Youth Impact Framework Pilot Cohort: Application Form

Student Energy, in partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM), is seeking 10 youth-led climate and energy projects or organizations to participate in a pilot program applying the Youth Impact Framework (YIF).

Selected projects will participate in a series of 4 workshops and receive training, mentorship, and communication support to strengthen their impact measurement and storytelling. By the end of the program, project leaders will have a stronger pitch, impact evaluation framework, and a network of peers and mentors to help scale their work. Participants will receive a modest stipend for their participation.

Eligibility

The project or organization must...

Be led or co-led by youth (ages 18–30)
Be actively implementing a project related to energy, climate, or sustainability
Have been active for at least 6 months prior to application
Have a strong connection to one or more local communities as the primary site of impact
Have an interest in improving impact evaluation and communication to stakeholders

Timeline

The cohort program runs from October to December 2025.

Application is open and closes September 16, 2025
Selected projects/organizations will be notified by September 29, 2025

Privacy Notice

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Project Information

Project or Organization Name

Country/City of Operations

Website or Social Media for Project

Project or Organization Description

Briefly describe your organization or project’s purpose, the problem you’re seeking to solve, and who it serves. Feel free to copy-paste your standard bio or mission statement - we want to know how you currently describe your work!

Contact Information

Your Name

Birth Year

Role in Project/Organization

Email address

If you are shortlisted, would you be willing to participate in a brief 10-minute questionnaire via email or video call to help us learn more about your project? Alternatively, answering the two optional questions below will waive a follow-up questionnaire.

YesNo

(OPTIONAL) Additional Questions

Do you currently measure or communicate the impact of your project? How?

Surveys, participation metrics, funding raised, revenue generated, impact framework, or no standard methods - there is no right answer

What are the biggest barriers your organization is facing right now? Why are you interested in joining this program? How would training, mentorship, and communication support strengthen your project?