The Fund for Frontline Power was established following the first round of grants from Bezos Earth Fund, offering a way for recipients to channel dollars to grassroots organizations. It’s regranted millions and is looking to grow.
Read MoreSupport for climate justice has been on the rise lately, but front-line communities and organizations remain under-resourced. Guest authors Marion Gee and Gloria Walton lay out four pathways for funders.
Read MoreIP’s Ade Adeniji recently moderated a panel for The Solutions Project’s third annual Black Climate Week. Here, he shares some of his reflections on the history of Black giving, supporting front-line communities, and more.
Read MoreClimate change is the most pressing issue of our time—but even after some landmark recent pledges, it’s still receiving only a small share of philanthropy. Who’s funding what as the clock ticks louder and the stakes get higher?
Read MoreOrganizations focused on climate and equity still get a small slice of the funding pie, but have scored some big grants in recent years. Fundraisers discuss promising developments and what still needs to change.
Read MoreGrassroots strategies are a rising force in philanthropy, with more funders turning to groups leading on the ground. In her latest guest post, Gloria Walton writes that values like trust and relationship building must also guide funding.
Read MoreThe list of major Black environmental donors is short, even though Black communities are uniquely vulnerable. While white philanthropists can and should do more, we unpack how more Black donors might also enter this space.
Read MoreEnvironmental and climate leaders share what they think has changed in their field in the year since George Floyd’s murder sparked a nationwide racial justice movement—and where philanthropy can still do better.
Read MoreClimate tech solutions draw a lot of attention, but funders often overlook clean energy and other tech projects underway in front-line communities. Gloria Walton of The Solutions Project offers case studies and calls for more funding.
Read MoreA group of funding intermediaries is central to growing philanthropic support for Indigenous-led efforts to stop the Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota. Here, we take a look at some of the leading players and how they back grassroots groups.
Read MoreRooted in grassroots organizing, Gloria Walton takes the helm at The Solutions Project as the fund prepares to move $43 million in funding from Jeff Bezos. Walton tells us how the gift came about and what lies ahead.
Read MoreThis week, Jeff Bezos announced all 16 recipient organizations in his first round of climate funding. The fund is indeed showering the wealthiest green groups with hundreds of millions, but the full list delivers some encouraging surprises.
Read MoreWith the election of Joe Biden, federal action on climate change will once again be possible. While it’s still unclear how the largest climate funders will respond, several players in this funding space shared their thoughts on the future.
Read MoreA growing array of grantmaking funds are offering connections to the grassroots and underfunded arenas of climate action. We look at the key players in this expanding space, along with who’s backing them and where grants are going.
Read MoreThe Solutions Project has drawn attention and accolades as a forward-thinking climate grantmaker. After a shock to its funding base and a period of evaluation, the celebrity-backed organization is entering a new phase.
Read MoreWith all fronts threatened under a Trump presidency, where does progressive philanthropy go now? We asked some leaders in the community to chart the way forward.
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