IDW Youth Fund
Through ACIC’s IDW Youth Funds, we are offering up to $500 for youth aged 18-30 to host their own International Development Week events across Atlantic Canada!
To celebrate International Development Week (IDW), ACIC is excited to offer funding for youth (ages 15-30) to host their own events! Events can be around any theme broadly related to global /local solidarity, but they must take place during the week of February 7 to 13, 2027.
Events can be hosted by an individual or group of youth and can take place at a school, university, online, at a local business, in the community, or elsewhere. Successful candidates will receive up to $300-$500 towards their event. Funding amount will be proportional to the strength of the application. ACIC can also provide support in setting up and promoting the event.
This fund's objectives are to:
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Create awareness of global solidarity and International Development Week in Atlantic Canada.
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Support and celebrate local youth and community members who are using innovative methods to positively engage their communities in Atlantic Canada and/or internationally,
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Create opportunities for youth to gain skills in engagement, facilitation, event planning, and more!
If you have any questions about our IDW Youth Funding, send us an email at youth@acic-caci.org!
Application criteria:
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Applicants must be between the ages of 15 to 30, living in Atlantic Canada (NS, PEI, NB, NL)
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The event funded must take place between February 7th to 13th, 2027
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The event will clearly be related to local and/or global solidarity
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Events with a focus on gender equity and environmental sustainability will be prioritized
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The application must clearly outline the event's audience, objectives of the event, and how you plan to reach your outlined audience and objectives.
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The event should be creative and engaging
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Outline how you plan to ensure sufficient attendance
Note: If your idea is not a traditional event, we encourage you to still apply and provide justification for why it should be funded. Be creative!
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until funding is allocated.