The call for applications will be open through April 21, 2025
With 84 percent of youth around the world reporting that they are worried climate change threatens people and the planet, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is delighted to announce that the City of Flint has received a 2nd round of funding and will once again partner with Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund. After a very successful round 1 where the City awarded microgrants to 8 youth led projects, the City of Flint was successful in receiving this 2nd round of funding totaling $100,000.
The Youth Climate Action Fund, established and supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and delivered in partnership with United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation (BCPI) at Johns Hopkins University, as a fiscally sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), provides technical assistance and funding to cities worldwide to engage tens of thousands of youth aged 15 through 24 in designing, implementing, and overseeing urgent climate solutions.
In Round 1, of the program, the City of Flint received $50,000. In Round 2 of the Youth Climate Action Fund, more than 90 cities across five continents will receive an additional $100,000 to fund youth-led climate initiatives. With double the funding and a year of experience, Round 2 offers cities the opportunity to deepen collaboration, support more impactful projects, and inspire the next generation of local youth leaders.
Flint youth are invited to apply for funding for projects that will advance critical community goals such as such as climate resilient infrastructure planning, flood mitigation and prevention, increasing participation in recycling, and access to sustainable modes of transportation.
Youth and organizations with programming focused on youth ages 15-24 years are encouraged to apply for the Youth Climate Action Fund, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The call for applications will be open through April 21st, 2025.
Who Can Apply?
Youth and organizations with programming focused on youth ages 15-24 years are encouraged to apply for the Youth Climate Action Fund, proudly supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. This is your chance to empower young leaders and drive impactful climate initiatives. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to make a real difference in our community and create a greener future!
Please note this is a grant with expenditure responsibilities for compliance. The receiving entity for the project or initiative must be able to provide evidence of legal status (for-profit, nonprofits, private foundations, new organizations with pending public charity status); current financial statements, annual report or organizational summary, list of leadership, evidence of receiving grants in the past. Please see the compliance attachment below for more information.
If you have a youth-led project idea but do not have the current ability to comply with expenditure responsibilities, please apply and indicate you would need a community group sponsor.
THE TIMELINE
April 24, 2025: Applications Close
May – June 2025: Funds Distributed
October 31st 2025: All funds and projects must be complete
November 15, 2025: Microgrant report due
Eligible projects and efforts could include, but are not limited to:
● Project supplies and materials, including rental and purchase of items directly
needed to carry out the project, such as equipment, tools, art supplies, or
technology.
● Costs for organizing community events, workshops, or educational sessions,
including venue rental, printing of materials for participants, and basic
refreshments.
● Costs for any necessary permits to implement the project in accordance with
local regulations.
● Reasonable ground travel expenses for youth participants or team members
directly involved in project implementation.
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● Promotional materials to raise awareness about the project, encourage
engagement from stakeholders and the greater community, and share
project results including photography, editorial support, and videography.
● Reasonable fees for training and mentorship offered in workshops with youth
participants
● Project sponsorship costs that local NGOs, civic groups, neighborhood clubs,
schools or other organizations may charge for receiving a microgrant on
behalf of youth project leads. The costs should be no more than 15% of the
microgrant value.
● Microgrants are not intended as stipends or salary for the youth leads, but
rather to encourage volunteerism and civic engagement. Therefore, the
following expenses are permitted, but they should not make up the majority of
the microgrant: funds to enable youth participation such as bus fare, per
diems for food or gift cards.
Ineligible Microgrant Project Expenses:
The following expenses are not eligible for the Youth Climate Action Fund program:
● Services covered by existing city initiatives
● Rent or utilities, unless specified above
● Nonprofit/NGO incorporation fees
● Speaker honorariums and speaker fees
● Scholarships
● Direct support to individuals or families
● Partisan political organizations
● Political campaigns, fundraisers, or projects
● Capital campaigns, endowments, or endowed chairs
● Events or fundraisers not related to youth climate action
