Call for Applications: KCDFs Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge 2025 (FUNDED)

Published: August 21, 2025
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Category: Contest Fully Funded Grants
Oppotunity Locations: Kenya

Are you 15-35 years old,with a drive to promote environmental conservation?Applications are open for the Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge (YEIC). Click here to apply and learn more about the opportunity.

About Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge

The Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge (YEIC) is an environmental innovation fund established by KCDF through the generous gift of Mackenzie Scott. Its aim is to develop action-oriented young people with strong values and commitment to environmental conservation.

Sponsor Organisation: Kenya Community Development Foundation

Benefits of Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge

Category 1: To Award Three Young Environment Champions

Grant Amount: Up to KES 1,500,000

Category 2: To award five Youth-led Organizations

Grant Amount: Up to KES 5,000,000

Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge Requirements

Category 1: Individual youth (aged 15-35) with tested and impactful enevironmental innovations. (i.e an individual or a group of individuals not formally registered)
Category 2: Registered youth-led organizations/companies with scalable environmental projects (i.e Civil Society organizations, Company Limited with shares, Company Limited by Guarantee e.t.c)

Application Date and Process

All applications must be submitted via the links provided below. You may complete the application offline using the provided forms and then upload your
responses via the submission link.