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Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Briefing
Recommended Action
Receive a briefing on the Youth Climate Action Fund grant.
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Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on Youth Climate Action Fund grant.
Staff Contact:
Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator, (360) 570-5828
Presenter(s):
Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator
Background and Analysis:
The Climate Programs team met with the Youth Council last year to inform the Comprehensive Plan's Climate Chapter. During the meeting, the Youth Council members noted their top priorities for climate action were making climate solutions more accessible, encouraging people to use public transportation, and working in jobs that align with their values. The members expressed that it is difficult to contribute to climate solutions with limited financial resources.
Based on this, we applied and received a Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund grant, a $50,000 grant to support youth-led climate action projects. We will provide 8-10 microgrants, each worth $5,000, to develop and complete a local climate-related project. We will open the call for applications this summer. The projects will take place during the 2026-27 school year.
Some examples of projects that would be eligible for the grant could be:
* Hosting bike maintenance workshops at school
* Creating a new product from recycled or reused material
* Putting together and distributing emergency cooling kits
* Painting a climate-themed mural or hosting a climate-themed art show
There are many ways that the Youth Council can be involved. Members can help with the application process, promote the application call, or apply for a project themselves. During the briefing, we will discuss the grant structure, different ways Youth Council members can contribute, and brainstorm ways to get the word out about the grant.
Climate Analysis:
The proposed projects presented in the briefing support the City's climate goals and policies by implementing Co...
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