Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) Microgrants 2025 (Up To $1000 Grants Funding)

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Applications are open for Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) Microgrants 2025. The Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) is the first of its kind climate fund dedicated to financing youth-led climate action in communities hardest hit by the impacts of climate change. GYCAF envisions a world where young people are given the resources to pursue green entrepreneurship and create a green economy with the goal of lowering carbon emissions and conserving the environment. Their mission is to finance youth-led climate action in communities vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

The fund is aimed at youth-led organizations and networks looking for financial support for their projects and ventures. As such, GYCAF is launching the third cycle of its Microgrants program for young people aged 18 to 35.

GYCAF 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.

Program Benefits

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.

Eligibility Criteria for GYCAF Microgrants

Target Beneficiaries: The fund is aimed at youth-led organizations and networks looking for financial support for their projects and ventures. As such, GYCAF is launching the third cycle of its Microgrants program for young people aged 18 to 35.

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

Scoring Cards

Goal Alignment:

Goal aligns with GYCAF vision of realizing youth projects in sustainability

Functionality and Relevance:

Understand the audience and relevance of the project to the intended audience
Determine how the project addresses a problem that is not currently or sufficiently being addressed

Financial Planning:

Great financial awareness with a clear idea of the project finances to be sustainable (including a clear budget/needs table)
A clear understanding of how the team plans to meet the financial needs of the project
Understanding long-term financial implications of the project (if relevant)

Team:

Individuals who are motivated and committed to the project
Demonstrates cohesion and excellent group dynamics with a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities

Implementability:

Demonstrates clear impact with a focus on the community
Have a clear timeline for implementation of the project
Understand the key barriers to the successful deployment of the project and how the team plans on overcoming them