City of Riverside Now Accepting Applications for Youth Climate Action Fund
Published: 8/17/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Aug. 17, 2026
Contact:
Phil Pitchford
Public Information Officer
951-826-5975
City of Riverside Now Accepting Applications for Youth Climate Action Fund
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The City of Riverside is accepting applications from youth ages 15-24 to develop and implement climate projects aligned with the City’s Climate Action Plan priorities.
Riverside is one of 300 cities worldwide selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies to participate in the 2026–2027 Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) cohort. Find more program information, the application, and information session registration here: https://riversideca.gov/sustainability/ycaf.
Upcoming Timeline of Events
- Application Opens:
- Monday, August 17
- Application Link: https://arcg.is/1yWeyC2
- Informational Session:
- Thursday, August 20, 4-5 PM
- Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/7e8107ec-376c-4e2f-b6d8-531e2060a622@a9c057cf-894f-4eee-b4f0-340522e4e445)
- Project Development Workshop
- Thursday, August 27, 4-5PM
- Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/49cd1a29-37de-4ae4-bf6a-8b03015e604e@a9c057cf-894f-4eee-b4f0-340522e4e445)
- Weekly Office Hours:
- August 31-September 21 with links found on our website
- Applications Close:
- Friday, September 25th
Check out our YCAF website here!
