CCN Meeting April 2026

Key Meeting Takeaways:

• The Network spent intentional time (re)connecting, building relationships, and engaging in mutual support, particularly during the warmup and Talking Circles sessions.
• The Funding, Policy, and Youth Engagement Clusters advanced planning for 2026 activities, including a Collective Fund for Community Solutions, CCN Policy Roadshow, Youth Mentorship Program, and youth-specific, bidirectional Learning Collaboratives.
• The Network explored and applied strategies to build power with community at the center, hearing from guests from Groundwork USA, Surdna Foundation, and Defensores de la Cuenca.
• The Network engaged directly with funders committed to supporting community-based climate and health work to sketch solutions to funding gaps and barriers. Invited guests represented the Communities First Fund, Kresge Foundation, Climate & Clean Energy Equity Fund, and Libra Foundation.

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