Entries now open for the Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge
The world is currently facing ecological threats that, if left unaddressed, could result in a global environmental crisis. It is imperative that collective solutions for environmental conservation are integrated into daily activities to ensure sustainability.
Environmental conservation champions must mobilize their communities to take action and address the challenges they face, while also improving their livelihoods and supporting access to education.
The Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC) is an environmental innovation fund established by KCDF through a generous gift from Mackenzie Scott. Its goal is to develop young people who are action-oriented and committed to environmental conservation. The Challenge fund is seeking submissions of innovative ideas and solutions for environmental challenges, while instilling a spirit of environmental responsibility.
About the 2nd Series of the Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge Call
The 2nd Series of the YEIC Call follows the 1st Series, which awarded 5 youth-led organizations a total of 23.9 million Shillings to implement environmental innovations related to tree growing, waste management, and agriculture.
This public call for applications to the KCDF YEIC fund is open to young people (15-35 years) and community-focused organizations, whether registered or unregistered, that demonstrate passion and commitment to environmental conservation. The fund aims to inspire young Kenyans to implement innovations that advance technology and environmental responsibility. The Challenge aims to foster Technological Innovation for Sustainable Environmental Conservation among the youth.
Key Objectives: Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge
1. Instill environmental awareness and conservation practices among children and young individuals in educational institutions and the wider community.
2. Encourage sustainable environmental practices and responsible use of natural resources within communities led by young people.
3. Enhance the capacity of youth-led organizations to implement environmental innovations effectively.
Assessment Criteria: Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge
– Clarity in addressing the identified environmental needs through green and digital solutions, including the challenges faced by the community (30 Marks)
– Potential for long-term impact of the proposed idea (25 Marks)
– Clear plan for measuring progress, achievements, and expected impact, with room for learning (25 Marks)
– Budget allocation aligned with the project’s objectives, covering all necessary aspects and staying within market rate ranges (20 Marks)
Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge GRANT SIZE AND DURATION
Category 1: Young Environment Champions
- Grant Amount: Up to 1,500,000 each
- Eligibility: Individual young champions (Max Aged 35 years) making significant contributions to environmental conservation.
Category 2: Organizations
- Grant Amount: Up to 5,000,000 each
- Eligibility: Community Focused Youth led Organizations registered in any form dedicated to environmental projects and sustainability initiatives.
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 25th June 2024
- Applications Close: 31st July 2024
- 18th July 2024. Register in advance for this meeting to receive the information about joining. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtce6ppjIvHNyX2XRorV7GiyOXBn6qKAS8
HOW DO I APPLY? Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge
Submit the application form through the link below.
For Inquiry Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge
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