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We are now issuing a targeted call for applications for fall 2024. Visit our Solution Application Hub to find out more.
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Grant Requirements

Interested in applying for a Climate Solutions Portfolio grant? We’re seeking solutions that:

 

  • Are facing challenges in securing funding from brands, suppliers, and other sources to enable widespread implementation.
  • Address one or more of our priority areas:
    • Reduce process demand for energy
    • Reduce energy losses
    • Reduce/eliminate GHG emitted from generating heat and electricity
    • Reduce emissions from the production of natural and synthetic fibers
    • Minimize waste in each step of production
    • Maximize circular reuse of fibers, fabrics, or chemicals.
  • Are requesting $50,000-250,000 of grant funding per year of the grant project.
  • Have measured, projected, or secondary data that demonstrates effectiveness, reach, and scale.
  • Are willing to share insights to help others learn and maintain transparency.

 

If you believe your solution is a good fit, please review our grant funding thesis and apply.

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Grant timeline

The application process will follow these steps and timeline. We will be in touch if we need anything further from you and to let you know if you have been invited to pitch. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to provide tailored feedback to applicants who are not invited to the pitching stage. We will publish general insights from the applications once the grants have been awarded.

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