LEVEL Youth Policy Program (YPP) — 2027 Cohort
British Columbia, Canada
Resource Type
Youth Development Program
Deadline
October 30, 2026
Resource Provider
LEVEL, a youth initiative of Vancouver Foundation
Source
Resource Description
An 8-month public policy and leadership program for Indigenous and racialized immigrant/refugee youth. Participants learn how public policy works, explore issues affecting their communities, learn advocacy and stakeholder-engagement skills, work with mentors, and develop a policy ask/proposal addressing an issue in their community.
About the Resource Provider
LEVEL is a youth engagement initiative of the Vancouver Foundation focused on addressing racial inequity by building the leadership capacity of Indigenous and racialized immigrant and refugee youth.
Benefits
Public policy and advocacy training
Leadership development
Mentorship from experienced leaders and advocates
Support from mentors, coaches, and a writing coach
Networking with other young leaders across B.C.
$1,500 stipend for the final policy project
Professionally designed and printed policy ask booklet
Travel, accommodation, and meals covered for eligible participants attending required in-person sessions outside Metro Vancouver
Supportive, trauma-informed and culturally conscious learning environment
Who Can Benefit From?
Indigenous youth aged 19–29 living in B.C.
Racialized immigrant and refugee youth aged 19–29 living in B.C.
Young people interested in leadership, advocacy, public policy, and community change
No previous policy education or experience is required
Application and Procedure
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Application deadline: October 30, 2026
Apply through the LEVEL Youth Policy Program online application
Review the eligibility requirements, FAQs, and self-reflection questions before applying
The program runs for 8 months, from February to September 2027
Participants must attend online modules and required in-person sessions in Victoria and Vancouver
Participants complete assignments, activities, mentor meetings, and a final policy project
Final decisions will be communicated by email in December 2026 or January 2027