Funding for youth-led environmental projects is still available through the Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program.  Fall applications are due October 15, 2009.

Projects must be created and implemented by young people age 18 and under, and take place in Carmel or Clay Township.  Green project ideas, applications and details are available at CarmelGreenTeen.org.

School, scouting, religious, community service, and other not-for-profit youth groups are encouraged to apply now for Spring 2010 projects.  Micro-grants of up to $1,000 are available until funds are exhausted.

Got the latest news release from the City of Carmel:

Carmel, IN - The City of Carmel is encouraging residents and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights, computers, cars and other electronic items as part of the worldwide Earth Hour event taking place on this Saturday, March 28, between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.

      "The City is pleased to support Earth Hour this year to emphasize the importance of conserving our energy resources. This is a symbolic event in which every single person can participate. Our city prides itself on being environmentally friendly, and this is one more way we can encourage our residents and businesses to care for our planet," said Mayor Jim Brainard.

Carmel Area Roots & Shoots "green" teen group needs your online votes! 

Carmel Area Roots & Shoots, a local youth environmental/humanitarian group is one of ten national finalists in the Clorox GreenWorks "Green Heroes" grant contest to promote the growth of eco-friendly community projects across the country.

Until April 10, anyone over age 18 can vote online daily at http://www.greenworkscleaners.com/greenhero for their favorite projects.  If our group receives enough votes, we will win $10,000 to help make Carmel a greener community.  Voters are allowed one vote per email per day.

The girls have been working hard! They have a very good chance to get the grant to assist Carmel-area scouting, school, church, and other youth groups for green projects over the next two years.

Please vote for them!

For detail information, check out Carmel Green Initiative.