Join our global community of changemakers by starting a project. You’ll get everything you need to make an impact in your community.
Please note that part of the application process includes a call with a member of the ChangeX team. You will be asked to schedule this call once you have completed your application.
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Wait for your application to be reviewed. We'll let you know if it was successful by 25 Apr, 2025 (CST).
Funding is allocated after the closing date, when we review all of the project applications. We'll let you know if your project was successful by 25 Apr, 2025 (CST).
Sustainable butterfly breeding for export, generating income and conserving biodiversity in vulnerable communities.
Stop wasting your soapy water and plant the water!
Ecological Restoration Initiatives
Spread the word or Start the work and help restore Central America
Sustainable Greenhouse Systems
IWA connects you with the power of education, sustainable greenhouses and bioenergy through plant photosynthesis, so that you can learn, create and lead change in your community, building the future of your dreams where education and innovation meet, transforming territories and giving light to your ideas.
We aim to make the application process as quick and easy as possible.
The application form can be seen here. Once submitted, we will review it in the context of the fund criteria and other applications. If it is allocated funding, you will then have to post your project plan and team photo on your project page.
You are required to share the progress and outcomes of your project with us, the impact data will be shared with our partners.
The funding allocated to your project is divided into two payments. The first (usually 70% of the total funding amount) is unlocked once your application has been reviewed and allocated funding by the ChangeX Team and you have completed some simple steps within 30 Days.
The second payment (usually 30% of the total funding amount) can be accessed after you have demonstrated the outcomes of your project by completing a brief impact survey and sharing a summary and photos on the ChangeX website. This is usually 2 to 6 months after the first payment, although the timeline may vary and will be communicated during the process.
Funds can be used to cover:
Funds cannot be used to cover:
You must have a bank account to receive funding. Once you’ve successfully completed the required steps within 30 days, you can enter your bank details on the ChangeX website to facilitate the bank transfer through a secure payment provider. ChangeX will then review your application to make sure all elements have been completed successfully before making the transfer to your account.
The amount of funding available for your project depends on the idea you choose. Proven idea funding amounts align with the cost of starting each project in your region. The maximum amount of funding available per project is stated in the green box above.
Informal community groups and legally registered organisations can apply for and receive funding for one project at a time. You must report back on the impact of any previously funded projects to be able to apply to start a new project.
If you require any additional support to complete the application process or access resources please contact [email protected] and we will help.