Generation Regen Challenge 2027: Grants & Tokyo Summit Scholarships
Brief Description
The Generation Regen Challenge 2027 is an international competition presented by BMO Community Giving in partnership with One Young World. Designed to support innovative social enterprises and non-profits, the challenge offers financial grants ranging from $15,000 to $60,000, alongside fully-funded scholarships to attend the One Young World Summit 2027 in Tokyo, Japan. If you are a young agricultural innovator working to restore ecosystems, sequester carbon, and rebuild resilient local food systems, this program gives you the resources to scale your impact. You will also secure a lifelong membership in the One Young World Ambassador Community, connecting you with over 20,000 young leaders across more than 190 countries.Name of Host Institution
BMO Community Giving and One Young WorldRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the challenge in Canada and the U.S., you must meet the following criteria:- You must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- You must lead a non-profit, charity, social enterprise, or purpose-focused start-up.
- Your organization must be a registered Canadian non-profit/charity, a registered U.S. 501c3, or a registered social enterprise in Canada or the U.S.
- Your organization must have been registered for at least one year by November 5, 2026.
- Your proposed project must be based in and focused on Canada and/or the U.S., with 100% of grant funds dedicated to its delivery.
- You must have an operational bank account and be able to provide audited financial statements.
Grant Awards and Benefits
The challenge delivers targeted financial support and global networking opportunities depending on your region:- Two Challenge Winners: Grants of $60,000 each to support projects in Canada and the U.S.
- Four Challenge Finalists: Grants of $20,000 each for projects in Canada and the U.S.
- One Innovator Prize: A grant of $15,000 to support a project based in South Africa.
- All Recipients: Full scholarships to the One Young World Summit 2027 in Tokyo, Japan, running from September 28 to October 1, including return flights, accommodation, and catering.
- All Recipients: Lifelong membership to the One Young World Ambassador Community.
Project Focus and Evaluation
Successful applicants must propose a robust regenerative or sustainable agriculture project to deliver using the grant funds. While sustainable agriculture initiatives are welcome, projects demonstrating true regenerative agriculture principles, such as healing land, improving soil and water health, and strengthening long-term farm resilience, are given preference by the evaluation committee.Deadline
Applications close on February 24, 2027.
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