All across Canada, people and organizations inspire us with their leadership and devotion to our natural world. They commit their time and energy not for credit but for the results. They choose to take up the call to protect, engage, and advocate on behalf of nature.

Women for Nature, an initiative of Nature Canada, gathers leaders who care deeply about nature and want to inspire others to make a difference. In particular, we want to encourage, foster, and nurture youth (under 30) to demonstrate their leadership for nature.

To that end, the Young Nature Leaders Grant was established in 2017. Each successful applicant receives $1000 to develop and implement a project centered around promoting sustainability in Canada. To date, 49 young people have been awarded the Grant, each carrying out important and impactful projects.

“It brings me great hope and happiness to see these young people taking leadership in their local communities to help and heal nature. Through their actions and advocacy, young Canadians across the country are creating a cleaner and brighter tomorrow.”

~ The Honourable Rosa Galvez, Honorary Chair, Women for Nature