Climate Justice Projects

The following eligibility criteria apply to LWF mall-scale climate justice projects led by youth: 

• Eligibility of project holder:  
  • Any LWF member church is eligible to apply.
  • Priority will be given to projects led by young people (30 years old or younger) from LWF member churches.
  • The initiative should be locally designed and implemented, ensuring it responds to the specific needs and context of the community.
  • A letter of endorsement from the leadership of the respective LWF member church is required.
  • Each member church may submit only one application.
• Eligibility of project concept:
  • The proposed project should meaningfully contribute to advancing climate justice at the local or national level. It must be grounded in the lived experiences of the community and embody the principles of justice, equity, and environmental stewardship.
  • Projects must be realistic in scope and have clearly defined goals, activities, and expected outcomes. Proposals that are youth-led, innovative, and demonstrate strong community involvement will be given preference.
  • Examples:  
    Launching community-based campaigns before COP30 to raise awareness and advocate for stronger climate action at national and international levels; engaging in national climate policy processes by calling for fair, ambitious and inclusive NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) and NAPs (National Adaptation Plans) that reflect the needs of vulnerable communities; organizing workshops, public forums or youth-led events to educate communities about the impacts of climate change and the importance of climate justice; developing training sessions, learning materials or workshops to equip communities, especially young people, with the tools to understand and address climate challenges; projects that improve community resilience, such as sustainable agriculture, rainwater harvesting, and clean cooking solutions; creating safe spaces for intergenerational conversations to exchange knowledge, build mutual understanding, and foster collective action for climate justice.
• Maximum amount requested to LWF: EUR 2,000 per project.
• Project duration: from September 2025 until January 2026

The following screening and approval criteria apply to eligible applications:

• The application must:
  • Be fully completed, including budget and LWF member church endorsement;
  • Demonstrate convincingly the relevance of the project’s objectives and activities concerning climate justice action;
  • Preference will be given to projects that are both led and implemented by young people from an LWF member church;
  • Show that the scope of the project’s objectives and activities in relation to the budget and the capacity of the applicant is realistic.
• Regional balance in the allocation of grants will be observed, depending on the available resources.

Applications must be sent by email to [email protected] under the subject “Youth Climate Project”.

Contact
Action for Justice Desk
[email protected]