For the third consecutive year, the City of Allentown will administer the Youth Climate Action Fund, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies!

In April 2026, the City was awarded $50,000 to support this latest round of youth-led projects. This grant aims to engage young people and youth-led organizations in advancing local climate priorities while bringing fresh ideas and new perspectives to the environmental field.

This year, the city is hoping to fund at least 8 environmental or climate-focused projects with a budget of $1,000-$5,000 each. The projects are expected to be proposed, designed, and led by young people aged 15-24 and focus on youth leadership and action. Eligible recipients of funds include youth-led organizations such as clubs, youth serving organizations, or sponsor organizations such as schools, city agencies, or community organizations.

An overview of past projects that this city has funded is provided in this story map. Eligible applicants can register for a live event on either August 15th or August 19th where youth and organizations can pitch their ideas for a project to a panel of live judges and receive real-time feedback.

If you and your organization are interested, please fill out this interest form and let us know so we can keep you updated. Support will be available from a local organization to help youth plan their projects and presentations. 2026 Grant Guidelines are viewable in the Resources section below.