stream
- Determine if your project is within the prioritized francophone countries or in Quebec
2
Choose program and specify project
- Select the appropriate program for your submission: Career Development, Civic Engagement, or Student Mobility
- Clearly indicate in your project description that it is part of the Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change
3
Prepare necessary documents
- Gather the required documents as per the guidelines of the selected program
- If not all documents are available, you may still submit the project, but more complete applications will be prioritized if there is a quota
4
Respect application deadlines
- Ensure you submit your project at least 45 days (for Quebec residents) or 3 months (for other Francophones) prior to your departure date
- Take into consideration the time needed to obtain a passport and/or visa, if required
5
Submit your application
- Submit your financial support application through the appropriate channel
- You may also apply for turnkey projects if you do not have a personal project
Additional information
- If you do not have all required documents at the time of application, you may still submit your project to meet the deadline; however, applications that are more complete may be given priority if quotas are in place.
- Applicants must specify in their project description that their initiative is part of the Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change.
- Applicants can consult turnkey projects developed in collaboration with partner organizations if they do not have a project idea.
- The implementation of the initiative is supported by both LOJIQ and the Institut de la Francophonie pour le développement durable, with coordination by the Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie (MRIF) and financing from the Fonds d’électrification et de changements climatiques.
Contacts
1-800-465-4255
