Summary
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.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
$294,355 in grant money will be distributed to community climate projects.
Local organizations running community climate projects, and the residents they serve.
Applicants whose projects did not receive funding due to budgetary constraints.
Mentions & discussions (2)
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.
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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