The Climate Leadership Cohort is a program organized by Tacoma Tree Foundation on behalf of the City of Tacoma Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability.
Donor Name: Tacoma Tree Foundation
State: Washington
City: Tacoma
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 10/09/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $595
Details:
The Tacoma Climate Leadership Cohort is an extension of the CAP and is meant to foster relationships, support individual development, and connect community issues, services, and efforts.
Tacoma’s Climate Action Plan guides action for healthy, affordable housing; clean, reliable transportation; protections for public health; and green, good paying jobs.
They are looking for cohort members who are willing to:
- Be strongly connected to the Tacoma-Pierce County community
- Prepare for and complete all assignments and activities
- Demonstrate a partnership and community-building mindset, with examples of leadership and community service or a strong commitment to future service
- Engage respectfully and constructively with others
- Embrace an anti-racist approach to community problem solving
- Be eager to learn about local community issues and civic engagement strategies
- Reflect on and share their own perspectives, purpose, strengths, and growth areas
- Be action-oriented, working to improve their community
- Network with fellow cohort members and community organizations
- Communicate with Tacoma Tree Foundation about any questions about the program
- Accept the idea of “non-closure,” including that learning about complex topics like climate change, social justice, and civic engagement is a lifelong experience and will not be completed in a short training series
- Build new relationships and have fun!
Funding Information
Selected cohort members will be offered a stipend up to $595.
Frontline community members include those that have been historically underrepresented, underserved, or made vulnerable, including to the first and worst climate impacts. Frontline community members may have one or more of the following backgrounds:
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
- Speak English as a second language
- Living with a low household income
- Ages 16-26
- LGBTQIA+
- Living with three or more generations in one home
- Living with more than one family in one home
- Living with a disability
- Immigrant
- Experiencing homelessness
- Completed formal education up to a high school/GED level
- Other
Participation Requirements
Active participation ensures a meaningful and impactful experience for each individual and the cohort. For that reason, cohort members are held to a strict attendance policy. Prepare for and expect to participate in the full program schedule:
- 1 Open House to learn more about the program
- Weekend retreat November 4–6 (Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoon)
- Preparation “homework” between training sessions
- 1-2 hands-on service activities
- 1 project demonstrating skills and knowledge learned
- 1 graduation ceremony
For more information, visit Tacoma Tree Foundation.
