Up to $7,500 for Youth-Led Climate Action – City of Melbourne

The City of Melbourne Youth Climate Action Fund 2026, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, is offering a third round of microgrants for climate projects designed and led by young people aged 15–25.

Here’s what you can expect:

• $1,500–$7,500 per project

• Funding for youth-led climate initiatives within the City of Melbourne municipality

• Climate education, awareness and creative projects

• Research and environmental data collection

• Climate resilience and adaptation projects

• Green infrastructure, community gardens and environmental protection

• Sustainable agriculture and food projects

• Circular economy and sustainable fashion initiatives

• Waste reduction and management

• Sustainable transport projects

• Youth climate councils, consultation and other climate-governance initiatives

• Funding can cover materials, equipment, workshops, events, training, promotion, travel and other eligible project costs.

Who can apply?

• Incorporated associations

• Public companies

• Charitable foundations

• Schools

• Universities and TAFE institutions

• Social enterprises

• Applications must be made in partnership with young people

• Projects must be led by at least two young people aged 15–25

• Individuals cannot apply directly; an eligible organisation must receive and manage the funding

• Projects must take place within the City of Melbourne municipality

• Commercial organisations and activities aren't eligible.

Deadline: 28 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.