Earth Month in Columbus serves as a great time to engage in sustainability initiatives that align with the Columbus Climate Action Plan, which aims to reduce pollution and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Throughout April, numerous events such as tree plantings, cleanups, beautification & community garden efforts, community science events and more can be found at Green Columbus’ website [ https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. Once you’ve volunteered please join us at Green Columbus’ annual Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 27 at Scioto Audubon Metro Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring educational tours, food trucks, music and more!
Solar installation program Switch Together available to Columbus residents
Registration is now open for Central Ohioans to sign up for Switch Together [ https://switchtogether.com/en/solar/columbus?utm_campaign=qrcode&utm_content=columbus&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] — a solar group buying program for homeowners. Switch Together is supported by a partnership between national nonprofit Solar United Neighbors and the City of Columbus. Switch Together makes rooftop solar installations more affordable, while also offering solar education through online resources and in-person events. To date, over 9,000 households have accepted an offer from Switch Together.
Youth Climate Action Fund: First round awards coming soon!
Awards for the first round of the Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund micro grants [ https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Sustainable-Columbus/Columbus-Youth-Climate-Action?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] will be announced this month in honor of Earth Day. Applications remain open and are still being accepted until all of the grant funding has been distributed. Columbus received funding from the Bloomberg Foundation to grant youth ages 15-24 up to $5,000 each for projects addressing climate change, environmental justice and community engagement. This is the second year for this grant program which received $100,000 to empower the next generation of climate leaders while meeting our Columbus Climate Action Plan goals.
*About Me: *I connect and collaborate with residents and stakeholders across Central Ohio’s 10 counties. These engagements help shape strategies that improve air quality, promote equity, and support economic opportunities, all while empowering Central Ohio communities.
Outside of work, I like to stay active through hiking, going to local concerts, and taking care of my three pet hermit crabs, including one that’s over 10 years old. With the right care, they can live up to 20 years—so I'm in it for the long run!
Columbus Dispatch: Growing the future: Sustainable Columbus grant funding is open to youth-led projects [ https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2025/03/22/columbus-given-100k-from-bloomberg-philanthropies-for-youth-grants/81626812007/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
ABC6: Columbus offering $100,000 in microgrants [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1s&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&v=hlLoswSEk_k ]
Columbus sues Trump, Musk over DOGE cuts of forestry grant [ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/courts/2025/03/20/columbus-ohio-environmental-groups-sue-trump-musk-doge-local-grant-funding-freeze/82551024007/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Columbus commits $40,000 for planting trees, Earth Month after federal funding freeze [ https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/columbus-commits-40000-for-planting-trees-earth-month-after-federal-funding-freeze-green-columbus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
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Earth Month in Columbus serves as a great time to engage in sustainability initiatives that align with the Columbus Climate Action Plan, which aims to reduce pollution and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Throughout April, numerous events such as tree plantings, cleanups, beautification & community garden efforts, community science events and more can be found at Green Columbus’ website [ https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. Once you’ve volunteered please join us at Green Columbus’ annual Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 27 at Scioto Audubon Metro Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring educational tours, food trucks, music and more!
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Solar installation program Switch Together available to Columbus residents
Registration is now open for Central Ohioans to sign up for Switch Together [ https://switchtogether.com/en/solar/columbus?utm_campaign=qrcode&utm_content=columbus&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] — a solar group buying program for homeowners. Switch Together is supported by a partnership between national nonprofit Solar United Neighbors and the City of Columbus. Switch Together makes rooftop solar installations more affordable, while also offering solar education through online resources and in-person events. To date, over 9,000 households have accepted an offer from Switch Together.
solartogether [ https://youtu.be/T4tpD9slqvY?si=9zmOwbR58UUD-C69&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
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Youth Climate Action Fund: First round awards coming soon!
Awards for the first round of the Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund micro grants [ https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/Sustainable-Columbus/Columbus-Youth-Climate-Action?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] will be announced this month in honor of Earth Day. Applications remain open and are still being accepted until all of the grant funding has been distributed. Columbus received funding from the Bloomberg Foundation to grant youth ages 15-24 up to $5,000 each for projects addressing climate change, environmental justice and community engagement. This is the second year for this grant program which received $100,000 to empower the next generation of climate leaders while meeting our Columbus Climate Action Plan goals.
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Staff Spotlight:
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*Name: *Roberto Burga
*Title:* Public Relations Specialist
*About Me: *I connect and collaborate with residents and stakeholders across Central Ohio’s 10 counties. These engagements help shape strategies that improve air quality, promote equity, and support economic opportunities, all while empowering Central Ohio communities.
Outside of work, I like to stay active through hiking, going to local concerts, and taking care of my three pet hermit crabs, including one that’s over 10 years old. With the right care, they can live up to 20 years—so I'm in it for the long run!
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In the News
Columbus Dispatch: Growing the future: Sustainable Columbus grant funding is open to youth-led projects [ https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2025/03/22/columbus-given-100k-from-bloomberg-philanthropies-for-youth-grants/81626812007/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
ABC6: Columbus offering $100,000 in microgrants [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1s&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&v=hlLoswSEk_k ]
Columbus sues Trump, Musk over DOGE cuts of forestry grant [ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/courts/2025/03/20/columbus-ohio-environmental-groups-sue-trump-musk-doge-local-grant-funding-freeze/82551024007/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Columbus commits $40,000 for planting trees, Earth Month after federal funding freeze [ https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/columbus-commits-40000-for-planting-trees-earth-month-after-federal-funding-freeze-green-columbus?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
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