Growing Roots Grant 2026

📖 About Growing Roots Grant

The Growing Roots Grant provides funding for new and emerging projects and ideas that aim to improve the lives of communities on the frontlines of climate change. These grants are accompanied by ongoing mentorship to support the initiatives.

💰 Benefits of Growing Roots Grant

• Provides funding of up to $10,000 USD per group for innovative projects and ideas.
• Focuses on improving the lives of communities affected by climate change.
• Includes ongoing mentorship to guide and support the initiatives.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The Growing Roots Grant is open to:

• Grassroots youth-led initiatives from Global South regions, including:
  • Middle East
  • North Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Asia
  • South East Asia
  • Latin America
  • The Caribbean
  • The Pacific
• Diaspora and BIPOC communities located in Global North countries are also encouraged to apply.
• Groups/organizations do not need to be legally registered to be eligible.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 28 February, 2026
• To apply, visit the application portal.
• Submit your application via the application form.

🌟 Sponsor Organization

The Growing Roots Grant is sponsored by Roots, an organization committed to supporting grassroots initiatives.

• The 2026 Growing Roots Grant provides funding of up to $10,000 USD per group for new and emerging projects and ideas that seek to improve the lives of communities on the frontlines of climate change!
• The grants are accompanied by ongoing mentorship.