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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
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Advancing conservation, education, and classical music through collaboration and grantmaking. Photo credit: American Prairie, Gib Myers Our mission is to protect and restore the natural environment, support education of under-resourced communities, and strengthen appreciation of classical music. Photo credit: Earthjustice, Amelia Brower, NOAA We envision a world in which all living things have the resources to thrive within sustainable ecosystems, and culturally vibrant opportunities are accessible for all. Photo credit: NatureBridge Marine, Freshwater, and Land Conservation Wildlife Protection, Co-existence, and Connectivity Photo credits: Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, National Park Service | People and Carnivores | NatureBridge | From the Top, Sally Bebawny Since establishing the foundation in 1994, the Volgenau family has invested more than $105 million to protect and restore the environment and support under-resourced communities. The Volgenau Foundation provides support for U.S. initiatives by invitation only. We do not accept or respond to unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals.
Application snapshot: target deadline February 13, 2026; published funding information Not specified; eligibility guidance Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) leaders with a proven track record of collaboration who are working on U.S.-based solutions.
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Advancing conservation, education, and classical music through collaboration and grantmaking. Photo credit: American Prairie, Gib Myers Our mission is to protect and restore the natural environment, support education of under-resourced communities, and strengthen appreciation of classical music.
Photo credit: Earthjustice, Amelia Brower, NOAA We envision a world in which all living things have the resources to thrive within sustainable ecosystems, and culturally vibrant opportunities are accessible for all.
Photo credit: NatureBridge Marine, Freshwater, and Land Conservation Wildlife Protection, Co-existence, and Connectivity Photo credits: Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, National Park Service | People and Carnivores | NatureBridge | From the Top, Sally Bebawny Since establishing the foundation in 1994, the Volgenau family has invested more than $105 million to protect and restore the environment and support under-resourced communities.
The Volgenau Foundation provides support for U. S. initiatives by invitation only.
We do not accept or respond to unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) leaders with a proven track record of collaboration who are working on U.S.-based solutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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