🚨 July Heat Check: Fresh Grants, Fellowships & Climate Power Plays

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THE OPPORTUNITIES DOCK
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Next Generation Africa 2025–2026
Eligibility: Startup founders and innovators (18+) in Tanzania working on scalable solutions in sectors like climate, education, fintech, health, agritech, and more | Description: A free week-long bootcamp in Dar es Salaam with mentorship, training, and demo day, top 4 win a funded trip to pitch in Italy in 2026. | Deadline: 30th of June 2025. | Link: https://startupafricaroadtrip.com/next-generation-africa-2025-2026/

Next Generation Foresight Practitioners Fellowship
Funding: £1,000 seed grant + mentorship | Eligibility: Young foresight practitioners (18–35) or those using futures/foresight methods, with priority for Global South applicants | Description: A year-long fellowship to support emerging changemakers using strategic foresight for social good, with access to mentorship, funding, and global community | Deadline: July 31, 2025 | Link: https://nextgenforesight.org/fellowship/

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2025
Funding: $3,000 to $15,000 USD | Eligibility: Young people aged 18–30 worldwide with ideas or projects creating social or environmental impact | Description: Supports early-stage ideas and impact projects with funding, coaching, and global visibility to accelerate change. | Deadline: 31 July 2025 | Link: https://www.socialshifters.co/global-innovation-challenge/

AI for Climate Resilience Program
Eligibility: Non-profits, social enterprises, and for-profits with public-benefit AI solutions for underserved, climate-vulnerable communities in low- and middle-income countries | Description: Klarna and Milkywire's program supports impactful, ethical AI projects that enhance climate resilience, not just GHG reduction. Prioritizes community ownership, local relevance, technical readiness, and equity. | Deadline: Rolling | Link: https://www.milkywire.com/ai-for-climate-resilience-program/selection-criteria 

UNAOC Youth Solidarity Fund FUND 2025
Funding: Up to $25,000 USD + capacity-building support | Eligibility: Youth-led organizations (18–35) implementing intercultural or interfaith dialogue projects | Description: UNAOC’s flagship fund supports youth-led initiatives advancing peace and dialogue through seed grants and training; 80+ projects funded to date. | Deadline: 15 August 2025 | Link: https://apply.unaoc.org/youthsolidarityfund/

LEVANTE Framework Grant – Jacobs Foundation
Funding: Up to USD 600,000 (small) or USD 1,000,000 (large) | Eligibility: Research labs worldwide studying learning and development in children aged 5–12, with priority to underrepresented regions and the Global South | Description: Funds innovative research exploring how individual, group, and contextual factors shape children’s learning and development. | Deadline: 19 August 2025 | Link: https://jacobsfoundation.org/levante-opens-2025-call-for-proposals/

John Ellerman Foundation Charity Grants
Eligibility: UK-based charities tackling climate crisis, equity, and systemic injustice | Description: Core and project funding for impactful charities advancing cultural, environmental, or social justice goals in the UK. | Deadline: Rolling | Link: https://ellerman.org.uk/apply-for-funding

Emerging Climate Champions Award
Funding: $1 million (multiyear, flexible) | Eligibility: Youth-led (ages 15–35) organizations worldwide with 2+ years of operation advancing durable climate solutions; inclusive of Indigenous-, women-, and grassroots-led groups | Description: A $25M global open call by Enlight Foundation & Patchwork Collective spotlighting youth-led climate initiatives across justice, resilience, education, tech, advocacy, and more | Deadline: Register before August 15, 2025 & Complete applications are due before September 22, 2025. | Link: https://climate.leverforchange.org/submit

Osaka University MEXT Scholarship
Eligibility: International students under 35 applying for Master’s or PhD programs at Osaka University | Description: Covers full tuition, monthly living stipend, and offers research collaboration opportunities with Japanese academia and industry; cultural immersion and professional networking also included. Apply via embassy or university portal with required documents and supervisor confirmation. | Deadline: September 1, 2025 | Link: https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/inbound/admission.html

Princeton Society of Fellows 2026–2029
Funding: $101,000–$105,000/year + benefits | Eligibility: Early-career scholars (PhD after Jan 1, 2024 or near completion) in humanities or social sciences; non-Princeton PhDs only | Description: Three-year in-person fellowship at Princeton with teaching, interdisciplinary seminars, and research support; open, humanistic studies, and East Asian studies tracks available. | Deadline: 5 August 2025 | Link: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=38581

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🌍 BRICS Youth Energy Outlook 2025: Applications Now Open
Stay ahead of the latest shifts in business, policy, and innovation - curated for changemakers like you.

