CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AWARDED $100,000 GRANT TO
COMBAT EXTREME HEAT
The City of Boynton Beach is proud to be the only city in Florida awarded funding from the Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI). The $100,000 grant will be used to develop a data-informed, community-driven urban heat resilience strategy to combat extreme heat risk and advance solutions like tree canopy expansion and cooling infrastructure. Project partners include the City of Boynton Beach, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA, Community Greening, EcoAdapt, and American Forests. This milestone highlights Boynton Beach as a destination for sustainability and innovation.
Please visit CSCI's website to learn more: CSCI awards and announcements page.
Media Contact:
Jillian Kay
City of Boynton Beach Public Affairs Coordinator
Phone: 561.742.6038 / Cell: 561.970.4047
Email: KayJ@bbfl.us