Many people—both young and old—are deeply concerned about climate change and eager to take action in La Crosse. The City of La Crosse is committed to supporting community members, especially youth, in launching impactful climate action projects.

One key initiative is the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF), funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies. YCAF empowers youth-led teams to develop and implement innovative projects that enhance climate resilience or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Through microgrants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, the program challenges La Crosse youth to create solutions that align with the city’s climate action plan.

The City of La Crosse has successfully completed two rounds of the YCAF initiative. You can find a library of the successful projects from each of the rounds by clicking the links below. How might you bring similar initiatives to your community?