# Youth climate grants expand across Americas, Africa and EU > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-municipalities-join-bloomberg-youth-climate-fund > Updated: 2026-08-26T03:01:00.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 10. In mid-August 2026, the Youth Climate Action Fund expanded its reach through several new municipal initiatives. In Argentina, the Municipality of Vicente López launched a call for proposals for youth and youth organizations to fund environmental care and climate action projects, targeting individuals aged 15 to 24 as part of the global 300-city network. In Sierra Leone, Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr launched the third cohort of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund 2.0 on International Youth Day. This partnership between the Freetown City Council, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) provides microgrants of US$1,000–$5,000 for projects like recycling and tree planting. The program in Sierra Leone extends to Kenema, Karene, Bombali, Pujehun, Bonthe, Kambia, and Kailahun. In Uruguay, the Government of Salto opened its 2026 call for the Youth and Climate Action Fund, offering US$1,000–$5,000 for projects in areas such as green infrastructure, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture. Applicants must have endorsement from an educational institution. By late August, Quito, Ecuador, and Ushuaia, Argentina, also announced funding opportunities. Quito is allocating US$100,000—combining US$50,000 from the international fund with US$50,000 from the Quito Environmental Fund—to support climate mitigation and adaptation projects. Ushuaia, participating in the initiative’s second cohort, is inviting proposals from youth aged 15 to 24 to address local challenges in alignment with its 2030 Local Climate Action Plan. Additionally, the Budapest Municipality launched a round of the Youth Climate Protection Fund, supported by the international Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund. Further expansion in Latin America includes Quilmes, Argentina, which has opened registration for socio-environmental projects requiring the backing of a non-profit organization, and Río Grande, which is facilitating micro-grants for local youth to address challenges such as urban gardens and circular economy practices. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Municipalities in Argentina and Brazil launch youth climate action funds Municipalities in Argentina and Brazil are launching youth-led climate action funds, offering micro-grants to support environmental projects in areas like waste management and renewable energy. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quito-and-ushuaia-launch-youth-climate-action-funding ### 2026-08-16: Salto launches climate action fund for youth projects The Government of Salto has opened the 2026 Youth and Climate Action Fund, offering up to USD 5,000 to support environmental projects proposed by residents aged 15 to 24. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salto-launches-climate-action-fund-for-youth-projects ### 2026-08-12: Freetown Mayor launches Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund cohort Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr launched the third cohort of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund, offering microgrants to youth-led projects addressing local environmental challenges. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/freetown-mayor-launches-bloomberg-youth-climate-action-fund-cohort ### 2026-08-10: Vicente López launches youth climate action project funding Vicente López has opened a call for youth-led climate action projects through the Bloomberg Philanthropies-backed Youth Climate Action Fund. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vicente-lpez-launches-youth-climate-action-project-funding ### 2026-08-04: Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Grants Launched in Evanston and Omaha Evanston and Omaha each received $50K from Bloomberg's Youth Climate Action Fund to grant $1‑5K to residents 15‑24 for climate projects, with application deadlines in August and September. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bloomberg-youth-climate-action-grants-launched-in-evanston-and-omaha ### 2026-08-04: Esperanza Municipality Launches Youth Climate Action Fund Esperanza, Argentina, opened a youth climate fund offering up to $5,000 grants for projects in waste, green infrastructure, health and mobility, backed by Bloomberg Philanthropies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esperanza-municipality-launches-youth-climate-action-fund ### 2026-07-28: Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Fund selects 300 cities, launches calls in General Pico and Punta Arenas Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Fund selected 300 cities, including General Pico (Argentina) and Punta Arenas (Chile), to fund youth climate projects with up to $5,000 and $50,000 respectively. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bloomberg-philanthropies-youth-climate-fund-selects-300-cities-launches-calls-in-general-pico-and-pu ### 2026-07-24: Montevideo and Concordia launch youth climate action grant programs Montevideo and Concordia have opened youth climate grant programs, offering USD1,000‑5,000 non‑repayable funding for projects on education, resilience, renewable energy, waste management and other climate‑or‑dr 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montevideo-and-concordia-launch-youth-climate-action-grant-programs ### 2026-07-16: Mendoza launches Youth Climate Action Fund with up to $7.15 million in grants Mendoza introduced its Youth Climate Action Fund, offering up to $7.15 million for projects by 15‑24‑year‑olds, with applications open 20 July–21 August and support workshops provided. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mendoza-launches-youth-climate-action-fund-with-up-to-715-million-in-grants ### 2026-07-15: Ushuaia Joins Bloomberg Youth Climate Fund, Launches Youth Project Call Ushuaia joins Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action Fund, opening an August call for 15‑24‑year‑old‑led projects with micro‑grants of $1,500‑$5,000 and technical support, aligned with the city’s 2030 c 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ushuaia-joins-bloomberg-youth-climate-fund-launches-youth-project-call --- Cite as: Youth climate grants expand across Americas, Africa and EU. 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