Objective:

To provide $25 million in flexible, multiyear gifts of $1 million each to youth-led organizations around the world that are advancing climate solutions, with special attention to under-resourced or under-represented communities. The award centers youth voices and local contexts for climate action.

Application deadline:

• Registration deadline: August 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
• Application deadline: September 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time

Eligibility criteria:

Organizations must:

• Be youth-led (ages 15–35; meet at least two of the three leadership conditions)
• Have a primary mission related to climate solutions
• Have been in operation for at least two years as of August 15, 2025
• Be structured as a nonprofit, NGO, tribal government (U.S.), or foreign equivalent of a 501(c)(3)

Countries covered:

Global (no geographic restrictions; international applicants welcome, including Indigenous-led, women-led, grassroots organizations)

Project duration:

Multiyear (not specified; the gift is flexible and long-term)

Grant amount:

$1 million per organization (flexible, multiyear)

Contact:

climatechampions@submittable.com

Additional information:

• Applications must be submitted in English via Submittable
• Evaluation includes Administrative Review, Participatory Review, and Panel Review
• Applications will be assessed based on experience, impact potential, durability, and community-led approach
• Language support (Spanish, French, Bahasa Indonesia) and translation resources available for preparation
• Awardees will be announced by Fall 2026

For more information :

Emerging Climate Champions Award – FAQ