Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge – Kenya

The Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC) is an environmental innovation fund established by KCDF through the generous gift of Mackenzie Scott with the aim of developing action-oriented young people with strong values and commitment to the conservation of the environment. The Challenge fund is inviting submissions of Innovation ideas and solutions for environmental challenges while inculcation spirit of environmental responsibility.

The 1st Series of the Call awarded 5 youth led organizations with a total of 23.9Milion Shillings to implement environmental innovations around tree growing, waste management and agriculture.

This is the 2nd public call for applications to the KCDF YEIC fund. The award will be given to young people (15-35 years) and community focused organizations registered or unregistered in any form that will present innovations that demonstrate passion and commitment to environmental conservation. This fund will catalyze young Kenyans into implementing innovations that advance technology and environmental responsibility. It seeks to support Innovation ideas and solutions that promote green and digital transformation adoption.

Goal

• The goal of the Challenge is to enhance Technological Innovation for Sustainable Environmental Conservation among young people.

Objectives

• To inculcate the spirit and practice of environmental awareness and conservation among children and Young in learning institutions and out of school (the community)
• To promote environmental conservation practices and sustainable use of natural resources for communities led by young people.
• To strengthen the capacity of youth led organizations to implement environmental innovations

Grant Categories

• Category 1: Young Environment Champions
  • Grant Amount: Up to 1,500,000 each
• Category 2: Organizations
  • Grant Amount: Up to 5,000,000 each

Eligibility Criteria

• For Category 1
  • Individual young champions (Max Aged 35 years) making significant contributions to environmental conservation.
• For Category 2
  • Community Focused Youth led Organizations registered in any form dedicated to environmental projects and sustainability initiatives.

For more information, visit KCDF.