CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND
AI Summary
The Climate Emergency Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on addressing climate-related issues through strategic grantmaking. In 2024, the fund awarded a total of $2.8 million across 45 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that operates by invitation only. This organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND SUPPORTS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS THAT EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT AND ALERT THEM TO THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES AND CORPORATE ACTIONS TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY.
Cause Areas
3
Climate change
Law
Environment
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OIL & GAS ACTION NETWORK
$847.5K
11%
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc
$755K
10%
INTERNATIONAL CENTER ON NONVIOLENT CONFLICT
$652K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$54.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND?
No. CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND give?
CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND make each year?
In 2024, CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include OIL & GAS ACTION NETWORK, New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc, and INTERNATIONAL CENTER ON NONVIOLENT CONFLICT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND?
CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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