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2.0 PROGRAM SCIENCE HORIZONS: ENVIRONMENT CANADA YOUTHINTERNSHIP PROGRAMEC Science Horizons Program is intended to match promising young scientists anduniversity graduates with experienced scientists and program managers to give themhands-on experience working on environmental projects.2.1 Benefits to Participants:The EC Science Horizons Program will give young people the skills and workexperience they need to find jobs in the environmental sector.2.2 Clientele:Participants will be under-employed or unemployed young scientists or sciencegraduates who are normally under the age of 30, and have graduated from arecognized post-secondary academic institution in one of the environmental or relateddisciplines.2.3 Application Procedures:Interested youth should mail their résumé with a covering letter to the nearestEnvironment Canada regional office.2.4 Contact: For the address of the nearest office call the Government of Canada Youth Info Line at I 800 935-5555 or the Environment Canada Inquiry Centre at 1800 668-6767. Potential employers who wish to receive an information kit and application form should providetheir name and address by e-mail to Environment Canada at enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca or call 1 800668-6767.3.0 PROGRAM: ACTION 21 COMMUNITY FUNDING PROGRAMThe Action 21 Community Funding Program provides financial support to groups whowish to undertake projects in their communities that will result in positive, measurableimpacts on the environment. The program focuses on four of Environment Canada'spriorities-air quality, bio- diversity, ecosystems and toxic substances.3.1 Eligibility:Any non-profit or non-governmental group may apply for funding. Funding is notavailable to government agencies, political organizations, academic institutions,businesses or individuals.Pg. 150