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GYCAF strives to create a future where young people have the tools and funding needed to lead in green entrepreneurship, helping to build a low-carbon, environmentally responsible global economy.

The $1.25 million BC+ program, launched by Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy, is a global initiative designed to address systemic bottlenecks to scaling business models that incentivize the conservation of blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes.

Are you a young (between 18 to 35 years old) and dedicated nature conservationist committed to protecting wild species? Do you combine passion with action to create concrete results in nature conservation? If yes, then this €50,000 call is for you!

The ₦300,000 Dawn Project is dedicated to addressing the consequences of climate change, plastic pollution, and ecosystem/biodiversity degradation through artistic expression. Their mission is to inspire and empower individuals to contribute to environmental restoration for a healthier planet and a brighter future for all.

The $40,000 Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund (SGF) seeks to build the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively use GFW tools and data to reduce illegal or unplanned deforestation.

The $50,000 Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East.

The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has launched the €30,000 Conservation Project Funding Program.

Are you 15–30 years old and do you have an idea to protect marine resources and solve related issues at the local, national, or regional level? They want to hear from you! The $1,000 Youth Innovation Challenge provides an opportunity for young people around the world to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources.

The €1,500 Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) provides financial resources to early career biologists/conservationists to carry out vital field conservation and research work of endangered mammals in Africa.

Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy have launched the $800,000 BC+ Program to accelerate business models that incentivize the conservation of blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes.