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Mesa Youth Climate Fund Opens | Mesa News

Mesa is rallying young innovators aged 15 to 24 with the Youth Climate Action Fund, offering $1,000–$5,000 microgrants to launch community-driven projects on sustainability and resilience. Backed by Bloomberg Philanthropies for three cycles, this fall’s $40K round requires teams of two or more and must wrap by March 2027. Mayor Mark Freeman praised how past efforts—like clothing swaps, tree planting, and solar-farming hubs—engaged over 1,250 residents and cut 73 metric tons of CO2 annually while diverting 1,500+ lbs of food waste. With applications due September 14, it’s a chance for youth to…

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