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Be a Climate Youth Champion

Help Shape the Future with $30,000!

Wawanesa Climate Champions
Youth Innovation Grants

Through Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery, Wawanesa Insurance is awarding five outstanding youth-led projects $30,000 each to launch or enhance a climate adaptation or climate mitigation project.
Make a Difference

Be the change you want to see. Your project could be the key to a more sustainable, green future.

Financial Boost

Gain a financial boost to get your project idea off the ground or fuel your pre-existing climate-focused solution!

Flexible Timeline

Spend up to a full year implementing your solution.

Expert Support

You won’t be alone on this journey! Our C2R2 partner institutions and Wawanesa’s team will help guide, mentor, and support your work.

Canada needs your innovative solutions now more than ever. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create lasting change—apply to be a Wawanesa Climate Champion through the Youth Innovation Grants today.
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Are You Eligible to Apply?

You are enrolled full-time or part-time in, or have graduated within 2 years from a post-secondary program at one of the 15 identified C2R2 partner institutions.
Note: You do not need to be in an environmental/climate related program as all disciplines have potential for climate action solutions.
You are 18-30 years of age.
You have obtained approval from the designated contact at a C2R2 partner institution in order to apply.
You are legally entitled to work in Canada according to the relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations.

We encourage youth from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups, to apply.

Applying is as easy as 1-2-3!

STEP 1: Read through the Application Guide to review all details and requirements.

STEP 2: Connect with us to be put in contact with your C2R2 partner institution.

STEP 3: Work with your C2R2 partner institution contact to complete the Application Form to share your brilliant ideas for a greener Canada with us.🌱

Applications will be accepted from January 16 – March 13, 2025
Winners will be announced on Earth Day–April 22, 2025 🌎!
About Us

Founded in 1896, Wawanesa is a Canadian-owned and operated mutual insurance company that takes pride in being there for its members and communities. In addition to serving more than 1.7 million members across the country, the company donates over $3.5 million annually to organizations that strengthen Canadian communities, with a focus on supporting people on the front lines of climate change.
Learn more: wawanesa.com

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Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is a coalition of leading colleges, cégeps, institutes and polytechnics from across Canada, and is one of the driving forces in providing the skills required to transition to a clean economy in Canada. C2R2 members are leaders in education training and applied research and hold particular strength with respect to climate action and sustainability across a number of sectors.
Learn more: resilientcolleges.ca

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