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Us pulling up to give the climate crisis and unjust economic systems this work
By the numbers:
- Funding Opps: 20+
- Job Opps: 100+ 🫨
- Contract Opps: 15+
👉🏾 Explore the Airtable of full opportunities here.
Funding Opportunities 💰
- Community Action Fund by NDN Collective
- Who it's for: Supports urgent, frontline Indigenous-led efforts to defend Indigenous rights, protect land and resources, and respond to climate disasters through direct action and organizing.
- Grant Amount: $20,000
- Deadline: Rolling thru 10/31/2025
- How to Apply: Click Here
- Building Bridges – 2025 Grant Cycle by Mosaic
- Who it's for: Funding collaborative projects, coalitions, and networks that strengthen movement infrastructure, build narrative power, break down silos, and defend democracy in climate and environmental justice movements.
- Grant Amount: $50,000 - $300,000
- Deadline: 3/5/2025
- How to Apply: Click Here
- Local Data for Equitable Communities Grant by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
- Who it's for: Supports nonprofits in collecting and using data to address inequities in physical, economic, and social conditions. Grants aim to inform public policy, build local data capacity, and strengthen equitable data practices.
- Grant Amount: $50,000
- Deadline: 3/18/2025
- How to Apply: Click Here
- Climate Story Fund by Doc Society
- Who it's for: Supports independent media projects that highlight climate justice and drive audience engagement toward climate action. Funds nonfiction productions in late stages and impact pilots for completed nonfiction and fiction projects.
- Grant Amount: $125,000
- Deadline: 3/10/2025
- How to Apply: Click Here
- Economic Prosperity Challenge by MIT Solve
- Who it's for: Seeks tech-driven solutions to expand financial access, enhance digital security, and improve workforce opportunities, especially for underserved communities and vulnerable populations.
- Grant Amount: $10,000
- Deadline: 4/17/2025
- How to Apply: Click Here
👉🏾 View all 101 funding opportunities in this Airtable.
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Jobs & Fellowships 👨🏽💼👩🏽💼
- Chief of Staff
- Organization: Appalachian Community Capital (ACC)
- Location: Washington D.C., Hybrid
- Description: The Chief of Staff will support the CEO in leading operations of the newly established Green Bank for Rural America, a subsidiary of ACC funded by a $500M award from the U.S. EPA. This role involves supporting the President and CEO in strategic leadership, fundraising, and project management to enable green energy investments in underserved rural communities. The position is part-time, focusing on efficient operations and the execution of impactful projects aimed at decarbonizing rural economies.
- Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
- Salary: $195,000–$225,000
- Link to Apply: Click Here
- Director, Government Funding
- Organization: Elevate
- Location: National; Remote
- Description: The Director of Government Funding leads Elevate’s public sector fundraising strategy, managing federal and state funding opportunities to diversify revenue and support organizational goals. This role oversees the development of government proposals, collaborates with internal teams, and strengthens external partnerships to enhance funding opportunities.
- Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
- Salary: $110,000 – $130,000
- Link to Apply: Click Here
- Program Manager, Clean Communities Investment Accelerator
- Organization: Justice Climate Fund (JCF)
- Location: National, Remote
- Description: The Program Manager will provide guidance to technical service providers, assist in identifying relevant training topics, and support the development and execution of network-wide trainings. This role involves managing relationships with JCF partners, overseeing capacity-building initiatives, and ensuring network members have the necessary tools and resources to succeed. The Program Manager will also coordinate technical assistance, facilitate training sessions, and contribute to strategic planning efforts aimed at supporting clean energy projects in environmental justice communities.
- Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
- Salary: $85,000 - $110,000
- Link to Apply: Click Here
- Deputy Program Director, Midwest
- Organization: Vote Solar
- Location: Boston, MA; Hybrid
- Description: The Deputy Program Director, Midwest, will lead Vote Solar’s policy and regulatory campaigns in the region, managing a team of four and coordinating strategic initiatives across Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan. Responsibilities include legislative and regulatory advocacy, coalition-building, campaign oversight, and ensuring equitable energy policies that benefit underserved communities.
- Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
- Salary: $123,000 - $129,000
- Link to Apply: Click Here
- Sr. Portfolio Manager
- Organization: Growald Climate Fund
- Location: Boston, MA; Hybrid
- Description: The Sr. Portfolio Manager will support the Venture Portfolio Director in identifying, managing, and scaling high-impact climate organizations. Responsibilities include overseeing a portfolio of grantees, conducting due diligence, tracking impact, leading strategic convenings, and contributing to program strategy. The role also involves grantmaking, compliance monitoring, and relationship-building with key stakeholders.
- Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
- Salary: $85,000 - $110,000
- Link to Apply: Click Here
👉🏾 Vist this Airtable for all job opps.
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RFP & Contracting Opportunities 📑
- RFP: Director of Fund Development for Green Bank Rapid Start Team
- Issued By: Green Bank for Rural America
- Scope: Seeking a Director of Fund Development (DFD) to lead market validation, fund design, investor engagement, and capitalization strategy for the Rural Opportunities Fund. The role includes outreach to financial institutions, philanthropic organizations, and community-based investors.
- Budget: Not disclosed
- Deadline for Proposals: Rolling, Apply ASAP
- Details & Submission Link: Click Here
- RFP: Technical Assistance (TA) Team Member for Green Bank Rapid Start Team
- Issued By: Green Bank for Rural America
- Scope: Seeking professionals to support the implementation of Technical Assistance Hubs and Services in Financial Services, Distributed Energy, Built Environment, and EV Transportation. The role involves provider outreach, resource library development, community engagement, and direct technical assistance.
- Budget: Not disclosed
- Deadline for Proposals: Rolling, Apply ASAP
- Details & Submission Link: Click Here
- RFP: Compliance Officer for Green Bank Rapid Start Team
- Issued By: Green Bank for Rural America
- Scope: Seeking a Compliance Officer to support the launch of the Green Bank for Rural America by overseeing compliance, risk management, federal grant auditing, and adherence to EPA and federal regulations.
- Budget: Not disclosed
- Deadline for Proposals: Rolling, Apply ASAP
- Details & Submission Link: Click Here
- RFP: Impact Evaluation & Management
- Issued By: Propeller
- Scope: Seeking a contractor to refine and manage impact evaluation efforts, including updating survey tools and administering the annual Impact Accelerator Alumni survey.
- Budget: $20,000 - $27,500.
- Deadline for Proposals: 3/14/25
- Details & Submission Link: Click Here
- RFP: Climate Service Corps
- Issued By: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
- Scope: MassCEC’s Climate Service Corps seeks to strengthen the Commonwealth’s clean energy workforce by 38% by 2030, offering young people—especially those from Environmental Justice neighborhoods—access to living-wage careers. This initiative provides direct funding and technical assistance to organizations that deliver work-based learning, skills training, career guidance, and service opportunities for individuals aged 18–24. Implementation and Planning Grants are available to help local organizations and partnerships design and scale effective career pathway programs.
- Budget: $50,000 for planning, $350,000 for implementation
- Deadline for Proposals: 3/17/25
- Details & Submission Link: Click Here
Lagniappe ⚜ (a lil extra) Resources + Uplift
There is still a lot of uncertainty in the federal funding landscape: The President and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits recently shared a timeline of what has transpired over the last month. Check it out to get up to speed.
- Nominate a water and sustainability leader to the inaugural Hydro20 list!
- Deadline: Mar 7
- Description: “Hydro20 is a new annual celebration of 20 individuals who are driving change, disrupting norms, and doing good for water sustainability across the United States.Now you can nominate an extraordinary person who has done exceptional work in any aspect of water.We're looking for people from every sector - advocacy, community outreach, conservation, education, engineering, environmental justice, finance, food and beverage, manufacturing, infrastructure, policy, recreation, sports, technology, utilities, and more.Hydro20 isn't a lifetime achievement award - it's for those making waves in water today!”
- Nomination Form: Click Here
- Looking to upskill or transition into mission-driven finance? Join this free webinar from the Impact Finance Pro!
- Date: Mar 6 at 12 pm ET
- Description: “Join the discussion to learn about the various career pathways in impact finance, how professionals from other fields can transition into the sector, and practical tips and resources to help you explore the industry as a career path. At Impact Finance Pro, we will remain committed to guiding you through these transitions and helping you discover opportunities that resonate with your skills and aspirations.”
- Registration Form: Click Here
Collective memory is a tool for us to use. This week we’re grateful for this recent video podcast from Rise St. James that shares how folks in small-town Louisiana stood up to multinational polluters. This work continues and is embodied in the work of organizations such as The Descendants Project.
Still a Happy BHM all Y’all ✊🏽
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Let’s continue to build together 💪🏾
In solidarity,
Trace
