Youth Climate Action Fund

The City of New Orleans, in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation, has been selected to participate in the Youth Climate Action Fund, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Are you between the ages of 15-24 years old? Do you want to make a difference in the New Orleans community? Are you ready to take action on climate change and help the environment? If so, the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) Micro-Grant Program is for you! Open to applicants between the ages of 15-24 years old who reside in Orleans Parish and whose initiatives directly benefit the city of New Orleans. Other Eligibility Requirements: Proposed project application must be submitted by a youth-serving organization that can accept grant funds: Entity must have a 501c3 or fiscal sponsor Must have a bank account in its name and have ability to manage funds. If youth-led group is not an incorporated entity, they may partner with a fiscal agent that can accept and administer funds.