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Mayor Cam Guthrie said in a press release that last year the program’s success had a profound impact on the community, so the city is pleased to be able to implement the YCAF again.

“We are eager to once again support our youth as they bring their innovative climate solutions to life. I am confident that the Youth Climate Action Fund will continue to empower our young people to address climate change locally,” said Guthrie.

Project ideas include things like tree planting, community gardens, urban farming, public education campaigns, workshops, waste reduction or recycling initiatives, active transportation campaigns at schools, greenhouse gas emission reduction programs and more, the city said.

Students who applied last year can even apply again with fresh and new project ideas. Anyone can pitch their idea and no previous grant writing experience is required.

“To help youth succeed, we urge ���߲ݴ�ýschools, clubs, colleges and universities to actively support young people with their applications,” said Alex Goss, manager of equity and community investment. “���߲ݴ�ýboasts numerous organizations dedicated to supporting youth. By combining their passion with organizational backing and government funding, we are paving the way for success.”

The Bloomberg Philanthropies YCAF provides supports to cities to foster youth collaboration in climate problem-solving and policy making, they said. The program is delivered by the United Cities and Local Governments in partnership with the Bloomberg Centre for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University. C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy are also learning partners.

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