The Patchwork Collective in partnership with Lever for Change is iniviting applications for its Emerging Climate Champions Award, which honours youth-led initiatives promoting sustainable solutions to climate crises.
The Award welcomes eligible organizations working within the spectrum of climate issues and solutions, including areas such as education, movement building, climate justice, science/technology, economic opportunity, community resilience, conservation, advocacy, sustainable agriculture, and disaster preparedness.
The award is open to organisations from all around the world, including those from historically under-resourced and/or under-represented communities, such as Indigenous-led organizations, women-led organizations, grassroots organizations, and others.
Recipients will be announced in 2026 Summer.
Benefits
Selected organisations will receive perks of up to $1 million, disbursed over five years.
Eligibility Criteria
Interested organisations should:
- Be led by vibrant leaders between the ages of 15 and 35.
- Have been in operation for at least two years as of August 15, 2025.
- Have demonstrated experience, impact potential, and measurable results in advancing durable climate solutions in the communities they serve.
How to Apply
Visit the official website to register before application deadline on August 15, 2025
The Patchwork Collective, in collaboration with Lever for Change, is inviting applications for the Emerging Climate Champions Award. This award recognizes youth-led initiatives that address climate crises with sustainable solutions. It is open to eligible organizations worldwide, including those from under-resourced and under-represented communities, such as Indigenous, women-led, and grassroots organizations. The focus is on climate-related initiatives in areas like education, climate justice, technology, and sustainable agriculture.
The award recipients, to be announced in the summer of 2026, will receive up to $1 million distributed over five years. To be eligible, organizations must be led by individuals aged 15 to 35 and have at least two years of operational experience by August 15, 2025. Additionally, they must demonstrate significant impact and potential in furthering sustainable climate actions in their communities.
Interested organizations can apply by visiting the official website and registering before the deadline on August 15, 2025.
