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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Youth/Young Leaders, Youth Leadership, Youth-led Project/Organization, Social/Environmental Change
Deadline: Aug. 31, 2026
“Young leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs everywhere are rising up to take action on the social and environmental issues that matter to them most. If you’re a young founder (aged 18-30 years) leading a project or startup already delivering social impact on the ground – the Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is for you.
- Multiple awards of up to $15,000 USD for genuinely youth-led, up-and-running projects and startups delivering social or environmental impact in communities.
- We help you build a strong application before you submit. Free learning resources are available from the moment you register, alongside connection to a global community of young social leaders like you.
- Your journey with us doesn’t end with the competition. As you progress, you’ll unlock incremental access to opportunities including paid work, fellowships, networking and learning experiences!”
Funder: Social Shifters
Eligibility: “To be eligible to apply your social startup must be: (1) 100% YOUTH-LED – Founders leading the startup or project must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of submission and have clear decision making authority. (2) IMPACT FOCUSED – Startups and projects must address a clearly defined social or environmental issue and must already be delivering some measurable social outputs and impact.”
Amount: Up to $15,000
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