- Duration: Application round open for 4 weeks.
- Location: Local or national, depending on group activity.
- Funding: Grants up to USD 20,000 for local groups and USD 40,000 for national groups.
- Fees: None.
- Application Process: Online submission via multilingual forms (Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili).
- Language Requirements: Applications accepted in multiple languages, English not mandatory.
- Other Important Details: Must be non-violent, non-partisan, legal, and community-focused.
Youth Climate Justice Fund – Funding for Emerging Youth-Led Climate and Socio-Environmental Justice Groups
Publish Date
2/25/2026
Application Deadline
3/1/2026
Opportunity Type
Competitions
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros
Description
The Youth Climate Justice Fund provides funding to youth-led groups working on climate and socio-environmental justice at local and national levels. The program supports groups led by young people under 35, helping them strengthen leadership, hold policymakers accountable, and build community power. It emphasizes participatory action, inclusivity, and collective movement building.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Leadership by youth under 35.
- Nationality: Worldwide; underrepresented communities prioritized in high-income countries.
- Experience/Education: Active in community or climate work.
- Language: Flexible; multiple languages supported.
- Other Requirements: Commitment to inclusivity, collective action, community accountability, and legal, non-violent operations.
Opportunity Benefits
- Financial support (grants).
- Networking opportunities within the YCJF community.
- Support through application and funding process.
- Capacity-building resources and training for leadership and equitable climate action.