PHILANTHROPY TANK PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ON YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION FUND GRANT PROGRAM
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, April 22, 2025 – On the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, Philanthropy Tank (PT), a non-profit organization committed to empowering young CHANGEmakers and a proud partner with the City of West Palm Beach on the Youth Climate Action Fund grant program, wants to highlight the youth-led climate projects that have been selected for the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The projects emphasize the importance of this year’s theme: “Our Power, Our Planet.” Through this initiative, Philanthropy Tank has been working cooperatively with the City of West Palm Beach and The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin County to distribute microgrants ($1,000 – $5,00) to youth-led initiatives in West Palm Beach. The purpose of YCAF is to empower local youths (ages 15-24) to create innovative climate solutions and lead the way for youth innovators to lead the charge in West Palm Beach’s fight against climate change.
All the projects selected focus on an area that aligns with the City of West Palm Beach’s Sustainability Action Plan.
Some of the Youth-led Initiatives participating in the program include:
- Circuit Cycle: A student-led organization with a mission to reduce the environmental impact of electronic waste. Circuit Cycle has collected 217 pounds of e-waste and collected 700+ signatures through a petition campaign. Through their participation in the YCAF, they intend to build partnerships with businesses to forge community awareness and create accessible recycling opportunities throughout West Palm Beach.
- Surface 71: A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization run solely by students with the mission to raise awareness about plastic pollution, keeping cities and oceans cleaner and more beautiful. Their most recent project goes further than just hosting community cleanup events; it aims to target summer camps and back-to-school events to educate students on waste reduction.
- Kids for Climate Change: The Color the World Green Coloring Book Project has set out to educate and engage children ages 5-10 years old about critical environmental and climate change issues that affect West Palm Beach. Each page will depict a key climate impact identified in the WPB Climate Sustainability Action Plan such as sea level rise, waste reduction, and extreme heat, along with a solution.
“We are proud to partner with the City of West Palm Beach and the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties to foster youth leaders,” said Amy Brand, Philanthropy Tank CEO. “Our youth will play a large role in raising awareness and providing education about climate issues.”
Mayor James: “The creativity and leadership coming out of our youth is inspiring. By working across sectors and taking the initiative, West Palm Beach students are taking their future into their own hands. I look forward to seeing these projects come to life.”
Learn more about the Youth Climate Action Fund Initiative at www.wpb.org/ycaf.
About Philanthropy Tank:
Founded in 2015, the nonprofit Philanthropy Tank challenges, empowers, and equips student “CHANGEmakers” to develop and execute sustainable initiatives and solutions to solve problems in their communities. Philanthropist Investors fund student initiatives, investing in their own community projects. Through one-to-one mentoring, philanthropist investors fuel students’ desire, helping them execute initiatives while increasing their ability to make meaningful changes. For more information, visit www.philanthropytank.org.
About the City of West Palm Beach:
The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the region with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and/or LinkedIn. To keep up with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook.
About Bloomberg Philanthropies:
Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on creating lasting changes in five key areas: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporation, and personal philanthropy, as well as Bloomberg Associates, a philanthropic consultancy that advises cities around the world. In 2023, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $3 billion. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, and X.
About the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is a nonprofit organization that leads philanthropy locally. The foundation provides charitable expertise and vehicles to increase the investment options on behalf of individuals, family foundations, and corporations. Since 1972, the foundation has distributed nearly $250 million in grants and scholarships aimed at closing the area’s opportunity gaps. With its vast network of donors and nonprofit partners, the foundation supports initiatives that improve youth and education, economic opportunity, thriving communities, and crisis preparation and response. Learn more at yourcommunityfoundation.org.