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Youth Climate Action Fund
Funding
£1,000 – £2,500
Deadline
25 September 2026
Location
West Midlands
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
The Youth Climate Action Fund gives young people aged 15 to 24 money to lead practical environmental projects in the West Midlands. Projects must focus on at least one of four themes: air quality, circular economy, climate adaptation, or nature. Grants range from £1,000 to £2,500. At least two young people aged 15 to 24 must propose, design, and lead the project. Your project must be based and delivered within the West Midlands Combined Authority area, covering Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The deadline to apply is 25 September 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Project must be proposed, designed, and led by at least two individuals aged 15 to 24
- Project must focus on at least one of: air quality, circular economy, climate adaptation, or nature
- Project must be based and delivered within the WMCA area
Youth-led organisations, youth-serving organisations, and sponsor organisations (such as educational institutions, museums and community organisations) based and delivering projects within the WMCA area (Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton).
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This fund is for young people aged 15 to 24 who want to lead a climate or environmental project in the West Midlands. Youth-led groups, youth-serving organisations, and sponsor organisations such as schools, museums, and community groups can all apply. Your project must be based and delivered within Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, or Wolverhampton.
Sectors
Regions
Full details from West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) / Bloomberg Philanthropies
Administered by the West Midlands Combined Authority and funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, this fund supports young people to develop and lead practical projects contributing to a greener, healthier and more sustainable West Midlands. Projects must focus on at least one of four themes: air quality, circular economy, climate adaptation, or nature, and must be proposed, designed and led by at least two individuals aged 15 to 24. All projects must be based and delivered within the WMCA area.
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