Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund: Applications are open!

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*For Immediate Release*

August 10, 2026

 

*Contact: *

Erin Beck, Assistant Director, 614-645-3522

Justin Holbrock, Irvin PR, 513-316-9269

 

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*Columbus Continues Investment in Youth Climate Action Fund to Support Youth-Led Climate Solutions*

(Columbus, OH) – Mayor Andrew J. Ginther is pleased to announce the continuation of the Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund in the City of Columbus. With 84 percent of youth around the world reporting they are worried climate change threatens people and the environment, the Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund continues to support young people in leading local climate action projects.

 

After two successful years of youth-led projects, Columbus is continuing the program for a third year with nearly $50,000 available to support youth groups working to address climate change and its impacts on our community. Through microgrants, the program helps young people ages 15 to 24 turn their ideas into action while supporting the goals of the Columbus Climate Action Plan.

 

“We believe in uplifting the next generation of local climate leaders. The Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund is our way of supporting their ideas and protecting our collective future,” said Mayor Ginther. “We’re all in this together and that includes the young people and their hard-working organizations that are bringing innovative, sustainable solutions to our community.”

 

Applications will be accepted starting August 10 and close October 23. Proposed projects should begin implementation by January 2027 and target completion by July 2027.

 

Microgrants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are available to youth groups to implement new projects that support one of the following program areas in the Columbus Climate Action Plan:

 


* Empowering the community the “Columbus Way”: Builds or supports community collaboration, education, awareness, and leadership related to climate action.
* Sustainable Neighborhoods and Environment: Supports climate resilient neighborhoods or a healthy environment.
* Buildings and Energy: Promotes renewable energy or energy efficiency in residential, commercial or community buildings.
* Transportation: Supports mode shift to bikes, scooters and public transportation or promotes zero-emission vehicles.
* Waste Reduction: Reduces waste generated or sent to the landfill.


Young residents ages 15 to 24 are encouraged to visit the Sustainable Columbus webpage [ https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Initiatives/Sustainable-Columbus/Columbus-Youth-Climate-Action?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] to learn more about the Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund and how to submit ideas for the opportunity to receive funding.

 

*About Sustainable Columbus:*

Sustainable Columbus works to reduce climate change impact in our community to protect the environment and improve the quality of life for today’s residents and for future generations. We shape policy and create actionable programming to improve our city’s environment, and we give residents the tools to incorporate sustainability into their everyday lives.

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