Good People!
This edition of Common River is focused on unlocking funding, jobs, and contracting opportunities that accelerate progress for those of us building a sustainable, just economic future. Let’s get it!
By the numbers:
- Funding Opps: 8
- Job Opps: 40
- Contract Opps: 12
👉🏾 Explore the Airtable of full opportunities here.
Funding Opportunities 💰
- Climate United NEXT
- Who it's for: Community renewable project developers looking for pre-development $$$. This funding helps you prioritize activities such as feasibility & environmental impact studies, technical assistance, community engagement, and project development.
- Grant Amount: Up to $300,000
- Deadline: 1/24/25
- How to Apply: Click Here
- Reimagining Land Use & Zoning for Health Equity by RWJF
- Who it's for: Those who are committed to upending the way that land use has done damage to many of our communities. Also, for those bold enough to imagine community-driven land uses, economic opportunities, and improved public health.
- Grant Amount: Up to $250,000
- Deadline: 2/6/25
- How to Apply: Click Here
- Catalyze Fund Fellowship
- Who it's for: A six-month program for emerging capital entrepreneurs to build their first institutional investment firms. Builders selected will have access to mentorship and operational and advisory support.
- Grant Amount: N/A
- Deadline: 2/15/25
- How to Apply: Click Here
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Jobs & Fellowships 👨🏽💼👩🏽💼
- Chief of Staff
- Organization: Appalachian Community Capital
- Location: D.C., Durham, or located in Appalachia
- Description: This leader will oversee 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.
- Deadline to Apply: N/A
- Salary: $195,000–$225,000
- Link to Apply: Click Here
- Director of Private-Sector Partnerships
- Organization: Project Drawdown
- Location: Remote
- Description: This leadership role focuses on creating and managing strategic partnerships with private-sector leaders, including corporate executives, philanthropists, and impact investors. The Director will advance science-based climate solutions by building collaborations, managing relationships, and designing innovative programs to reduce emissions.
- Deadline to Apply: 1/27/25
- Salary: $150,000 - $180,000
- Link to Apply: Click Here
- Climate Capital Sector Leader, Building Decarbonization
- Organization: Self-Help Climate Capital
- Location: Durham, NC; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Oakland, CA'; Los Angeles, CA
- Description: Lead building decarbonization efforts, including financing programs for energy efficiency, electrification, and green mortgages in underserved communities. Responsibilities include policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and driving economic inclusion initiatives to promote environmental and economic justice.
- Deadline to Apply: N/A
- Salary: $92,400 - $150,279
- Link to Apply: Click Here
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RFP & Contracting Opportunities 📑
- RFP: EV Loan Sales
- Issued By: Self-Help Climate Capital
- Scope: Opportunity for qualified sellers of Electric Vehicle (EV) Loans to originate and to generate $10 million of EV Loan volume annually, and provide that provide financing for new and used EV purchases, particularly targeting Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities (LIDAC), as well as rural and Tribal areas.
- Budget: N/A
- Deadline for Proposals: N/A
- Details & Submission Link: Click Here
- RFP: Climate-Critical Workforce Training
- Issued By: MassCEC
- Scope: Opportunity for workforce developers to expand workforce development in climate-critical industries, supporting clean energy goals and creating career pathways for Massachusetts residents.
- Budget: $50,000 to $800,000
- Deadline for Proposals: 5/2/25
- Details & Submission Link: Click Here
- RFP: Greenlight Innovation Fund
- Issued By: NYCEDC
- Scope: The Greenlight Innovation Fund provides City Capital funding for developing facilities in Green Economy, Life Sciences, and Advanced Technology industries. Eligible projects include property acquisition, facility construction, or equipment purchases by nonprofit entities on privately owned property.
- Budget: Total allocation of up to $50 million, with awards of at least $3 million per project, covering no more than 50% of total program costs.
- Deadline for Proposals: 4/4/25
- Details & Submission Link: Click Here
Let’s continue to build together
In solidarity,
Trace
