Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected the City of Boston to participate in the 2026-2027 Youth Climate Action Fund cohort, which provides capital and capacity to support municipalities in mobilizing young residents ages 15–24 in designing and delivering solutions aligned with citywide priorities. Through the Youth Climate Action Fund, Boston has been awarded a $50,000 grant, which will be redistributed as microgrants of $1000 to $5000 to youth-led climate action projects.
The City of Boston has outlined four climate themes aligned with the 2030 Boston Climate Action Plan to help guide proposals. These themes are designed to encourage youth-led ideas that are community-centered and rooted in climate resilience, sustainability, and equity. Projects should fall under at least one of the four themes, but applicants may choose more than one. Strong proposals may connect across multiple themes, as long as they show how the project will benefit Boston residents and advance local climate goals.
For more information about the city’s climate themes: boston.gov/departments/2786/boston-youth-climate-action-fund