Youth Can Now Apply for Lagos Climate Action Grants Worth Up to $5,000

Lagos Launches $5,000 Climate Grants for Youth

Young people in Lagos can now apply for grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 under the Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund, an initiative supported by the Lagos State Government and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Youth groups, consisting of individuals aged 15 to 24 years, can receive microgrants to implement climate action projects across Lagos State. The grants will be used to fund innovative projects that contribute to making Lagos greener, cleaner, and more resilient.

Applicants are required to register for a pre-launch webinar, where details on eligibility and application procedures will be explained. The webinar is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

How to Apply for the Lagos Youth Climate

Action Fund

To apply for the grant, interested applicants must:

• Register for the pre-launch webinar using the official registration link: https://tinyurl.com/ycafwebinar
• Fill in their first name, last name, and email address during registration
• Attend the webinar to receive guidance on the grant application process and project eligibility
• Prepare a youth-led climate action proposal that addresses environmental challenges in Lagos after the official application portal opens

Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, encouraged young people to take advantage of the opportunity. He emphasized that the initiative aims to equip cities with new ideas from young people, support them through small grants, and strengthen youth participation in advancing local climate priorities.

In an X post, Commissioner Wahab said:

Got an innovative idea to make Lagos greener, cleaner, and more resilient? This is your opportunity to rise, lead, and demonstrate that meaningful climate action starts here.

The future is in YOUR hands – and this is your chance to help shape it.

Apply now and become part of the movement transforming ideas into impactful solutions for a better Lagos. Be the change. Lead the future.

The Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund aims to support innovative ideas from young people and strengthen youth participation in advancing local climate priorities. With the grant program, young people in Lagos have a new opportunity to turn their climate action ideas into reality and contribute to making their city a better place.