Funding Call:
Bridging Worlds - BIPOC Women as Climate Knowledge Multipliers
Have you always wanted to create your own climate project? Now is your chance.
The African Cultural Foundation Vienna is offering 20–25 young people (aged 18–35) who identify as BIPOC the opportunity to become climate knowledge multipliers as part of the project “Bridging Worlds – BIPOC Women as Climate Knowledge Multipliers.”
Through this programme, you will not only learn from experts in climate justice, activism, and decolonial approaches, but also gain the skills to design and implement your own community-based climate project. Your idea will be supported both mentorially and financially, allowing you to turn your vision into real impact.
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We are awarding a total of 12 grants to 20 -25 individuals to support selected participants:
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6 × €300 grants (individual projects)
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4 × €600 grants (group projects of 2 people)
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2 × €800 grants (larger group projects 2-3 people)​
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Participants will take part in learning modules (July 2026 – October 2026) before developing and executing their own workshops or initiatives, engaging communities that are often excluded from climate conversations.
CALL FOR
Proposal
Thematic Area
Climate, Decolonization
Funding Amount
300 EUR - 800 EUR
Type
Grant
Application DEADLINE
8th of June 2026
DURATION
10 Months
Program Duration
26th of June (mandatory kick-off) - 26th of April
Contact
Programme Structure & Learning Journey
Learning Modules + Support
As part of “Bridging Worlds – BIPOC Women as Climate Knowledge Multipliers”, selected participants will take part in a structured learning and action programme combining expert knowledge, peer exchange, and hands-on project implementation. The programme begins with a mandatory kick-off session on the 26th of June 2026 and continues through a series of thematic modules, skill-building workshops, and community-based projects.​​
Participants will engage in 5 thematic learning modules, each combining expert input, peer discussion, and reflection:
​​Module 1 – 26 June 2026
Colonial Roots of the Climate Crisis
Understanding how colonial histories shape today’s climate inequalities
Module 2 – July 2026
Climate Impacts on Africa & Diaspora Communities
Exploring lived realities, migration, and global inequalities
Module 3 – July 2026
Energy Poverty & Environmental Racism in Europe
Linking housing, inequality, and climate justice
Module 4 – September 2026
Gender & Climate Justice
Feminist perspectives on climate leadership and inequality
Module 5 – October 2027
Just Transition & Pathways Forward
Building fair and inclusive climate solutions
Skill Building Workshop
​Alongside the thematic modules, participants will take part in practical workshops led by external experts, including:
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Educational Methods & Facilitation
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Storytelling & Communication for Social Impact
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Digital Tools & Social Media for Advocacy
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Self-Care & Sustainability in Activism
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These sessions are designed to equip participants with the tools to translate complex climate topics into accessible, community-based learning formats.
Peer Learning & Community Building
Participants will meet monthly in small peer groups (4–5 people) to:
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Reflect on learning
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Share progress
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Support each other’s project development
This creates a safe, collaborative, and empowering learning environment.
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Community Action Projects (Funded)
Following the learning phase, participants will develop and implement their own climate education projects, either individually or in small teams.
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Workshops in community centers
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Multilingual social media campaigns
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Intergenerational dialogues
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Events in cultural or religious spaces
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Creative formats (zines, podcasts, exhibitions)
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Film screenings and discussions
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This programme is designed to go beyond individual learning and create real community impact:
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Community engagement:
500–1,000 people reached through participant-led projects -
Public engagement:
5,000–10,000 people reached through events, social media, and the final showcase -
Movement building:
Collaboration with 5–8 partner organisations across climate and social justice sectors​​
Examples of Projects & Expected Reach
Funding
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Financial support (€300–€800 grants)
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Administrative and mentoring support
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Promotion through ACF channels
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Participants have full creative autonomy to design projects that reflect their communities, interests, and lived experiences.
