ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH CORPS (EYC)

Want to do something good for the environment in your community? Like plant trees, clean up a riverbank, or help increase habitat for wildlife? The Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) program can help!

The EYC program allows Manitoba youth the opportunity to become involved in a variety of environmental activities. Financial assistance is available to Project Sponsors planning to carry out activities such as community clean-ups or creating green space.

By participating in an EYC project youth will be provided with hands-on learning experiences leading to increased knowledge and awareness of environmental matters. Youth will also increase their appreciation and responsibility towards their environmental surroundings, as well as learn the importance of voluntary community involvement.

Program Objectives

To offer Manitoba’s young people an opportunity to prepare for the environmental challenges of tomorrow by helping them gain valuable education and experience today.

To encourage youth throughout the province to voluntarily participate in innovative projects that will help to improve and protect Manitoba’s environment.

To stress the importance of local action for sustaining the environment.

To provide project sponsors with financial support for creating and carrying out environment related projects in their communities.

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Who Can Apply

Charitable and voluntary organizations; environmental organizations; service clubs and local government organizations, including municipalities, band councils and aboriginal organizations; and educational institutions and student groups.

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Community Links

Individuals and groups excluded from the above list may submit a joint application with an eligible applicant. Groups are encouraged to form partnerships with local businesses, municipalities or other groups.

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Level Of Assistance 

Sponsors approved under the program will be eligible for financial assistance up to a maximum of $5,000, to help cover project costs such as materials and supplies, equipment rental, transportation and wind up events. Financial assistance may be provided in the form of wages, honorarium or stipend for a Project Coordinator.  The position must be staffed by a youth between the ages of 16 to 24. The project is to involve the participation of Manitoba youth between the ages of 5 to 24 on a voluntary basis.

To receive funding support, projects must address concerns relating to environmental protection, enhancement, rehabilitation, conservation, and/or resource management. Environmental projects eligible for funding include, but are not restricted to, waste minimization, protection of flora and fauna, rehabilitation of the natural environment, and habitat preservation.

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Getting The Green Light

EYC applications are reviewed several times per year. Please submit applications to the Pollution Prevention Branch of Manitoba Conservation at the address below.

EYC application form (92 kb PDF) (français 95 kbPDF)
EYC Brochure (77 kb PDF) (français 74 kb PDF) 
Green Light 2009 Intake Dates (51 kb PDF) (francais 72 kb PDF)

EYC News Releases

2007 EYC Projects (pdf 43kb)

EYC Project Listings (PDF)
    [2006] (40 kb)
    [2005] (69 kb)
    [2004] (34 kb)

Annual Reports

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Need More Information

Contact the Manitoba Conservation office nearest you, or contact the Pollution Prevention Branch in Winnipeg:

Pollution Prevention Branch
Manitoba Conservation
123 Main Street, Suite 160
Winnipeg MB  R3C 1A5

Telephone: (204) 945-8443
Fax: (204) 945-1211
Toll-free: 1-800-282-8069 (ext. 8443)
E-mail: sdif@gov.mb.ca