ELIGIBILITY:

Types of organizations: This micro grant is intended for grassroots organizations, civil society organizations and coalitions, youth movements, and other groups working on issues relating to the intersection of climate and labour, the environment, journalism, civil rights, and active citizenship in Africa.

Capacity for collaboration: A track record of co-creating impactful projects with other organizations and operational capacity to manage micro-grant resources from an international organization.

Alignment with key issues: Proven experience working on the identified topics (climate change, the rainforest, the ocean, and transparency and governance). 

Affiliation or past experience with the chosen target: Direct connection with the chosen target (young professionals or impacted communities), either through membership or through evidence of past experience of collaboration.

BENEFIT:

Grants range from USD $2,500 to USD $3,000. We expect projects to be implemented and concluded within four months of approval (please see the timeline below).