Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) - Round 3

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Opportunity Information

Title

Description

The City of Boise has been awarded $50,000 through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) to support youth-led climate action projects throughout the community. This marks Boise's third year participating in the program. Over the past two funding cycles, YCAF has supported 32 youth-led projects that have made a positive impact across the city. We’re excited to support even more bold, innovative ideas from youth ages 15–24. In its third year, the Youth Climate Action Fund is focused on expanding impact through ambitious projects, creative solutions, and lasting youth leadership in Boise’s climate action efforts. Whether you’re passionate about hands-on projects, creative campaigns, or innovative approaches to climate challenges, we’re ready to partner with you to turn your ideas into meaningful action. We will accept applications and, through a review committee process, select up to 20 projects to receive microgrants. Each project must have a budget between $1,000 and $5,000, be completed by April 15, 2027, and align with one or more priority areas identified in the City of Boise Climate Action Roadmap. Applications must be submitted through Euna Grants by Friday, October 2 at 11:59pm MST. Online applications are submitted through Euna, the City’s grant management platform. Applicants under 18 must review the online account registration process, including any required terms and conditions, with a legal guardian before proceeding. If you have any questions, please reach out to climateaction@cityofboise.org. Additional information may be found at: https://www.cityofboise.org/programs/climate-action/ycaf/.

Awarding Agency Name

City of Boise

Agency Contact Email

climateaction@cityofboise.org

Departments

Public Works - Climate

Posted Date

Announcement Type

Initial Announcement

Public Link

https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/1085f657-e809-4210-bcda-146f1d48b67f

Is Published

Yes

Funding Information

Opportunity Funding

$50,000.00

Funding Sources

Private / Other Funding

Award Information

Award Ceiling

$5,000.00

Award Floor

$1,000.00

Award Start Date

Award End Date

Award Type

Competitive

Submission Information

Submission Timeline Type

One Time

Submission Open Date

Submission Close Date

Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type

Public

Criteria

Scoring Details

Maximum Points

Score

Relevance to Climate Action Plan

• 0–5 points: Does not address the city's climate priorities.

• 6–10 points: Addresses climate priorities but lacks a clear focus.

• 11–20 points: Directly addresses climate priorities with clear focus.

20 points

Project goals and objectives

• 0–5 points: Does not address the project goals and objectives.

• 6–10 points: Addresses the project goals and objectives but lacks a clear focus.

• 11–20 points: Directly addresses the project goals and objectives with a clear focus.

20 points

Innovation and creativity

• 0–3 points: Does not address innovation and creativity.

• 4–7 points: Addresses innovation and creativity but lacks a clear focus.

• 8–10 points: Directly addresses innovation and creativity with a clear focus.

10 points

Feasibility and project planning

• 0–5 points: Does not address feasibility and project planning.

• 6–10 points: Addresses feasibility and project planning but lacks a clear focus.

• 11–20 points: Directly addresses feasibility and project planning with a clear focus.

20 points

Budget rationale

• 0–3 points: Does not address the budget rationale.

• 4–7 points: Addresses the budget rationale but lacks a clear focus.

• 8–10 points: Directly addresses the budget rationale with a clear focus.

10 points

Sustainability and impact

• 0–5 points: Does not address sustainability and impact.

• 6–10 points: Addresses sustainability and impact but lacks a clear focus.

• 11–20 points: Directly addresses sustainability and impact with a clear focus.

20 points

100 Points

TOTAL

Review and Selection Process

Anticipated Announcement Dates

Awardees will be notified by October 19, 2026.