$75,000 RELX Environmental Challenge
- Organization: RELX Group
- Type: Award
- Location: Global
- Deadline: July 12, 2026
- Age: No restriction
- Funding: Fully Funded
Running annually since 2011, the RELX Environmental Challenge recognizes projects delivering sustainable solutions to global environmental problems. Two winning projects each receive USD 75,000 to advance their work, with awards announced at a high-profile ceremony aligned with major environmental events. The 2026 cycle introduces a new Ocean health category alongside the long-running Clean Water and Sanitation category. What you get: ➤ USD 75,000 cash prize per winning project (2 winners, USD 150,000 total) ➤ Featured through RELX's SDG Resource Centre (global researcher, policymaker, investor audience) ➤ Award announced at a high-profile ceremony tied to major environmental events ➤ 15 years of credibility plus a network of past winners for partnership opportunities ➤ Editorial visibility through RELX corporate communications channels What you'll do: ➤ Submit a project addressing Clean Water and Sanitation OR Ocean health and marine ecosystems ➤ Demonstrate measurable real-world impact and sustainability beyond grant funding ➤ Show technical and operational soundness in your approach ➤ Be evaluated by an independent expert panel on innovation, soundness, sustainability, and impact ➤ (For winners) Accept the award at the ceremony and amplify the work through RELX channels Past winners have included community-based water filtration projects, ocean plastic recovery initiatives, and rural sanitation programs that have scaled significantly post-award. The 15-year track record gives the award strong credibility across the global environmental research and funding community.
