Applications Invited for Youth4Climate Call For Solutions 2024

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About the Organization

Y4C is a global initiative co-led by the Government of Italy and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) and co-shaped with youth and other strategic partners. Y4C brings together existing and new online and offline resources, tools, capacities, partnerships, networks, and movements by and for youth.

Youth4Climate has a strong focus on supporting the implementation of youth-led and youth-inclusive climate solutions, through funding and otherwise, for a more sustained climate impact on the ground.

About the Grant

Y4C and its partners have launched the 2024 Call for Solutions!

Young people are increasingly acknowledged as vital contributors to transformative climate action, playing roles such as negotiators, innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and agents of change. However, they face a significant shortfall in essential technical, financial, and political resources and support needed to fulfill their aspirations.

In response, the Government of Italy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with a range of knowledge partners and youth constituencies, have set out to identify, support and scale youth-led climate breakthroughs through the global Youth4Climate initiative.

Structured as an innovation challenge, this second edition of the Y4C Call for Solutions aims to support the work of young people and youth-led organisations in five thematic areas: Climate and Environment Literacy, Sustainable Energy, Food and Agriculture, Nature Assets, Sustainable Consumption and Production.

Successful applicants will be awarded:

• Up to US$ 30,000 to implement or scale the proposed innovations.
• The possibility to access technical support to strengthen their capacity on specific topics.
• The support from a mentor to develop their proposal.
• Storytelling opportunities during next events of the Youth4Climate initiative and through the Youth4Climate Platform and Website of UNDP and its partners.

Proposals, if successful, can be implemented over a maximum of 24 months.

Thematic areas:

The 2024 Call will fund youth-led solutions in five broad areas:

• Climate and Environmental Literacy
• Sustainable Energy
• Food and Agriculture
• Nature Assets
• Sustainable Consumption and Production

Eligibility

• There is no specified minimum implementation period. Please make sure your timeline is feasible for achieving your project objectives and no longer than 24 months.
• You may apply as an individual but we encourage you to ensure you will have the capacity and expertise required to deliver on your objectives.
• The applicant must be aged 18-29 at the time of applying.
• The list of eligible countries is available in the Call for Solutions guidelines.
• There are no specifications in this regard as long as you are able to demonstrate a strong project design.
• The application and receipt of funds must be handled by one lead applicant, though partnerships and collaboration are encouraged.

How to Apply

Proposals can be submitted in English, French or Spanish.

Step 1: Go to the Call For Solutions 2024 Guideline and template page. You will need to register on the Youth4Climate Platform to gain access.

Step 2: Please download and read the Guidelines Document carefully. It will tell you everything you need to know on who can apply, the requirements and important deadlines.

Step 3: Download and fill out the budget and workplan template. Prepare a 3 minute video pitching your solution using the instructions provided in the Call For Solutions Guidelines.

Step 4: Complete your application and submit your proposal via the application platform!

Deadline: 26 May

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