The Youth Climate Action Fund supports youth-led activities that put in place urgent climate solutions that will help create a climate ready Hobart in the following priority areas:
- Zero emissions
- Building climate resilience
- Mobilising community action
What funds are available?
$1000 - $7500
Where can I find the guidelines?
Youth Climate Action Fund Guidelines(PDF, 4MB)
Am I eligible to apply?
If you are a youth led group, or youth serving organisation then yes.
There must be at least three young people aged between 15 and 24 years of age as part of the Core Team.
You must also have adequate public liability insurance and if you have previously received a grant from the City of Hobart, you must have fulfilled the conditions of the grant by the due date and have no overdue debts to the City.
Read the Guidelines, page 3, for further information on eligible and ineligible applicants.
What kind of activities can be funded?
The activities must help create a climate ready Hobart by focusing on one or more of the priorities:
- reduce emissions,
- build climate resilience and/or
- mobilise community action.
And there must be benefits the wider Hobart community.
When does the project need to start or end by?
Activities must start and finish between 1 May 2025 and 31 October 2025.
What if my project is already underway?
Programs and activities that have already commenced or a scheduled prior to the eligible activity timeframe will not be funded.
Where can my activity take place?
The activities of the grant must take place in the City of Hobart local government area.
What are the boundaries of the Hobart local government area?
View this interactive map to zoom into the boundaries of the Hobart local government area.
I don't live in Hobart, can I apply?
Yes, as long as the activities supported by the grant occur in and provide benefit to the City of Hobart local government area.
What happens if I miss the submission deadline?
Late submissions are not accepted. It is best to ensure the application is submitted well before time.
When will applicants be notified of the outcome?
Successful applicants will be contacted by Tuesday 22 April 2025. All applicants will be notified of the final program outcome by the end of May.
Can I apply for in-kind costs?
This is a cash grant and in-kind requests are not available in this grant.
I am not sure if I have an outstanding acquittal?
Please email fundingprogram@hobartcity.com.au with details of the past grant you have received.
Include your:
- application number
- name of project
- name of applicant
- auspicing body.
What is auspicing?
It is when the applicant is not an organisation or legal entity.
An auspice organisation is a registered organisation operating as a not for profit, will be responsible for the financial management and acquittal of grant funds, as well as all public liability insurance risk for the funded project.
For more information visit the Not-for-profit Law website
When do I need to be auspiced?
If you are a youth led group, you will need an auspicing incorporated organisation.
If you don’t know an auspicing organisation, we can connect you with one. Applicants must provide confirmation and details from their auspicing organisation, including a sample letter from the resources for grant applicants page.
How do I apply?
Applications must read the guidelines in their entirety before applying, then submit application forms through the SmartyGrants portal.
Applicants are required to register for a SmartyGrants account. There is a SmartyGrants Help Guide available that explains essential steps needed to complete and submit an application form.
When will the grant be open again?
This grant round is biannual and will reopen again in July.
Check the website for most up to date information on all our programs.
How do I find out more about the Youth Climate Action Fund?