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Phase One submission deadline was February 25, 2022 — this program closed over 4 years ago.
Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize Program - Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This program aims to fund organizations for ongoing and/or proposed activities related to climate and clean energy that support entrepreneurship and innovation in communities historically underserved in climate and energy technology funding.
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Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize Program - Phase I Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize Program - Phase I Funding Opportunity Brief * Through this program, DOE aims to fund organizations for ongoing and/or proposed activities related to climate and clean energy that support, build trust, and strengthen relationships and partnerships with disadvantaged communities.
Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize Program Up to 10 organizations will share a total prize pool of up to $2. 5 million. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations; state, local, and tribal governments and government entities; for-profit companies; and academic institutions with experience in supporting environmental, climate, and energy justice.
The prize will support, create, and identify activities that provide incubation, acceleration, and community-based entrepreneurship and innovation services in climate and clean energy technologies. Teams need not have a scientific or engineering background to compete in the prize.
DOE seeks to support grassroots organizations working on climate and clean energy technology solutions that focus on enabling a just and equitable transition to a clean energy economy. Novel state or local policies, for example, are critical to enabling the success of the clean energy transition, especially in disadvantaged communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change.
In Phase One, up to 10 winners will receive an initial cash prize of up to $200,000 each, with the opportunity to receive additional awards. Winners from Phase One will receive in-kind mentorship and other support services to ensure their success. In Phase Two, up to three teams will be awarded cash prizes from a prize pool of $500,000.
The prize is open for submissions for Phase One through Feb. 25, 2022. Climate Adaptation/Mitigation
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations; state, local, and tribal governments and government entities; for-profit companies; and academic institutions with experience in supporting environmental, climate, and energy…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2.5 million total prize pool (up to $200,000 per winner in Phase One). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize Program - Phase I is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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