Microgrants from the Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) for 2023

Expires on June 16, 2023 | Microgrants from the Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) for 2023

The Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) Microgrants 2023 are currently accepting applications. In order to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, GYCAF envisions a society in which young people have the tools necessary to engage in green entrepreneurship and build a green economy.

Title:	Microgrants from the Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) for 2023
Nationality:	All Nationalities
Amount:	$1,000 USD
Deadline:	June 16, 2023
	
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The Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) supports youth-led climate change initiatives in areas most affected by the effects of climate change. The concept for the fund was hatched during COP25 and evolved over a three-month period of consultation with the help of virtual conversations with finance experts to help create a vehicle that supports and encourages youth-led climate action.

Target Areas

• Sustainability in food production is ensured through sustainable agriculture.
• Communities in need of energy and light are being powered by clean energy.
• Oceans: safeguarding marine life and preventing catastrophic climate change.
• Youth empowerment through capacity building and business training.
• Protecting biodiversity and encouraging behavior change are two aspects of green stewardship.
• Innovation and technology have made strides toward resolving climate-related issues.

Grant

• Grants will be given to successful candidates in the range of USD $500 to USD $1,000, depending on the grantee application.

Eligibility

• Open to organizations with a youth focus that are 80 percent owned by young people (under 30 years old is the adopted definition of youth).
• Strong drive to use grassroots activism to affect change or have an impact on the community.
• engaging in community involvement on a grassroots level.
• requesting funding to launch new programs or assist those that already exist.
• Environment and socioeconomic effects of the project or program are clearly stated.
• An explanation of how and why the award will be valuable in enhancing the project’s value and effect.
• Project shows evidence of careful planning, including a well-developed strategy, timetable, budget, and team management.

Selection Standards

• Alignment with Objectives
• Goal is consistent with GYCAF’s vision of implementing youth sustainability programs.
• Function and Importance
• Recognize the target audience and how pertinent the project is to them.
• Find out how the project solves a problem that is not being sufficiently or currently handled.
• Financial Preparation
• Excellent financial awareness and understanding on how to make the project’s finances sustainable (with a clear budget/needs table).
• a thorough understanding of the team’s financial strategy for the project.
• Knowing the project’s potential long-term financial effects, if any.
• Team
• individuals with a strong sense of purpose and dedication.
• shows strong group dynamics and cohesion while having a clear awareness of the roles and responsibilities.
• Implementability
• demonstrates a noticeable impact while putting the community first.
• Establish a timeline for the project’s execution.
• Recognize the main obstacles to the project’s successful implementation and how the team intends to overcome them.

Application

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