YWC Call for Proposals Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, community groups and social enterprises, at idea and R&D stage and prototype and pilot stage. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.
Annual call for youth-led initiatives addressing water security, health, agriculture, and transboundary water sharing aligned with SDG6. Projects are evaluated by region and sustainable development goals, with thematic priorities and grant amounts varying by call cycle.
About this grant
Youth for Water and Climate (YWC) runs periodic calls for proposals to support youth-led initiatives focused on water management and climate change adaptation. The programme aims to unlock the capacity of youth from around the world to engage in these critical global challenges. Selected projects receive financial and/or technical support and are featured on the YWC platform to increase visibility and impact. The organization maintains an archive of closed calls and accepts applications through their online submission portal.
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Eligibility
Youth applicants are eligible, with specific age ranges varying by call (the most recent 1 Million Youth Actions Challenge targets youth between 15 and 24 years old). Projects must focus on water and climate-related initiatives. Global participation is encouraged.
Key requirements
- ✓Youth-led initiative or organization
- ✓Alignment with SDG6 and one or more of YWC's four pillars: Water-related risks, Water & Health, Water & Agriculture, or Sharing Water
- ✓Project must address thematic priorities specified in the annual call
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does Youth for Water and Climate (YWC) offer?
- YWC Call for Proposals offers $3,750.
- Who can apply for YWC Call for Proposals?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; nonprofit, community-group, social-enterprise. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
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Water funding covers supply, sanitation, wastewater treatment, water efficiency, catchment management and flood risk. A large share is public procurement for infrastructure and services, alongside grants for innovation and access in underserved areas. Bidders and applicants are typically assessed on technical capacity, operating experience and community impact.
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