$15,000 Youth Nature Protection Prize
- Organization: The Iris Project
- Type: Grant
- Location: Global
- Deadline: April 8, 2026
- Age: 14-24
- Funding: Fully Funded
The Iris Prize supports youth‑led projects (ages 14–24) protecting and restoring nature. It funds ideas, small‑scale initiatives, and established projects with growth potential. Applications are accepted in multiple languages and offline to ensure accessibility. Benefits include: - Seed Prize ($5,000): For groundbreaking new ideas (ages 14–24) - Stem Prize ($10,000): For recently established small‑scale projects (ages 16–24) - Iris Prize ($15,000): For established projects with potential to replicate and scale (ages 16–24) - Capacity‑building, collaboration, and visibility through Iris Project networks - Local filmmakers capture winning projects for storytelling and promotion - Virtual Awards Ceremony (September 2026)
