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People Powered is looking for government and civil society leaders to form a new cohort of innovators interested in launching participatory programs to shape climate policy on topics such as regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, just transitions, clean transportation, decarbonization, and more.

The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) is a six-month, practice-oriented training and support program that prepares members to plan and implement an inclusive and participatory process for a just climate transition. Participants will develop a project to implement a climate-focused participatory program that addresses the needs and voices of local communities. 

Funding Information

• A 10,000 USD implementation grant.

• The opportunity to apply for an additional 20,000 USD award for the best project developed by program participants

Benefits

• Selected applicants will have access to a dedicated mentor to guide the development of their program, along with:

  • Step-by-step resources such as the Participation Playbook, the interactive, online tool for designing participatory programs. 

  • Practice-oriented live sessions and online courses.

Expectations

• Develop an action plan (project) to be implemented, with the support of the program resources.

  • Engage internal and external stakeholders to develop an action plan.

  • Attend and participate in dedicated training and mentorship/peer support activities and discussions.

  • Report on project progress through surveys and learning reports

  • Engage with other cohort members to support each other’s work

Eligibility

• Government officials, staff members and policymakers who want to launch a participatory program for making just climate-related decisions. Please note: Government institutions applying must have a partnership with a civil society organization/non-governmental organization, as the grant recipient must be a non-governmental entity.

• Civil society organization staff members and/or climate advocates who want to implement a participatory program focused on climate in partnership with a government institution. Please note: Civil society organizations applying must work in partnership with a government institution, as they must follow up with the implementation of the action plan.

• Organizations should nominate a lead participant with professional proficiency in at least one of the following languages: English, French, Portuguese or Spanish. Applications from organizations or governments based in G20 countries are encouraged, especially from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa and Indonesia.

• Government institutions applying for the CDA program must ensure that their civil society partner meets the below eligibility requirements.

  • Provide financial statements or audited accounts for your organization. They usually only ask for 12 to 24 months of financial statements (for example, your current and previous fiscal years).

  • Provide evidence of your organization’s charitable or non-profit status. For example, your legal registration form or articles of association (also called ‘bylaws’).

  • Complete a tax form that People Powered needs to provide for its own tax purposes as an organization making grants to others. They will send this to you for completion as part of due diligence.

  • Have a valid organizational bank account and be able to provide your bank information to People Powered in order to receive the grant.

Post Date: October 11, 2024