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Youth Climate Action Fund | Bloomberg Philanthropies Government Innovation Spurring Innovation in Cities Youth Climate Action Fund Youth Climate Action Fund The Youth Climate Action Fund provides capital and capacity to help municipalities mobilize young residents ages 15–24 in designing and delivering solutions aligned with citywide priorities.
Through the Fund, city halls open innovation competitions, inviting young people’s ideas, selecting the strongest proposals, and funding the projects with a total of $50,000 and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
They then assign staff to support implementation, helping young residents lead in carrying their plans through to completion — creating public space, strengthening infrastructure, mitigating disasters, and building resilience. Municipalities that move quickly and successfully receive an additional $50,000 to support more youth-driven projects and expand participation.
300,000 young people across five continents have taken part in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund In 2026, the program grew to 300 cities including 76 from Central and South America, 63 from North America, 60 from Africa, 58 from Europe, 35 from Asia, 6 from Oceania, and 2 from the Middle East.
The expansion builds on results already achieved by 98 municipalities across 34 countries that delivered tangibly for residents and improved trust in city hall — helping a new generation believe in government again.
300 Newest Youth Climate Action Fund Cities To date, more than 300,000 young people across five continents have taken part in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund — working with their city halls to create over 1,600 green spaces, plant over 1.
8 million plants and 235,000 trees, develop nearly 5,000 gardens, launch 268 composting stations, and collect more than 405,000 pounds of trash and recyclables — producing visible improvements and bettering quality of life in their communities.
The 300 cities currently in the Youth Climate Action Fund are: Guatemala City, Guatemala Lomas De Zamora, Argentina Puerto Barrios, Guatemala São João De Meriti, Brazil Akron, Ohio, United States of America Albany, New York, United States of America Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America Ames, Iowa, United States of America Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America Aurora, Illinois, United States of America Bellevue, Washington, United States of America Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America Boise, Idaho, United States of America Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America Dayton, Ohio, United States of America Denver, Colorado, United States of America Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America El Paso, Texas, United States of America Evanston, Illinois, United States of America Hampton, Virginia, United States of America Hastings-On-Hudson, New York, United States of America Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America Malden, Massachusetts, United States of America Mesa, Arizona, United States of America Miami, Florida, United States of America Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States of America Montgomery, Alabama, United States of America Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America New Rochelle, New York, United States of America New York City, New York, United States of America Oberlin, Ohio, United States of America Olympia, Washington, United States of America Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America Orlando, Florida, United States of America Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America Redmond, Washington, United States of America Richmond, Virginia, United States of America Riverside, California, United States of America Rochester, New York, United States of America Salem, Oregon, United States of America San Francisco, California, United States of America San Jose, California, United States of America Savannah, Georgia, United States of America Somerville, Massachusetts, United States of America St.
Louis, Missouri, United States of America Tucson, Arizona, United States of America Vallejo, California, United States of America Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America White Plains, New York, United States of America Abidjan Autonomous District, Côte D’Ivoire Agona West District, Ghana Keur Massar Nord, Senegal Mogale City, South Africa Mozambique Island, Mozambique Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Blackpool, United Kingdom of Great Britain And Northern Ireland Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain And Northern Ireland Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina South Yorkshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain And Northern Ireland West Midlands, United Kingdom of Great Britain And Northern Ireland Kageshwori Manohara, Nepal North Minahasa Regency, Indonesia San Francisco, Philippines Tangerang Regency, Indonesia Wichit Municipality, Thailand Christchurch, New Zealand See all of our Government Innovation program areas
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Youth-led organizations and young people aged 15-24 with projects that address a specific environmental issue, propose a feasible solution, and demonstrate potential for significant impact and community engagement. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $5,000 (microgrants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund is funded by Freetown City Council, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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