[02nd Of December 2023] – The Loss and Damage Youth Grantmaking Council (LDYGC), in collaboration with the Climate Justice Resilience Fund (CJRF) & Open Society Foundations, proudly announces the launch of its new $275,000 grant cycle aimed at supporting youth-led initiatives in addressing loss and damage caused by climate change. This builds up from the completion of the LDYGC’s $150,000 cycle launched in 2022, which supported 11 organizations in Asia and Africa to address Loss and Damage in their communities.
Grant Objective
In this grant cycle, LDYGC aims to financially support innovative youth projects, primarily from the global south, that actively tackle loss and damage on the ground. The primary objectives include supporting locally-centred initiatives, encouraging innovative solutions, and actively engaging with communities bearing the brunt of climate change.
Focus Areas:
The grant will address four thematic areas:
1. Recovery and Rehabilitation
2. Relocation and Resettlement
3. Addressing Non-economic Loss and Damage
4. Addressing Economic Loss and Damage Effects
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the grant, organizations must meet youth-friendly eligibility criteria, focusing on grassroots and youth organizations in marginalized communities. The lead applicant must be below 35 years old, and the proposed project should align with the specified thematic areas.
How to Apply:
Applications are open from the 1st of February to the 15th of March 2024. Youth organizations interested in applying are encouraged to visit the LDYGMC’s official page to learn more about the grant and apply, ensuring all required information is submitted before the deadline.
About LDYGMC:
The Loss and Damage Youth Grantmaking Council (LDYGC) is a youth-led council established in collaboration with the Climate Justice Resilience Fund and the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition. With eleven members aged 35 and below, LDYGC is committed to supporting youth-led initiatives addressing the loss and damage caused by climate change.
About CJRF:
The Climate Justice Resilience Fund (CJRF) makes grants that support women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples to create and share their own solutions for climate resilience. CJRF puts people, their rights, and their lived experience directly at the centre of climate action. CJRF pools funds from private foundations and philanthropists. To date, our grantmaking pool has received funding from the Oak Foundation, The Kendeda Fund, the Robert Bosch Foundation, and Mackenzie Scott.
Open Society Foundations
Operating in over 120 countries globally, the Open Society Foundations employ a multifaceted approach encompassing grant-giving, research, advocacy, impact investment, and strategic litigation to foster the development of inclusive and vibrant democracies. With a commitment to advancing justice, education, public health, and independent media, the foundation provides crucial financial support to civil society groups on a global scale.
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