Young professionals are invited to shape the flagship BRICS energy publication ahead of COP30, under Brazil’s chairship. The Outlook will spotlight clean energy transitions and youth-led policy insights.

1. Focus themes include sustainable fuels, energy access, transition minerals, and low-carbon power tech.
2. Selected participants will join expert groups and co-author thematic chapters from Aug–Oct 2025.
3. Final work will be presented at COP30 and acknowledged in official BRICS publications.

Takeaway : A golden opportunity for young energy leaders to co-create global policy insights and showcase their work at the UN climate summit in Brazil.

📢One Thing You Need to Know This Week
The BRICS Youth Energy Outlook 2025 is your gateway to influence COP30 energy discussions- apply by July 31: https://yeabrics.org/en/expert-groups/ 

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Decoding complex policy terms into plain English so you can focus on making an impact.

YOUNGO Just Transition Academy
Eligibility: Youth aged 18–35 globally, passionate about climate justice, able to commit 3–4 hours/week | Description: A 7-week virtual academy offering certification, mentorship, and training on just transition, UNFCCC processes, and advocacy ahead of COP30; prioritizes underrepresented voices.| Deadline: 12 August 2025 | Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsmRXrvHK8td9inEQ9nBeq9vdFOOWTSEZyn5auPDYWyYhsFg/viewform

Master’s in Climate Science and Diplomacy
Funding: Not specified | Eligibility: Young diplomats, civil servants, and climate professionals seeking expertise in climate policy and diplomacy | Description: A 24-month international Master’s program at IPB University (Indonesia) blending climate science with international negotiations and public policy, supported by visiting diplomats and researchers | Link: https://gfm.ipb.ac.id/international/

Community Development & Event Support Internship
Eligibility: (6-month internship) Open to applicants interested in community building, events, and renewable energy, global candidates encouraged | Description: Join REN21’s global energy network to support event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and communications for a just energy transition | Deadline: Rolling applications | Link: https://www.ren21.net/work-with-us/

Communications and Digital Media Internship
Eligibility: Students or early-career professionals with skills in social media, digital design, and communications; open globally | Description: A 6-month internship at REN21 supporting global renewable energy advocacy through content creation, digital design, and web management | Deadline: Rolling | Link: https://www.ren21.net/about-us/work-with-us/

Graphic Designer – Institutional Design
Funding: Paid consultancy (24 hrs/month) | Eligibility: Independent graphic designers with experience in institutional branding and publication design | Description: REN21 seeks a design consultant to support visual identity and produce assets for platforms and publications from Sep 2025–Feb 2026 | Deadline: 1 September 2025 | Link: https://www.ren21.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2025-032_Institutional-Design_CfP.pdf

COP30 Insights Internship
Eligibility: Students, graduates, and young professionals passionate about climate action | Description: Join the COP30 Insights team remotely and contribute to global climate discourse while gaining hands-on experience in sustainability and policy research. | To apply: Send your CV and weekly availability to: [email protected]

FXB Climate Advocates – Spanish Cohort (Fall 2025)
Eligibility: Spanish-speaking climate professionals with expertise in science, justice, health, or energy transition | Description: Unpaid (speaker/volunteer opportunity) Mentor youth advocates across Latin America by speaking in virtual sessions from Sept–Dec 2025; share community-rooted climate solutions and inspire regional leadership. | To apply: Send an Email at [email protected] or WhatsApp +1 347 653 8176

🌍Exciting Opportunities in Collaboration with Climate Conservancy

Join Climate Conservancy’s Executive Team
Stay ahead of the latest shifts in business, policy, and innovation - curated for changemakers like you.

