Youth Climate Action Fund Application Deadline Approaching on August 12

The Town of The Blue Mountains’ Youth Climate Action Fund application deadline is approaching on August 12, 2024. The Town and Grey County are encouraging youth from across the region to apply to this exciting opportunity.

Town of The Blue Mountains is proud to be one of 100 communities worldwide to receive $50,000 USD to distribute as microgrants of $1,500 to $6,000 CAD to fund youth-led climate initiatives.

Projects must be new initiatives led and implemented by youth between the ages of 15 and 24 and support The Blue Mountains Future Story, the Town’s sustainability plan or Going Green in Grey, Grey County’s Climate Action Plan. Projects can be implemented in any community within the traditional Territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, which includes The Blue Mountains, Grey County, Southern Georgian Bay communities, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation, Bruce County. Proposals require the support of an eligible sponsoring organization and projects completed and funds spent by December 31.

The Town is happy to answer questions, review and advise on project ideas and eligibility prior to August 12. Earlier submissions are encouraged.

Successful projects will be announced in late August.

For more information, including submission guidelines, eligibility criteria and application form, visit the Town of Blue Mountains website at www.thebluemountains.ca/ycaf or contact: 

Nicholas Cloet
Sustainability Coordinator
Town of The Blue Mountains
Email
(519) 599-3131 ext. 235

About Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund:

Kickstarted at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Innovation Studio at COP28, as a part of the Local Climate Action Summit, the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund provides cities with the tools, techniques, and supports to leverage innovation approaches that invite and foster robust youth collaboration in climate problem-solving and policymaking.

The Town of The Blue Mountains received $50,000 USD to distribute microgrants to fund youth-led climate initiatives as part of the Youth Climate Action Fund.

Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on creating lasting change in five key areas: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a philanthropic consultancy that advises cities around the world. In 2023, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $3 billion. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org, sign up for their newsletter, or follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, and X.

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For media inquiries contact:
Rob Hatten
Communications Manager, Grey County
rob.hatten [at] grey.ca (rob[dot]hatten[at]grey[dot]ca)
519-373-1592

Tim Hendry
Manager of Communications & Economic Development, Town of The Blue Mountains
thendry [at] thebluemountains.ca (thendry[at]thebluemountains[dot]ca)
519-599-3131 ext.282
 

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