Bloomberg Philanthropies will expand its Youth Climate Action Fund, reopening the program for up to 300 city halls. 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 to city climate goals. Municipalities that respond to the urgency of the moment and commit the initial $50,000 within one year will be eligible to receive an additional $50,000 to support more youth-driven projects. This program is administered in collaboration with the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, United Cities and Local Governments, and C40 Cities.
Access the application here and complete it by January 23rd, 2026, to join a group of 300 cities mobilizing young people to lead ambitious climate action. For more information, visit the Bloomberg City Networks.