City of Atlanta Youth Climate Action Fund

The Youth Climate Action Fund to activate tens of thousands of young people ages of 15 – 24 years to design, produce, and govern urgent climate solutions in their cities Donor Name: City of Atlanta State: Georgia City: Atlanta Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/25/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: City of Atlanta, in partnership with 21st Century Leaders, will select projects that demonstrate youth-led innovations that support ambitious sustainability, clean energy and climate resilience goals. In addition to the microgrant program, the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience will develop youth-focused activities such a youth climate action summit.  Projects eligible for microgrants may include: Youth-led awareness, education, research, and development initiatives, including: youth-led climate education programs; youth climate hackathons; youth-developed climate surveys and research; youth-informed clubs or curriculum; and youth-designed public art and awareness campaigns.  Youth-driven climate mitigation and adaptation projects, including: youth-led community gardening, tree planting, reforestation, and urban farming campaigns; youth-managed recycling and waste reduction programs; and youth-produced climate resilience workshops and disaster preparedness programs. Co-governed youth climate action plans, including: partnerships between city leaders and youth groups to inform climate-related policy ideas, decisions, or actions or the formation of youth climate ambassadors or advisory boards. Funding Information Award microgrants in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000.  Eligibility Criteria Open to Atlanta youth, ages 15 – 24 years old. Youth can submit applications individually or as a group. For more information, visit City of Atlanta.