https://www.peoplepowered.org/climate-democracy-accelerator
Deadline 30 November 2025
The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) by People Powered offers a unique opportunity for governments and civil society organizations to design inclusive and participatory climate action programs.
The effort centers on regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and just transition policies that engage affected communities in shaping sustainable climate decisions.
Over six months, program participants will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and resources including the innovative Participation Playbook, which helps guide the design of participatory processes. They will also join peer groups, access country-level support, and engage in live sessions and workshops aligned to their local contexts.
In addition to capacity building, each participant is eligible for a USD 10,000 implementation grant, providing seed funding to launch their climate democracy project. Among these, the top five action plans in each cohort may receive an extra award of USD 15,000 to further amplify their work.
People Powered is seeking government and civil society leaders to join a new cohort of innovators who want to launch participatory programs that shape climate policy, with a focus on regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and just transitions.
To be selected for this program, applicants must be from governmental institutions, civil society organizations or non-governmental organizations. The program prioritizes applicants from the five priority countries (Brazil, Indonesia, India, Mexico, South Africa), with additional spots available for participants from other countries around the world.
Selected teams will dedicate roughly two to three hours per week from March to August 2026 to work through program modules and collaborative development. After completing the training phase, they will have 12 months to implement their action plan using the grant funding.
This initiative is a chance for changemakers to pilot participatory models that elevate marginalized voices in climate policy, build legitimacy around climate decisions, and strengthen the accountability and responsiveness of climate action in their communities.
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