Community Climate Implementation Fund

Climate Mayors, in partnership with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) and C40 is pleased to open the Community Climate Implementation Fund (CCIF). This new funding opportunity is designed to help communities implement climate action in partnership with local non-profit organizations. 
[UPDATE: As of January 2025, all funds from the pilot round have been allocated]

Who It's For

These awards support Climate Mayors members, USDN members, and C40 cities to promote climate action through implementation between local governments and non-profit organizations. 

How It Works

Climate Mayors is offering $350,000 in awards of up to $40,000 each until all funds are obligated. It is anticipated that between 8-9 awards will be made within the first approximately 6-7 months of this invitation being live. 

Application Timeline

September 18, 2024: This invitation to apply is released.

Post Release - March 30, 2025: Applications will be reviewed as received and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until this initiative’s budget is fully allocated.

January 2025: As of January 2025, all funds from the pilot round of the Community Climate Implementation Fund have been allocated. Applications are not currently being reviewed. If you would like to be notified if / when an additional round opens, please reach out to Susanna, Mariana, Kathryn, and Laura. We will add you to our interest tracker, and you will be the first to know of any additional funds.