CT Climate News

 Apply by July 29, 2022 for priority consideration Google.org invites applications for its Impact Challenge on Climate Innovation, which seeks to fund “big bet” projects that accelerate technological advances in climate information and action. Through the challenge, Google.org seeks to support immediate, ambitious climate action that will keep global temperatures from rising beyond the threshold needed to prevent severe impacts on people, wildlife, and ecosystems. According to Google, open data and advanced digital tools, including AI and machine learning, are unlocking the information governments, researchers, and nonprofits need to take quick and decisive action—and ensure that those actions deliver results. Selected organizations may receive up to $5 million in funding, along with access to Google’s technical expertise and products, to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable and resilient future. Proposed projects should apply technology by creating or enabling new solution

  Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI) Now Accepting Grant Applications Deadline: Feb 3, 2023 This is a competitive grant program seeking to foster catalytic change in city cycling infrastructure around the world, with grants of up to $1 million available for global cities.. Why not think big, Connecticut?! More at https://bloombergcities.jhu.edu/bici Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Environmental Grants Deadline: Jan 13, 2023 Grants of up to $50,000 to for environmental programming. Funding is for environmental education and conservation activities that benefit the Foundation's 42-town area. Priority will be given to programs that: Preserve and protect environmentally significant lands, waterways, and wildlife habitats – for the benefit not only of the ecosystem, but for the health, livelihood, and enjoyment of local residents; Engage youth, especially youth of color, in environmental education to help develop the next generation of stewar