Photos of all funded projects can be viewed on the Funded Projects page.
On March 26, 2015 the Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program awarded over $4000 to six youth groups in Carmel to fund their youth-led environmental sustainability projects. The event was held in the City of Carmel Council Chambers, and each group was given a "big check" and asked to summarize their project for the crowd.
The University High School EcoBlazers will build a perennial flower garden specifically designed to attract and support Monarch butterflies.
Orchard Park Elementary Recycle Cubs will facilitate and encourage event recycling at their school by purchasing five Clear Stream portable recycling containers.
The University High School Stewardship committee will promote reusable water bottle use via two hydration stations at their school.
Our program utilizes area students to inspire and mentor youth to identify environmental needs within the community and to design, fund, implement, and evaluate appropriate projects to address those needs.
Clay Middle School students will promote reusable water bottle use by asking for pledges, providing reusable bottles, and by installing a water bottle refilling station alongside the drinking fountain near the cafeteria.
The Carmel High School Environmental Sustainability Club will host an educational Earth Fair at the CCS Plots to Plates Organic Community Garden.
Members of the Carmel High School National Honor Society will be providing event recycling during the 2015-2016 school year while earning group hours.
The Carmel Green Teen youth board is an all volunteer working board comprised of students from area middle and high schools.
The Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program extends a huge thanks to ceremony food sponsors Whole Foods and Square Donuts in Carmel.
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard is a huge supporter of the Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program.
