The Growing Roots Grant is a funding opportunity for young founders and changemakers to support early-stage ventures and social enterprises that advance the impact of social and environmental initiatives. The grant provides up to $10,000 USD in funding to selected projects that demonstrate a positive impact and benefit grassroots communities. Applications for this funding cycle are open until 28 February 2026.
About The Growing Roots Grant
The Growing Roots Grant is a program of Roots, a Greenpeace intiative and it is funded by the Urban Movement Innovation Fund. The grant program targets young individuals, founders, and startups aged 18-35 who tackle community-level challenges through sustainable, impact-oriented solutions.
The grant initiative supports grassroots communities in strengthening their social and environmental well-being across the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Funding for each project is provided without requiring equity or ownership stakes from the startups or organisations.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: $10,000
- Maximum award: $10,000
- Project duration supported: Not publicly specified
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Who Can Apply for the Growing Roots Grant
- Eligible organisation types:
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- Nonprofit organisations
- Startups
- Individuals
- Community groups
- Registration requirements:
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- Applicants based in eligible regions who focus on grassroots communities.
- Applicants should be early-stage founders and social enterprises.
- Projects must focus on social and environmental impact.
- Organisation or project leaders must be under 35 years old.
- Geographic eligibility:
- Middle East
- North Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- South Asia
- Southeast Asia
- Latin America
- Caribbean and the Pacific
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Social, environmental, and community development.
- Sustainability
- Health
- Education
- Climate resilience
Application Process
- Visit the official application page and complete the form with the necessary details.
- Include a clear description of the project plan.
- Submit before the February 28 deadline.
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Required Materials
- Project proposal
- Budget outline
- Team or staff status
Key Dates
- Application deadline: February 28, 2026
- Notification timeline: Not specified
Selection Notes
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- The grant is competitive, with a limited number of awards available per funding year.
- Priority focus areas: social or environmental impact, community relevance, and scalable potential.
- Exclusions:
- Applicants in Afghanistan and India.
- Projects that do not focus on improving environmental and social impact.
Official Source of the Growing Roots Grant
- Official Application Page: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekl7rFOz6eSE4oMeKXDmTA9tqRBuHXK83Hb129gU5l7wO0VQ/viewform?pli=1