Roots Micro-grants Program

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Applications are now open for Roots Micro-grants Program. Roots, a leading organization dedicated to advancing climate justice, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Micro-grants Program. Aimed at supporting youth-led groups, projects, initiatives, research, or campaigns, this initiative seeks to empower voices from the Global South advocating for climate justice through an intersectional lens.

Roots is a program aiming to catalyze the growth and impact of a Global South climate justice movement made up of intersectional and youth-led grassroots initiatives. At their core, they are about sustained, strategic, and responsible relationship and movement building whilst investing in the long-term grassroots power and leadership critical to drive climate action. Their program aims to nurture a base, build capacity, foster community, and help people win campaigns. They work with changemakers and communities to build power from the ground up.

Roots Micro-grants Benefits

The micro-grants program provides funding of up to $10,000 USD per group to help support youth-led projects, initiatives, research, or campaigns that advocate for climate justice through an intersectional lens.
The program will also offer mentorship, capacity building, community building, media and social media support.

Eligibility

The program will provide grants for between 10-15 grassroots youth-led initiatives, with a focus on groups in Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

How to Apply for Roots Micro-grants

If you’re part of a youth-led group or initiative from the Global South passionate about climate justice, Roots encourages you to apply for the Micro-grants Program.

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Application Deadline: August 1st, 2024