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Youth Climate Action Grants
Supports student-led climate action initiatives in Toronto schools
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 1, 2025
- Closing date : November 28, 2025
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Youth Climate Action Grants provide up to $1,000 in funding for TDSB and TCDSB student-led projects that promote climate education, community engagement, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Eligible activities include curriculum-enhancing initiatives, educational campaigns, repair events, sustainable transportation projects, garden builds, and community events that support the goals of Toronto’s TransformTO Net Zero Strategy.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 1, 2025
- Closing date : November 28, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Educational campaigns and activities that engage students, families, or community members on climate change and climate action.
- Projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Toronto, such as waste reduction initiatives or energy conservation programs.
- Events that promote sustainable transportation, including bike rodeos, bike safety workshops, or active transportation challenges.
- School or community projects that support local food production or sustainable gardening, including the creation of food gardens and outdoor learning spaces.
- Workshops, demonstrations, and group activities provided in partnership with school-board approved environmental organizations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Student-led groups within Toronto District School Board (TDSB)
- Student-led groups within Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB)
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Grant making organizations
- Registered charitable organizations and/or non-profit environmental organizations
- Community organizations
- TDSB or TCDSB approved vendors
Eligible expenses
- Project supplies such as paper, pens, poster boards, markers, and paint.
- Raw materials including wood, soil, and screws.
- Rentals or small equipment purchases required for project delivery.
- Speaker fees and training supplies for events or workshops.
- Space rental or permit fees for event or activity spaces.
- Costs for communications and promotion of events, including design, printing, flyers, and posters.
- Food and refreshments for participants (excluding bottled water, up to 25% of the total grant request).
- Skilled labour (e.g., hiring a contractor) directly related to the project (up to 25% of the total grant request).
- Professional consultant fees (e.g., for design, translation, communications, up to 25% of the total grant request).
- Honouraria for voluntary services (such as guest speakers or ceremonial duties, up to 25% of the total grant request).
- Volunteer and participant expenses, including food, transit, and personal protective equipment.
- Education and awareness materials, including signage, books (subject to school board approval), instructional kits, and camera film.
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects must take place within the boundaries of the City of Toronto.
Additional information
- Recipients are required to submit a Final Report and Final Budget Summary upon project completion.
- The grant team may request a site visit to assess the project and gather feedback from participants.
- A sample of previously funded projects is publicly available for inspiration and reference.
- Applicants may request accessibility supports or alternative application formats as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Climate Action Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Youth Climate Action Grants. 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 Grants?
The Youth Climate Action Grants provide up to $1,000 in funding for TDSB and TCDSB student-led projects that promote climate education, community engagement, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Eligible activities include curriculum-enhancing initiatives, educational campaigns, repair events, sustainable transportation projects, garden builds, and community events that support the goals of Toronto’s TransformTO Net Zero Strategy.
How much funding can be received?
Youth Climate Action Grants Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 28, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Youth Climate Action Grants program?
To be eligible for the Youth Climate Action Grants program, you must:
For-profit businesses are not eligible.
Registered charitable organizations and non-profit organizations are not eligible.
Grant-making organizations and TDSB/TCDSB-approved vendors are ineligible.
What expenses are eligible under Youth Climate Action Grants?
Educational campaigns and activities that engage students, families, or community members on climate change and climate action.
Projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Toronto, such as waste reduction initiatives or energy conservation programs.
Events that promote sustainable transportation, including bike rodeos, bike safety workshops, or active transportation challenges.
School or community projects that support local food production or sustainable gardening, including the creation of food gardens and outdoor learning spaces.
Workshops, demonstrations, and group activities provided in partnership with school-board approved environmental organizations.
Where is the Youth Climate Action Grants available?
The Youth Climate Action Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Youth Climate Action Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Youth Climate Action Grants is a Grant and Funding