Growing Roots Grant

The 2026 Growing Roots Grant provides funding of up to $10,000 USD per group for new and emerging projects and ideas that seek to improve the lives of communities on the frontlines of climate change! The grants are accompanied by ongoing mentorship.

Benefits include:

• Cash grants (10–15 initiatives funded)
• Mentorship and coaching (1–2 coaches per project)
• Capacity‑building workshops (organizing, storytelling, resilience, counter‑disinformation)
• Community‑building opportunities (Climate Justice Camps, networking)
• Media and digital support to amplify campaigns

Focus areas: intersectional climate justice, systemic change, intergenerational collaboration, marginalized community support, wellbeing of members.

• Youth‑led groups (18–35 years old, ≥70% youth membership)
• Grassroots or community‑driven initiatives (registered or unregistered groups eligible)
• Intersectional, systemic approach to climate justice
• Applications accepted in English, Spanish, French, Arabic
• Must submit a video introduction (simple phone recording acceptable)
• Detailed budget proposal required
• Not open to for‑profit ventures or one‑off mobilization events (e.g., tree planting without systemic strategy)