Grant opportunity
Earth Partner Prize 2026
The 2026 Earth Partner Prize, run with the Global Environment Facility and Re:wild, supports young creatives whose work helps people see and respond to environmental issues in fresh ways.
- Funder
- Earth Partner
- Submission deadline: 7 October 2026, 23:59 CEST
- Submission deadline: 7 October 2026, 23:59 CEST: Oct 7, 2026
- Award
- Eight finalists receive cash prizes of USD 10,000, USD 5,000 or USD 2,000; 20 additional creatives receive honourable mentions
- Applicant
- Creators aged 14 to 30 worldwide working in media such as photography, film, performance, spoken word, music, dance, fashion, apps, social media or other creative formats.
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Earth Partner Prize is a global creative prize for young people using art, storytelling and media to engage environmental issues. The 2026 edition is taking place in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility and Re:wild.
Who can apply
Applicants must be between 14 and 30 years old as of 7 October 2026 and may apply from any country. Work can use many formats, including photography, film, performance, spoken word, music, dance, fashion, new media, apps and social platforms.
What it supports
- Environmental storytelling
- Climate and biodiversity awareness
- Creative media
- Youth-led public engagement
Funding and duration
- Eight finalists receive cash prizes of USD 10,000, USD 5,000 or USD 2,000.
- An additional 20 creatives receive honourable mentions.
Submission deadline: 7 October 2026, 23:59 CEST
Submission deadline: 7 October 2026, 23:59 CEST: Oct 7, 2026
How to apply
Submit through the official Picter application page by 7 October 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Earth Partner Prize is a global creative prize for young people using art, storytelling and media to engage environmental issues. The 2026 edition is taking place in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility and Re:wild. Applicants must be between 14 and 30 years old as of 7 October 2026 and may apply from any country. Work can use many formats, including photography, film, performance, spoken word, music, dance, fashion, new media, apps and social platforms. Environmental storytelling Climate and biodiversity awareness Creative media Youth-led public engagement Eight finalists receive cash prizes of USD 10,000, USD 5,000 or USD 2,000. An additional 20 creatives receive honourable mentions. Submit through the official Picter application page by 7 October 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Eligibility
Applicants must be between 14 and 30 years old as of 7 October 2026 and may apply from any country. Work can use many formats, including photography, film, performance, spoken word, music, dance, fashion, new media, apps and social platforms.
Funding and benefits
Eight finalists receive cash prizes of USD 10,000, USD 5,000 or USD 2,000.
An additional 20 creatives receive honourable mentions.
Themes and supported activities
Environmental storytelling
Climate and biodiversity awareness
Creative media
Youth-led public engagement
Deadline and timeline
Submission deadline: 7 October 2026, 23:59 CEST: Submission deadline: 7 October 2026, 23:59 CEST: Oct 7, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit through the official Picter application page by 7 October 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.