Deadline: November 30, 2025
Host Organization: People Powered
Grant Amount: $10,000 initial grant + up to $15,000 bonus funding
Location: Open worldwide (priority for Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and South Africa — but other countries welcome)
Overview
The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) is a six-month training and support program that helps civil society organizations and government institutions design and implement participatory climate projects.
The program focuses on two key areas:
Participants receive mentorship, international exposure, and up to $10,000 in seed funding to test their ideas — plus a chance to win an extra $15,000 for the most outstanding project.
What You’ll Get
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$10,000 grant to develop your participatory climate project
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Six months of training with global experts
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Mentorship and peer support from climate and governance professionals
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Access to the Participation Playbook and exclusive resources
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Eligibility for up to $15,000 additional award for the top 5 projects
Who Can Apply
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Be a registered nonprofit, civil society organization, or government institution
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Have at least 1 year of operation
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Partner with either a civil society or government body (depending on which you represent)
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Have a lead applicant fluent in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish
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Be based in any country, with preference for Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and South Africa
Focus Areas
Applicants should design participatory projects tackling climate-related issues such as:
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Sustainable or regenerative agriculture
Program Duration
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Training Period: 6 months
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Implementation: Immediately after successful completion
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Deadline for applications: November 30, 2025 (11:59 PM UTC)
How to Apply
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Visit the official link: peoplepowered.org/climate-democracy-accelerator
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Review the full eligibility criteria and FAQs.
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Complete the online Google Form application (22 pages total).
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Submit your idea before the deadline.
Application Tips
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Focus on a specific local climate issue (e.g., soil erosion, waste management, energy access).
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Show how communities will be involved in decision-making.
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Emphasize inclusion, fairness, and gender equality.
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Keep your answers clear, realistic, and within word limits.
Need Help?
If you’d like assistance preparing your application draft or project idea, reach out to:
talk2joabpeters2007@gmail.com
Final Thoughts
The Climate Democracy Accelerator is one of the most impactful climate-governance grants in 2025 — designed for organizations that want to combine environmental action with community participation.
If you’re passionate about sustainability, renewable energy, or regenerative agriculture, don’t miss this opportunity to scale your idea with global support.