With a $5,000 stipend : Join the 2027 Young Climate Leaders of Color (YCLC) Program
Applications are open for the 2027 Young Climate Leaders of Color (YCLC) Program, an initiative led by the People’s Climate Innovation Center to support emerging leaders advancing community-driven climate solutions across the United States and its territories.
The year-long program is designed to strengthen the leadership, skills, and impact of young people of color who are working to address climate justice through community organizing, cultural strategy, advocacy, storytelling, environmental education, policy, arts, and other innovative approaches to social and environmental change.
Up to 20 participants will be selected to join the 2027 cohort. Each participant will receive a $5,000 stipend to support their time in the program and help implement a community-based climate project. Funding may also be used for training, certifications, workshops, educational expenses, tools, equipment, or other resources that strengthen project delivery.
Throughout the program, fellows will participate in monthly virtual learning sessions, receive mentorship and project guidance, collaborate with a national network of climate leaders, and explore topics such as climate justice, community organizing, leadership development, ecological principles, cultural strategy, direct action, healing-centered approaches, and story-based advocacy.
Participants will also attend a virtual orientation in January 2027 and a fully funded 3–4 day in-person gathering scheduled for February 2027, where travel, accommodation, and most meals will be covered by the organizers.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 August 2026
- Interview Period (if required): 28 September – 2 October 2026
- Selection Results: By 30 October 2026
- Virtual Orientation: January 2027
- In-Person Convening: February 2027
- Program Duration: January – December 2027
The Young Climate Leaders of Color Program offers an opportunity for emerging changemakers to strengthen their leadership while developing projects that create lasting environmental and social impact within their communities.
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Additional Information
- Funding support for community-based climate initiatives.
- Individual mentorship and project coaching.
- Monthly virtual leadership and climate justice training.
- Access to a nationwide network of young climate leaders.
- A fully funded in-person convening.
- Opportunities to strengthen leadership, organizing, advocacy, and storytelling skills.
- Be between 18 and 28 years old (eligible if turning 18 by 1 January 2027 or turning 29 during 2027).
- Live in and implement their project within the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Alaska, or Hawaii.
- Be available for an interview if shortlisted.
- Commit to participating in the full program from January to December 2027, including monthly learning sessions and program activities.
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