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Seattle’s progress toward climate-resilient and efficient community centers, libraries, pools, and more!

July 2, 2026

Reducing the emissions that cause climate change takes all of us. We at the City are taking bold action against major sources of pollution, including buildings, which are responsible for 40% of emissions in Seattle. We’re leading by example by reducing climate pollution, or “decarbonizing,” in City-owned spaces. Across Seattle, we’re upgrading pools, community centers, libraries, and more to reduce energy use, improve indoor air quality, and make buildings more comfortable for the communities who use… [ Keep reading ]

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Get Involved: Seattle’s new Climate Ready Curriculum to help communities prepare for extreme weather and more climate action opportunities 

June 25, 2026

Hot sunny days and irregular weather have officially hit Seattle for the summer. It’s not just you — yes, it feels hotter and more unpredictable each year due to climate change. While we work to reduce the emissions that cause climate change in the long term, we are also preparing communities for the climate impacts they are already experiencing. Climate… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund Application is Open: Grants will support community-led climate projects

May 28, 2026

Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is now accepting applications for the Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund! For the first time, the EJ Fund will offer funding over two years rather than 18 months, with up to $1.6 million available to provide simplified and sustainable support for community‑led climate projects. Interested applicants must check… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle’s Building Decarbonization Grants Application is Open: Funding will help community buildings reduce climate pollution ahead of BEPS 

May 21, 2026

Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Building Decarbonization Grants through August 10! The City of Seattle will offer up to $4 million in grants to help owners of buildings larger than 20,000 square feet reduce climate pollution, or “decarbonize,” their buildings. The grants will help fund engineering design and/or capital upgrades to buildings ahead of future emissions reduction targets set by Seattle’s Building Emissions… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle’s New Climate Action Plan Survey is Open: Make your ideas heard today  

April 23, 2026

We’re updating Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, which maps out strategies to reduce pollution, prepare for climate impacts, and build a healthier city for everyone. We want to hear from you! Answer this 10-minute survey before June 30 to tell us about the climate issues and solutions that are most important to you.  Update: Seattle’s Climate Action Plan Survey is Now Available in 5 More Languages! Translated Surveys: español | 中文  |Tiếng Việt | Somali… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Foundation and City of Seattle Announce First Peoples Climate Fund Grantees

April 15, 2026

We are excited to announce the grantees for the First Peoples Climate Fund, a landmark $5.5 million investment that places Indigenous sovereignty, leadership, and ancestral knowledge at the heart of climate action! The First Peoples Climate Fund follows a community-driven process that centers the voices and expertise of Tribes and Native… [ Keep reading ]

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Environmental Justice Fund Stories: How Community Land Conservancy is creating thriving public spaces through coalitions 

March 26, 2026

Great public spaces help communities thrive. These spaces need features like clean air, trees, accessible transit, and nearby affordable housing. Most of all, they depend on the people who use and care for them. Community Land Conservancy (CLC), one of our community partners, is helping create great spaces. Their vision is to help communities buy, own, and design public spaces that serve their needs. CLC builds and… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle invests in 12 organizations to support projects led by communities hit hardest by climate and environmental injustice 

January 29, 2026

We’re excited to announce the 2025 grantees of Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund! The Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund is investing in a range of community-led environmental programs covering climate change adaptation, education, youth leadership, and more. The EJ Fund supports projects and programs led by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, refugees, people with low incomes, youth, and… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Community Partnership grant with King Conservation District awards $700,000 to community-led initiatives

December 29, 2025

This announcement was originally posted on King Conservation District’s website on December 9, 2025 King Conservation District (KCD)’s Seattle Community Partnership grant program supports community-led initiatives that improve natural resources and are developed, led by, and benefit communities most impacted by environmental and climate inequities. This year, KCD and Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]

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Milestones and Momentum: Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program celebrates 2025 wins with community partners  

December 8, 2025

Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program is celebrating a big year of accomplishments engaging local kids and teens, building resilient infrastructure, and strengthening climate preparedness for South Park and Georgetown communities. The Duwamish Valley Program, led by our team at Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE), is a close partnership made… [ Keep reading ]

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