Climate Democracy Accelerator Program Application Now Open

Apply now for the People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA), a program working to build equitable public participation in various important policymaking issues, such as health, education, climate, and more. Selected participants will undergo a six-month training program, receiving guidance and resources to develop and implement climate-focused participatory programs. Applications are open until June 27, 2024. Learn more in the blog post below and read more here.

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Applications for the Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) and Democratic Innovations Accelerator (DIA) are now open. Both programs focus on building the capacity of government and civil society organizations to build equitable public participation in various important policy making issues, such as health, education, climate, and more.

Selected participants will receive free access to online training, expert mentoring and advice, and international peer-learning opportunities to launch or improve a participatory program. Climate Democracy Accelerator participants will also receive funding support for implementing their programs! 

What is the timeline?

1. May 8–June 27, 2024: Applications are open until June 27, 11:59 pm UTC (check your timezone here).
2. July 2024: Selected participants are notified. 
3. August–September 2024: Due diligence and onboarding.
4. October 2024: Program begins.
5. March 2025: Program ends.
6. April–June 2025: Participants share learnings.
7. July 2025–September 2026: Participants implement their action plan.

Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA)
People Powered is looking for 15 government and civil society leaders to form a new cohort of the Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) program. The selected participants will receive funding, free access to online training, expert mentoring and advice, and international peer-learning opportunities to develop a project to launch a climate-focused participatory program. 

CDA is a six-month, practice-oriented training and support program that prepares participants to plan and implement an inclusive and participatory process for a just climate transition. Participants from different parts of the world will develop a project to implement a climate-focused participatory program that addresses the needs and voices of local communities. Selected applicants will have access to a dedicated mentor to guide the development of their program, along with

• Step-by-step resources such as the Participation Playbook , our interactive online tool for designing participatory programs. 
• Practice-oriented live sessions and online courses.
• A 10,000 USD implementation grant.
• The opportunity to apply for an additional 20,000 USD award for the best project developed by program participants.

What is the application process?

• Read through the program requirements and selection criteria.
• Complete the application form and submit the required documents by June 27, 2024, 11:59 pm UTC (check your timezone here).

Who is this program for?

• Government officials, staff members and policymakers who want to launch a participatory program for making just climate-related decisions. Please note: Government institutions applying must have a partnership with a civil society organization/non-governmental organization, as the grant recipient must be a non-governmental entity.
• Civil society organization staff members and/or climate advocates who want to implement a participatory program focused on climate in partnership with a government institution. Please note: Civil society organizations applying must work in partnership with a government institution, as they must follow up with the implementation of the action plan.

Organizations should nominate a lead participant who has professional proficiency in at least one of the following languages: English, French, Portuguese or Spanish. Applications from organizations or governments based in G20 countries are encouraged, especially from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa and Indonesia. People Powered or Open Government Partnership members will be prioritized. 

People Powered is strongly committed to promoting equity and inclusion through its programs. We especially encourage applications from women and gender non-conforming individuals, refugees and displaced people, people from ethnic or racial minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

URL: https://www.peoplepowered.org/news-content/apply-to-get-support-for-your-climate-democracy-program-and-more