Santa Clara County’s Climate Resilience Leadership Academy
Santa Clara County's Climate Resilience Leadership Academy, funded by PHIG, empowers community organizations to combat climate hazards like extreme heat and poor air quality. The program's mini-grants have increased resources for grassroots initiatives, leading to impactful projects like youth tree planting and climate policy workshops. With 88% of participants reporting enhanced climate change knowledge and 77% of projects improving community resilience, the academy significantly addresses racial and health inequities. By expanding participation and grant funding, the PHIG-supported program is set to further strengthen local climate action and community health outcomes.