MADISON (DANE COUNTY)local legislationPassed

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City of Madison Youth Climate Action Fund Grant

Original title: Authorizing the City of Madison, via its Community Development Division (CDD), to accept up to $50,000 in grant funding from the Bloomberg/Rockefeller Philanthropies to implement the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF); authorizing the Mayor to sign a YCAF P

June 10, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This authorizes the city to receive $50,000 in external funding to establish a new grant program for youth-led climate projects in Madison.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Community Development Division

The division is tasked with the implementation and management of the Youth Climate Action Fund.

Madison youth

This group is the intended recipient of the climate action project funding.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

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Summary

The City of Madison has approved the acceptance of a $50,000 grant from Bloomberg and Rockefeller Philanthropies. These funds will be used by the Community Development Division to launch the Youth Climate Action Fund, a program designed to support youth-led climate initiatives.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Youth Climate Action Fund?

It is a program implemented by the City of Madison's Community Development Division to support climate-related projects led by youth.

Where is the money for this program coming from?

The funding is provided by a grant from Bloomberg/Rockefeller Philanthropies.

Why It Matters

This authorizes the city to receive $50,000 in external funding to establish a new grant program for youth-led climate projects in Madison.

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External Funding for Climate Policy

The city is utilizing private philanthropic partnerships to fund local climate-related youth programming.

City of Madison Bloomberg/Rockefeller Philanthropies

Connected Entities

organizationCommunity Development Division“The city department responsible for implementing the fund.”Map →

otherYouth Climate Action Fund“The program being established with the grant money.”Map →

organizationBloomberg/Rockefeller Philanthropies“The private entities providing the grant funding.”Map →

organizationCity of Madison“The municipal government receiving the grant.”Map →

Sources

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