⏰ Deadline: May 26, 2025

 

Applications are now open for the Y4C’s Call for Solutions, a global innovation challenge for youth and youth-led organizations working on climate action-focused projects. The call aims to fund new and existing youth-led solutions that are ready to implement or scale and support the further development of young people’s ideas and projects by providing key learning opportunities with the support of partners.

 

BENEFITS

In 2025, the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions will launch its third round of funding opportunities for young people aged 18 to 29 and youth-led entities. Applicants to the Call for Solutions can request up to USD 30,000 in seed funding. Successful applicants will also benefit from:

• Connections and visibility at country, regional, and global levels, potentially enabling scaling and growth of their projects.
• Capacity development through a mentorship program with group workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and project pitching and feedback opportunities.

 

• Young individuals aged 18 to 29 who meet the other eligibility criteria (see Call for Solutions guidelines).
• A legally registered, youth-led civil society organization (CSO), non-governmental organization (NGO), community-based organization (CBO), or company with the majority of the organization’s leadership being young people aged 18-29 years at the time of submitting the application. Please note that the project lead for the organization should be aged 18 to 29.
• The proposed project must be implemented in one of the countries listed in the Call guidelines.

 

• Create a profile on the Y4C Platform and then access the Call for Solutions 2025 Guideline and template page.
• Download and read the Guidelines Document carefully, then review the content and eligibility criteria requested on the application form.
• Download and fill out the Budget and Workplan template.
• Prepare a 3-minute video pitching your solution using the instructions provided in the Call for Solutions Guidelines.
• Complete your proposal via the application platform and attach the templates provided in the space on the form.
• Upload your 3-minute video and submit your application.