Replication activities must be grounded in the Toolkit for Youth on Adaptation & Leadership and draw on the practical skills developed during the training modules, which covered:

Proposal writing and grant management
Monitoring and evaluation
Communication strategies
Program design and implementation
Climate change adaptation
Peace and conflict transformation
Event organization and facilitation
Cross-cutting leadership and sustainability skills

Grant Amount
Each successful applicant will receive €2,000, strictly to be used for the replication of the training.

Objectives of the Grant
The project is geared towards strengthening Africa’s climate adaptation agenda. This timely initiative seeks to equip the ‘Young Change Makers’ with requisite knowledge and leadership skills in climate adaptation, resilience and entrepreneurship.

Applicants must:
Be a focal point for their country in the program.
Have successfully completed the training program.
Demonstrate commitment to youth engagement and community capacity building.
Propose a feasible replication activity within their country.
Be able to implement the activity within one month after receiving the grant.

Expectations of Grantees
Successful applicants will be expected to:
Organize replication sessions using the GCA Toolkit and the training modules listed above.
Adapt content to local contexts while maintaining alignment with the GCA Toolkit.
Ensure diverse youth participation with gender balance and inclusivity.
Document and share outcomes through brief reports, success stories, and peer exchanges.
Complete a post-replication survey highlighting experiences, lessons learned, and challenges encountered.

Proposal Requirements
Submit a proposal (maximum 4 pages) and a budget using the provided template (adhere to the word count of each section).

Selection Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated on (Total = 100 points; Pass mark = 80 points):

Eligibility – Pass/Fail
Organizational Profile & Past Projects – 10 pts
Background & Project Description – 20 pts
Objectives & Target Population – 10 pts
Methodology – 15 pts
Activities & Outputs – 20 pts
Team Expertise – 5 pts
Communication Strategy – 5 pts
Budget & Cost-Effectiveness – 15 pts
Submission Details