Applications are now open for the 2025 Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge. The Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge (YEIC) is an environmental innovation fund established by KCDF through the generous gift of Mackenzie Scott. Its aim is to develop action-oriented young people with strong values and commitment to environmental conservation.
WORTH
- Category 1: To award Three Young Environment Champions
Grant Amount: Up to KES 1,500,000 - Category 2: To award five Youth-led Organisations
Grant Amount: Up to KES 5,000,000
ELIGIBILITY
- Individual youth (aged 15–35) with tested and impactful environmental innovations. (i.e
an Individual or a group of individuals not formally registered) - Registered youth-led organisations/companies with scalable environmental projects. (i.e
Civil Society organisations, Company Limited with shares, Company limited by Guarantee e.t.c)
DEADLINE: September 30, 2025