Communities worldwide face tough climate problems like wild weather, damaged environments, and food shortages. These issues hit local people hardest, but they often lack a real say in the fixes. People Powered, a global group, wants to change that with two new programs: the Climate Democracy Accelerator and the Rising Stars Mentorship Program.
Applications for both close on June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC. They target democracy supporters, community groups, governments, and leaders who blend citizen input with climate action.
About People Powered
People Powered works to grow participatory democracy. This means helping governments and groups let everyday citizens join in key decisions. They offer training, advice, funds, and tools in over 50 countries.
Since 2020, they have trained 1,532 people in democracy work. They backed 178 government programs with citizen involvement. Their efforts span Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and more. Local people lead the climate and governance projects they support.
Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA)
What Is the Climate Democracy Accelerator?
This six-month program helps governments, community groups, and climate workers build projects where citizens help shape climate plans. It stresses teamwork between officials and locals.
Key topics include renewable energy, farming that heals the land, community climate rules, and fair shifts to green ways of living.
Participants get mentors, advice, workshops, and money to create plans that fit their areas.
What Participants Receive
Dedicated Mentorship
Experts from People Powered’s network guide you step by step to build strong projects.
Training and Workshops
Join live classes, hands-on sessions, local peer groups, and talks with world experts.
Access to the Participation Playbook
Use this guide to set up or fix citizen involvement methods.
Funding Opportunities
Every picked project gets a $10,000 grant. Five top plans earn an extra $15,000, for up to $25,000 total.
Focus Areas
Projects must use citizen input on climate adaptation, clean energy, better farming, strong communities, green policy roles, fair rules, and climate fairness.
Eligibility Criteria
You need a team-up between government and community groups. Show real drive for citizen power and climate work.
Geographic Priority
Open worldwide, but Brazil, Indonesia, India, and Mexico get first look.
Examples of Past Impact
In Nigeria, Fundlink International ran a Citizens’ Climate Assembly in Plateau State. It created a climate policy draft, started a citizen office in government, and spread to 17 local areas.
In India, Himad Samiti held an assembly in the Himalayas. Local councils adopted their forest plans.
In Brazil, Amazon groups made climate fixes based on native knowledge.
Rising Stars Mentorship Program
What Is the Rising Stars Mentorship?
This program aids new leaders, groups, and experts in participatory democracy. It helps start fresh projects or fix ongoing ones.
You pair with a top mentor from People Powered’s network for custom advice.
Benefits of the Program
Five Structured Mentorship Calls
Hold five one-on-one sessions with pros.
Practical Guidance
Get help to sharpen citizen methods, solve roadblocks, boost community ties, and build better models.
International Networking
Link up with democracy workers from many countries.
Strategic Support
Gain fresh views to boost your work’s reach.
Past Success Stories
Past participants launched citizens’ assemblies in Georgia, built youth online tools in Berlin, and grew local governance projects.
Why These Programs Matter
Climate and leadership issues need group efforts with everyone included. These programs put citizen voices in charge of changes that affect them.
They build strong rules, give communities control, raise climate strength, add openness, and spark new ideas from locals. Groups and leaders gain world connections, cash, skills, and partners.
How to Apply
Check rules and what judges seek. Gather your papers. Fill the online form early.
Open to community groups, governments, officials, democracy fans, and climate doers.
Deadline: June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application deadline for these programs?
Applications for both the Climate Democracy Accelerator and Rising Stars Mentorship Program close on June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC.
Who is eligible for the Climate Democracy Accelerator?
Eligibility requires a partnership between government and community groups with a strong commitment to citizen participation and climate action.
What funding opportunities are available in the Climate Democracy Accelerator?
Every selected project receives a $10,000 grant, and the top five projects get an additional $15,000, up to $25,000 total.
What does the Rising Stars Mentorship Program provide?
It offers five one-on-one mentorship calls, practical guidance, international networking, and strategic support for new leaders in participatory democracy.
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