Mayor Keith James Announces 2nd Round of the Youth Climate Action Fund
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City of West Palm Beach: Lawrence Ganns, Interim Director of Communications
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office
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Bloomberg Philanthropies: Sam Fuld, sam@bloomberg.org
Philanthropy Tank: Denise Mariani, dmariani604@gmail.com
Community Foundation: Melissa Perlman / BlueIvy Communications, melissa@blueivy.co
Mayor Keith A. James Announces the Second Round of the Youth Climate Action Fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Mayor Keith James recently announced the City of West Palm Beach’s acceptance into Round II of the Youth Climate Action Fund, a program initiated by Bloomberg Philanthropies at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Innovation Studio at COP28. The initiative empowers local youth (ages 15-24) to create innovative climate solutions. The City of West Palm Beach has elected to work cooperatively with both the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties and Philanthropy Tank to deliver funds to youth-led initiatives. Winning projects receive microgrants ($1,000-$5,000) and mentorship from local experts. Learn more at www.wpb.org/ycaf.
Mayor Keith James issued the following statement:
“As Mayor of this City, I am honored that West Palm Beach has been accepted for a second round of funding. The future belongs to our young people; their leadership is critical in the long-term struggle against the changes associated with climate change. Through this initiative, we will continue to empower the next generation to lead the charge for a more sustainable future.”
Philanthropy Tank (PT), a non-profit organization committed to empowering young CHANGEmakers, is proud to partner with the City of West Palm Beach on their Youth Climate Action Fund grant program. In an ongoing effort to serve the community, Philanthropy Tank will be assisting with the identification, selection and mentorship/implementation process of selected projects.
“We are proud to partner with the City of West Palm Beach and the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties to identify and foster youth leaders,” said Amy Brand, Philanthropy Tank CEO. “Our youth are going to play a large role in solving our climate issues.”
“At the Community Foundation, we believe in empowering the next generation of changemakers,” said Danita R. DeHaney, President & CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “By funding youth-led nonprofit projects, we invest in innovative solutions that not only address today’s challenges but also build a resilient, sustainable future for our community. The creativity and passion of young people are our greatest assets, and their ideas will light the way toward lasting progress.”
For more information and to apply, visit www.wpb.org/ycaf. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, April 6.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on creating lasting changes in five key areas: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporation, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a philanthropic consultancy that advises cities around the world. In 2023, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $3 billion. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, and X.
About Philanthropy Tank:
Founded in 2015, the nonprofit Philanthropy Tank challenges, empowers, and equips student “CHANGEmakers” to develop and execute sustainable initiatives and solutions to solve problems in their communities. Philanthropist Investors fund student initiatives, investing in their own community projects. Through one-to-one mentoring, philanthropist investors fuel students’ desire, helping them execute initiatives while increasing their ability to make meaningful changes. For more information visit www.philanthropytank.org.
About the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is a nonprofit organization that leads philanthropy locally. The foundation provides charitable expertise and vehicles to increase the investment options on behalf of individuals, family foundations, and corporations. Since 1972, the foundation has distributed nearly $250 million in grants and scholarships aimed at closing the area’s opportunity gaps. With its vast network of donors and nonprofit partners, the foundation supports initiatives that improve youth and education, economic opportunity, thriving communities, and crisis preparation and response. Learn more at yourcommunityfoundation.org.
