Created to further engage the 180 Canadian youth who attended Impact! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership; The Co-operators Foundation – Impact Fund offers financial support to spur our participants’ sustainability solutions to positively impact Canadian organizations and communities.

Only students who attended the conference are eligible to apply for funding. Each grant will be in the range of $1,000-5,000, although exceptions may be made to accommodate exceptionally ambitious projects. The funds directed per proposal will depend on the project’s potential impact and is intended to cover anticipated expenses during the project. Total funding available in 2009 is $50,000 for projects completed by June 30, 2010.