GCE Young Climate Changemakers Fund for Youth Organizations

📖 About the Fund

The Youth Climate Changemakers Fund is a significant initiative aimed at transforming the climate justice movement into a more inclusive, accessible, and representative space for young people.

This fund is built in partnership with:

• Climate Action Network
• WECF
• Christian Blind Mission Ireland
• ECOLISE

The fund supports:

• Youth groups
• Grassroots initiatives
• Disability-inclusive climate action
• Ecofeminist movements

The first call aims to build a strong community of youth climate leaders who will contribute to the broader Funding Fairer Futures initiative.

🎁 Benefits

Grantees of the GCE Young Climate Changemakers Fund will receive:

• €1,000–€38,000 in total funding
• 6–18 months for small-budget projects
• Up to 30 months for large-scale initiatives

In addition to financial support, grantees will also benefit from:

• Training and organizational development
• Support for project management and reporting
• Opportunities to collaborate with other youth groups across Europe
• Access to a growing community of practice focused on climate justice

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a youth-led, non-profit legal entity
• Be registered in one of the EU’s 27 member states
• Have project activities taking place within the EU
• Align with the objectives of the Youth Climate Changemakers Fund
• Not have previously received funding from or been involved in the EU DEAR programme

Eligible organizations include:

• Youth NGOs
• Grassroots collectives
• Feminist and ecofeminist organizations
• Disability-inclusive advocacy groups
• Community-based movements led by young people

📝 Application Process

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Review eligibility requirements to ensure organizational and geographic compliance.
2. Prepare a project concept addressing climate justice, inclusion, and youth leadership.
3. Use the official application templates provided by Funding Fairer Futures.
4. Demonstrate organizational capacity, especially for higher budget requests.
5. Outline monitoring, evaluation, and impact plans with measurable outcomes.
6. Submit the full application before the call deadline.
7. Acknowledge EU visibility requirements if funded, including branding and communication guidelines.
8. Engage consistently with the program community and reporting obligations throughout the project.

📅 Application Deadline

26 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the GCE Young Climate Changemakers Fund for Youth Organizations
• Apply using the official application form

Take advantage of this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the climate justice movement! 🌱

• €1,000–€38,000 in total funding
• 6–18 months for small-budget projects
• Up to 30 months for large-scale initiatives
• Training and organisational development
• Support for project management and reporting
• Opportunities to collaborate with other youth groups across Europe
• Access to a growing community of practice focused on climate justice