Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF)

Foundation
iSustain score 55

The Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) is the first of its kind climate fund dedicated to financing youth-led climate action around the world. The idea for the fund was birthed at COP25 and developed over a three months consultation period that involved virtual dialogues with finance experts to help curate a vehicle that supports and champions youth-led climate action. This initiative is hosted by BLI Global. The GYCAF defines youth-led climate action as any initiative, activity, project, or program that is being coordinated or led by a young individual, a youth organization, community-based organization, or business venture that is geared towards climate adaptation, mitigation as a primary focus of the organization or entity (where the purpose of founding this organization was to solemnly combat climate change) or as a secondary focus (where the purpose of founding this organization was to commit to reducing their carbon footprint). Successful applicants will be awarded grants between USD 500 - USD 1,000, depending on the grantee application.

Geographic focus

Global

Sector appetite

Agriculture
Biodiversity
Climate Adaptation
Climate Mitigation
Coastal Resilience
Energy
Natural Capital
Oceans
Renewable Energy
SME
Sustainable Agriculture
Youth

Fund size

Small microgrant fund; assets under management not disclosed

Eligible recipients

Community-level organization
Non-profit or civil society organization
Private sector

Co-financing requirement

No formal co-financing requirement

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