Looking to take your impact global? Climate Conservancy-the world’s largest youth-led climate education nonprofit is recruiting its next executive team. With 9,000+ volunteers across 67 countries, partnerships with the UN, World Bank, and IMF, and a fast-growing network of trained fellows, this is your chance to shape the frontlines of climate leadership.
Apply here: Volunteer Executive Application Form

🔍 Team Roles Overview: Explore Positions
📅 Deadline: Rolling - closes August 15

FELLOWSHIPS FOR YOU !
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ICAP Fellowship FY2026
Eligibility: U.S.-based acquisition professionals in defense or related sectors | Description: A Fully funded 12-month professional hybrid fellowship program by DIU and DAU combining virtual training, expert mentorship, and hands-on work on real-world U.S. defense tech procurement projects. | Deadline: 31 July 2025 | Link: https://www.diu.mil/latest/applications-for-immersive-commercial-acquisition-program-icap-fellowship?utm_source=chatgpt.com

African Women in Data Science Fellowship 2025
Eligibility: Women from Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, or Malawi with data-related experience in agriculture, climate, or rural development | Description: Fully funded 12-month fellowship with seed funding, travel, and mentorship. A career-advancing program by AWARD to build leadership and technical skills in data science for climate resilience and food systems innovation. | Deadline: 31 July 2025 | Link: https://awardfellowships.org/opportunities/african-women-in-data-science-fellowship-2025

Climate Justice Squad Fellowship 2.0
Eligibility: Climate advocates (18–30) active in a movement/org, especially from Latin America, the Caribbean, Pacific, Indigenous, and racialized communities | Description: A one-year bilingual fellowship with a Monthly stipend also offering mentorship, training, and collaborative campaigning towards COP31, prioritizing those working on energy justice | Deadline: 1 August 2025 | Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL5-OgLBUlkpKqL3sPN52MWFeN4IyI_H86M_euEJ3fwmLPkA/viewform

Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2026
Eligibility: Mid-career professionals (5–10 years’ experience) from the Global South working on clean energy or climate; must be fluent in English and available for full participation | Description: A Fully funded prestigious leadership fellowship by Yale and global partners combining in-person weeks in Yale and Paris with remote learning, collaboration, and networking across the climate field | Deadline: 1 August 2025 | Link: https://jackson.yale.edu/international-leadership-center/climate/

CAPACITY Fellowship Programme
Funding: | Eligibility: Mid-career professionals from SIDS or LDCs working in government roles on climate issues | Description: A Fully funded 1–2 year fellowship hosted by UNFCCC, Bonn offering training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to strengthen home country institutions in climate action. | Deadline: 3 August 2025 | Link: https://unfccc.int/capacity-fellowship-programme

Leading Change Fellowship 2025
Eligibility: Young Canadians (19–35) driving sustainability, climate action, or social impact | Description: A Fully funded 10-month fellowship including capacity building, mentorship, and in-person participation at GLOBE Forum 2025 in Vancouver to amplify youth leadership in sustainability | Deadline: August 4, 2025 | Link: https://leadingchangecanada.com/program/leading-change-fellowship-2025/

NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship 2026
Funding: $20,000 per fellow (3 awards) | Eligibility: Writers (18+) globally with an original feature or TV pilot script incorporating climate change themes | Description: A prestigious fellowship by NRDC, The Redford Center, NBCUniversal, and The Black List supporting three writers to revise and develop compelling climate stories for screen. Includes mentorship, script evaluations, and potential exposure to major studios. | Deadline: 28 November 2025 | Link: https://blcklst.com/programs/2026-nrdc-climate-storytelling-fellowship

Global Youth Statement 2025
Eligibility: Individuals and organizations under 35, including youth NGOs, LCOYs, and grassroots initiatives | Description: Submit your demands and insights to shape the official Global Youth Statement ahead of COP30 and amplify your voice in global climate policymaking. | Deadline: 15th of August 2025 | Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeumPc8ZtDvVb1yDWhUDG3UFLxLCM4nzEUe_TEKcNEvV__56g/viewform

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THE JARGON DECODER
Decoding complex policy terms into plain English so you can focus on making an impact.

📌 Term: Global Stocktake (GST) →

What it actually means:
Think of it as the Paris Agreement’s report card. Every five years, countries come together to assess how we’re doing globally on cutting emissions, adapting to climate change, and securing finance. It's meant to guide countries to up their game.

Why it matters:
The GST influences what countries commit to next. If the stocktake shows we’re off-track (spoiler: we are), it should pressure governments to strengthen their climate plans (aka NDCs). For funders and activists, it’s a pulse check on progress, and gaps to fill.

Quick tip:
If you’re applying for climate funding or working on advocacy, referencing the GST can show you’re tuned into the global context. It's a great way to align your work with where the climate movement is headed. 

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