CCN Piggy Bank
Financial support for student climate organizers.
Small grants to power the student movement. The CCN Piggy Bank puts money directly into the hands of campus groups running climate justice campaigns—so you can build power, develop leaders, and win!
Submissions are due by February 16th!
We'd like to express gratitude to the Youth Climate Finance Alliance (YCFA). The structure of the CCN Piggy Bank is largely inspired by YCFA's Organizer Support Fund (OSF). Thank you YCFA for showing us what it looks like to redistribute resources to the students who make our movement powerful.
What funds can be used for
Materials & Supplies
Supports materials, tools, and software that help your group run campaigns and expand its reach.
Examples:
- Megaphones, printers, projectors, or screenprinting supplies
- Software for organizing and communication (e.g., Action Network, Slack, Zoom)
- Outreach items like stickers, buttons, pins, or flyers
Non-Violent Direct Action
Supports planning and executing youth-led actions that engage your campus and community in climate campaigns.
Examples:
- Supplies for banners, posters, or signs
- Printing flyers or outreach materials
- Food, water, or first-aid supplies for participants
- Small fees for facilitators, speakers, or contractors
- Room or space rentals for actions or planning meetings
Events, Capacity & Community Building
Supports initiatives that bring people together, strengthen your group, or grow organizing skills.
Examples:
- Campus teach-ins, workshops, or trainings
- Planning meetings that build group capacity or networks
- Community and social events that advance campaigns or youth engagement
- Travel, food, or incidentals to support participation
Personal Growth
Supports student and youth organizers in developing skills, knowledge, and leadership capacity.
Examples:
- Attendance at workshops, retreats, or educational sessions
- Books, films, or other resources for political education
- Compensation to go towards wages lost to attend a training or organizing event
- Mentorship or coaching opportunities
Other
For funding needs that don't fit the categories above, applications will be reviewed individually to ensure alignment with CCN's mission and priorities.
Who is eligible?
Anyone involved in college campus organizing is eligible to apply. Applicants will be prioritized in the following order:
- CCN member group
- Non-CCN member group, involved in aligned social justice causes
- Individual student/campus organizer, in CCN
- Individual student/campus organizer, not in CCN
Ready to apply?
Submit your application before the February 16th deadline. Have questions? Reach out to our team.