For 25 years, The Ashden Awards have accelerated groundbreaking climate solutions – bringing innovators prize money, publicity and prestige. We boost work that lowers emissions and builds resilience while creating social impact: from new jobs and livelihoods to better health.
Our 2026 awards will support pioneers protecting and restoring nature or widening access to clean energy, in the UK and Global South. Winners could include businesses, public sector bodies, social enterprises or community groups. But whatever their size or sector, we will celebrate organisations that are ambitious, impactful and inspiring.
We know climate innovators would rather be changing lives than filling in forms. So we’ve made the entry process as quick and easy-to-understand as possible, with staff available to answer questions or give guidance.
Why apply for an Ashden Award?
Winners will receive:
Up to £40,000 in grant funding (with the exception of the Ashden Award for Outstanding Achievement, which does not include a grant)
Tailored communications and organisational support
Global media exposure and storytelling support
Connections to funders, investors, and policymakers
The opportunity to participate in Ashden’s wider programmes and alumni network
We will review applications on a rolling basis. Applications officially close on 8th December at 23:59 GMT.
