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Changemakers for Youth 2026
Funding: Fully funded + seed funding for cross-border collaborations | Eligibility: Social entrepreneurs based in Egypt, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Switzerland, or Tunisia working to empower youth and address social, economic, or environmental challenges | Description: Fellowship offering capacity building, a 5-day Morocco summit, collaboration funding, and lifelong access to a global changemaker community.| Deadline: 29 March 2026 | Link: https://changemakerxchange.org/changemakers-for-youth/

Core Grant Program
Funding: $60,000 USD over 3 years ($20,000 annually) | Eligibility: Small to mid-sized nonprofits serving young people and families in Greater Philadelphia addressing racial inequity and social injustice | Description: Multi-year general operating support helping community organizations strengthen services and advance equity through direct service or systems-change work.| Deadline: 1 March 2026 | Link: https://nelsonfoundationpa.org/core-grant-program/#1589232325449-d1de5e9a-fe02

Growing Roots Grant 2026
Funding: Up to $10,000 USD per group + mentorship support | Eligibility: New and emerging community-led climate justice projects across Africa, Asia, North America, and South America | Description: Grant supporting frontline climate initiatives with funding, mentorship, capacity building, and community support to strengthen grassroots climate action.| Deadline: 28 February 2026 | Link: https://poweredbyroots.org/resourcing-campaigns

Environment and Peace International Call for Proposals
Funding: Up to 50,000 CHF per project phase plus capacity support | Eligibility: Environmental and conservation organizations worldwide integrating conflict-sensitive approaches into climate and biodiversity work | Description: Grant supporting projects that strengthen peace and social cohesion while advancing conservation and climate action in conflict-affected contexts.| Deadline: 16 February 2026 | Link: https://peacenexus.org/proposal/international-partners-call-conflict-sensitivity-cs/

Dream Fund x AGEE Fund
Funding: £500–£2,500 micro-grants | Eligibility: UK-based organisations led by young women of colour aged 18–35 working on community or social impact initiatives | Description: Quarterly grant providing funding, mentorship, and capacity-building support to help young women of colour leaders grow sustainable social impact work.| Deadline: 12 February 2026 | Link: https://form.typeform.com/to/ZqPabEKh?typeform-source=www.linkedin.com

Salzburg Academy on Media & Global Change 2026
Funding: Partially funded (program support; participants cover remaining costs) | Eligibility: Emerging global media leaders and students interested in media, communication, and global change | Description: 16-day Salzburg fellowship offering seminars, collaborative media labs, mentorship, and global networking to develop media solutions for equitable futures.| Deadline: 20 February 2026 | Link: https://www.salzburgglobal.org/topics/education/salzburg-academy-on-media-global-change

Environmental Education Grants
Funding: Typically $50,000–$100,000 USD per project | Eligibility: U.S.-based eligible organizations including schools, nonprofits, and community groups delivering environmental education projects | Description: EPA grants supporting projects that build environmental awareness and equip communities with skills for environmental protection and stewardship.| Deadline: 3 March 2026 | Link: https://www.epa.gov/education/grants

Youth Climate Justice Fund 2026
Funding: Up to $40,000 USD | Eligibility: Youth-led organizations (leaders under 35) worldwide advancing climate justice, especially for underrepresented communities | Description: Grant supporting youth-led initiatives driving climate justice through community-centered action and advocacy.| Deadline: 1 March 2026 | Link: https://ycjf.org/2026-grant-applications-are-open

Community Climate Action Events Program
Funding: Small grants for community climate action events (amount varies) | Eligibility: Community and Indigenous organizations in British Columbia hosting events supporting local climate action | Description: Grant supporting workshops, trainings, and community events that build engagement and drive tangible climate action rooted in justice and reconciliation.| Deadline: 27 February 2026 | Link: https://climatesolutions.ca/current-funding-opportunities/climate-action-events-program/

Sports for Climate Action Challenge
Funding: £50,000–£100,000 grants for selected organizations | Eligibility: UK-registered, London-based community organizations or nonprofits using sport to promote climate action, especially among youth and underserved communities | Description: Competition supporting community-led initiatives that use sport and physical activity to build climate awareness and enable climate-resilient participation.| Deadline: 17 February 2026 | Link: https://www.changemakers.com/en/challenge/sports-climate-action

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Creatives for Climate Meet-Up Barcelona
Eligibility: Creative industry professionals and climate-focused creatives interested in sustainability and climate action | Description: Community gathering in Barcelona connecting creatives to exchange ideas and collaborate on climate and sustainability initiatives.| Deadline: 19 February 2026 | Link: https://www.creativesforclimate.co/news/kwv9cxdhey4eehg3d099l59zl6de6n

Eco-Action Accelerator
Funding: Microgrants up to $5,000 CAD plus mentorship and program support | Eligibility: Canadian youth alumni of Canada Service Corps leading environmental service projects | Description: Six-month accelerator offering funding, mentorship, workshops, and a funded retreat to help youth scale environmental action projects.| Deadline: No deadline (rolling applications) | Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=sA6VaTqoqkqZ8mrKVavglooAf_h7yFpHtN_DJcUw4D9URE9VOVoxQ04yVjNMOUYzOUU4UlQ1T1dFNiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

