Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants 2026 (£50,000 to £85,000)
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Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants – Up to £85,000
Higher education institutions (HEIs), TVET institutions, training providers, and NGOs can now apply for the Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants. These grants support international partnerships to develop green skills among youth aged 18–30.
Grants ranging from £50,000 to £85,000 are available for collaborations between the UK and one of the following partner countries: Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, or Viet Nam.
Application Deadline: 17 November 2025
Grant Purpose
The funding is designed to support projects that:
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Deliver structured, industry-aligned green work experience and/or green entrepreneurship opportunities for young people.
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Establish new collaborations or strengthen existing links between HEIs, TVET institutions, training providers, and NGOs.
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Ensure long-term sustainability and mutual benefit for youth in both the UK and partner countries.
Projects should focus on:
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Building strategic partnerships to address green skills gaps.
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Co-designing and delivering training or work experience in green sectors.
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Encouraging knowledge exchange, capacity building, and sustained engagement between partner organizations.
Eligibility
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Applications must be joint proposals between one lead UK institution and one lead institution from a partner country.
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Additional organizations may participate as part of a consortium.
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Each collaboration must enhance the capacity of all partner organizations and encourage long-term international cooperation.
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Detailed eligibility criteria, budgets, and country-specific requirements are provided in the Application Guidance and Country Annex.
Key Details
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Grant Amount: Up to £85,000 per partnership. Partners must agree on cost allocation and detail this in the application.
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Project Duration: 9.5 months (Mid-January 2026 – 31 October 2026).
Application Timeline
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Call Launch: 14 October 2025
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Application Deadline: 17 November 2025, 10:00 GMT
Information Webinars
Interested organizations can join an online information webinar (English):
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22 October 2025, 09:30–11:30 BST – For UK, Indonesia, and Viet Nam
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23 October 2025, 15:30–17:30 BST – For UK, Brazil, and Mexico
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28 October 2025, 09:00–11:00 GMT – For UK and India
Register via the Climate Skills Grants webpage
How to Apply
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Download the Application Guidance and all supporting documents from the Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants webpage.
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Submit your joint application before 17 November 2025, 10:00 GMT.
FAQs – Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants 2026
Q1: Who can apply for these grants?A: Lead UK institutions and one partner country institution (Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, or Viet Nam) can apply. Additional partners may join as part of a consortium.
Q2: What is the maximum grant amount?A: Up to £85,000 per partnership.
Q3: What is the project duration?A: Projects run for 9.5 months, from mid-January 2026 to 31 October 2026.
Q4: Can existing partnerships apply?A: Yes, both new and existing collaborations are eligible.
Q5: Is participation in webinars mandatory?A: No, but webinars provide useful guidance on eligibility, application process, and country-specific requirements.
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