Youth Climate Action Fund
In November 2023, Mayor Cavanagh and Gina Bell, Director of Sustainability, joined a delegation of local leaders in Dubai for COP28. At the Local Climate Action Summit, hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Youth Climate Action Fund was announced. The Office of Sustainability applied and was chosen as a recipient of the funds. Dubuque is one of 101 global cities participating in this work that spans over 38 countries across six continents.
Key Deadlines:
All Funds Spent By: November 30, 2024
Final Report Due: December 31, 2024
Vision:
To empower young individuals to design, produce, and govern urgent climate solutions in our city.
Award Size:
Chosen applicants will receive micro-grants of $1,000 - $5,000 to support climate action projects done by youth.
Eligibility:
Open to applicants between the ages 15 - 24 years old who live, work, study, and play in Dubuque and surrounding areas.
Youth - serving organizations.
Projects can vary in scope but have to align with Dubuque’s 50% by 2030 Climate Action Plan.
How to Apply:
Applications are currently closed.
Additional Information:
Applicants are not required to use the provided budget template, have the option to create their own.
Recipients of Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Microgrants
Jacqueline Hunter - ToyCycle: Empowering Tomorrow’s Eco-Leaders
Ashley Noonan - Moving to Zero Waste at University of Dubuque
Paige Manning - Increasing Awareness About Vector Borne Diseases
David Witthoeft - Solar Powered Charging Banks
Kyra Stoll - Greening Dubuque
Amanada Soat - Sustainable Stories: Books for the Community
Maddie Hoffman - Solution to Recognizing Air Pollution
Ana Rivera - Dubuque Sustainable Shopping Guide
Lucy Conlon - Restaurant Composting
Dubuque Bike Coop - Complete Streets for Kids
Photos taken from the Youth Climate Action Kickoff Event
Education Materials:
FAQs:
What is the timeline?
All grant related work must be completed by Fall 2024. Final reports are due Dec. 2024.
Are Dubuque County residents eligible?
Yes, any youth, ages 15-24 in the region are eligible.
Who is eligible to take action with this funding?
Individuals from ages 15 - 24.
Can I participate if I live in Dubuque County but not within the City limits?
Yes - however City residents applications will be the priority.
Can I participate on my own?
Yes, we are working on making the process easy for individuals and groups to participate.
How many individuals can I have within my youth group?
As many as you’d like.
Do I have to pick a project from the idea bank above?
Nope. The idea bank is to spark ideas! We encourage you to create and implement your own solution as long as it aligns with the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action Plan.