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Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-13

About This Grant

Helps US cities meet ambitious climate goals through buildings and transportation initiatives.

Grant Summary

Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge is a Bloomberg Philanthropies grant providing $250K to $2.5M for nonprofit, municipality, tribal government. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

urban climatebuildingstransportationclean energy

Eligibility

nonprofitmunicipalitytribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

$250K$2.5M

Deadline

By invitation

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge from Bloomberg Philanthropies, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bloomberg Philanthropies before the deadline.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge?

Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge is offered by Bloomberg Philanthropies and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge provide?

Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge provides between $250K and $2.5M per award from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge deadline?

Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Bloomberg Philanthropies, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge?

To apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies — American Cities Climate Challenge, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies.