2025 UNDP Youth4Climate Global Innovation Challenge

Applications are now open for the 2025 UNDP Youth4Climate Global Innovation Challenge 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 two rounds of its Call for Solutions, Youth4Climate has allocated an envelope of USD 2.5 million in direct funding to 100 youth-led climate projects across 52 countries.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
• Youth4Climate Global Innovation Challenge
• Requirements for Youth4Climate Global Innovation Challenge Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. This is a critical time for the world. At UNDP, we see this period as a huge opportunity to advance the global sustainable development agenda. In September 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all ... continue reading

Youth4Climate Global Innovation Challenge

Requirements for Youth4Climate Global Innovation Challenge Qualification

In 2025, the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions launches its third 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:   

• Connections and visibility at country, regional and global levels that may enable scaling and growth of their projects.  
• Capacity development offers include a mentorship programme consisting of group workshops, one-to-one mentorship, and project pitching and feedback opportunities.   
• Young Individuals aged 18 to 29 and who meet the remainder of the eligibility criteria (see Call for Solutions guidelines) 
• 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 18-29 years at the time of submitting the application. Please note that the project lead for the organization should be aged 18 to 29 
• The proposed project must be implemented in one of the countries listed in the Call guidelines.   

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Now you are on the public page. Go to the Call for Solutions 2025 Guideline and template page. If you are not a member of this online platform, you will need to register and create a profile on the Youth4Climate Platform to gain access.  

Learn more about the Youth4Climate online platform and it’s community by visiting this page. 

Step 2 

• Please download and read the Guidelines Document carefully. It will tell you everything you need to know about who can apply, the requirements and important deadlines. 
• Carefully review the content requested on the application form. 

Applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified immediately and their application will not be evaluated further. 

Step 3 

Download and fill out the Budget and Workplan template. Prepare a 3-minute video pitching your solution using the instructions provided in the Call for Solutions Guidelines.  

Applicants who do not use the provided templates or do not submit the video will be disqualified. 

Step 4 

Complete your proposal via the application platform and attach the templates provided in the space on the form. 

Step 5 

Upload your 3-min video and submit your application! 

For more details, visit the website.