- Grant Amount – $500–$1,000
- Deadline – July 19, 2025
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
GYCAF strives to create a future where young people have the tools and funding needed to lead in green entrepreneurship, helping to build a low-carbon, environmentally responsible global economy.
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The fund’s core mission is to support climate initiatives led by youth, particularly in communities that are especially vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change.
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Aligned with global climate frameworks, the fund contributes to the collective ambition of mobilizing USD 100 billion and limiting the rise in global temperatures to well below 2°C by 2025. In response to the latest IPCC findings highlighting a challenging decade ahead, there is an urgent need to establish supportive systems that empower youth to be at the forefront of climate solutions.
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Key Funding Priorities:
Sustainable Agriculture: Supporting climate-smart farming practices to secure food systems.
- Clean Energy: Expanding access to renewable energy in underserved communities.
- Ocean Conservation: Safeguarding marine ecosystems and building resilience to ocean-based climate threats.
- Capacity Development: Equipping youth with skills in climate entrepreneurship and leadership.
- Environmental Stewardship: Promoting biodiversity protection and encouraging eco-friendly behaviors.
- Tech & Innovation: Backing inventive solutions to pressing climate challenges.
Program Benefits
- A total of 3 to 5 projects will be selected for this cycle. Each selected participant will be eligible for a grant ranging from $500 to $1,000.
Eligibility:
- Organizations that are youth-led, meaning at least 80% of ownership or leadership is held by individuals aged 18 to 35 (as defined for the 2025 cycle).
- Applicants must show a strong commitment to driving positive change within their communities through local-level activism.
- Must be actively engaged in grassroots efforts within their local context.
- Eligible applicants are those seeking funding to launch or scale up an existing initiative.
- The proposed project must demonstrate measurable environmental and socio-economic benefits.
- A clear and realistic plan for utilizing the grant must be presented, including how the funding will contribute to long-term sustainability and impact.
- Proposals should reflect a well-structured strategy, including a defined timeline, budget framework, and team roles.
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