FY 2025-26 Community Climate Action Grants
Summary
County sustainability staff reviewed the climate action grant's mission, past successes, and how applications are scored — a program that funds community-level climate projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The grant program funds local community climate projects; specific award amounts were not discussed.
Community organizations that apply for and receive climate project funding, and residents they serve.
Applicants not selected — or only partially funded — will go without the support they requested.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Commission for the Environment - Nov 9, 2026
Twelve community projects want a slice of about $294,355 in climate grant money. The commission's picks Monday decide which local climate efforts get funded — fully, partially, or not at all.
Commission for the Environment - Sep 14, 2026
Twelve community groups are competing for $294,355 in climate action grants. Commission members will score applications, with everything due October 5 — the scores shape which local projects get funded.
Commission for the Environment - Aug 10, 2026
County sustainability staff reviewed the climate action grant's mission, past successes, and how applications are scored — a program that funds community-level climate projects.
Board of County Commissioners (Business) - Jan 20, 2026
The county awarded over $267,000 to local non-profits, farms, and towns for climate mitigation projects such as solar installations, energy efficiency, and tree planting. Demand far exceeded available funds, with 16 applicants requesting more than $619,000.
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