Where is the program? 

ImaGENation will be facilitated through virtual meetings, online learning, and various in-person engagements. Youth from across what is currently called Canada can participate in this program.

When is the deadline for youth participants? 

Applications for Cohort 2 have been extended to March 1st, 2024 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) for Indigenous Youth pursuing projects in Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, or in the Territories.

When is the deadline for mentor applications?  

Applications for mentorship are ongoing – Please apply here.

Can I apply as an individual or a team? 

Youth participants are encouraged to apply as team of 2-5 participants or as a solo individual who is dedicated to achieving project goals. If you want to include more than 5 participants, please contact us for further instructions. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.

How many people are in each cohort?

Eight teams will be enrolled (or up to 16 youth participants).

What is the time commitment for this program?  

ImaGENation is an 18-month program (April 2024 – Sep. 2025) with a minimum commitment of 3-5 hours per month for youth participants. Depending on the size of your team and the scope of your project, additional hours will be required to fulfill your project goals. It is estimated to consider an additional 12-20 hours a month to reach your project goals.  

Do I need to fully complete the project within the program timeline? 

ImaGENation will guide you to create a project plan that considers an 18-month schedule. Whether it is a large project that will be rolled out in phases or a small-scale pilot project, successful program completion will be based on the project goals defined in the project plan.

Applicants who know their project will go beyond 18-months are still encouraged to apply as this program will aid in connecting you with a network, supports, and technical learning that will aid in your clean energy journey.

When will I receive the project funding? 

Participants will receive the allocated project funding in phases based on their project progress. Once enrolled, each team will receive 75% of the award when project proposals and project plans are complete. The remaining funds will be rolled out during the project implementation stages based on case-by-case review. 

Are there additional wrap-around supports for youth participants? 

If you are facing any barriers to participating in ImaGENation (i.e. childcare, technical devices, internet, software, etc.), we ask that you please indicate your needs in the application form. We have set aside funding for wrap-around supports for youth that require it.

Can my project be in an urban setting? 

ImaGENation encourages youth to implement a project that will serve Indigenous Peoples, whether that is in your home community or within an urban setting. All project ideas are welcome. 

Can I use the project funding towards a project I am already working on?

If you can demonstrate that the project award will be used towards a clean energy and/or sustainability component of an existing project, then absolutely!

I am uncertain if my project idea fits this program, how can I find out? 

If you want feedback on your project idea, please write out a description of your idea and submit it to our Program Lead, Aubrey-Anne at AlPewapisconias@indigenouscleanenergy.com and our team will provide you with advice on how to move forward.  You can also visit our Project Inspiration Page for examples.

Interested in being employed full-time while launching your project idea? Find out how:

We offer a wage subsidy for youth who are interested in launching an ImaGENation project within their community. Your community has the option to apply as an employer through Generation Power to hire you as an employee while you develop and launch your ImaGENation project. Generation Power provides an 75% wage subsidy up to $30,000 to employers who hire Indigenous youth between the ages of 18-30 for 12 months. 

Additional program FAQs can be downloaded here. For any further questions and/or concerns, please contact us.