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Action For Nature is currently accepting applications for its International Young Eco-Hero Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Action For Nature (AFN) International Young Eco-Hero Awards celebrate young changemakers making a difference in environmental conservation. The program honors projects that are self-initiated, hands-on, and contribute to protecting the natural world, promoting sustainability, and inspiring others.
Cash Prize: Up to $1,000
Certificate of achievement
Public recognition and media press release
Exclusive access to the Eco-Hero Alumni Facebook group
Age: Applicants must be 8–16 years old on February 28 of the application year
Project Type: Action-based environmental projects, including advocacy, research, or conservation
Duration: Minimum 6 months, completed or nearing completion
Restrictions:
Projects must not be teacher-assigned or adult-led
No domestic or confined animal projects
Purely academic reports, compositions, or science fair-only projects are ineligible unless extended with additional environmental action
Previous winners, relatives of AFN board members, and active panel members or judges are ineligible
Develop a self-initiated environmental project lasting at least 6 months
Document your project with clear objectives, methodology, and results
Complete the application thoughtfully in English, including:
Project description
Outcomes and environmental impact
Any science-based data or results if applicable
Submit the application before the stated deadline (check AFN website for submission details)
Apply for Action For Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards
