A powerful new opportunity has officially opened for young innovators who are ready to reshape the future of farming, food security, and climate resilience. The Generation Regen Challenge 2026, presented by BMO and announced through the global One Young World community, is now calling for applications from bold leaders working in regenerative and sustainable agriculture across Canada and the United States.
This is not just another funding program. This challenge is designed to accelerate real solutions that restore ecosystems, rebuild soil health, strengthen local food systems, and support communities through climate-smart agriculture. With a total of $200,000 available, this is a headline-making chance for social enterprises and nonprofits to scale projects that can genuinely change the way agriculture works for both people and the planet.
What the Generation Regen Challenge 2026 Is Offering?
The Generation Regen Challenge is focused on one of the most urgent global transitions: moving toward agricultural systems that don’t just sustain the land, but actively regenerate it. By funding high-impact organizations and young leaders, the program supports projects that protect biodiversity, improve water stewardship, enhance animal welfare, and increase climate resilience through innovative farming practices.
From carbon-sequestering soil programs to Indigenous-led food systems and scalable sustainable farming solutions, this challenge is designed for leaders building the next era of agriculture in North America.
Benefits of Winning the Generation Regen Challenge 2026
Winning or being recognized through this One Young World and BMO-supported challenge can be a major turning point for your organization. The program provides up to $200,000 in funding to help nonprofits and social enterprises accelerate their regenerative agriculture projects and expand measurable impact across Canada and the USA.
Beyond financial support, the challenge brings global visibility through the One Young World platform, strengthens credibility with partners and donors, and helps young leaders push forward solutions in areas like soil restoration, biodiversity protection, climate-smart farming, and equitable food access. It is a rare opportunity to secure both funding and recognition while contributing to one of the most critical sustainability missions of this decade.
Eligibility Requirements (Who Can Apply?)
To qualify, applicants must meet a few clear requirements. This challenge is intended for young leaders who are actively running organizations driving regenerative or sustainable agriculture projects in North America.
Eligible candidates include:
- Applicants aged 18 to 35 years
- Leaders of a registered nonprofit, charity, or social enterprise
- Social enterprises must confirm grant funds will be used entirely for a social-impact project
- The organization must have been operating for at least one year by 23 February 2026
- Proposed projects must be implemented through the organization and focused on Canada, the USA, or both
- Projects should align with regenerative or sustainable agriculture priorities such as soil health, biodiversity, water stewardship, Indigenous food practices, or food security systems.
Apply: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarship/generation-regen-challenge-presented-bmo/fr
The last date to apply for the Generation Regen Challenge 2026 Presented by BMO is 23 February 2026.