Seattle Foundation and City of Seattle Announce First Peoples Climate Fund Grantees
April 15, 2026
Seattle Foundation and City of Seattle Announce First Peoples Climate Fund Grantees
Growing the Green Workforce: South Seattle College students help building owners reduce pollution and energy usage
April 7, 2026
Share this story on social media: Last month, we joined South Seattle College students at the historic Downtown YMCA to watch climate work in action! South Seattle College students are working in the field helping building owners save money and transition to clean energy while preparing for jobs in the growing green workforce. Buildings are responsible for 40% of climate pollution in Seattle. To reduce emissions, building owners are… [ Keep reading ]
First-of-its-kind map of the Duwamish Valley tracks City-funded projects improving affordability, green spaces, transit, and climate readiness
March 19, 2026
Ready to explore all the City-funded projects and programs happening in South Park and Georgetown? Check out our newly released Duwamish Valley Program Map! Community organizations and City departments are doing amazing work in the region. Together, we’ve built sidewalks and bike lanes, planted trees, added flood prevention infrastructure, and much more. One highlight is a new 1.2-mile path for walking and rolling. It includes 143 street trees and connects neighbors and visitors to the recently… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Celebrating Seattle Forest Week October 25 – November 1 with our new “Foresting Seattle” program
October 24, 2025
Seattle Forest Week festivities are kicking off next week, giving community members the opportunity to help grow Seattle’s urban forest and build a healthier city! Everyone is welcome to events lined up from October 25 through November 1. Starting October 25, Green Seattle Day is bringing together community members to… [ Keep reading ]
Back-to-School Updates from Our Healthy Food in Schools Initiative: Bringing more fresh, local, and culturally relevant food to Seattle Schools
September 11, 2025
To help kick off the school year and Washington’s Eat Local Month in September, we’re sharing some exciting highlights from our Healthy Food in Schools initiative, in partnership with Seattle Public Schools (SPS)! To thrive at school, students need easy access to fresh and nutritious foods. Our Healthy Food in… [ Keep reading ]
How local youth are shaping the new One Seattle Climate Action Plan
September 8, 2025
Youth have grown up in a world regularly disrupted by climate change. School closures from extreme heat and flooded neighborhoods cause instability, while wildfires and poor air quality threaten their health and safety. Youth voices are important to creating the policies that will shape their futures. This summer, The Washington… [ Keep reading ]
Supporting Small Businesses, Creating Jobs, and Strengthening the Local Economy in Seattle’s Duwamish Valley
June 17, 2025
As summer kicks off, weekly outdoor markets and plans for more than a dozen free events in the coming months are energizing Duwamish Valley neighborhoods. The City of Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program and departments are working with community organizations to transform previously under-utilized areas into thriving small business districts. The… [ Keep reading ]