🤔 What is the Call for Solutions?

Youth4Climate’s Call for Solutions 2026 is out now! We have returned with our 4th round of funding and learning opportunities, to support youth-led climate solutions in 6 thematic areas.  The Call is open to youth from 158 countries and territories covered by UNDP.

Youth4Climate’s Call for Solutions is a global innovation challenge for Youth and Youth-led organizations working on climate action focused projects. The Call aims to fund new and existing youth-led solutions that are ready to implement or scale, and to support the further development of young people’s ideas and projects by providing relevant learning opportunities with the support of partners.

Since 2023, through the first three rounds of its Call for Solutions, Youth4Climate has allocated an envelope of USD 4 million in direct funding to 150 youth-led climate projects across 59 countries.

In 2026, the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions launches its fourth round of funding opportunities for young people aged 18 to 29 and youth-led entities. Applicants to the Call for Solutions can request up to USD 30,000 in seed funding and successful applicants will also benefit from:

🎯 Thematic Areas

This year, applicants can apply under the following thematics: Sustainable Energy; Food & Agriculture; Climate, Peace and Security; Oceans and Blue Economy; Sustainable Fashion and Textiles; Architecture for Adaptation.

Learn more about each thematic in our Call for Solutions Guidelines document.

Proposals, if successful, can be implemented over a maximum of 24 months. Proposals can be submitted in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese.

🧑‍💻 Who can apply?

✅ Young Individuals aged 18 to 29 and who meet the remainder of the eligibility criteria.

✅ A legally registered, youth-led civil society organization (CSO), non-governmental organization (NGO), community-based organization (CBO), or company with the majority of the organization’s leadership being young people aged 18 to 29 years at the time of submitting the application. Please note that the project lead for the organization should be aged 18 to 29 at the time of submitting the application.

✅ The proposed project must be implemented in one of the countries listed in the Call for Solutions Guidelines document.

✅ The project lead must be a national of one of the countries listed in the Annex of the Call for Solutions Guidelines document.

📝 How to apply?

1- Before you apply

All applications have to be completed on the Application Portal. Before starting your application, take some time to prepare the below:

Read the Guidelines document carefully to make sure your project and team are eligible and aligned with the Call objectives, and to strengthen your application.
Get familiar with the Budget and Workplan templates, which you will need to complete and upload as part of your application.
Make use of the Youth4Climate learning offer, designed to support you at every stage of the application process. This includes:
- Deep-dive webinars
- 1-to-1 mentorship sessions
- Project Design Bootcamps
- Practical thematic resources and tools

More details on the learning opportunities and materials are available in the Learning Resources section below.

2- Applying

Applications must be submitted through the Application Portal.

When applying, make sure to:

Answer all application questions in full
Upload the completed Budget and Workplan templates
Submit the required video as part of your application

Only complete applications will be considered.

📅 Application deadline: 30 April 2026
Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

If you have questions during the process, please consult the FAQ section below before reaching out.

3. After you apply

Once you’ve submitted your application:

Keep an eye on your email and/or notifications for updates from the Youth4Climate team
Applications will go through a multi-stage review process
Only selected awardees will be notified following the completion of the evaluation process

Applying to the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions doesn’t mean doing it alone. To support you throughout the application process, Youth4Climate offers a dedicated learning offer designed to help you strengthen your idea, refine your proposal, and submit a complete application.

1. Deep Dive Webinars

💡 What it is
A series of webinars designed to guide applicants through the application process, key guidelines, and Youth4Climate thematic areas.

🗂️ How it will help you
You’ll better understand how to apply, what evaluators look for, and how to position your project within specific themes.

👉 Access it here!

2. 1-1 online mentorship

💡 What it is
A 45-minute online session with expert volunteers, delivered with support from United Nations Volunteers (UNV), focused on the technical aspects of your application.

🗂️ How it will help you
You’ll get guidance on completing the workplan and budget templates (which are essential) correctly and confidently, helping you submit a complete and well-structured application.

The registration will be opened on March 16, 2026.

👉 Access it here! (coming in March 16th)

3. Project Design Bootcamps (PDB)

💡 What it is
A three-part interactive learning series supporting young people to move from ideas to projects, and from projects to policy-aligned climate action. This opportunity is jointly offered by Y4Capacity and Youth4Climate as part of a wider learning programme called ‘Climate Catalyst Mentorship Programme 3.0’.

🗂️ How it will help you
You’ll learn how to design a solid project, strengthen its readiness for implementation, and align your solution with environment and climate policy frameworks , and Youth4Climate priorities, making your application clearer and more credible.

👉 Access it here! (coming soon)

4. Learning resources

💡 What it is
A curated collection of courses, tools, publications and references developed with Youth4Climate partners and informed by Call reviewers.

🗂️ How it will help you
You’ll access practical resources to strengthen your proposal, sharpen your solution and build on proven approaches across different climate themes.