Local governments are encouraged to join the new round of the Youth Climate Action Fund to help increase young people’s involvement in local climate initiatives. Submitting an expression of interest is optional and non-binding, offering local governments access to updates, resources, and guidance before the application process begins in December.
Application: interested local governments can submit their expression of interest here.
Credit: Youth Climate Action Fund
Benefits and opportunities
- The Youth Climate Action Fund is open for up to 300 local governments in this new round.
- Participating local governments will each receive $50,000 and technical assistance to launch open innovation competitions and mobilize young people ages 15-24 to design, develop, and implement solutions that meet pressing local needs aligned with city climate goals.
- Municipalities that respond to the urgency of the moment and commit the initial $50,000 within a year will receive an additional $50,000 to support more youth-driven projects.
About the fund
So far, the Youth Climate Action Fund has supported 100 municipalities worldwide in working with over 100,000 young residents to create 250 green spaces, build 118 composting stations, plant more than 150,000 trees and native plants, design 3,000 community gardens, and collect more than 325,000 pounds of trash and recyclables—delivering tangible results for their communities.