Generation Regen Challenge 2026 Presented by BMO

The Generation Regen Challenge 2026 is a fully funded competition for youth-led nonprofits and social enterprises working in regenerative and sustainable agriculture in Canada and the United States. It provides up to $200,000 in funding to accelerate regenerative agriculture projects, along with global visibility and credibility through the One Young World platform. The program targets young leaders who run registered organizations and aims to scale projects that restore ecosystems, improve soil health, protect biodiversity, and strengthen local food systems.

Financial funding up to $200,000, global visibility through the One Young World platform, and enhanced credibility with partners and donors.

Applicants must be 18 to 35 years old, leading a registered nonprofit, charity, or social enterprise focused on regenerative or sustainable agriculture in Canada or the USA, and project funding must be used for a social-impact initiative.

Apply through the One Young World scholarship page; submission requires details about the organization and project aligned with regenerative/agriculture priorities.