Funding Opportunity for Root & Shoots Youth Action Projects

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Author: Josie Di Felice

Posted: November 7, 2018

Categories: Funding Opportunities / GoodFoodBites

The Jane Goodall Institute currently has a funding opportunity for youth-led projects through their A.P.E Fund (Animals, People and the Environment), which funds Root & Shoots youth action projects up to $1,000 each.

There are two project funding streams: Sustainable Food and Indigenous Perspectives.

The deadline to apply is November 30, 2018.

All Roots & Shoots Projects:

Are youth-led (can be guided by an adult champion)
Address sustainability issues and make a difference for animals, people, and the environment
Encourage knowledge, compassion & action through the 4 Roots & Shoots steps: 1. Engage & Inspire 2. Observe & Map 3. Take Action 4. Celebrate Impact
Align with one or more of the 4 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals they are focusing on: Clean and Sustainable Water, Responsible Consumption, Climate Action, and Life on Land.

Eligible projects and final reports must be completed by May 31, 2019.

Learn more on the Jane Goodall Institute website.