Emerald Youth Grants - Winter 2026 Intake

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The Emerald Youth Grant (EYG) program empowers youth aged 5-25 across Alberta to take on environmental projects that inspire change and foster environmental stewardship. Each grant provides up to $1,000 in funding to support meaningful initiatives.

Thanks to the generous support of Pathways Alliance, we’re excited to announce the return of the EYG program for 2026!

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Group Projects: Your project must involve more than one participant
  2. Youth-Led: Participants must be aged 5-25, excluding group leaders or mentors
  3. Alberta-Focused: Projects must occur within Alberta
  4. Timeline: Projects must be completed by June 1, 2026

Key Dates

  • Applications open: January 5, 2026
  • Application deadline: May 4, 2026
  • Project Completion Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Final Report Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026

Before you start

Please review our applicant guide, which will help you navigate the application process and ensure your submission has all the information we need to evaluate your project.

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