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UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship
Youth fellowship for climate education leaders
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 6, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This UNICEF fellowship supports youth-led climate education initiatives worldwide with up to $20,000 in grant support. It focuses on research, foresight, policy engagement, and strategic convening for selected fellows.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 6, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Climate education initiatives in schools, communities, or countries.
- Youth-led research, foresight, and systems thinking.
- Policy engagement and participation in national and global dialogues.
- Creating stories, tools, and evidence to improve education systems.
- Co-designing and co-hosting strategic convenings.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young climate leaders.
- Youth-led climate education initiatives.
Eligible expenses
- Grant support for selected fellows’ initiatives.
Eligible geographic areas
- Global applicants from all regions.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for selection by UNICEF.
- Up to 12 young climate leaders are selected.
- Selected applicants join the fellowship cohort and receive support.
Additional information
- Selected fellows join a global cohort.
- The fellowship runs for 18 months.
- Applications are now closed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship. 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 UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship?
This UNICEF fellowship supports youth-led climate education initiatives worldwide with up to $20,000 in grant support. It focuses on research, foresight, policy engagement, and strategic convening for selected fellows.
How much funding can be received?
UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship program?
To be eligible for the UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship program, you must:
Ages 10 to 30.
Leads a climate education initiative.
Available 4 to 5 hours weekly.
What expenses are eligible under UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship?
Climate education initiatives in schools, communities, or countries.
Youth-led research, foresight, and systems thinking.
Policy engagement and participation in national and global dialogues.
Creating stories, tools, and evidence to improve education systems.
Co-designing and co-hosting strategic convenings.
Who can I contact for more information about the UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship?
You can contact The ChariTree Foundation by email at innocentiyouth@unicef.org.
Where is the UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship available?
The UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship program is available across Canada.
Is the UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship is a Grant and Funding