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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Youth Leadership, Technology Innovation, Poverty Alleviation, Civic Engagement
Deadline: Dec. 17, 2025
“The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established by Cisco and Global Citizen to recognize an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully with technology to help end extreme poverty… The award includes a $250,000 prize paid to the organization to which the individual contributes. The winner will be announced at Global Citizen NOW in May 2026 in New York City.
Criteria:
- Impact: Demonstrated track-record of measurable impact at scale over the last 3-5 years advancing one or more of the Global Goals.
- Vision: Compelling vision and concrete plans for how to extend this work in the next 3-5 years, including how the prize will advance efforts.
- Catalyst: Inspires other young people to have an impact on achieving one or more of the Global Goals
- Global Citizenship: Demonstrates the values and embodies the spirit of a Global Citizen and a Global Problem Solver
- Technology Innovation: Innovates with technology or Internet-based communications to improve efficiency, reach, and magnify impact.”
Funder: Global Citizen and Cisco
Eligibility: “Individuals aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully with technology to help end extreme poverty.”
Amount: $250,000
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