People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) 2026

📖 About People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA)

The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) is a six-month, practice-oriented training and support program designed to prepare participants to plan and implement inclusive and participatory processes for a just climate transition. Participants will develop projects focused on regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and climate solutions that address the needs and voices of local communities.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: October 14, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
• Category: Entrepreneurs, Grants

🎁 Benefits of People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA)

Selected applicants will receive the following benefits:

• Access to a dedicated mentor to guide program development.
• Step-by-step resources, including the Participation Playbook, an interactive online tool for designing participatory programs.
• Practice-oriented live sessions, online courses, and workshops.
• Participation in a country-based peer group, facilitated by the in-country lead partner, for guidance, feedback, and collaboration.
• Localized case studies and resources relevant to participants’ country contexts.
• A $10,000 USD implementation grant for all participants.
• The top five action plans in each cohort will receive an additional $15,000 award.

✅ Requirements for Participation

Eligible applicants include:

1. Government officials, staff members, and policymakers who aim to launch participatory programs for making just climate-related decisions.

   • Note: Government institutions must have a partnership with a civil society organization/non-governmental organization, as the grant recipient must be a non-governmental entity.

2. Civil society organization staff members and/or climate advocates who want to implement participatory programs focused on climate in partnership with government institutions.

   • Note: Civil society organizations must work in partnership with government institutions and follow up with the implementation of the action plan.

Additional Requirements:

• Organizations should nominate a lead participant with professional proficiency in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish.
• Priority will be given to applicants from Brazil, Indonesia, India, Mexico, and South Africa, with additional spots available for participants from other countries.
• Members of People Powered or Open Government Partnership will also be prioritized.

Funding Eligibility:

To receive funding, organizations must:

• Demonstrate at least one full year of operations and successful fundraising to support such operations before being shortlisted for the program.
• Have paid staff and a board of directors or advisory committee.
• Be registered as a non-profit organization in the country of operations.

Note: People Powered cannot provide funds to volunteer groups or recently incorporated civil society organizations through this program.

🗓 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
• Interested candidates can apply via the official application portal:
  • People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) Details
  • Apply Here

• Access to a dedicated mentor to guide the development of their program.
• Step-by-step resources including the Participation Playbook, our interactive, online tool for designing participatory programs.
• Practice-oriented live sessions, online courses and workshops.
• Participation in a country-based peer group, facilitated by the in-country lead partner, for guidance, feedback, and collaboration.
• Localized case studies and resources relevant to participants’ country contexts.
• A $10,000 USD implementation grant for all participants.
• The top five action plans in each cohort will receive an additional $15,000 award.