Invest in youth.
Shape Canada’s sustainable future.

Every dollar equips 13-30‑year‑olds with the capital, coaching, and confidence to turn climate inspiration into long-term impact.


Transforming young leaders, transforming
our community.

FES empowers young climate leaders to grow into skilled, confident, and influential changemakers. Through direct project support, youth develop critical leadership skills while creating real impact. 

Your support results in a generation of empowered youth driving lasting change to develop a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.

95%

FES funding recipients report influences in their career path, steering them towards careers in sustainability.

100%

of program participants report that working with FES increases feelings of empowerment and confidence as a leader, while gaining critical leadership and professional skills.

From You to Youth to Community

You Give

Funders and donors contribute to the pooled $25M FES Fund, enabling us to deliver programs and services to young people across Canada.

Youth Decide

Diverse youth committees select the recipients of FES’ grants within 6 weeks.

Communities Thrive

Youth-led projects deliver measurable environmental, educational, social and community benefits


Our National Impact

Since 2012, FES has been active in all the locations highlighted, from past initiatives to current projects like The Youth Harbour and N:OW for Net-Zero.

  • "Thanks to FES' flexibility and accessibility as a youth-led organization, they supported our development of various green job resources as well as several research projects"

    Lauren Castelino, Green Career Centre, Ontario

    2023 Action Grantee, $20,000

  • “The technical and interpersonal skills that the students garnered from the project will be invaluable in their future careers and lives.”

    Ryan Morgen, Robert Thirsk School, Alberta

    2024 N:OW for Net-Zero grantee, $5,000

  • “The support I received allowed me to attend a transformative event where I gained valuable skills, networks, and insights to drive my climate work forward”

    Jeremiah Nkwabe, Ontario

    2024 Access Grantee, $4,800

  • “FES is a visionary leader in empowering young leaders to take meaningful action where they live. As a funder committed to building communities and economies where everyone can thrive, WES is proud to support FES’ mission to uplift youth in underserved and hard-to-reach communities across Canada.”

    World Education Services (WES)
    Mariam Assefa Fund   

Global accreditation, local accountability.

Audited annually

Indigenous Youth Advisory Circle & Youth Steering Committee

UN ECOSOC, UNEP, UNFCCC & UNCCD consultative status

Three standing committees: Equity, Risk, and Projects

 50% youth board quota

Be the force behind a sustainable tomorrow

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