Canada Programs Indigenous Micro-grants Program Project funding for Indigenous youth and their intergenerational allies What is the program? The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada (JGIC) is committed to fostering respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities, and supporting their conservation efforts as the original stewards of what is now known as Canada. Indigenous communities often bear the brunt of environmental inequity, climate change, and biodiversity loss. The Indigenous Micro-grants Program equips youth with resources to support projects that address environmental crises in their communities. As intergenerational knowledge transfer is an important part of land stewardship and revitalization, this program encourages youth to connect with their intergenerational allies towards long-term, sustainable solutions. Applications are currently closed for this year. Check back later to learn about the incredible projects this program has supported. JGIC’s Indigenous Micro-grants Program will offer grants up to $5,000 to assist Indigenous youth and their intergenerational allies in developing projects that advance one of the following themes: Reconciliation and decolonization in the conservation sector Preserving the environment for future generations Strengthening Indigenous youth resilience and promoting well-being Youth-identified themes This project is funded by the Government of Canada under the Canada Service Corps. Ce projet est financé par le gouvernement du Canada dans le cadre de Service jeunesse Canada Who is eligible to apply? Projects that are: Youth-led, meaning the majority of beneficiaries or participants are 35 years or younger (projects involving youth between ages of 15-25 years old will be prioritized) Supported or led by an Indigenous organization or community, or First Nation Advance at least one of the themes listed above. A supporting or lead organization that is: A CRA registered charity or society, or other CRA qualified donee First Nation, or department of a First Nations government body Canadian elementary, secondary, or post-secondary educational institution This is not an exhaustive list; if you are unsure if your organization or project are eligible please apply and a JGIC staff member will contact you to review your application and confirm your eligibility. Resources Our Resource section includes things like our Climate Change Curriculum Guide and our Biodiversity Guide. These can be helpful tools for any project! Discover Resources Current Projects Environmental Inequity (People) A Youth-led Community Art Project at the Healing Place The collaborative art project is an opportunity for Indigenous and allied youth to express themselves by developing art pieces to be displayed in the Healing Place’s Reconciliation and Climate Change Garden, a community green space dedicated to creating places of healing that are safe and ethical. Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People) Argyle green Team Revitalization Argyle Alternative Green Team would like to develop and deliver land based environmental lessons integrating the principles of sustainability for early and middle years students and their teachers using the resources found in our outdoor classroom and incorporating the UNESCO Priority Areas 2-4. Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People) Beating the cold Beating the cold is looking at ways to get our students outside in the winter and enjoy the great outdoors. We will take the students on a 3-day outdoor trip to explore the wilderness, enjoy winter activates and learn some winter safety and survival skills. Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment) Butterflies, Bees & Me! Lending a helping hand to our pollinators. Our youngest students will learn about how important bees, butterflies and other pollinators are! They will use their knowledge to teach the rest of the school why they should consider helping them with their project and planting flowers at their own homes. Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People) Butterfly Gardens On Treaty 1 land, students will create Butterfly Gardens by planting and caring for indigenous plants, native prairie shrubs, grasses and wildflowers. Students will observe biodiversity, connect to the land, and experience how to harvest the indigenous plants and medicines in the fall. Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Environmental Inequity (People) Caring for K9s The students have recognized the need to support rural northern First Nations communities with canine and feline over population. We are collaborating with another class in our school to create art and host an art show to raise funds and awareness to support the local rescue, K9 Advocates Manitoba. Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Environmental Inequity (People) Cedar Mulch Replacement The grade 5 class will replace the cedar mulch in the area that connects our outdoor classroom and forested walkway. Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment) Chase Pollinator Project The goal of this project is to create safe habitat and food sources for local pollinators. We will set up a small food forest and two community pollinator gardens. We will offer many opportunities to educate community members on both the importance of pollinators and how to care for them. Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment) Chicken habitat and permaculture 7th graders want to help improve the soil in our region. This project will help fund a chicken coop. Chickens will reduce school food scraps and produce compost for gardening. Parts of our lawn will be replaced with compost, native flowers(permaculture). Students will also learn about foraging. 1 2 3 … 10 »
