ENERGY ACTION FUNDPub 78
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The ENERGY ACTION FUND is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the fund awarded a total of $20 million across 279 grantees, with significant funding directed to organizations in DC, CA, and MI. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROVIDING TECHNOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION TO REDUCE GLOBAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
Cause Areas
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Energy resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC
$5.7M
9%
TIDES ADVOCACY
$3.7M
6%
CONSERVATION MINNESOTA VOTER CENTER INC
$1.8M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
152
Median 1st year grant
$33.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ENERGY ACTION FUND?
No. ENERGY ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ENERGY ACTION FUND give?
ENERGY ACTION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ENERGY ACTION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ENERGY ACTION FUND fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ENERGY ACTION FUND make each year?
In 2024, ENERGY ACTION FUND awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $20 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ENERGY ACTION FUND fund recently?
In 2024, ENERGY ACTION FUND awarded grants to about 280 grantees. Recent grantees include LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC, TIDES ADVOCACY, and CONSERVATION MINNESOTA VOTER CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ENERGY ACTION FUND?
ENERGY ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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