Youth4Climate opens 2026 call
UNDP’s Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026 is now open, offering funding and global visibility to youth‑led climate and environmental justice projects — a concrete entry point for student organizers. (globalsouthopportunities.com)
Application window closes 30 April 2026 and each applicant can request up to US$30,000 in direct funding. (climatepromise.undp.org ) Selected projects must be implemented within a maximum period of 24 months from contract signature. (youth4climate.grantplatform.com ) Eligibility is limited to young people aged 18–29 and youth‑led organisations, and the Call requires use of the official budget and workplan templates or applications will be disqualified. (community.youth4climate.info ) The 2026 Call accepts proposals under six thematic tracks: Sustainable Energy; Food & Agriculture; Climate, Peace & Security; Oceans & Blue Economy; Architecture for Adaptation; and Sustainable Fashion & Textiles. (unric.org ) Since 2023 the initiative has allocated an envelope of roughly US$4 million to 150 youth‑led projects across 59 countries, with roughly half of awardees led by young women and several by Indigenous youth. (climatepromise.undp.org ) (sparkblue.org ) Applications and full Guidelines are available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, with the English version designated as the authoritative reference in case of discrepancies. (community.youth4climate.info )
