The City of Toronto is currently accepting applications for the Youth Climate Action Grants to provide funding to Toronto District School Board (TDSB) student-led projects, activities and events.
The grant will provide funding to projects, activities and events that:
Educate and engage students, families and/or community members on climate change and climate actions
Help reduce of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Toronto
Advance the principles, priorities and actions of the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy
This program is a partnership between the City and Toronto District School Board (TDSB).
Funding Information
Grant funding up to $1,000 is available.
Eligible Projects
Proposed projects must:
be created and delivered by TDSB students;
satisfy an objectives of the grant program:
educate and engage students, families and/or community members on climate change and climate actions; and/or
reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Toronto.
take place only in the city of Toronto;
satisfy TDSB rules, including approved educational programming partners; and
have all necessary TDSB approvals and permission from the school Principal.
Examples of eligible projects include:
workshops, demonstrations and group activities provided by TDSB approved environmental partners.
education campaigns (e.g., waste reduction, energy conservation, active transportation)
exchange or swap events (e.g., clothing, books, toys, sports equipment)
activities that enhance the existing school curriculum
educational videos
guest speakers
educational field trips specific to the grant objectives (must be a shared cost)
virtual learning
community climate events.
social media campaigns
sustainable transportation events (e.g., bike rodeos, idle-free vehicle blitz)
school ground revitalizations (e.g., food gardens, outdoor classrooms).
Eligibility Criteria
Student-led groups consisting of two or more TDSB students from grades JK to 12 are eligible to apply. A TDSB staff member must serve as the project supervisor.
Student-led group can include:
classroom projects
school clubs and teams
student councils
student groups that partner with parent councils
student-teacher collaborations
Ineligible applicants include:
individual students
teachers (without student collaboration)
multiple groups from the same classroom
principals and vice-principals
TDSB Facility Services, Administration and Trustees
