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Climate Program: Resilience and Clean Energy is a grant from the Barr Foundation that funds local, equitable climate solutions across the Boston metro area. Operating through three integrated strategies — Clean Energy, Climate Resilience, and Mobility — the program works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build community resilience to climate impacts, and expand low-carbon transportation options.
Barr prioritizes elevating the leadership of communities most impacted by the climate crisis. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working within the Boston metro area. Award amounts range from $50,000 to $500,000.
The program aims to transform how the Northeast conserves, generates, and uses energy while strengthening Massachusetts' resilience to climate impacts.
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Across three strategies — Clean Energy, Climate Resilience, and Mobility — we work in concert to reduce emissions, build community resilience, and elevate the leadership of those most impacted by the climate crisis. We believe that frontline communities, those most often hit first and worst by the impacts of climate change, should have the power, resources, and self-determination to shape a just, healthy, and climate-resilient future.
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Strengthening Massachusetts’ resilience to climate impacts by enhancing the adaptive capacity of residents, communities, governance systems, and infrastructure Expanding low-carbon transportation options and supporting communities so people can easily and affordably reach their daily needs Transforming how the Northeast conserves, generates, and uses energy to accelerate the transition to clean, renewable resources “Those most affected know what it takes to drive change.
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We welcome you to save time by keeping your response short (less than 2 pages of writing or 5 minutes for video or audio). We’ll get back to you in a few weeks to let you know if the proposal is a good fit with our priorities. If we move forward, we’ll help you through the grantmaking process, which typically takes 4 to 6 months from initial conversation to payout.
If you have questions about how to submit an inquiry, contact climate@barrfoundation. org . link to submit an inquiry about the climate program grantmaking process A field trip to the Mystic River, hosted by MassECAN and the Mystic River Watershed Association.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working within the Boston metro area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Climate Program: Resilience and Clean Energy is funded by Barr Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.