IOM – UN Migration Youth-Led Climate Mobility Grant (Up to $15,000)

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Applications are open for IOM – UN Migration Youth-Led Climate Mobility Grant. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is inviting applications under its initiative, Accelerating Youth-Led Action in Addressing Climate Mobility in Africa. The programme supports youth-led civil society organisations implementing community-based solutions that respond to the growing impacts of climate change on migration, displacement, and human mobility across African communities.

The initiative recognises young people as key actors in developing innovative, locally driven responses to climate-induced mobility challenges and aims to strengthen youth leadership in climate action, migration governance, and community resilience.

IOM – UN Migration Youth-Led Climate Mobility Grant Target Focus Areas

Climate change and human mobility
Migration and displacement linked to environmental stress
Community-based climate adaptation and resilience
Youth-led climate and migration solutions

Type of Projects Supported

Community-level initiatives addressing climate-induced migration and displacement
Youth-driven advocacy, awareness, or response projects on climate mobility
Innovative local solutions that reduce vulnerability and improve resilience of affected populations

IOM – UN Migration Youth-Led Climate Mobility Grant Benefits

Grant funding of up to $15,000
Opportunity to implement youth-led climate mobility solutions
Visibility and engagement with a UN agency
Contribution to regional efforts addressing climate-related migration challenges

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be youth-led civil society organisations based in Africa.
Leadership must be primarily made up of young people aged 18–35.
Organisations must be legally registered in their country of operation.
Applicants must demonstrate experience in climate change, environment, migration, displacement, or social action.
A clear and relevant project concept addressing climate mobility challenges is required.
Applicants must meet all eligibility and selection criteria set by IOM.