Youth Climate Justice Fund 2026 Grant

About

A grant program providing financial support for youth-led initiatives focused on climate justice, encouraging grassroots movements to engage in community empowerment and climate action. Participants can receive substantial funding and capacity-building opportunities to enhance their impact.

Benefits

• 💰Grant Amount
  Grants of up to $40,000 USD
• 🌱Flexible Funding
  Flexible core funding for grassroots initiatives
• 🤝Capacity Building
  Capacity strengthening opportunities through learning and collaboration.

Eligibility Criteria

• Groups must be youth-led (35 and under)
• Majority of leadership must be in the age range of 35 and under
• Applicants from high-income countries must belong to minority or underserved communities
• Groups must demonstrate commitment to inclusive organizing and collective action
• Movements must operate according to non-partisan, non-violent, and legal principles.

Participation Commitments

• Must demonstrate how work contributes to climate action and community empowerment
• Groups must engage in community-based activities
• Applications accepted in multiple languages (English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Swahili, Hindi).

Target Sector

Climate and Environmental Justice

Target Location

Global