Alberta Civil Society Emerging Leaders Microgrant Program

This program has now concluded. Thank you to all the youth leaders and community builders who were part of ACSEL’s three-year journey.

The ACSEL Microgrant Program supported Canada Service Corps alumni (aged 16–30) across Alberta in developing and enhancing community-based projects. Over three years, ACSEL provided up to $5,000 in grant funding to emerging leaders, along with learning workshops on project management, budgeting, and community service.

You’re Invited!

Join us for ACSEL Homecoming — a virtual event celebrating three years of youth-led community innovation across Alberta.

Through a fast-paced pecha kucha showcase, past participants of the Alberta Civil Society Emerging Leaders (ACSEL) Microgrant Program will share the projects they built, the communities they changed, and what they learned along the way.

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Speakers

Kyra Droog – Sleuth Studies Podcast

Dineli Fernando – STEAMistic

Sheliza Kassam – Children’s Birthday Miracles

Srinidhi Kotikalapud – The Aquativity Project

Kristina Yehia – Pearly Promise Drive

Stephie Meier – municiPAL YYC

Shanuki Goonasekera – The Age Collective

ACSEL Objective 

ACSEL empowered Canada Service Corps alumni to develop their community projects and deepen their civic participation through resilient project management, responsible implementation, and inclusive collaboration.

What the Program Offered

  1. A space to develop leadership skills by learning about community work and the fundamentals of project management (e.g., marketing, budgeting, and operational planning). 
  2. The opportunity to learn and grow alongside individuals who want to impact the community positively.
  3. Access to a grant resource to help with project planning and implementation.

Questions?

Reach out to us at: youth@volunteeralberta.ab.ca

Past Projects

Check out the projects launched and powered by the ACSEL microgrant! Follow us on Instagram (@youthvolab) to see these projects in action.

ACSEL is made possible by funding from Canada Service Corps (2022-2026)

We are grateful to be recipients of funding support from the Canada Service Corps (CSC) for ACSEL. CSC empowers young Canadians to make an impact by offering meaningful volunteer service opportunities to youth aged 15-30 from coast-to-coast. For more information on the funding program, and a list of other opportunities for youth to get involved, visit the Canada Service Corps website.