Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge

Deadline: Sep 30, 2025

other

partially funded

Kenya

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Are you 15-35 years old with a passion for promoting environmental conservation? Applications are now open for the Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC). This initiative aims to empower action-oriented young individuals with strong values and a commitment to environmental conservation.

📅 Opportunity Details

Date Published: August 21, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Category: Contest, Fully Funded, Grants
Opportunity Location: Kenya

🌍 About the Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge

The Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC) is an environmental innovation fund established by KCDF through the generous gift of Mackenzie Scott. Its purpose is to support young people in developing impactful and scalable environmental conservation projects.

Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF)

🎁 Benefits of the Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge

Category 1: Individual Youth

Grant Amount: Up to KES 1,500,000
Awarded to three young environmental champions.

Category 2: Youth-led Organizations

Grant Amount: Up to KES 5,000,000
Awarded to five youth-led organizations.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Category 1: Individual Youth

Applicants must be 15-35 years old.
Must have tested and impactful environmental innovations.
Open to individuals or groups of individuals not formally registered.

Category 2: Youth-led Organizations

Open to registered youth-led organizations/companies.
Must have scalable environmental projects.
Eligible entities include:
- Civil Society Organizations
- Companies Limited by Shares
- Companies Limited by Guarantee

📝 Application Process

All applications must be submitted via the provided links. Applicants may complete the application offline using the provided forms and upload their responses via the submission link.

Application Forms

Organization Application Form F1: Access Form
Individual Application Form F2: Access Form

Required Documents

A technical application
A high-level budget
Supporting documents (e.g., videos or pictures)

📌 Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the official page:
Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge

Benefits

Grant Amount for Category 1: Up to KES 1,500,000
Grant Amount for Category 2: Up to KES 5,000,000

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