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- Virtual information session on Aug. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., covering eligibility, application process, project criteria, and Q&A.
- Selected projects receive microgrant funding from the City's $50,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF).
- The YCAF offers capital and technical assistance to mobilize young adults designing local climate solutions aligned with city environmental priorities.
- Open call supports public spaces, infrastructure, disaster mitigation, and resilience; Office of Sustainability will support applicants through implementation and mentorship.
Open Call for Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Grant Applications
SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah’s Office of Sustainability is accepting applications beginning today through Sept. 11, 2026, for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund.
Young people ages 15 to 24, and eligible youth-serving organizations are invited to submit innovative project ideas that advance local climate action. Selected projects will receive funding through the City’s $50,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) award announced in June.
To help prospective applicants navigate the process, the Office of Sustainability will host a virtual information session on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The session will provide an overview of eligibility requirements, the application process, project criteria, key deadlines, and available funding opportunities. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Following the six-week application period, eligible proposals will be evaluated for microgrant funding. The YCAF provides capital and technical assistance to support municipalities in mobilizing young-adult residents in designing and delivering solutions aligned with citywide environmental priorities.
The open call supports the opportunity for creating public spaces, strengthening infrastructure, mitigating disasters, and building resilience. Upon selecting qualified submissions, the Office of Sustainability will help support resident-applicants’ ideas from implementation to completion, providing guidance, direction, leadership, and mentorship.
For more details about the Youth Climate Action Fund application process or to register for the Aug. 12 webinar, visit savannahga.gov/youthclimate. Interested attendees are asked to prepare questions as time will be reserved for Q&A at the end of the session.
What: Open Call for Bloomberg YCAF Microgrant Funding
When: Open Call Aug. 3 – Sept. 11 | Information Webinar Aug. 12, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Who: The City of Savannah Office of Sustainability
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