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.
Lend a branch to
The Youth Arbour
FES is a place where young people come to feel seen, safe, and supported. The Youth Arbour is our way of recognizing the community that makes that possible.
At the centre of The Youth Arbour grows our living donor tree - a visible, lasting record of what this community has built together.
Hover over the tree to learn more about those who chose to show up for young people in our community. Add your own name by donating today.
Donate today
Leave an evergreen mark on the FES community. Whether you plant a seed, add a drop of water, or give a whole trunk's worth - every contribution helps youth climate work take root and flourish.
We'd also love for you to leave a small message for FES and our community - a few words of encouragement, hope, or inspiration to grow alongside your gift.
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
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%
of 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.
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.
