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Plant-for-the-Planet Ambassador Award

Plant-for-the-Planet US

Foundation Annual Environmental Education Grants Grants for Youth Programs Youth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Tree-planting activities and events
Academy organization
Speaker series
Fundraising campaigns

Overview

Program Type: Recognition and awards program for young climate activists

Geographic Scope: Global

Target Audience:

Climate Justice Ambassadors aged 8-25
Must have attended Plant-for-the-Planet academies or be long-time supporters
Only projects that are either realized or ongoing with measurable impact are considered

Age Categories:

8-15 years old (regional winners)
16-25 years old (global winner)

Eligible Project Types

Tree-planting activities and events
Academy organization
Speaker series
Fundraising campaigns
Local policymaker engagement
Non-violent protests or demonstrations
Environmentally-themed music festivals
Creative communication (short stories, poems, art)
Any initiative connected to Plant-for-the-Planet's mission

Project Timeline: No restriction on how recent projects need to be; lasting impact is recognized regardless of when accomplished

Awards

8-15 Age Group (Regional Winners):

Virtual recognition
Goodie bag
Blog article feature
Call with organization founder
Highlighted at annual Youth Summit and on website

16-25 Age Group (Global Winner):

Interview feature
Goodie bag
Travel grant to Youth Summit

Non-Winners: Receive feedback and may have projects featured in a booklet shared on website

Selection Criteria

Project description quality
Alignment with Plant-for-the-Planet mission
Measurable impact
Age relevance
Regional considerations
Effort demonstrated
Sustainability of initiative

Important Notes

Applications accepted in multiple languages (English preferred; DeepL.com translation assistance available)
Consent required from individuals featured in submitted media
If minimum applications not met, award process may be postponed or modified
Applicants notified of changes via email
Response timeline: no later than one month after application deadline

How to Apply

Application Process

Required Materials:

Text explanation of the project
Video showcasing the project
Images or photos demonstrating the work
Consent documentation for any individuals featured in media (per data protection and privacy policy)

Submission Format:

Submit all materials through the application portal
Applications can be submitted in various languages
English is the preferred language

Timeline:

Submit before the application deadline
Receive email confirmation upon submission receipt
Expect response from Global Board no later than one month after deadline

Note: Non-winning applicants will receive feedback on their submissions

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What Plant-for-the-Planet US actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 7
Total given: $2.15M
Median grant: $45K
Range: $5,061–$1.18M

By dollars: Florida 55%, District of Columbia 41%, Virginia 2%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Jupiter, FL; The Plains, VA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.