Upcoming Howl programs
Explore all of our upcoming programs below. Click the buttons to learn more and apply.
If the program that you’re looking for does not appear here, it likely means that we are not currently accepting applications for that program. For the most up-to-date information about new programs, we recommend following us on social media, subscribing to our newsletter, or joining a waitlist by clicking the button below.
Harvesting Spirit
Date: Sep 27-Oct 2, 2026
Location: Rockies
Ages: 17-35
An Indigenous food sovereignty youth program where participants will learn Stoney Nakoda values, beliefs, traditional and contemporary food processes and practices.
Yukon Educator PD
Date: Aug 20-25 & Sep 24-29, 2027
Location: Yukon
Ages: 18+
An Indigenous food sovereignty youth program where participants will learn Stoney Nakoda values, beliefs, traditional and contemporary food processes and practices.
Banff Youth Gathering
Date: Nov 6-9, 2026
Location: Rockies
Ages: 14-17 & Educators
A national conference hosted by The Howl Experience, bringing together approximately 130 high school students and 40–50 educators from across Canada for a multi-day, leadership experience.
Youth grant opportunities
Explore various grant opportunities for youth, offered by other organizations. If you know of other youth grant opportunities, please let us know so that we can share them here.
School Garden & Outdoor Learning Grants
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Various
Location: Canada
Eligibility: Various
School garden and outdoor learning grants, updated for the 2026-2027 school year.
Jane Goodall Institute: A.P.E. Fund
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: October 5, 2027
Location: Canada
Eligibility: Organizations, Roots & Shoots Members
A.P.E. Fund stands for Animals, People, and the Environment. It’s a granting program that helps fund high-needs Roots & Shoots projects across the country
Awesome Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: Monthly
Location: Global
Eligibility: Organizations, Individuals
The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time.
Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly.
Other opportunities
Do you or an affiliated organization have an opportunity to elevate youth or educators that might be relevant to our alumni network? We would love to hear about it and feature it in this space!