Apply now for Youth Climate Changemakers Fund for Informal Groups

Generation Climate Europe offers the Youth Climate Changemakers Fund for Informal Groups, providing small grants of up to €1,000 to informal youth groups working to strengthen the climate movement. The fund supports projects lasting 6 to 12 months, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. The next application deadline is 25 October 2026. This opportunity is part of the Youth Climate Changemakers Fund and is designed to enable informal youth groups to contribute to strengthening the climate movement. Through the fund, groups can apply for support to implement climate-related projects aligned with the call’s focus. To confirm what activities are supported and whether an applicant group is eligible, the source directs applicants to the Call for Proposals for Informal Groups. The opportunity is for informal groups of young people. Eligible groups must meet the following requirements from the source: Further eligibility details (for example, any additional criteria beyond the above) are not specified in the provided text and are referenced as part of the Call for Proposals for Informal Groups. Supported activities include (as listed in the source): The source also notes that applicants should check the Call for Proposals for Informal Groups to confirm the specific activities being sought and eligibility. For youth-led climate initiatives that are not organized as registered entities, this fund creates a pathway to obtain small-scale grant support. By allowing informal groups and focusing on activities such as advocacy, mobilisation, and training, it supports practical ways for young people under 30 to strengthen the climate movement through structured projects over a defined timeframe (6 to 12 months). How much funding can informal groups receive? Groups can apply for grants of up to €1,000. Do we need to be a registered organization to apply? No. The source states there is no requirement for the group to be a registered organization. Who can apply under this opportunity? The opportunity is for informal groups of at least three young people under 30. How long can the project last? Projects supported under this call must last between 6 and 12 months. What activities are eligible? Eligible activities listed in the source include awareness-raising, public engagement, mobilisation, advocacy, capacity building, and training. What is the application deadline? The next deadline is 25 October 2026. Deadline time and time zone are not specified in the source. Where do we submit the application? Applications must be submitted through the online portal: https://forms.monday.com/forms/f1113f9aa302b0f8654fff2b1cde1251?r=euc1. If your group meets the requirements for an informal group of at least three young people under 30, review the Call for Proposals for Informal Groups to confirm eligible activities and any additional eligibility conditions not included in the provided text. Then complete the required forms and submit your application through the official portal by 25 October 2026. For questions, contact [contact details removed]. For more information, visit Generation Climate Europe.