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Open Call: Slingshot Challenge for Youth Environmental Solutions

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Quick facts

💰 Value
Up to USD $10,000
💵 Salary
Up to $10,000 p.a.
📍 Location
Remote / Online
💻 Remote
Yes — fully remote
⏱️ Duration
Not specified
🌍 Eligibility
Open to all nationalities
🏷️ Type
Competition
Biodiversity

About this opportunity

The Slingshot Challenge is a youth-focused conservation initiative by the National Geographic Society, supported by Allen Family Philanthropies and the RBC Foundation. The challenge invites young participants aged 13–18 to share their creative ideas for addressing environmental and conservation issues. To enter, participants must submit a 1-minute video pitch describing their proposed environmental solution for a chance to receive up to USD $10,000 in funding.

Designed to empower small steps and innovative ideas that build a better future for the planet, the Slingshot Challenge provides structured support to participants. Youth applicants can access toolkits, virtual sessions, and community resources to brainstorm, connect with peers, and refine their proposals prior to submission.

Who Can Apply

Open to youth aged 13–18 globally. Participants under 18 years of age must provide a guardian's email address and obtain guardian consent to participate.

How to Apply

1. Register for the Slingshot Challenge on the Videos for Change platform via the National Geographic Society page. 2. If under 18, provide your guardian's email and secure required guardian consent. 3. Utilize available toolkits and virtual sessions to develop your project pitch. 4. Create and submit a 1-minute video detailing your environmental or conservation solution before the deadline.

Key dates

  • Application deadline5 Feb 2027
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