Featured Leader
$1,000
Every month we choose one young leader to feature across our channels with a long form profile.
Apply to be featuredRecognition with money behind it.
A young leader doesn't need another certificate. They need a check, a mentor's phone number, and someone to introduce them to the right room. Our awards do all three.
Young Changemaker Sponsorship
$2,000 / $1,500 / $1,000
Awarded four times a year to youth solving climate, food security and social challenges. First, second and third place each quarter.
Apply for the quarterly sponsorshipYoung Planet Leader of the Year
$5,000 / $2,500
Each year two previously featured leaders or quarterly awardees receive a first place $5,000 award and a second place $2,500 award.
Apply for Leader of the YearHow the funding works
Built around the leader, not the grantmaker.
Every dollar in this program comes from individual donors and a small group of aligned foundations. We keep the rules simple so the money actually reaches the work.
Unrestricted by default
Money lands in the leader's hands, not earmarked, not reimbursable, not tied to a deliverable.
Chosen by humans
No public voting, no popularity contests. Our team reviews every shortlist.
Paid quickly
Once a grant is approved, funds are wired soon after. We don't make young leaders wait on cashflow.
Track the impact
Every grantee shares a short report so we can learn what dollars actually moved.
Want to be considered, or fund the next round?
Young leaders apply through the Featured Leaders track. Donors and foundations can underwrite a single month, quarter, or the yearly award.