APPLY NOW: €5,000 Grant for Youth-Led Eco Projects

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) in partnership with the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Restoration Stewards Program, offering successful applicants a €5,000 grant, mentorship, and international exposure to grow their environmental restoration projects.

Launched in 2020, the Restoration Stewards Program supports young people (ages 18–35) leading community-based projects focused on restoring critical ecosystems like forests, mountains, oceans, wetlands, peatlands, drylands, and rangelands. The initiative aims to foster inclusive, nature-based solutions through funding, training, mentorship, and global visibility.

The 12-month program is designed to empower youth-led teams to scale their restoration work, engage communities, and showcase success stories on global platforms. Selected participants will receive:

• A €5,000 grant to implement their project goals

• Mentorship from top restoration experts

• Capacity-building opportunities

• A spotlight at major GLF events

• Promotion and content support from the GLF team

Eligibility:
Applicants must:

• Be aged between 18 and 35

• Be leading or working on a youth-led restoration project active for at least 6 months

• Focus on one of the priority ecosystems

• Be based in or from Africa, Asia, Latin America, or the Caribbean

• Demonstrate commitment to GLF’s values, vision, and landscape approach

Special consideration will be given to women, Indigenous youth, and underrepresented groups. Proficiency in English is an advantage.

Application Requirements:

• A 200-word personal restoration experience

• A 1-minute video introducing yourself and your motivation

• A description of the degraded landscape and your intervention plan

• A one-page budget proposal detailing how the grant will be used

• A photo of the project site

Deadline: Applications are open now and selection is highly competitive. Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare their materials thoroughly.

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