Resilient Futures Call Ideation Grants 2026 For Non-Partisan Initiatives (Up To $20,000 Grant Funding)

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Applications are open for Better Politics Fund Resilient Futures Call 2026. The Resilient Futures Call is a global grant initiative designed to support innovative, non-partisan projects that strengthen democratic political leadership and climate resilience.

it is jointly funded by:

Better Politics Fund
European Climate Foundation
Naia Trust
Vibe Fund

The initiative has a total funding pool of USD 700,000, distributed through two grant streams:

Ideation Grants: USD 10,000–20,000
Incubation Grants: Up to USD 50,000 (by nomination only)

Resilient Futures Call Grant Streams

Ideation Grants

Funding Amount: USD 10,000–20,000
Relevant for:
- Organizations and individuals anywhere in the world with bold, new ideas or innovative approaches
Apply via: Application form
Decision Announced
- Late November / early December 2026

Incubation Grants

Relevant for
- Organizations and individuals anywhere in the world with ideas that have moved beyond early testing — where the approach itself is proven and the evidence is there, but the organization hasn’t yet had the chance to build it out further.
How much?
- Grants of up to USD 50,000
Apply via
- There is no application process; Incubation Grants are awarded by nomination. You will be contacted if you have been nominated. Incubation Grants are awarded by nomination only. The Better Politics Fund will reach out to trusted partners, including Resilient Futures Call co-funders, Global Grantmaking Council, and the Political Leadership Entrepreneurship Network, to ask them to nominate organizations they know well — people doing proven, effective work that may not be widely visible. There is no need to reach out to us. We will contact you if you have been nominated.
Decision Announced
- Late November / early December 2026

Focus Areas for Resilient Futures Call

The Resilient Futures Call supports non-partisan initiatives working at the intersection of political leadership and climate resilience, across three areas:

Pathways. Helping climate scientists, advocates, and affected communities work more effectively with political and/or governance decision-makers so that good evidence and local knowledge shape policy, and so that policy gets carried through at every level of government, from town councils to national parliaments.
Leadership. Supporting programs that integrate a critical climate lens into democratic leadership development, strengthening ethical communication, policy design, effective implementation, and strategic coalition-building at all levels of governance. This includes initiatives that open doors and build pipelines for leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to engage in climate-related political processes.
Cross-Sector Leadership. Backing leadership on the issues climate touches most directly — energy, housing, transport, food, security, health, and conservation — and helping reform political systems and institutions so that leaders and new ideas in these areas can succeed.

They are looking for work where political leadership is a key driver of change — not a side effect, or a collateral element of a broader idea.

Priority Countries

The Resilient Futures Call is global. Each co-founder has identified priority countries where we especially want to see strong proposals, and where a portion of funding is directed. Even if you are not in a priority country, your application is still welcome and will be considered on its merits.

Priority countries per region are:

Africa: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
Asia: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Europe: France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, UK
Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname
Pacific: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Eligibility Criteria for Resilient Futures Open Call for Ideation Grants

The call is global and open for organizations, networks, collectives, or individuals. No need to be a registered charity, and no need to be based in a priority country (though it strengthens regional fit).

You should be able to say yes to all of the following points:

Your idea is new or early-stage (organization under 12 months old, or a new pilot from an older organization). Established programs with a strong track record aren’t right for an Ideation Grant.
It aligns with at least one of the three funding areas and regional priorities.
It’s non-partisan (we don’t fund parties, candidates, or campaigns).
You’re based in an eligible location (see Where We Cannot Fund).

Assessment Criteria

Innovation: Does your approach bring something genuinely new: a new idea, method, or audience?
Impact potential: How much difference could this make if it succeeds?
Strategic clarity: Is there a credible plan connecting your activities to your intended outcome?
Financial clarity: Is your budget realistic and proportionate?
Regional fit: How well does your idea reflect the political and institutional context of your region, and fit within one of the regional thematic priorities?
Leadership: How convincing is your motivation and experience, and how rooted are you in your local context?