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ONE FUTURE CONFERENCE 2027, TORONTO, CANADA

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Application Deadline: November 15, 2026.

LOCATION: Canada

Canada’s leading international leadership conference — now in its third edition. Following two successful international editions, the One Future Conference returns to Canada in 2027, bringing its largest and most ambitious gathering yet.

ELIGIBILITY:

The conference will be held from 12 to 15 May 2027 at the Residence & Conference Centre, Downtown Toronto, Canada.

Applications are open to individuals aged 17–47 years from all countries and nationalities. Participants from all academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The One Future Conference 2027 is an international leadership conference bringing together approximately 300 young leaders, students, professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and changemakers from around the world for four days of learning, collaboration, networking, and leadership development in Toronto, Canada.

Students, Young Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Researchers, Academics, Civil Society Leaders, Public Servants, Policy Professionals, NGO Representatives, Community Leaders, social entrepreneurs, and Youth Advocates are eligible to apply

No specific academic background is required.

Applications for the Fully Funded and Partially Funded categories are evaluated by the One Future Conference selection committee based on factors including leadership potential, motivation, application responses, achievements, and the overall strength of the applicant pool. Geographic and gender diversity are also considered to ensure broad international representation.

BENEFIT:

Applicants may apply under one of the following categories:

Fully Funded 

Partially Funded 

Conference Pass (With Accommodation) 

Conference Pass (Without Accommodation) 
Each category offers different benefits to suit the needs of participants. Eligible participants receive an Official Visa Invitation Letter, supporting documentation, and guidance throughout the visa application process. Please note that visa decisions remain solely at the discretion of the Government of Canada.

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2026 CALL FOR PROPOSALS: MOUNTAINS ADAPT SMALL GRANTS

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Application Deadline: 15 September 2026

LOCATION: East Africa

Community-based organizations in the countries of the East African Community (EAC) are invited to apply to the 1st call for proposals of the Mountains ADAPT small grants project for mountain community resilience. The small grants support inclusive ecosystem-based approaches that respond to climate change impacts in mountains and help communities protect their natural environment and improve their livelihoods.

ELIGIBILITY:

Civil society organizations, preferably grassroots, community-based, youth, or women’s organizations delivering community-based actions to adapt to climate change impacts in mountain communities of the East African Community.

Only registered organizations are eligible to apply.

Only formally registered organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must upload their official registration certificate as part of the application form. If selected, the organization will also need to have an official bank account (not a personal/individual) to receive the funds.

Eligible organizations must demonstrate experience working directly with the benefiting mountain community. Applicants should also show proven capacity to implement the proposed projects. A strong experience in implementing adaptation and/or environmental activities will be considered an asset during the evaluation process.

Organizations only need to demonstrate prior experience working with and in projects benefiting mountain communities, not necessarily from international funding sources.

Applicants must submit the following documents along with their application form: The organization’s valid registration certificate and the national ID card or passport of the organization’s legal representative. Additionally, if selected, the applicant must present official banking details of the organization (must coincide with the organization’s registry).

The application form can also be accessed and filled in in any of the following languages: French and Kiswahili.

This first round of call for proposals will fund up to 15 projects in the EAC. Solution proposals should be submitted through the application link by 15th September 2026 at 11:59 pm (East African Time).

Contact information: For questions or support, please contact us at unep-mountainsadapt@un.org.

BENEFIT:

The Mountains ADAPT small grants project provides up to 30,000 USD towards the design and implementation of impactful solutions for climate change impacts on mountain communities. Successful community-based organizations will receive capacity development and training support to implement the proposed solution in their community.

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