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Apply for the Youth Climate Action Fund

An image of a vibrant community garden, created through a youth-led project.
3 February 2025

Applications are now open for grants for youth-led projects in Bristol.

The Youth Climate Action Fund is a grant programme from Bloomberg Philanthropies that supports young people to take climate action in their cities. Following the successful completion of the first round of funding, Bristol City Council has secured a further grant from the Youth Climate Action Fund to provide micro-grants to youth organisations in Bristol.

Last year, the InterClimate Network captured the climate perspectives of 11-24 year olds across Bristol. This research highlighted that young people are eager to support climate action but lack opportunities to do so. The Youth Climate Action Fund allows more young people to have their voices heard, shaping their communities and making positive changes. 

The Centre for Sustainable Energy is supporting the fund by administering grants on behalf of Bristol City Council.

Which projects are eligible?

Your organisation can apply for between £800 and £3,500 to fund a youth-led project in Bristol. The project must be new and not a continuation of an existing project. It must take place within the Bristol City Council area between April and 31 October 2025.  

To be eligible, the project must fulfil these criteria:

Here are some frequently asked questions about the grants.

Projects must be youth-led

Each successful project must demonstrate high impact with innovative approaches and clear goals. Your project should include one or more of the following, and be led and implemented by youth:

Find some inspiration for your project below.

How to apply

Please apply using the form below, or click this link to open it in a new window.

Applications close 9:00am on Monday 31 March 2025.  

We will contact you with the outcome of your application by Tuesday 22 April 2025. 

What could my project look like?

If you would like support with designing your project and completing your application, please sign up for our drop in session on Tuesday 24 February 2:00-3:00 pm. 

If this time doesn’t work for you, please contact Anna Jones from Bristol City Council.

Download this PDF for project inspiration and ideas on how you can meet the criteria. And an example below.

Redcatch Community Garden – a story from last year’s fund

In the first round of the Youth Climate Action Fund, Redcatch Community Garden worked with their Youth Climate Project group of young people not in education, employment or training to create a sustainable flowerbed. It features drought-resistant plants, habitats for wildlife and reused materials. The Climate Bed encourages visitors to reflect on their behaviours and take steps to lessen their environmental impact by asking, “The climate is changing… Are you?” Read more about their project.

An image of a vibrant community garden, created through a youth-led project.

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