Deadline: September 4, 2026
The Resilient Futures Call for Ideation Grants 2026 is now open. The Resilient Futures Call is a co-funded initiative by the Better Politics Fund, the European Climate Foundation, Naia Trust, and the Vibe Fund to support non-partisan initiatives working at the intersection of democratic political leadership and climate resilience globally. The total available funding is USD $700,000 across two funding streams: Ideation Grants and Incubation Grants.
The Resilient Futures Call supports non-partisan initiatives working at the intersection of political leadership and climate resilience, across three areas:
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- Pathways. Helping climate scientists, advocates, and affected communities work more effectively with political and/or governance decision-makers so that good evidence and local knowledge shape policy, and so that policy gets carried through at every level of government, from town councils to national parliaments.
- Leadership. Supporting programs that integrate a critical climate lens into democratic leadership development, strengthening ethical communication, policy design, effective implementation, and strategic coalition-building at all levels of governance. This includes initiatives that open doors and build pipelines for leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to engage in climate-related political processes.
- Cross-Sector Leadership. Backing leadership on the issues climate touches most directly — energy, housing, transport, food, security, health, and conservation — and helping reform political systems and institutions so that leaders and new ideas in these areas can succeed.
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- Ideation grants: Grants of USD $10,000–$20,000
Eligibility
- Your idea is new or early-stage (organization under 12 months old, or a new pilot from an older organization). Established programs with a strong track record are not right for an Ideation Grant.
- It aligns with at least one of the three funding areas and regional priorities.
- It’s non-partisan (they do not fund parties, candidates, or campaigns).
- You’re based in an eligible location.
Assessment Criteria
- Innovation: Does your approach bring something genuinely new: a new idea, method, or audience?
- Impact potential: How much difference could this make if it succeeds?
- Strategic clarity: Is there a credible plan connecting your activities to your intended outcome?
- Financial clarity: Is your budget realistic and proportionate?
- Regional fit: How well does your idea reflect the political and institutional context of your region, and fit within one of the regional thematic priorities?
- Leadership: How convincing is your motivation and experience, and how rooted are you in your local context?
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