We’re sharing the latest youth climate opportunities from our friends at other organisations!
If you have an opportunity that you’d like us to share in future round-ups, email: roberta@theresilienceproject.org.uk
Funding Opportunities
Youth Climate Changemakers Fund for Informal Groups
Generation Climate Europe are awarding grants of up to £1,000 for youth-led (under 30) climate justice projects in the EU. Including applications from small, informal groups with big ideas.
Apply before 1 April 2026
Climate Impact Micro Grants 2026
Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP) have opened applications to apply for funding of up to $2,000 for youth-led initiatives advancing climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience. For projects focused on renewable energy, climate literacy, and Indigenous knowledge.
Apply before 9 March 2026
Outreach and Engagement Grants
The British Ecological Society are awarding funding for individuals, teams and organisations of up to £2,000. The funds should help you to engage public audiences with ecological sciences, either through in-person events, digital formats or physical resources.
Apply before 10 March 2026
Grow Wild Youth Grants
The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew invites applications from young change-makers (aged 16-25) with ideas for projects championing native plants and fungi across the UK.
Apply before 18 March 2026
Climate Connected Communities
Do you have creative and innovative ideas to help build climate resilience in London? Take part in a new Climate Connected Communities design process from Groundwork, and pitch for £1,000 grants to build climate resilience in your community!
Apply before 11 May
Youth to the Front Fund
The We Are Family Foundation are offering funding for artists, cultural organizers, and creative collectives under 30 driving change through culture and storytelling.
Apply before 6 April
Awards
The Iris Prize 2026
From early ideas to established initiatives, The Iris Prize supports young people working on solutions for nature with flexible funding and practical support. Apply today to start, grow, or accelerate your project.
Apply before 8 April 2026
Training Opportunities
Ambassadors for Inner-Led Change
Climate Youth Resilience are looking for youth aged 18-35 who’re ready to grow their embodied leadership, build belonging and shape a climate-just future from the inside out. Applications for the Inner-Led Change Programme are open now.
Apply before 25 March 2026
Youth In a Digital Age
A 6-month journey from School of System Change, inquiring into the challenges for youth in our digital age and exploring transformation through systems change and collective action.
Apply before 29 March
Climate Catalysts Mentorship Programme 3.0
The programme offers outstanding participants a unique opportunity to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP31, where they may present their climate project or solution to an international audience.
Deadline for applications is unspecified – apply asap!
Re-Negotiate
Youth Climate Lab have opened applications for Re-Negotiate: International Climate Policy and Diplomacy Fellowship, YCL’s newest program for emerging climate leaders.
Apply before 6 April 2026
Events
Virtual Climate Cafe
Force of Nature are hosting a virtual space to talk about your feelings in relation to the climate crisis and the other issues connected to it. You’ll have the chance to learn from other people’s perspectives all around the world and leave the space feeling more connected and hopeful.
Online, 26 March 2026, 6:30 – 7:30pm GMT
Climate Cafe
2050 Climate Group are hosting an open space to share your thoughts and feelings on climate change, and in particular the connection between food and the climate crisis. You’ll also have the chance to get creative with a craftivism activity, with warm drinks and snacks available throughout the event.
Glasgow Autonomous Space, 8 March 2026, 2-4pm GMT
Writers Braving The Elements
Join writers Gurnaik Johal and Sarah Hall for an evening of readings and conversation at The Conduit, London. Talking points will span geographies, generations and geological time and the power of literature in helping us to understand our world.
The Conduit, London, 30 April 2026, 6 – 7:30pm
Summits
Young Activists Summit #YAS26
Applications are now open for young activists under 30 who’re working to protect human rights or the environment.
Nominate yourself, or someone who inspires you before 15 March 2026
Surveys/Research
What Does Urban Climate Action Look Like To You?
Youth and Environment Europe want to know what urban climate action looks like to you, and what helps or prevents young people from getting involved. If you’re 18-35 share your thoughts to help shape more climate-resilient cities and the chance to win some prizes.
Respond before 18 March 2026
