Funding Available for Youth Climate Initiatives

New grant scheme supports young people tackling climate change

Save the Children UK has launched the Young People Climate Fund, aimed at youth-led organisations working to address the climate crisis. The fund offers financial support to groups led or supported by children and young people aged 6 to 18, based in London, West Yorkshire, and the West Midlands.

Details of the Young People Climate Fund

The fund provides grants ranging from £1,000 to £3,500. Eligible organisations can use the funding to carry out activities, events, or campaigns that take action on climate change or promote education and inspiration about climate and nature-based issues among young people.

Eligibility and application process

• Applicants must be youth-led or supported organisations involving children and/or young people aged 6-18.
• Organisations must be located in London, West Yorkshire, or the West Midlands.
• Projects should focus on climate crisis action or education related to climate and nature.
• Applications open on Monday 10 November 2024.
• The deadline for submissions is midnight on Sunday 30 November 2024.

Further information on eligibility criteria and how to apply can be found on the Doing Good Leeds website.

This initiative is part of broader efforts to empower young people to lead change towards a sustainable future.

Source: Doing Good Leeds