Applications Now Available for ClimateLB Youth Climate Action Fund Microgrant Program

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PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - The application period for the City of Long Beach's newly launched ClimateLB Youth Climate Action Fund Microgrant Program is now open. The program will support youth ages 15-24 in designing, producing and overseeing urgent climate solutions that further the City's climate action goals by awarding eight grants of $5,000 per project. Applications are available now through Friday, July 12, 2024, at lbcity.info/climatelb.

The program will prioritize proposals from youth-serving organizations that address climate change mitigation and adaptation actions in West Long Beach, environmental justice, and equity, and that invest in youth and the green economy. Selected projects must focus on one or more of the following themes:

• Youth-Led Reforestation and Tree-Planting Projects: Projects that mobilize youth volunteers to plant trees, improve urban green spaces, and increase urban canopy coverage for better air quality and climate resilience.
• Youth-Led Climate Education Efforts: Educational initiatives led by youth that target local schools and communities to increase awareness and understanding of climate issues.
• Youth Climate Ambassadors Programs: Programs that engage youth to provide information on local climate and environmental resources to local businesses, nonprofits, and residents.
• Youth-Designed Public Art and Awareness Campaigns: Partnerships with youth artists to create public art installations and awareness campaigns that convey the urgency of climate action and the City's climate goals.

The City's BizCare Team, part of the Department of Economic Development, will offer application assistance and one-on-one support, available in multiple languages. Applicants interested in receiving assistance may contact the BizCare Team during regular business hours by calling 562.570.4BIZ (4249) or by emailing [email protected].

Funds will be administered to grant awardees by Sept. 30, 2024, and the full grant award must be expended by Dec. 31, 2024.

For more details about the ClimateLB Youth Climate Action Fund Microgrant Program and to apply, visit the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability website at lbcity.info/climatelb.

Media inquiries may be directed to Laura Russell, Administrative Coordinator, Office of Climate Action & Sustainability, at 562.570.7616 or [email protected].

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