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Emerging Climate Champions Award
Flexible funding for youth-led climate solutions
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 22, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers flexible, multiyear gifts of up to $1 million each to youth-led organizations advancing climate solutions worldwide. It supports climate-related work such as education, justice, resilience, conservation, sustainable agriculture, and disaster preparedness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 22, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Climate education and movement building
- Climate justice and advocacy
- Science and technology solutions
- Community resilience and disaster preparedness
- Conservation and sustainable agriculture
Documents Needed
- At least two recent years of financial statements
- Proof of registration and governance structure
- Organization identification number
- Youth leadership documentation, if advanced
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth-led organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Charitable organizations
- Fiscally sponsored projects
- Coalitions with one lead organization
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit, LLC, and B-Corp organizations
- Educational entities
- Government agencies
- Private foundations
Eligible expenses
- Flexible general operating support for climate work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non-charitable purposes
- Lobbying and attempts to influence legislation
- Political campaign activity
- Funding political organizations or 501(c)(4)/527 work
Eligible geographic areas
- Global
- United States and U.S. Territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for administrative eligibility.
- Valid applications move to peer Participatory Review.
- Top applications advance to Evaluation Panel Review.
- Top-scoring applicants may be asked for additional diligence information.
- Awardees are selected and announced later by the sponsor.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in English.
- Only one application per organization is allowed.
- Applicants may need to provide additional information during diligence.
- Awardees may be added to Lever for Change’s Bold Solutions Network.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emerging Climate Champions Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emerging Climate Champions Award. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Emerging Climate Champions Award?
This program offers flexible, multiyear gifts of up to $1 million each to youth-led organizations advancing climate solutions worldwide. It supports climate-related work such as education, justice, resilience, conservation, sustainable agriculture, and disaster preparedness.
How much funding can be received?
Emerging Climate Champions Award Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Emerging Climate Champions Award program?
To be eligible for the Emerging Climate Champions Award program, you must:
Youth-led organization
At least two years in operation
Main purpose is climate solutions
What expenses are eligible under Emerging Climate Champions Award?
Climate education and movement building
Climate justice and advocacy
Science and technology solutions
Community resilience and disaster preparedness
Conservation and sustainable agriculture
Who can I contact for more information about the Emerging Climate Champions Award?
You can contact The Provident Foundation by email at climatechampions@submittable.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Emerging Climate Champions Award available?
The Emerging Climate Champions Award program is available across Canada.
Is the Emerging Climate Champions Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emerging Climate Champions Award is a Grant and Funding