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Echoing Green Climate Fellowship

ECHOING GREEN INC

Foundation Annual Grants for StartupsEnvironmental Grants

Funding Amount

$80,000 - $90,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Echoing Green Climate Fellowship

Program Type: Two-year fellowship program for social entrepreneurs addressing climate change

Award Amount:

  • $80,000 for individual Fellow

  • $90,000 for partnership (two founders)

    • Geographic Scope: Global - applicants working in any country addressing climate change

    Focus Areas: Full spectrum of climate mitigation and adaptation responses

  • US-based technological solutions

  • Developing world community organizing solutions

  • Any innovative approach to climate change addressing

    • Organization Eligibility:

  • Original idea of applicant(s)

  • In start-up phase (usually within first two years of operation)

  • Independent and autonomous

  • Can be nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid structure

  • Focus on climate change mitigation or adaptation

  • Can still be in idea phase

    • Applicant Eligibility:

  • Must be 18+ years old at time of application submission

  • Fluent in English

  • Able to commit full 40-hour work week to organization

  • Must have American work authorization if project based in US

  • Previously rejected applicants may reapply

  • Only one submission per applicant per year

  • Maximum 2 founders may apply per organization

    • Organization Types NOT Eligible:

  • Students, scholarships, or research projects

  • Lobbying or faith-based organizations

  • Established organizations past start-up phase

  • Books, films, plays, or scripts

  • New projects within existing organizations

  • Discrete projects with set beginning and end points

    • Climate Approach:

  • No specific climate approach required

  • Interested in full spectrum of mitigation and adaptation

  • Applicants must meet standard Echoing Green eligibility criteria

  • Open to diverse solutions: technology, policy, community organizing, etc.

    • For-Profit Organizations:

  • Eligible to apply

  • Receive "recoverable grants" instead of regular grants

  • Must agree to repay stipend if company achieves: $2M revenue in fiscal year with positive net income OR valued at >$5M

  • Repayment term applies during 2-year Fellowship and 3 years after (5 years total)

  • If thresholds not met within 5 years, no repayment required

    • Support Provided:

  • Unrestricted funding

  • Health care reimbursement

  • Dedicated portfolio manager guidance

  • Access to advisors and mentors

  • Community convening across cohorts

  • Conferences and gatherings

    • Contact Information:

  • Address: 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4610, New York, NY 10118

  • Phone: 212-689-1165

  • Website: echoinggreen.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    General Information:

  • Applicants applying for both Climate and Global Fellowships use one consolidated application

  • Opt-in to Climate Fellowship consideration in application

  • Majority of application content is same across Fellowship Programs

  • Additional questions specific to Climate Fellowship required if opted in

  • One submission per applicant per year

    • Application Steps:
    1. Visit Echoing Green's Apply page at echoinggreen.org
    2. Complete online application form
    3. Provide responses to general fellowship questions
    4. Opt-in to Climate Fellowship consideration
    5. Respond to Climate-specific questions
    6. Submit before deadline
    7. Selected applicants advance to Finals round

    Core Application Content:

  • Personal background and passion for climate action

  • Organization details and founding story

  • Problem statement (climate challenge being addressed)

  • Solution description and approach

  • Target audience and geographic scope

  • Climate mitigation or adaptation focus

  • Business/operational plan

  • Proof of work authorization (if US-based)

  • Evidence of startup phase status

    • Climate-Specific Questions:

  • What climate challenge does the organization address?

  • Is approach mitigation, adaptation, or both?

  • How is the organization's approach innovative?

  • What is the geographic scope of impact?

  • How does the solution create measurable climate impact?

  • Personal passion and commitment narrative for climate work

    • Review Criteria:

  • Innovative approach to climate change

  • Understanding of climate challenge being addressed

  • Leadership quality and commitment

  • Organizational readiness

  • Sustainability potential

  • Potential for scale and impact

    • Fellowship Award Determination:

  • Applicants cannot win more than one specific Fellowship in same cycle

  • Review committee determines best fit (Climate vs. Global)

  • Applicants invited to appropriate Finals round based on committee decision

  • Applicant preferences cannot influence review determination

    • Timeline:

  • Applications open on announced dates

  • Finalist announcements follow submission period

  • Final round with selected finalists in New York

  • Fellowship cohort announced

    • Support During Application:

  • FAQ resources available on Apply page

  • Email inquiries accepted for specific questions

  • Personal interviews or phone consultations NOT available

  • Application guidance materials provided

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    startupsenvironment

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