The Youth Innovation Grants first launched in 2024. Through the leadership of the Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery, and with support from Wawanesa Insurance, the project has run for two years, awarding ten outstanding youth-led projects $30,000 each to launch or enhance a climate adaptation or climate mitigation project.
The Youth Innovation Grants first launched in 2024. Through the leadership of the Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery, and with support from Wawanesa Insurance, the project is now entering its second year, awarding ten outstanding youth-led projects $30,000 each to launch or enhance a climate adaptation or climate mitigation project.
Next application opportunity coming soon!
Be the change you want to see. Your project could be the key to a more sustainable, green future.
Gain a financial boost to get your project idea off the ground or fuel your pre-existing climate-focused solution!
Spend up to a full year implementing your solution.
You won’t be alone on this journey! Our C2R2 partner institutions and Wawanesa’s team will help guide, mentor, and support your work.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
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
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
A pan-Canadian coalition of colleges, cégeps, institutes and polytechnics supporting a climate-focused economic recovery.
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