Mesa Mayor Unveils Youth Climate Action Fund with $50K in Grants for Eco-Projects
Mesa launches a Youth Climate Action Fund with $50,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies for local sustainable projects. Mesa's Mayor John Giles has unveiled the Youth Climate Action Fund, a new initiative designed to empower the city's younger generation to combat climate issues. Starting June 1, youths aged 15 to 24 can apply for grants up to $5,000 for projects aligned with city's climate goals, such as heat mitigation and water stewardship, air quality improvement and increasing the urban tree canopy. The fund was provided by the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Actions Fund, which has contributed $50,000 to the project. The deadline for proposals is July 31. Applications and program guidelines are already open for interested applicants. The initiative is entirely youth-led, with Mayor Giles praising the generosity of Michael R. Bloomberg, the brains behind the philanthropic endeavor, and UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions, emphasizing the importance of climate change for young people to help lead the way.
Pubblicato : 11 mesi fa di David Martinez in Environment
Mesa's Mayor John Giles has unveiled the Youth Climate Action Fund, a new initiative designed to empower the city's younger generation to combat climate issues. Starting June 1, Mesa youths between the ages of 15 and 24 can apply for grants up to $5,000 for projects aligned with the city's climate goals. According to a statement on the City of Mesa website, these goals range from heat mitigation and water stewardship to air quality improvement and increasing the urban tree canopy. The deadline to get proposals in is July 31, so the clock's ticking for kids with a vision for a greener Mesa.
Shouldering the financial load, the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund has ponied up a cool $50,000, which Mesa will hand out as microgrants. Young change-makers could soon be seen across Mesa, planting trees or spreading the word about the need to keep our air clean. Applications and program guidelines are already up and running on Mesa's digital hub for interested applicants.
"The most exciting thing about this initiative is that it is entirely youth-led," Mayor Giles proudly proclaimed, tipping his hat to Bloomberg Philanthropies for their generous investment in Mesa's future. Michael R. Bloomberg, the brains behind the philanthropic endeavor and notably the UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions, emphasized the gravity of climate change, stating, "Climate change is an all-hands-on-deck challenge, and it’s critical that young people – who have the most at stake – help lead the way."
Climate change, long standing as the boogeyman of modern times, is being tackled head-on in Mesa. The Arizona city isn't the new kid on the block when it comes to climate action, having previously put together a Climate Action Plan to shield its natural resources from environmental threats. The check from Bloomberg Philanthropies represents a fresh dose of ammo for Mesa to engage the youth, as was shown during the Mayors Innovation Studio at COP28, in their ongoing eco-crusade.
For folks sniffing around for further details on Mesa's green maneuvers, or wishing to chat about the Mayor's sustainability sandbox, stay tuned to City spokeswoman Casey Blake's line at 480-644-3219, or ping an email to [email protected]. The Mesa administration seems geared up to roll into an eco-friendlier tomorrow, guided by the hands of its youngest citizens. The challenge now is for Mesa's youth to step up to the plate and deliver a home run for their hometown—and the planet.
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