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by Mid-Michigan NOW
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The City of Flint and 99 other cities have been chosen to help fight climate change with new youth-led projects.
The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ new Youth Climate Action Fund will give grants to selected cities to help fund project that aim to will advance critical community goals such as:
Flint is set to receive $50,000 to distribute microgrants for said projects.
Youth and organizations with programming focused on youth ages 15-24 years are encouraged to apply for the funding with their project outlines.
Applications are open through July 1st, 2024.
Flint residents ages 15-24 can learn more and apply here.
“I am thrilled to share that the City of Flint is answering Bloomberg Philanthropies’ charge to engage young people in developing urgent climate-resilient policies and solutions that will safeguard their futures and help our community thrive,” Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. “This opportunity allows Flint youth to be part of a global community, and together, we’ll harness the perspectives, talent, and determination of our young people to help lead the next generation of local climate action in our community and in cities across the globe.”
“The most successful climate action centers people,” said Antha Williams, who leads the Environment program at Bloomberg Philanthropies. “Mayors must marshal a new era of engagement with local youth — harnessing their perspective, talents, and influence to drive progress in their communities. The Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund will provide these cities with both the technical expertise and funds to mobilize the hope and determination of young people to address the climate crisis head-on and help build resilient, more sustainable cities for generations to come.”