Hey Folks! Sending this out later than expected as I’ve been shaking back from being under the weather the last few days. Been leaning into rest & recovery as we’re in this work for the long haul!
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My face when i hear someone say Co2 is the only thing that matters for climate
By the numbers:
Funding Opps: 30+
Job Opps: 80+
Contract Opps: 20+
Funding Opportunities
Fellowship by Echoing Green
Who it's for: The fellowship supports transformational leaders who challenge the status quo to solve the world's biggest problems. Fellows receive comprehensive support including leadership development, wellness support, seed funding, and access to expert resources over 18 months.
Funding Amount: $100,000
Deadline: 10/8/2025
How to Apply: Click Here
Sparks of Regeneration by Unearthodox
Who it's for: An 8-month incubation program for innovators and change-makers with early-stage regenerative projects that embrace social equity, community-led change, and systems thinking. Selected participants receive funding and access to shared non-financial support including mentoring, peer learning, and networking opportunities.
Funding Amount: $10,000
Deadline: 10/9/2025
How to Apply: Click Here
Growing Justice Fund 2025
Who it's for: Growing Justice Fund invests in efforts to solidify the leadership, dignity, and power of Tribal, Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, and immigrant people in food systems. The Fund supports equitable good food procurement through community-serving institutions like schools, hospitals, and elder care centers.
Funding Amount: $25,000 - $250,000
Deadline: 10/14/2025
How to Apply: Click Here
Grant Program by The Lawrence Foundation
Who it's for: Provides grants to support environmental, human services, and disaster relief programs. Grants are typically unrestricted and can be used for general operating or project expenses..
Funding Amount: $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: 10/31/2025
How to Apply: Click Here
Latino Equity Fund by The Boston Foundation
Who it's for: The Latino Equity Fund provides one-time $25,000 grants to 20 Latinx-serving nonprofit organizations in Greater Boston. The fund focuses on advancing well-being and economic mobility through basic needs support and workforce development.
Funding Amount: $25,000
Deadline: 11/3/2025
How to Apply: Click Here
Jobs & Fellowships 👨🏽💼👩🏽💼
Director of Climate and Energy Policy
Organization: Consumer Federation of America
Location: Washington, D.C.; Hybrid
Description: Lead CFA's advocacy, research, and educational efforts that support consumer interests and address climate change challenges. Shape and influence policy decisions related to the intersection of climate and energy policy and consumer protection through legislative advocacy, regulatory engagement, and coalition building.
Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
Salary: $100,000 - $135,000
Link to Apply: Click Here
Investment Manager
Organization: The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Location: Baltimore, MD; Hybrid
Description: The Investment Manager implements the Foundation's Program-Related Investment strategy, including sourcing, structuring and monitoring investments while providing grant support and technical assistance. The role involves supporting the impact investment portfolio through performance analyses and reporting in a collaborative environment focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.
Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
Salary: $165,000 - $185,000
Link to Apply: Click Here
Philanthropic Advisor
Organization: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, GA.; Hybrid
Description: Develop sustained relationships with donors and their families, providing philanthropic consultation and cultivating new contributions to achieve the Foundation's strategic goals. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of high-value donors and moving them from transactional to transformational experiences.
Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000
Link to Apply: Click Here
State Senior Strategist
Organization: The Sunrise Project
Location: United States; Remote
Description: Lead state-level strategies for decarbonizing the US financial system through policy and regulatory advocacy campaigns. Develop campaign strategies, manage grantmaking budgets, and build relationships with partner organizations across multiple states.
Deadline to Apply: 10/24/2025
Salary: $128,000 - $133,000
Link to Apply: Click Here
Chief of Staff
Organization: Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC)
Location: United States; Remote
Description: The Chief of Staff will provide holistic oversight and supervision of the entire organization to support the Executive Director's vision, ensuring efficient workflow and effective resource management. This role involves coordinating complex cross-organizational projects, leading organizational priority planning, and serving as a strategic advisor on high-impact program and administrative decisions.
Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
Salary: $190,000 - $210,000
Link to Apply: Click Here
RFP & Contracting Opportunities 📑
RFI: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Energy as a Service
Issued By: New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Scope: NYCHA is seeking vendor input on the feasibility of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) models for new centralized infrastructure systems and distributed energy systems. This includes window heat pumps and building-based electric domestic hot water systems for public housing developments.
Budget: Not disclosed
Deadline for Proposals: 10/8/2025
Details & Submission Link: Click Here
Open Call: Board of Directors and Loan Committee Nominations
Issued By: Philadelphia Green Capital Corp.
Scope: Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. is seeking nominees for its Board of Directors and Loan Committee to support clean energy lending programs in Pennsylvania. Selected members will serve three-year terms and help govern PGCC's mission to connect clean energy projects to capital in Southeast Pennsylvania.
Budget: N/A
Deadline for Proposals: 10/29/2025
Details & Submission Link: Click Here
RFP: Climate Curriculum Writer
Issued By: The Trust for Governors Island
Scope: The Trust for Governors Island seeks a qualified curriculum writer to develop a Grade 6 outdoor field trip program focused on climate change phenomena observable on Governors Island. The program will teach hands-on solutions for students to bring back to their classrooms and communities.
Budget: Not disclosed
Deadline for Proposals: 10/31/2025
Details & Submission Link: Click Here
Lagniappe ⚜ (a lil extra)
Can’t decide if I am mad, sad, defiant, amused, or (?) as I read that the DOE has banned the use of the words “climate change”, “emissions”, and “green”.
— Jodi (@2bgreener.bsky.social) 2025-09-30T12:28:15.726Z
News Scan: Updates to Track 📰
According to reporting by Politico, the DOE has included a variety of words such as “green” “sustainability” and “climate change” as “words to avoid”. Ummm…yeahhh. I’ll leave it there.
Several Puerto Rican local governments filed a federal lawsuit again fossil fuel companies, claiming that because of their action (and inaction) that they should be responsible for the damages that happened during Hurricanes Maria and Irma. This was dropped by the federal judges. The municipalities state
"Instead of disclosing the truth about their products and their impact on Puerto Rico, the Oil Defendants mobilized with the Coal Defendants and other fossil fuel-dependent companies in 1989 to form the “Global Climate Coalition” (“GCC”). Through the GCC, Defendants funded a marketing campaign of deception that continues to this day, in violation of federal and Puerto Rico consumer protection rules, anticompetitive practices, racketeering statutes, and common law,"
The claims against the oil companies were dismissed with prejudice, meaning that this case cannot be brought forward again(not a lawyer! 🙅🏾♂️). The oil companies involved were “Exxon, Shell, Chevron, BP, ConocoPhillips, and Motiva.”
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events 🗓️
Date: 10/7/2025; 10/20/2025; 10/29/2025
Location: Virtual
Title: Federal Shifts & Impact on Community Programming
Host: Emerald Cities Collaborative
Description: “As shifting federal policies reshape funding streams, regulatory priorities, and nonprofit capacity, communities on the ground are left to adapt and find new pathways forward. This three-part webinar series brings together nonprofit leaders, advocates, funders, and local governments to explore how we can build resilience, collaborate across sectors, and ensure that equity remains at the center of our collective response.”
Sign Up: Click Here
⚡️ Recharge ⚡️
Some months ago I remarked that one of my favorite publications are CounterStream Media and The Margin. I didn’t think I could like them more BUT they’ve just released a new podcast series titled “A People’s Climate”!
Their first episode?
The story of Diane Wilson, who organized with her community to stop Formosa (yes that same Formosa 🥴) from locating in her Texas community earning a $50M settlement!
In solidarity,
Trace