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Youth Climate Action Fund
Micro-grants for youth climate projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : January 20, 2025
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Micro-grants of up to $7,000 support youth-led climate action in Halifax Regional Municipality. The program funds new local projects in areas such as clean energy, clean transportation, and community resilience.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : January 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Halifax
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local youth climate action projects
- Projects in green and resilient buildings
- Projects in clean transportation
- Projects in community resilience
- Projects in just transition or clean energy
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth aged 15 to 24
- Youth-led teams of 3 or more
- Youth-serving organizations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Existing projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Halifax Regional Municipality
Additional information
- Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies through the Youth Climate Action Fund.
- Hosted by Halifax Regional Municipality in partnership with HCi3.
- Applications are due March 31, 2025.
- Projects must be completed and all funds spent by October 17, 2025.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Climate Action Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Youth Climate Action Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Youth Climate Action Fund?
Micro-grants of up to $7,000 support youth-led climate action in Halifax Regional Municipality. The program funds new local projects in areas such as clean energy, clean transportation, and community resilience.
Who is eligible for the Youth Climate Action Fund program?
To be eligible for the Youth Climate Action Fund program, you must:
Youth-led or youth-serving groups
Age 15 to 24
Based in Halifax Regional Municipality
What expenses are eligible under Youth Climate Action Fund?
Local youth climate action projects
Projects in green and resilient buildings
Projects in clean transportation
Projects in community resilience
Projects in just transition or clean energy
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Climate Action Fund?
You can contact Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3) by email at Zaina.Lamontagne@halifax.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Youth Climate Action Fund available?
The Youth Climate Action Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Youth Climate Action Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Youth Climate Action Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Youth Climate Action Fund?
Youth Climate Action Fund is funded by Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), Bloomberg Philanthropies, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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