Organisation Name:

Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP)

Application Deadline:

31 August 2026

About Organisation

The Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) promotes sustainable approaches to managing drought and climate-related risks by supporting practical solutions that strengthen community resilience. The programme works with governments, institutions and local stakeholders to improve disaster preparedness, climate adaptation and water resource management. Through the Youth-Led Climate Resilience Grant 2026, IDMP empowers young people to develop innovative projects that address the growing impacts of floods, droughts and extreme weather events. By encouraging youth leadership and local action, the programme helps build safer, more resilient communities while promoting sustainable environmental practices.

About the Grant

The Youth-Led Climate Resilience Grant 2026 supports innovative youth-led initiatives that improve community preparedness for floods and droughts through practical climate action. The programme will fund two outstanding projects, each receiving CHF 3,000 to implement solutions that reduce disaster risks and strengthen local resilience. Selected participants will receive expert guidance throughout the implementation period of up to nine months. Projects should demonstrate innovation, sustainability and measurable community impact while encouraging youth participation in climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, water management and local resilience-building initiatives.

Who can Apply?

The Youth-Led Climate Resilience Grant 2026 is open to students and young professionals aged 18 to 35 leading community-based climate action projects. Proposed initiatives must be youth-led and actively involve young people under the age of 35 throughout project implementation. Eligible projects should focus on improving resilience to floods and droughts, include clear objectives, practical activities, measurable outcomes and a realistic implementation timeline of no more than nine months. Applicants should demonstrate innovation, sustainability and the potential to create long-term positive impacts within vulnerable communities.

How to Apply?

Applicants should prepare a detailed project proposal describing the local climate challenge, planned activities, innovation, implementation timeline and expected community impact. The proposal should explain how young people will lead the initiative and demonstrate measurable outcomes, sustainability and resilience benefits. Complete applications must be submitted before the deadline for evaluation based on innovation, feasibility and climate resilience impact.