Declare Your Community’s Energy Independence This July 4th Holiday!

July 1st, 2009 marks the opening of a remarkable opportunity; a chance to transition your community from coal dependency to clean energy independence.    On this day, the Focus Roots Fellowship program will begin to accept applications, and for two individuals this will mark the turning point in their innovation and activism. 

In order to accelerate the transition away from energy sources like coal, and toward a just and prosperous clean energy future, every town needs stronger roots and deeper community engagement. And the deeper these clean energy roots reach throughout your community, the faster we can move toward utilizing renewable energy systems and redefining prosperity.   Young people across the country have the ability to create and deepen these roots. Focus the Nation is proud and excited to provide the operational and financial support for them to succeed. 
 

Both Sport and Art are effective vehicles to mobilize people and ideas. When utilized creatively they have the power to bring communities together, and to facilitate change on many scales. That’s why this year with support of Nike, Climate Ride, and the Danish Embassy, Focus the Nation will be selecting fellows with innovative ideas associated with sport and art.  
Sounds like an amazing opportunity right? You’re ready to jump on it, and spread the word right? Well get your application materials together and prepare to accelerate your idea into action!
 
Visit www.focusthenation.org/roots for more information and information on how to apply.