UN DECADE Youth Task Force (YTF) Microgrants for Ecosystem Restoration 2026

The UN DECADE Youth Task Force (YTF) Microgrants for Ecosystem Restoration 2026 is a funding opportunity designed to support youth-led organizations working on ecosystem restoration projects. This program is backed by UNEP and FAO and focuses on restoring various environments, including:

• Farmlands
• Forests
• Freshwater
• Grasslands
• Oceans
• Peatlands
• Urban areas

🌟 Benefits

• 10 microgrants of up to USD $1,000 each.
• 80% of funds allocated to the Global South, and 20% to the Global North.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the microgrants, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be registered organizations (proof of registration required).
• Projects must be led by individuals under 35 years old.
• Address at least one ecosystem category under the UN Decade.
• Projects must be completed between February and July 2026.

📋 Application Process

Applicants are required to submit the following:

1. Online application form.
2. Implementation plan, including:
   • Project summary
   • Objectives
   • Methodology
   • Expected outcomes
3. Timeline and sustainability plan.
4. Detailed budget and project proposal.
5. Proof of registration (certificate).

📅 Application Deadline

• 31 December 2025 (11:59 PM UTC)

Applications must be submitted via the UN Decade YTF Grant Portal.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details about the UN DECADE Youth Task Force (YTF) Microgrants for Ecosystem Restoration, visit the official event page.

To apply, complete the application form here.

• 10 microgrants of up to USD $1,000 each.
• 80% of funds allocated to the Global South, 20% to the Global North.