Apply now to People Powered’s Accelerator Programs—access funding, mentorship, and support for your participatory democracy initiative. Deadline: 30 November 2025.
What if your ideas could inspire thousands? What if your community had the tools to fight the climate crisis, empower youth, or build fairer institutions—and you had the chance to make it happen? This isn’t a “what if.” It’s an opportunity.
People Powered is now accepting applications for three programs that are helping to shape the future of democracy around the world. Whether your focus is climate action, youth participation, or reimagining decision-making, there’s a pathway for you.
Across the globe, communities and governments experiment with participatory decision-making—from climate budgeting in rural villages to youth assemblies in urban areas. Bold ideas need more than passion: they require funding, mentorship, and a global network of allies.
The accelerator and mentorship programs from People Powered are designed to provide exactly that: support, training, peer learning, and financial backing to help your ideas become real, impactful programs.
CDA offers a USD 10,000 implementation grant, and the top five action plans may receive an additional USD 15,000award. The program helps governments and civil society collaborate to design participatory climate initiatives focused on renewable energy and regenerative agriculture. It runs over six months with hands-on training, workshops, peer groups, and mentorship. People Powered
Priority is given to applicants from Brazil, Indonesia, India, Mexico, and South Africa, but global submissions are welcome. People Powered
DIA focuses on youth participation and innovative governance tools. It provides expert mentorship and peer learning to strengthen participatory programs. Applicants must be based in EU or Horizon Europe countries. People Powered+1
This program offers one-on-one mentorship for individuals or organizations already working on participatory democracy. It is open globally and ideal for refining and scaling your initiatives.
Read the program requirements and selection criteria for the program you’re interested in (CDA, DIA, or Rising Stars).
Complete the application form and submit all required documents before 30 November 2025, 11:59 pm UTC(check your local time).
Shortlisted candidates will be matched or interviewed, depending on the program.
If accepted, you’ll receive training, mentorship, and in many cases funding to implement your project.
Applications are open to civil society organizations, government bodies, and civil servants (specific eligibility depends on the program).
Application Deadline: 30 November 2025, 11:59 pm UTC
Programs begin shortly afterward, with training, mentorship, and project implementation phases through 2026.
Be sure to apply early and prepare a strong proposal. Slots are limited, and the programs are competitive.
These programs are implemented in partnership with a diverse and experienced group of international organizations, including Accionar.io, Coglobal, Democracy Reporting International, Demos Helsinki, Eurocities, the European Partnership for Democracy, Open Government Partnership, and many others working across continents. Together, these partners represent decades of expertise in civic engagement, governance innovation, and community empowerment.
Through their collaboration, participants receive not only funding and mentorship but also localized technical guidance, opportunities for peer exchange, and access to a global network of practitioners advancing participatory governance. This collective effort ensures that each project benefits from regional insights, innovative tools, and a shared commitment to strengthening democracy, transparency, and public participation worldwide.
Receive seed funding to bring your participatory program to life
Gain expert mentorship, peer learning, and capacity-building
Collaborate with governments, civil society, and changemakers
Contribute to more inclusive, responsive democracy and climate action
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