PRIO1 Climate Award
The PRIO1 Climate Award honors young people (16–30 years) who actively contribute to climate protection with creative ideas and projects. Prize money totaling €4,500 will be awarded. Submissions are possible from spring via www.prio1-klima.net.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Recognition and support of young people between 16 and 30 years old who make a positive contribution to climate protection with creative projects and ideas, through the awarding of prize money.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Age between 16 and 30 years
- Submission of the project idea via the online form from spring onwards
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Brief letter of motivation
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the idea
- Climate protection impact
- Feasibility of the project
Description
The PRIO1 Climate Award from the Climate Foundation for Citizens honors young committed individuals aged 16 to 30 who actively contribute to climate protection with innovative ideas and projects. Nationwide, private individuals can submit their initiatives from spring onwards via the online form. The projects are evaluated based on their level of innovation, climate protection impact, and feasibility. Applications require a detailed project description as well as a brief letter of motivation. A total of €4,500 in prize money is available, awarded in three categories: 1st place with €2,000, 2nd place with €1,500, and 3rd place with €1,000.
With the PRIO1 Climate Award, the initiative aims to highlight creative engagement in energy efficiency, sustainable education, and social cohesion. Children and youth, vocational and further education, work, and social affairs all benefit equally when innovative approaches are recognized and disseminated. The submission deadline is announced annually in spring on the PRIO1 website. Through the nationwide call, participants have the opportunity to present their own climate protection ideas to a broad audience and receive valuable financial support for the realization of their projects.
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