Spark Climate Solutions
AI Summary
Spark Climate Solutions is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization dedicated to addressing climate challenges through strategic funding. In 2024, the organization disbursed $2.7 million across 11 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that strictly does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Sparks mission is to accelerate progress in emerging, potentially high-impact approaches for climate mitigation and adaptation that will contribute to humanitys comprehensive portfolio of solutions and responses to enable our return to a safe climate while minimizing risk to societal stability.
Cause Areas
1
Environment
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
$600K
16%
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
$413.5K
11%
CONVERGENT RESEARCH INC
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$405.9K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$279.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Spark Climate Solutions?
No. Spark Climate Solutions does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Spark Climate Solutions give?
Spark Climate Solutions primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and California. 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 Spark Climate Solutions’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Spark Climate Solutions fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Spark Climate Solutions make each year?
In 2024, Spark Climate Solutions awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Spark Climate Solutions fund recently?
In 2024, Spark Climate Solutions awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell University, and CONVERGENT RESEARCH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Spark Climate Solutions?
Spark Climate Solutions does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.