Canada ProgramsA.P.E. FundFunding for high-needs Roots & Shoots projects What is A.P.E. Fund?A.P.E. Fund stands for Animals, People, and the Environment. It’s a granting program that helps fund high-needs Roots & Shoots projects across the country.Roots & Shoots members can apply for up to $1,000 to support the implementation of their projects in their communities. A.P.E. Fund is made possible by our generous partners and supporters.Are you eligible?Yes, if you’re a member of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Canada. If you’re not a member, learn more here about how you can become one!Yes, if your project takes place in Canada. If you’re from a different country, please contact your local Roots & Shoots group.Yes, if your project addresses the convergence of 3 crises: biodiversity loss (animals), environmental inequity (people), and climate change (environment).Are you ready to apply?Applications for the 2026-2027 A.P.E. Fund are now open. Click here to apply. The deadline for applications has been extended until Monday, October 13th, at 10:00PM ET.Have more questions?To learn more about the A.P.E. Fund, the funding available for projects, and the application process, read our Frequently Asked Questions here.ResourcesOur Resource section includes things like our Climate Change Curriculum Guide and our Biodiversity Guide. These can be helpful tools for any project! Discover ResourcesCurrent Projects Environmental Inequity (People)A Youth-led Community Art Project at the Healing PlaceThe 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 RevitalizationArgyle 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 coldBeating 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 GardensOn 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 K9sThe 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 ReplacementThe 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 ProjectThe 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 permaculture7th 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 »
