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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 Details
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
DOEE will host one information session 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]
