Mountain Future Awards 2025 Project Proposals
The Mountain Future Awards 2025 are now accepting applications! This opportunity invites transformative project proposals that build resilience to glacier-related impacts and strengthen sustainable mountain economies and livelihoods.
📖 About the Mountain Future Awards
Mountain communities, especially youth and Indigenous Peoples, are at the forefront of addressing the challenges posed by glacier-related impacts. These communities are also key actors in developing innovative solutions and adaptation efforts.
In celebration of International Mountain Day 2025, which contributes to the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites institutions, established organizations, and individuals over the age of 18 to submit proposals for a chance to win the 2025 Mountain Future Award.
🗓 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: September 15, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Category: Contest, Entrepreneurs
🎁 Benefits
Winners of the Mountain Future Awards will receive:
- Cash prize to support project implementation.
- International recognition and visibility opportunities, including:
- Promotion on FAO and Mountain Partnership websites.
- Social media features.
- Potential media outreach.
- Engagement with the Mountain Partnership’s global network.
- Follow-up meetings with the Mountain Partnership Secretariat to discuss project progress.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be individuals over the age of 18, institutions, or established organizations.
- Be the original creators of the project proposal submitted.
- Proposals must:
- Include new projects or projects in planning, pilot, or early implementation stages.
- Not include fully implemented projects.
- Operate in or directly benefit mountain regions.
- Entirely AI-generated submissions are not permitted. Applicants must demonstrate original thought and are encouraged to disclose any AI-assisted content.
📝 Application Process
- Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Proposals may be submitted in English, Spanish, or French.
- Submit your proposal via the online form.
🔗 Additional Information
For more details, visit the Mountain Future Awards page.
To apply directly, use the application form.
Submit your transformative project proposal and contribute to building resilient and sustainable mountain communities!
- Cash prize to support project implementation
- International recognition and visibility opportunities (i.e. promotion on FAO and Mountain Partnership websites, social media features, potential media outreach and engagement with the Mountain Partnership’s global network)
- Follow-up meetings with the Mountain Partnership Secretariat to discuss project progress