$1000 Leaders of Today Youth Award
Funding: $1,000 CAD | Eligibility: Young Canadian changemakers under 30 driving meaningful community impact | Description: Award recognizing leadership and social impact; winners receive funding and global community recognition to grow their ideas.| Deadline: 15 February 2026 | Link: https://www.leadersoftoday.com/awards/leaders-of-today-youth-award

Global Social Impact House 2026
Funding: Fully funded program covering accommodation and meals | Eligibility: Global social entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and innovators actively leading social impact initiatives | Description: 7-day residential fellowship offering workshops, coaching, and global networking to strengthen leadership and scale social impact initiatives.| Deadline: 25 March 2026 | Link: https://csis.upenn.edu/residential-program/gsih/

iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2026
Funding: Share of €100,000 EUR annual prize fund | Eligibility: Global organizations, companies, and initiatives delivering projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals | Description: Prize supporting impactful social and sustainability initiatives through funding, global visibility, and communication support.| Deadline: 20 May 2026 | Link: https://assets.ctfassets.net/9el74s703hin/5k5pXnw91Ct2BkcneXNa6m/7cc50f37929fb55662b699b54345883f/iF_SOCIAL_IMPACT_PRIZE_2026_Overview_EN.pdf

John Lewis Young Leaders Fellowship
Funding: $3,000 USD total support (stipend + capstone funding) plus fully funded retreat | Eligibility: U.S. undergraduate students committed to human rights advocacy and community organizing | Description: Year-long fellowship offering mentorship, training, a funded capstone project, and a sponsored retreat to develop young human rights leaders.| Deadline: 27 February 2026 | Link: https://johnlewisyoungleaders.org/\

AsiaGlobal Fellows Program 2026
Funding: Partially funded fellowship covering accommodation and living support during residency | Eligibility: Mid-career professionals worldwide with leadership experience across sectors | Description: Leadership fellowship in Hong Kong offering seminars, mentorship, and high-level networking focused on Asia-Pacific policy and global governance issues.| Deadline: 31 March 2026 | Link: https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agf/application-guidelines

Senckenberg Global Fellowships
Funding: Fellowship support for research stay (fully funded) | Eligibility: Early-career scientists from the Global South conducting research in biodiversity, anthropology, or conservation ecology | Description: Fellowship supporting international researchers to collaborate with Senckenberg scientists and advance global nature and conservation research.| Deadline: 1 March 2026 | Link: https://www.senckenberg.de/en/career/global-fellowships/

OC Fellowship 2026
Funding: Partial funding covering most registration and program costs (varies by OECD status) | Eligibility: Emerging social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders worldwide seeking to expand networks and collaboration | Description: Fellowship supporting participation in the Opportunity Collaboration summit with leadership programming, networking, and partnership opportunities.| Deadline: 16 February 2026 | Link: https://ocimpact.com/oc-global/ocfellowships/

CTCF Young African Leaders Program 2026
Funding: Fully funded participation plus seed funding for community projects | Eligibility: Young changemakers from Sub-Saharan Africa leading initiatives advancing sustainable development and community impact | Description: Fellowship enabling African youth leaders to attend the AFS Youth Assembly, build leadership skills, and access funding and global networks to scale local impact.| Deadline: 20 February 2026 | Link: https://www.youthassembly.org/2025/12/24/2026-ctcf-young-african-leaders/

International Children’s Peace Prize Project Fund 2026
Funding: €500–€2,500 per project | Eligibility: Young changemakers worldwide implementing projects advancing children’s rights and peace-related initiatives | Description: Grant supporting youth-led projects promoting education access, peacebuilding, and youth empowerment, with mentorship and visibility support.| Deadline: 28 February 2026 | Link: https://form.jotform.com/253411900565048

Ocean Leaders Fellowship 2026
Funding: Fully funded fellowship including program participation and major event attendance | Eligibility: Early-career ocean and climate leaders worldwide advancing conservation and sustainability initiatives | Description: Fellowship equipping emerging leaders with mentorship, skills training, and global networking to scale impactful ocean and climate solutions.| Deadline: 15 February 2026 | Link: https://airtable.com/appm3DUxH3G85pu8D/pagm9lgdbrzdhFvmq/form

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📌 Term: Blended Finance →
What it actually means:
A funding strategy where public or philanthropic money is used to reduce risk so private investors feel comfortable putting their money into climate or development projects.

In simple terms: governments or foundations go first, absorb some of the risk, and make it safer for banks and investors to follow.

Why it matters:
Blended finance is often promoted as the solution to the climate finance gap. But if not structured equitably, it can prioritize investor returns over community needs.

Equity lens:
The real question isn’t whether private capital shows up. It’s who benefits when it does and who carries the risk if it doesn’t.

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