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Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund
Youth-led climate action support in Oakville
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 5,000
Deadline
April 30, 2025
Opened March 1, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund supports youth-led climate initiatives in Oakville, with microgrants distributed through Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund. It backs awareness, education, research, development, mitigation, adaptation, and co-governed climate action projects.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Youth-led awareness, education, research, and development initiatives
- Youth-driven climate mitigation and adaptation projects
- Co-governed youth climate action plans
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Simple budget showing how funds will be used
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entities with formal incorporation or status of some kind.
- Applicants with a bank account in their name and the ability to manage the funds.
- Youth-led groups that are not incorporated entities themselves, if a local partner will disburse funds.
How to apply
- Fill out the interest form if you want to learn more about applying for funding.
- Use the Youth Climate Action Fund application form to apply.
Processing and Agreement
- Funds must be used for the purposes stated in the approved application.
- Projects must be completed, and all funds spent by September 30, 2025.
- Submit a final report by November 15, 2025.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Additional information
- Round two open call begins March 1, 2025.
- Applications are due April 30, 2025.
- Projects must be completed and all funds spent by September 30, 2025.
- Submit a final report by November 15, 2025.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund Program
What is the Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund?
Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund supports youth-led climate initiatives in Oakville, with microgrants distributed through Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund. It backs awareness, education, research, development, mitigation, adaptation, and co-governed climate action projects.
How much funding can be received?
Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 30, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund program?
To be eligible for the Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund program, you must:
Project is primarily led and implemented by youth between the ages of 15 and 24
The organization proposing the project is formally incorporated
The application is complete
What expenses are eligible under Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund?
Youth-led awareness, education, research, and development initiatives
Youth-driven climate mitigation and adaptation projects
Co-governed youth climate action plans
Who can I contact for more information about the Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund?
You can contact Town of Oakville by email at anirudh.nathan@oakville.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund available?
The Oakville Youth Climate Action Fund program is available the province of Ontario.