KCDF Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge 2025 – Kenya

KCDF Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge 2025 – Kenya

Application Deadline: 30th September 2025

The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) is calling on young innovators for the 2025 Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC). Supported through the generous gift of Mackenzie Scott, YEIC aims to nurture action-oriented youth committed to environmental conservation and sustainable management.

This is the third edition of the YEIC fund, focused on “Scaling Innovations for Environmental Impact”, targeting solutions that have already demonstrated success at the community level and are ready to expand reach and impact.

Who Can Apply

Category 1: Individual Innovators / Youth Champions

• Grant Amount: Up to KES 1,500,000

• Eligibility: Individuals or groups (not formally registered) aged 15–35 with tested and impactful environmental innovations

Category 2: Youth-led Organisations

• Grant Amount: Up to KES 5,000,000

• Eligibility: Registered youth-led organisations/companies (e.g., Civil Society Organisations, Company Limited by Shares or Guarantee) with scalable environmental projects

Important: Applicants must reside in Kenya and implement their projects within the country.

Timeline

• Applications Open: 14th August 2025

• Applications Close: 30th September 2025

• Review & Site Visits: By March 2026

• Notification of Awards: By June 2026

How to Apply

Submit your application through the KCDF YEIC official portal: