NYCHA Resident Climate Action Grants Celebration
Join us on Governors Island on April 18 during Earth Week for a celebration of the 2026 NYCHA Resident Climate Action Grants winners!
Hop on the hybrid-electric ferry to celebrate 30+ winning ideas for climate action across the five boroughs. This special gathering will bring community members, climate leaders, and artists together to network, exchange knowledge, and cheer on community leaders. The event—part of the island’s annual Earth Day Celebration—will include family-friendly activities, a photo booth, light refreshments, and more.
Hosted by the Public Housing Community Fund and The New York Climate Exchange—and made possible by HSBC—the NYCHA Resident Climate Action Grants is a community-focused grant initiative supporting climate action and sustainability projects within the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments. This program invests in climate action projects led by residents through grants and technical assistance.
Following the event (1-3pm), participants are invited to join artist Greg Corbino for a hands-on puppet-making workshop inspired by the epic migrations of Hudson River fish at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Fish migrations and spawning cycles remind us that ecosystems depend on collective movement and shared effort. In that spirit, participants will create their own migrating fish puppets while reflecting on how collective action can spark new ideas for climate resilience in our communities.