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(Boston Orange編譯)波士頓市府與彭博慈善基金會(Bloomberg Philanthropies)7月27日在皮爾斯公園帆船中心(Piers Park Sailing Center宣佈,推出「青年氣候行動基金(Youth Climate Action Fund)」,提供每案1,000至5,000美元微獎助,支持15至24歲青年提出符合波士頓2030氣候行動計畫的社區韌性方案。
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| 波士頓市長吳弭致詞。(波士頓市府圖片,Isabel Leon攝) |
這是彭博慈善基金會推動全球城市青年參與氣候行動的項目之一,藉以凸顯波士頓把青年視為氣候政策關鍵夥伴,即日起至2026年9月4日下午5時止,接受申請。
申請微獎助提案,必須聚焦四大主題:糧食系統與在地韌性、健康與熱島及都市綠化、綠色就業與社區敘事、洪水與暴雨管理。
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申請青年不必具備氣候相關經驗或組織大型團隊,市府青年就業與機會辦公室將提供技術協助,訂8月7日舉辦線上說明會、8月11日舉辦獎助寫作工作坊。
波士頓市長吳弭(Michelle Wu)表示,年輕人對氣候衝擊有親身感受,市府須給他們機會打造行動平台。彭博慈善基金會執行長派翠西亞·哈里斯(Patricia E. Harris)則指出,該基金協助各地市府與青年共解氣候難題,並建立跨世代信任。
波士頓市環境局長兼綠色新政主任奧利佛·塞勒斯-加西亞(Oliver Sellers-Garcia)強調,這些微獎助直接呼應波士頓氣候行動計畫的公平與韌性目標。
今年夏天,波士頓青年氣候隊(Boston Youth Climate Corps)的合作雇主機構,已從去年的5個擴增至11個,包括東波士顿農場、新英格蘭水族館、皮爾斯公園帆船中心等,共支持339名14至24歲青年從事有薪綠色實習。
研究顯示,未來25年,波士頓市在設計,建造及營運等45種職業中,每年約需要6.7萬名綠色經濟人力,市府正透過此類計畫培育氣候勞動力。
「青年氣候行動基金」項目建立在市府既有的「未來波士頓(futureBOS)」青年就業計畫之上,由波士頓市勞工賦權內閣與環境、能源及開放空間內閣共同推動。去年的首屆氣候隊為215名青年提供了接觸綠色領域職涯機會,今年進一步結合獎助機制,鼓勵青年直接主導社區氣候專案。
CITY OF BOSTON AND BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES ANNOUNCE YOUTH GRANTS FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECTS
Applications are now open for microgrants supporting initiatives aligned with Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan
BOSTON – Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – The City of Boston, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced that Boston youth can help shape innovative climate resilience solutions through the Youth Climate Action Fund. The Bloomberg Philanthropies fund supports youth-led climate resilience projects in cities around the world, and in Boston, participants will be able to propose projects and work with the City and local nonprofit partners to bring them to life through microgrants. These youth-led environmental initiatives will align with Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan, elevating youth voices in the City’s response to climate change. The announcement was made during the celebration of the second year of Boston’s Youth Climate Corps at Piers Park Sailing on Monday.
“Young people see the impacts of climate change and will lead us to a better future. Boston benefits from their creativity, innovation, and vision when we create platforms for action such as the Boston Climate Youth Corps and the Youth Climate Action Fund,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m proud to celebrate this second cohort and to open applications for grants that will help them bring their ideas to life and contribute to Boston’s brightest future.”
“The Youth Climate Action Fund is helping city halls around the world work alongside hundreds of thousands of young people to take action on city climate challenges and improve their communities,” said Patricia E. Harris, CEO of Bloomberg Philanthropies. “They are showing how local government can be a partner on issues youth and residents care deeply about – and they are building trust along the way. We look forward to expanding on these efforts and inspiring a new generation of civic leaders.”
This investment builds on Boston’s larger efforts to develop a climate-ready workforce to create a climate-ready city. Research shows that over the next 25 years, Boston will need approximately 67,000 workers per year across 45 occupations to design, build, and operate a thriving green economy. Through coordinated action in partnership with local green industry organizations, the City is already shaping the next generation of climate leaders through youth programming.
Boston youth ages 15-24 can submit climate action proposals online through September 4, 2026, 5 PM. Selected projects will receive $1,000 to $5,000 in funding. Proposals MUST fall under one of four climate themes designed to encourage ideas that are community-centered and rooted in climate resilience, sustainability, and equity:
Food Systems and Local Resilience
Health, Heat and Urban Greening
Green Jobs, Storytelling, and Community Power
Flooding and Stormwater Resilience
Youth do not need climate experience or a large team to apply. The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity will provide technical assistance and support to applicants. Those interested are encouraged to attend a virtual Information Session on Friday, August 7, 11 AM - 12 PM and/or a Grant Writing Workshop on Tuesday, August 11 at 11 AM - 1 PM.
Last Summer, the Worker Empowerment Cabinet and the Environment, Energy and Open Space Cabinet launched the Boston Youth Climate Corps, a citywide initiative that integrates green-sector career pathways into futureBOS, the City’s youth employment program, and leverages trusted community partners to deepen young people’s exposure to climate work. Five employers supported 215 young people in hands-on green-industry jobs that lead to quality, high-paying careers and address the negative impact of climate change.
“The Worker Empowerment Cabinet is excited about the launch of the Boston Youth Climate Action Fund alongside Year 2 of the Boston Climate Youth Corps, administered through our Office of Youth Employment & Opportunity,” said Chief of Worker Empowerment, Trinh Nguyen. “These initiatives build climate awareness and connect climate action with economic opportunity by creating space for young people to gain paid experience, lead projects that strengthen their neighborhoods, and learn about pathways into Boston's growing green economy. Achieving Boston’s climate objectives relies on the leadership of the next generation. Through these investments, we look towards strengthening communities, broadening opportunities, and developing the workforce to help shape Boston’s future.”
"Achieving Boston’s 2030 climate action goals relies on the growth of green jobs and local workforce development," said Oliver Sellers-Garcia, Boston's Environment Commissioner and Green New Deal Director. "The Bloomberg Philanthropy microgrants give our next generation of leaders the resources to address climate change in their communities, while implementing Boston's Climate Action Plan for a greener, more equitable city."
This summer, the Boston Climate Youth Corps has expanded to eleven employer partners: Cathleen Stone Island, Eastie Farm, Piers Park Sailing Center, New England Aquarium, Zoo New England, Trustees of the Reservation, Maverick Landing Community Services, SouthWest Boston Community Development Corporation, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and Speak for the Trees. Together, they will support 339 young people ages 14-24 through paid opportunities.
“We are thrilled to partner with Mayor Wu and the City of Boston to celebrate the launch of the Youth Climate Action Fund alongside the second year of the Boston Climate Youth Corps,” said Alex DeFronzo, executive director of Piers Park Center. “Standing on the front lines of sea-level rise and extreme heat in East Boston, our youth staff see the challenges of a changing climate every day, but they also see their own power to drive meaningful solutions through environmental stewardship and community leadership. When we give young people the tools, the mentorship, and the capital to take action, we aren't just preparing them for future careers; we are empowering them to lead today. This incredible initiative provides Boston teens and young adults with the direct support and grant funding needed to turn their environmental justice ideas into reality, building a greener and more resilient Boston for generations to come.
For more information on the Boston Youth Climate Action Fund, visit boston.gov/youth-climate. Please email youthclimateactionfund@boston.gov with questions or concern