Youth4Climate’s Call for Solutions 2026 is out now! We have returned with our 4th round of funding and learning opportunities, to support youth-led climate solutions in 6 thematic areas. The Call is open to youth from 158 countries and territories covered by UNDP.
In 2026, the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions launches its fourth round of funding opportunities for young people aged 18 to 29 and youth-led entities. Applicants to the Call for Solutions can request up to USD 30,000 in seed funding and successful applicants will also benefit from:
- Funding
- Knowledge
- Networks
Thematic Areas
This year, applicants can apply under the following thematics: Sustainable Energy; Food & Agriculture; Climate, Peace and Security; Oceans and Blue Economy; Sustainable Fashion and Textiles; Architecture for Adaptation.
Who can apply?
- Young Individuals aged 18 to 29 and who meet the remainder of the eligibility criteria.
- A legally registered, youth-led civil society organization (CSO), non-governmental organization (NGO), community-based organization (CBO), or company with the majority of the organization’s leadership being young people aged 18 to 29 years at the time of submitting the application. Please note that the project lead for the organization should be aged 18 to 29 at the time of submitting the application.
- The proposed project must be implemented in one of the countries listed in the Call for Solutions Guidelines document.
- The project lead must be a national of one of the countries listed in the Annex of the Call for Solutions Guidelines document.
How to apply?
1- Before you apply
All applications have to be completed on the Application Portal. Before starting your application, take some time to prepare the below:
- Read the Guidelines document carefully to make sure your project and team are eligible and aligned with the Call objectives, and to strengthen your application.
- Get familiar with the Budget and Workplan templates, which you will need to complete and upload as part of your application.
- Make use of the Youth4Climate learning offer, designed to support you at every stage of the application process. This includes:
- Deep-dive webinars
- 1-to-1 mentorship sessions
- Project Design Bootcamps
- Practical thematic resources and tools
Only complete applications will be considered.
📅 Application deadline: 30 April 2026
