Communities worldwide face tough climate problems like wild weather, damaged environments, and food shortages. Many people hit hardest by these issues have little say in the decisions that affect them. People Powered offers two programs to change that: the Climate Democracy Accelerator and the Rising Stars Mentorship Program.
These programs help democracy advocates, groups, governments, and leaders build ways for citizens to join in climate action and governance. Applications close on June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC. Both target work at the crossroads of democracy, climate action, and community involvement.
About People Powered
People Powered works globally to grow participatory democracy. The group helps governments and civil society include citizens in decisions. They offer training, mentorship, tech help, and funds in over 50 countries.
Since 2020, they have trained 1,532 advocates and reformers. They backed 178 government programs. Their efforts span Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and more. Local involvement makes climate action and governance stronger and lasting.
Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA)
The Climate Democracy Accelerator runs for six months. It aids governments, civil society organizations, and climate advocates in creating participatory climate projects. Focus areas include renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, community climate governance, and fair transitions.
Participants get mentorship, training, workshops, and funds. They partner governments with groups to let communities shape climate choices.
What Participants Receive
Selected teams enjoy dedicated mentors from People Powered’s network. They attend live sessions, workshops, peer groups, and expert talks. Access comes to the Participation Playbook for building democracy processes.
Funding starts at $10,000 per project. Five top plans get an extra $15,000, for up to $25,000 total.
Key Focus Areas
Projects center on climate adaptation, renewable energy, regenerative farming, community strength, citizen input on environment policy, fair governance, and climate justice.
Who Can Apply
Teams need a government-civil society partnership. They must commit to participatory democracy and climate work. Global entry applies, but priority goes to Brazil, Indonesia, India, and Mexico.
Real-World Examples
In Nigeria, Fundlink International held a Citizens’ Climate Assembly in Plateau State. It created a climate policy draft, set up a participation office, and spread to 17 areas.
Himad Samiti in India ran an assembly in the Himalayas. Local councils adopted forest plans from it.
In Brazil, Amazon communities built solutions from Indigenous knowledge.
Rising Stars Mentorship Program
This program fits emerging leaders, innovators, groups, and democracy workers. It offers expert guidance for new or struggling participatory projects.
Mentees get personalized help from People Powered’s network.
Program Benefits
Participants join five mentorship calls. Mentors aid in fixing processes, solving issues, boosting engagement, and sharpening models.
They network with global advocates. Support brings fresh views for better results.
Success Stories
Past participants launched Citizens’ Assemblies in Georgia. Others built youth digital platforms in Berlin. Many grew local governance efforts.
Why Apply to These Programs
Climate and governance issues need input from everyone. Participatory democracy includes citizen voices in key choices. These programs build strong governance, community buy-in, climate toughness, openness, and fresh ideas.
They offer global reach, funds, skills, and partners. Ideal for groups and leaders in democracy and climate fields.
How to Apply
Check eligibility and criteria first. Gather documents. Fill the online form by the deadline.
Open to civil society, governments, officials, advocates, and climate workers. Apply early to dodge tech glitches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Climate Democracy Accelerator?
It’s a six-month program that helps governments and groups create participatory climate projects with mentorship, training, workshops, and funding up to $25,000.
Who can apply to these programs?
Teams with government-civil society partnerships for the Accelerator, and emerging leaders or groups for the Rising Stars Mentorship; priority for Brazil, Indonesia, India, and Mexico.
What does the Rising Stars Mentorship Program offer?
Personalized guidance through five mentorship calls, networking, and help to improve participatory projects from People Powered’s expert network.
When do applications close?
Applications for both programs close on June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC, so apply early to avoid issues.
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