Grants are available for not-for-profit organisations and projects in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, North East England and North West England that work with young people (up to age 25 
years) who are experiencing inequality to engage with them on the climate emergency.
The Energy Saving Trust Foundation has launched the second round of its Youth Climate Action Fund and expanded it to include applications from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, North East England and North West England.
The Foundation is offering grants of up to £20,000 per year for up to two years (£40,000 in total) to a range of not-for-profit organisations with an income of less than £1 million and who are already working with children and young people experiencing inequality.
The funder is seeking to work with organisations to understand how young people who are experiencing inequality view the climate emergency and what issues are most important to them. This could include practical environmental projects, carbon reduction initiatives, education and awareness work, or advocacy and campaigning.
The funding can cover the following costs:
- Work that is currently underway and will continue into the grant funding period.
- Running costs, including overheads and energy costs
- Staff costs
- Equipment necessary to deliver the work
- Training costs for staff, volunteers and children and young people
- Venue hire
- Travel costs
- Other costs associated with removing barriers to access for children and young people.
- Volunteer expenses
- Budget for young people-led project development
- Small scale capital costs
Up to 25% of the budget can go towards core costs or overheads.
There is a two-stage application process. Groups are encouraged to submit their expression of interest as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to complete the full application before the 27 October 2023 deadline.
Deadline to submit an expression of interest: 16 October 2023