TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Zach Houvener
425-655-9820
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Micah Bonkowski
Sustainability Program Administrator
Executive
Jenny Lybeck
Sustainability Manager
TITLE:
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Acceptance of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund Grant
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City of Redmond has been awarded a Youth Climate Action Fund grant in the amount of $50,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies. This grant will fund 10-50 mini-grants to youth 15-24 to complete projects in the City that advance sustainability or resilience. The grant equips cities to surface new ideas from young people, support them through small grants, and build city capacity to engage young people in advancing local climate priorities. The grant program includes technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies, and peer learning from other participating cities. Completion of the program qualifies the City for consideration of another $50,000 grant in 2027.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP), Climate Vulnerability Assessment, Climate Emergency Declaration
* Required:
The City Council must approve grant acceptance.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The grant commits the City to an aggressive timeline, with a mini-grant solicitation anticipated in late summer and mini-grant awards disbursed by November 2026.
OUTCOMES:
Work completed under this grant will support multiple ESAP actions depending upon the projects submitted and selected for mini-grant funding. This project will increase engagement with community youth around climate and resilience.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
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