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Jack Leslie Youth Environment Grant

Please download the Jack Leslie Youth Environment Grant application here. The deadline is May 3, 2010. Please contact the Youth Foundation Program Coordinator for more information.

The Jack Leslie Youth Environment Grant is a creative partnership between Child and Youth Friendly Calgary, The City of Calgary, and the Parks Foundation. The grant recognizes the positive impact Jack Leslie, former Mayor of Calgary, made to the city and the environment.

Jack Leslie started the parks and pathways along the Bow River and Prince’s Island Park, developed Nose Hill and Confederation Parks, and proclaimed Saturday, May 18th, 1968 as the first annual Arbor Day.

Initiated by 2 programs of Child and Youth Friendly Calgary, the Mayor’s Youth Council and the Calgary Youth Foundation, The Jack Leslie Youth Environment Grant recognizes his achievements and encourages youth in Calgary to continue with his efforts. The Jack Leslie Youth Environment Grant will be available annually each spring prior to the Mayor’s Environment Expo.