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Lagos offers up to $5,000 climate grants for youth-led projects

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Young people in Lagos can apply for grants of $1,000 to $5,000 for climate change initiatives.
  • The Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund, supported by the state government and Bloomberg Philanthropies, aims to make the city greener and more resilient.
  • Eligible youth groups aged 15-24 must attend a pre-launch webinar to learn about the application process.

Lagos is offering grants of up to $5,000 to young people with innovative ideas to combat climate change. The Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF), a joint initiative with Bloomberg Philanthropies and supported by the Lagos State Government, aims to foster youth-led projects that will make the city more sustainable and resilient.

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.

— Tokunbo WahabLagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announcing the initiative on his X handle.

The program encourages individuals aged 15 to 24 to submit proposals for practical climate solutions. Successful applicants can receive microgrants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to implement their projects across the state. The initiative seeks to harness the creativity of young people to address environmental challenges.

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

— Tokunbo WahabLagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announcing the initiative on his X handle.

Interested participants must register for and attend a pre-launch information webinar scheduled for August 4, 2026. This session will provide detailed guidance on eligibility criteria, project requirements, and the application procedures. Following the webinar, the official application portal will open for submissions.

The Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF), in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, is calling for bold, innovative, and youth-led projects that will drive climate action and contribute to building a more sustainable and resilient Lagos.

— Tokunbo WahabLagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announcing the initiative on his X handle.

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, urged young people to seize this opportunity. "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," he stated on his X handle. He emphasized that the fund is a chance for youth to shape the future and transform ideas into impactful solutions for a better Lagos.

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

— Tokunbo WahabLagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announcing the initiative on his X handle.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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