Somerville Youth Climate Action Fund Application

Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected the City of Somerville to participate in the 2026-2027 Youth Climate Action Fund cohort, which provides capital and capacity to support municipalities in mobilizing young residents ages 15–24 in designing and delivering climate solutions aligned with citywide priorities. Through the Youth Climate Action Fund, Somerville has been awarded $50,000, which will be distributed as microgrants of up to $5,000 to youth-led climate action projects.

Microgrant project applications must address one or more goals or priorities identified in Somerville’s community climate action plan, Climate Forward. Project priority areas include: buildings & energy, community health & resiliency, natural resources & waste, transportation & mobility, and leadership.

The application period is September 1 - October 15, 2026.

This application needs to be submitted in collaboration with the program partner organization.

Project Name

Youth Lead #1

First NameLast Name

Youth Lead #1 Age

Youth Lead #1 Email

example@example.com

Youth Lead #2

First NameLast Name

Youth Lead #2 Age

Youth Lead #2 Email

example@example.com

Program Partner (the organization you're working with on this application and project)

If you are not already affiliated with an organization, the City can work with you to find a good fit

Program Partner Name

First NameLast Name

Program Partner Email

Program Partner Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Which Climate Forward theme(s) does your project align with? You can read the full Climate Forward plan here: somervillema.gov/climateforward.

Project description (max 300 words)

Provide an overview of your project, including its main goals and objectives, along with its expected effect on the community and the environment. Describe the current issues or challenges your project aims to address and why this intervention is crucial now. 0/300

Project activities and timeline (max 300 words)

Describe the specific activities and steps your project will undertake. Include a clear timeline that shows that the project’s activities and implementation will be completed by April 15, 2027.0/300

Role of young people (max 200 words)

Describe how young people will be involved in your project, including their roles, responsibilities, and opportunities for leadership.0/200

Number of young people involved in the project

Estimate the total number of young people who will be involved in your project,including youth leads, volunteers, and participants.

Project result(s) (max 30 words)

Describe at least one measurable result that will show your project’s immediate accomplishments and progress.0/30

Project impact (max 100 words)

Describe how your project will create changes in behavior, knowledge, attitudes or processes.0/30

Microgrant request

How much money are you requesting?

Budget

Explain how you would use the microgrant funds for your project. Explanation can be a list or paragraphs.

Any comments, questions, or ideas for the Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program?

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Declaration: By submitting this application, we agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Youth Climate Action Fund and commit to using the microgrant funds responsibly and transparently to advance our project's objectives