Bloomberg grant funds youth climate leaders

Minneapolis file 2026-00729, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-27.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Young people get climate leadership training and jobs. The city will use $50,000 to teach and pay youth to lead climate projects in Minneapolis starting this year.

The bigger picture

City builds bench of climate leaders for future work. Training young people now on climate issues creates a pipeline of residents who can lead the city's bigger climate goals later.

What to watch

Grant covers only one year; ongoing funding unclear. The $50,000 is a one-time gift, so the city will need to find new money to keep youth programs going after this year ends.

Official summary

Acceptinga grant from Bloomberg Philanthropic, in the amount of $50,000, to support youth climate leadership and engagement.

Read the official record for 2026-00729

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