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Youth Climate Action Fund (District of Columbia) is sponsored by District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). The District of Columbia's Youth Climate Action Fund, part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action Fund, equips cities to surface new ideas from young people, support them through small grants, and build their capacity to engage young people in advancing local clim…
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Youth Climate Action Fund | doee Youth Climate Action Fund << Back to Climate Change main page Washington DC was selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies as one of the cities to launch an exciting new initiative to support youth-led climate action projects. DOEE’s Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) provides young residents ages 15–24 with microgrants to develop climate initiatives.
The projects must be proposed, designed, and led by at least two young people in cooperation with eligible sponsor organizations. Funding will go directly to the organization, but the youth will be responsible for the budget. Funding Available: $40,000 Maximum Award: $5,000 per project, a single organization may receive up to three microgrants for separate projects.
Estimated Number of Awards: 8 awards Grant Period: November, 2026 – April 15, 2027 Application deadline : October 10, 2026. Apply using this link : DOEE Youth Climate Action Fund Submission Form The online application must be submitted by 11:59 pm. on the date the application is due, after which the portal will no longer accept applications.
DOEE YCAF Info Session - Wednesday, September 16, 5:00 – 6:00 pm EST The goal of this information session is to answer general questions about the application process. Staff from sponsor entities and youth are encouraged to attend. - Please Register >> Technical Assistance Session - Wednesday, September 23, 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST DOEE will also host a technical assistance session to support youth with the development of their project ideas.
DOEE encourages youth to bring project ideas to share with experts and get feedback. Please note, to safeguard the application process, the technical assistance session will be facilitated by a third party. Please Register >> Attending these sessions is optional and will not impact on the score of an application.
Questions? Please email [email protected] DOEE YCAF Microgrants Package. pdf Modified Appendix 1 - General Terms Conditions.
pdf Appendix 2 - Promises Certifications Assertions Assurances (rev. 12. 19.
24). pdf Appendix 3 - YCAF Image Releases, Consents, and Indemnification Terms and Conditions. pdf YCAF Questions and Answers.
pdf Request for Applications - Youth Climate Action Fund Initiatives
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects must be led and implemented by at least two youth between the ages of 15 and 24 years old. Youth must partner with a sponsor nonprofit organization that can receive funds. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 and $2,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Youth Climate Action Fund (District of Columbia) is funded by District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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