Application Deadline:
27 November 2026
About Organisation
People Powered is an international organisation focused on strengthening participatory democracy and enabling communities to influence public decisions. Its work supports approaches that help people participate meaningfully in policy development, public planning, and democratic processes. Through capacity-building initiatives and collaboration with civil society organisations and public institutions, People Powered encourages inclusive decision-making. Its climate-focused accelerator connects democratic participation with environmental action, supporting partnerships that bring communities and public authorities together to address climate-related challenges.
About the Grant
The Climate Democracy Accelerator 2026 supports collaborative initiatives connecting climate action with participatory democracy. The programme is designed to bring government institutions and civil society organisations together to develop and implement community-informed environmental solutions. Published funding information indicates an implementation grant of US$10,000 for participating projects, with additional funding potentially available for selected participants under the programme’s terms. Priority countries include India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Mexico. Proposed initiatives should demonstrate meaningful collaboration between public institutions and civil society, a clear climate-related objective, and a practical implementation plan.
Who can Apply?
Potential applicants include civil society organisations, NGOs, and public institutions that can establish a qualifying partnership. Government and civil society partners must collaborate, and the grant recipient must be a non-governmental entity. Projects should connect democratic participation with climate action and meet the programme’s specified thematic requirements. Organisations interested in applying from India should carefully verify the eligible project themes, partnership conditions, foreign-contribution requirements, and other restrictions in the official call.
How to Apply?
Applicants should review the official People Powered programme announcement and application form. Develop a proposal explaining the climate challenge, the roles of the government and civil society partners, the proposed activities, and the expected outcomes. Include a practical implementation plan and budget that reflect the programme’s objectives. Submit the application through the official channel before the deadline and ensure that the proposed funding recipient satisfies all applicable requirements.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 27 November 2026
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
