Historical funding: Not specified

Prior eligibility: Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) leaders with a proven track record of collaboration who are working on U.S.-based solutions.

Volgenau Climate Initiative Request for Letter of Interest (2026 Convening) is sponsored by Volgenau Foundation. The Volgenau Climate Initiative (VCI), an initiative of The Volgenau Foundation, is seeking Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) leaders to propose and co-host a sponsored convening in December 2026. The program funds convenings that bring together leaders to connect and collaborate on bold climate strategies. Support includes covering all costs for planning and hosting the 25-30 person event, travel stipends, host committee honorariums, seed funding for projects arising from the convening, and funding for a post-convening coordinator. Geographic focus: United States Focus areas: Natural Climate Solutions, Climate Change Mitigation, Biodiversity, Environmental Conservation, Equity