THE CAMPAIGN 

This campaign is focused on strengthening youth, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities based in Latin America and the Caribbean and fighting for climate justice and land rights. We will provide financial and technical support for campaigns led by youth from the most affected by the climate crisis supporting the advocacy for land rights and climate, particularly in the lead-up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil. 

 Atabey, the Taíno Indigenous deity representing the Earth, fertility, and the cycles of nature, symbolises the deep connection between land and life. Just as Atabey embodies the strength and resilience of nature, it inspires this campaign to uplift the voices of those who have long been the guardians of the land—Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth—ensuring they have the power to influence policies that affect their territories and future.

Roots of Justice: Strengthening Atabey Voices is working to promote change by advocating for land and territorial rights for Indigenous People and local communities, stronger protections against violence and gender inequality, and fair climate finance that prioritises youth grassroots movements. By supporting you-led grassroots organisations, groups and movements to tackle the challenges on the build-up to COP30, a historic opportunity for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Through this initiative, your organisation, collective or grassroots movement can receive a grant of up to 10,000 EUR to develop a public campaign that mobilises people towards a common goal. Your campaign should have a clear timeframe, a focused strategy, and an advocacy objective to influence decision-makers or public opinion.

In addition to funding, you will join a cohort of five youth-led organisations at the Global Land Forum in Bogotá, where you will kick off your campaign strategy, build connections, and strengthen your advocacy efforts.

If your organisation, collective or grassroots movement is working on land rights and climate justice, and you are ready to mobilise for real change, we invite you to apply!

WHO CAN APPLY?

We are looking for organizations, collectives and grassroots organizations that:

  • Are based in Latin America or the Caribbean.
  • Are youth-led.
  • Have experience in strategic actions in their territories.
  • Work on climate justice, land rights, and gender justice.
  • Prioritise gender equity and the inclusion of women in campaign development and decision-making.
  • Have received little previous funding.
Note: Organizations, collectives and grassroots movements based in Nicaragua are, unfortunately, not eligible.

How to Apply?

Organizations, collectives or grassroots movements must follow these steps to apply:

  1. Complete the eligibility form, available on the On Grip platform, which you can access here.
    • If the applicant does not meet the eligibility criteria, you will not be able to proceed with a registration or application.
  2. Once eligibility is confirmed, applicants will receive a link by email to complete their registration and set a password for their account.
  3. When registered, applicants can login with their account and new password here to access the application portal
  4. Please follow this step-by-step guide to complete your application
  5. Only complete applications submitted through the On-grip platform will be considered

 

Applications must include:

  • A clear description of the campaign and its objectives to advocate for land rights and climate justice.
  • A detailed plan for the use of financial and technical resources.
  • Specific actions to strengthen the participation of Indigenous women, youth, and local communities.
  • Background information of your organization, collective or grassroots movement.
  • Evidence of previous work (videos, photos, public links to social media, websites or Google Drive)

Via the applications platform, you can track the review and status of your application.

Applications may be submitted in Spanish, Portuguese, or English.

Application deadline: 07 April 2025 

CRITERIA

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  1. Location: The organization must be based in Latin America or the Caribbean.
  2. Youth Leadership: The group must be represented by participants aged 18 to 35.
  3. Thematic Relevance: The organisation must work on climate justice, land rights, and gender justice.
  4. Campaign goals: Present clear campaign goals and timeframe
  5. Participation at the GLF: A representative must be available to attend the Global Land Forum in Bogotá from June 15 to 21, 2025 (funded by the project).
  6. Commitment to Gender Equity and Human Rights: Proposals with a gender-focused and inclusive participation approach will be prioritised.

MORE INFORMATION

Apply to strengthen the fight for climate and territorial justice in Latin America and the Caribbean!
APPLY HERE