10 September 2025
Trinity Challenge launches funding call to fuel youth-led action on AMR Behaviour Change
This news story was updated on 29th September from the originally published version to feature an extended application deadline.
Applications to the Trinity Challenge Youth Competition on Educating for Behaviour Change are open now and close on Tuesday 07 October at 17:00 BST (extended from 30 September).
The application form can be found here.
The competition empowers young people, communicators, activists, and AMR experts to tackle the behaviours driving antibiotic misuse across One Health through bold, engaging campaigns.
Youth-led teams of 3 or more people can apply for up to £7,500 in grant funding to develop a behaviour change campaign in one of six categories, which can be tailored to their community or geographical context –
– Livestock animals
– Companion animals
– Environment
– Food chain
– Language
– Community health
To be eligible, the majority of team members must be 18 – 35 years old and the team must be part of, or supported by, a legally registered organisation, who will receive the grant and be liable for the agreement. The campaign must be delivered within 6 months.
Further information, including full eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria and frequently asked questions, can be found here.
An Application Q&A webinar will be held on Thursday 18 September at 14:00 BST. Register here.
The winning campaigns will be announced in early 2026.
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