About the Grants
Gatherings are powerful tools for strengthening movements and igniting collective action. They provide opportunities to create new connections, launch innovative projects, reinforce alliances, and build unexpected partnerships. These grants are designed to support youth activists and leaders in the climate and social justice sectors, enabling them to organize gatherings (online or in-person) that promote relationship-building, strategy development, collaboration, and preparedness for future challenges and resilience. The grants will fund activities that encourage exchange, collaboration, and learning, including workshops, training sessions, and strategic discussions.

What Does the Grant Fund?
The grants support gatherings focused on the following activities:

• Capacity Building: Training, mentoring, coaching, and workshops to enhance skills.
• Community Building: Sharing best practices, co-creating, and fostering collective action.
• Networking: Strengthening relationships among organizations tackling similar issues.
• Partnerships: Creating opportunities for future collaborations.
• Strategy Development: Developing collective strategies for campaign issues.
• Resilience and Well-being: Supporting mental, emotional, and physical well-being, particularly for activists, organizers, and marginalized communities working on the frontlines.

In addition, logistical support is provided for convening activities, such as:

• Travel to youth climate events within the country or region.
• Venue rentals, catering, sound equipment, and facilitator fees.

What Will Not Be Funded?
This grant will not cover attendance at major global events, including COP, Stockholm50, G7/20, Climate Weeks, etc.

How Applications are Evaluated
Applications will be reviewed by a steering committee consisting of members from youth climate movements across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin & South America, along with a representative from UMI.

About UMI Fund
The Urban Movement Innovation Fund aims to unite, align, and enhance citizen participation to create a socially equitable and zero-carbon future. We back innovative projects and promote collaboration across key sectors and regions globally.

About SCN
The Social Change Nest focuses on building and supporting people-led networks and social movements. They oversee the grant process, including conducting due diligence, managing grant agreements, and distributing funds to chosen recipients.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is  13 FEBRUARY, 2025.