People Powered is offering a global opportunity for civil society organisations, governments, and program leaders to strengthen public participation, climate action, and youth engagement. This initiative gives you funding, mentorship, and tools to turn participatory ideas into programs that make a real difference in your community.
What You’ll Receive (Program Benefits)
Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA): Implementation grants up to US$10,000, with additional awards (US$15,000) for top action plans.
Democratic Innovations Accelerator (DIA): Expert mentorship, peer learning, and capacity building for youth participation programs.
Rising Stars Mentorship: Personalized mentoring support over several months to refine your participatory democracy program.
Who Is Eligible
Eligible applicants typically include:
Civil society organisations, government bodies, or public officials seeking to design, implement or improve participatory programs.
Programs or ideas focused on climate action, youth participation, inclusive governance, or democratic innovation.
Those able to meet mentorship and program requirements, including action planning, reporting, and collaboration.
Deadline & Application Details
Application Closes: November 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm UTC
How to Apply: Fill out the online application form via People Powered’s website. Submit required documents including your project idea, action plan or challenge description, any existing proof of concept, and details of your organisation and team.
