Applications Invited for Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) Micro Grant 2023

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About the Organization

The Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) is the first of its kind climate fund dedicated to financing youth-led climate action around the world. The idea for the fund was birthed at COP25 and developed over a three months consultation period that involved virtual dialogues with finance experts to help curate a vehicle that supports and champions youth-led climate action. This initiative is hosted by BLI Global.

BLI Global (Better Living Initiatives - Global) is an international grassroots non profit organization focused on promoting solutions, improvements and initiatives to sustain better living conditions around the globe.

About the Grant

GYCAF envisions a world where young people are given the resources to pursue green entrepreneurship and create a green economy with the goal of lowering carbon emissions and conserving the environment.

Fund Mission: To finance youth-led climate action in communities vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Paris Agreement and Agenda 2030

• Financial goal to mobilize USD 100 billion and global temperatures to well below 2 degrees Celsius by 2025
• IPCC report indicating an uncertain future in the next decade
• Need to create a means of implementation that creates an enabling environment for youth

Target Beneficiaries: The fund targets youth-led organizations and networks seeking funding for their projects and businesses.

Microgrants Funding Focus -

• Sustainable Agriculture: smart agriculture to ensure food sustainability.
• Clean Energy: powering communities in need of light and energy.
• Oceans: protecting marine life and mitigating climate catastrophes.
• Capacity Building: empowering youth with entrepreneurship skills.
• Green Stewardship: protecting biodiversity and influencing behavioral change.
• Technology and Innovation: breakthroughs that solve climate-related problems.

Successful applicants will be awarded grants between USD 500 - USD 1,000, depending on the grantee application.

Eligibility

• Youth-led organization (80 percent majority-owned; the definition of youth adopted is under 30 years of age)
• Strong motivation on creating change or an impact in the community through grassroots activism
• Conducting grassroots activism in their community
• Seeking grants to kick-start or support already existing initiatives
• Clear environment and socio-economic impacts of the project/initiative
• A clear idea of how to use the funds and why this grant will be useful to create more value and impact for the project
• Demonstrates well-planned project, with well-developed strategy, timeline, budgeting, and team management

How to Apply

Register until  16^th June 2023.

Apply now

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