Global Youth Climate Action Fund Microgrants 2025 (Fully Funded,$500 Grants)

2025 Microgrants Applications GYCAF

At the Global Youth Climate Action Fund, we believe in the power of youth-led action to address the climate crisis.

That’s why we’re now launching our 2025 Microgrants Campaign to support innovative, community-driven climate and environmental projects led by young people.
If you’re 35 years old or younger, we invite you to apply by filling out the form below.
We’re looking for impactful initiatives that tackle climate and environmental challenges through local solutions, advocacy, education, conservation, or other forms of climate action.

Key Funding Priorities:

Sustainable Agriculture: Supporting climate-smart farming practices to secure food systems.

Clean Energy: Expanding access to renewable energy in underserved communities.

Ocean Conservation: Safeguarding marine ecosystems and building resilience to ocean-based climate threats.
Capacity Development: Equipping youth with skills in climate entrepreneurship and leadership.
Environmental Stewardship: Promoting biodiversity protection and encouraging eco-friendly behaviors.

Tech & Innovation: Backing inventive solutions to pressing climate challenges.

Microgrants Funding Focus

Sustainable Agriculture: Smart agriculture to ensure food sustainability.

Clean Energy: Powering communities in need of light and renewable energy.

Oceans: Protecting marine life and mitigating climate catastrophes.

Capacity Building: Empowering youth with entrepreneurship skills.
Green Stewardship: Protecting biodiversity and influencing behavioral change.
Technology and Innovation: Breakthroughs that solve climate-related problems.

Eligibility Criteria

Youth-led organization (80 percent majority-owned; For 2025, the definition of youth adopted is 18 to 35 years of age)

Strong motivation on creating change or an impact in the community through grassroots activism

Conducting grassroots activism in their community
Seeking grants to kick-start or support already existing initiatives
Clear environment and socio-economic impacts of the project/initiative
Clear and sustainable plan for how the funds will be used, demonstrating how the grant will add long-term value and impact to the project
Demonstrates well-planned project, with well-developed strategy, timeline, budgeting, and team management

Grant Size

A total of 3 to 5 projects will be selected for this cycle. Each selected participant will be eligible for a grant ranging from $500 to $1,000.

For further inquiries please reach out to info@gycaf.org.

How to Apply

Interested applicant can apply via this link