2026 Youth Climate Action Fund

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Applicant Details

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Christchurch has been selected as one of just 300 cities worldwide to receive funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund. Through this funding, we’re supporting rangatahi aged 15–24 to turn their ideas into practical climate projects in their community.

You could get up to $8,500 to bring your project to life.

This is your chance to lead change, build skills, and make a real impact right here in Christchurch.

Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 28 September 2026.  Make sure you submit your application before this time.

Note: After you submit your application, you will receive an email with a funding request number on it.  This will confirm that your application has been submitted.

This may go to your spam/junk. 

If you do not receive an email confirmation, please log back in and check your application for errors and that it has been submitted. After checking, if you have still not received an email with the funding request number on it, please contact the Funding Team on 03 941 5488.

1st Youth Project Lead Contact Details

The project needs to be led by at least two youth aged between 15 and 24 years old.

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Must be an email address. 
Must be a New Zealand phone number. 
Preferred method of contact * Required
If you are under 18 - my parent or guardian is aware of and has approved my involvement in this project

2nd Youth Project Lead Contact Details

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Must be an email address. 
Must be a New Zealand phone number. 
Preferred method of contact * Required
If you are under 18 - my parent or guardian is aware of and has approved my involvement in this project