Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors for a Youth Climate Action Fund Grant
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors for a Youth Climate Action Fund grant.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors for a Youth Climate Action Fund grant.
Staff Contact:
Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator, 360.570.5828
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Climate Program, in collaboration with the Olympia Youth Council, was awarded a Youth Climate Action Fund grant for $50,000. The grant will support 8 youth-led climate action projects with $5,000 each. The youth teams will develop and complete a local climate-related project throughout the 2026-27 school year. We will open the call for applications this summer.
The youth-led projects will advance the following climate priorities: promoting sustainable transportation options, reducing waste and reusing materials, and contributing to community action and stewardship.
Project teams will be made of 2 or more youth aged 15-24 and projects will take place within city limits and/or serve Olympia residents. Over the year long program, the youth teams will manage the schedule, budget, and implement the project with the support of a fiscal sponsor.
Climate Analysis:
This grant award supports the City's climate goals and policies by implementing Comprehensive Plan Climate Policy PC3.1, "Conduct intentional outreach with frontline communities and youth to enable equitable engagement in the development and implementation of climate action and resilience initiatives", by engaging youth and supporting youth-led climate solutions. Olympia's youth have been a motivating force for climate action in our community and...
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