Up to $20,000 Youth Climate Action Grants

The Africa Youth Climate Fund, a youth-led fund hosted by the Green Africa Youth Organization, has opened its first Call for Proposals for youth-led climate groups across Africa. Grants of $5,000, $10,000 or $20,000 back green enterprise, youth movement-building, or research and learning, and the applications are reviewed by a panel of young people.

What you get:

• $5,000 for a focused community initiative, a new idea or a small project
• $10,000 to strengthen or expand an initiative you already run
• $20,000 for a larger initiative across several activities, communities or partners
• Funding released in tranches under a signed agreement
• Support from AYCF during the project, including technical assistance and peer learning

What you'll do:

• Choose a grant size and one of three thematic pillars
• Create a free account on the AYCF portal and submit a short Grant Concept Note
• Complete the full application for your grant category

Key dates:

• Call opened 10 November 2026
• Applications close 15 January 2027

More information:

• Applying is free. If anyone asks for money in AYCF's name, report it to jambo@aycf.org
• Not sure which grant size fits? AYCF will help you choose at jambo@aycf.org

• Youth-led climate organisations and groups based in Africa
• Teams with members primarily aged 18 to 35
• Registered organisations, or groups whose registration is in progress
• Informal and unregistered youth groups can apply through a fiscal sponsor, either their own or one AYCF helps them find
• Groups led by young women, and groups working with often excluded communities, are strongly encouraged
• Proposals must fit one of three pillars: green enterprise and innovation; youth leadership and movement-building; research, evidence and learning