Applications are now open for the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026, a global funding and learning opportunity designed to support youth-led climate initiatives. The programme is organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Government of Italy. This marks the fourth round of the initiative, which focuses on empowering young innovators and organisations working on climate action projects around the world.
The Youth4Climate Call for Solutions is a global innovation challenge aimed at supporting young people and youth-led organisations that are developing practical solutions to climate challenges. The initiative seeks to fund both new and existing projects that are ready to be implemented or scaled. In addition to financial support, the programme also provides learning opportunities that help participants strengthen their ideas, improve project execution, and build long-term impact through mentorship and capacity development.
Applicants selected under the programme can receive up to USD 30,000 in seed funding to support their climate-related projects. Beyond the financial grant, beneficiaries will also gain access to tailored training, mentorship, and capacity-building opportunities designed to help young innovators refine their solutions and expand their impact. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with a global network of young climate leaders, policymakers, and development partners.
Projects submitted to the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions must fall within one of the programme’s thematic areas. These include Sustainable Energy; Food and Agriculture; Climate, Peace and Security; Oceans and Blue Economy; Sustainable Fashion and Textiles; and Architecture for Adaptation.
The programme is open to young individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 who meet the full eligibility requirements. Youth-led organisations are also eligible to apply. These may include legally registered civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, or companies where the majority of leadership positions are held by young people aged 18 to 29. For organisational applications, the project lead must also fall within this age range at the time of submission.
In addition, the proposed project must be implemented in one of the countries listed in the Call for Solutions Guidelines, and the project lead must be a national of one of those eligible countries.
All applications must be submitted through the official Youth4Climate Application Portal. The deadline for submission is 30 April 2026, and late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Interested applicants can access the guidelines and submit their applications at https://youth4climate.grantplatform.com/.
