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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has appointed the inaugural board of directors for its first ever agency-related foundation. The Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (#FESI), authorized through the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, is an independent non-profit entity that supports DOE in its critical mission to ensure America's continued security and prosperity through transformative #science and #technology solutions for addressing #energy and #environmental challenges. Once established, FESI will help accelerate the #commercialization of new and existing #energy #technologies by raising and investing funds through engagements with the private sector and philanthropic communities. The Foundation will help #DOE provide additional resources, tools, and capacities for potential partners and communities across the country—supporting solutions-driven research and innovation that strengthens America’s energy and national security while helping achieve the Biden-Harris Administration's ambitious clean energy goals.

Fantastic to see our Director for ESG, John Wright, featured in this BE News article during B Corp™ month, exploring why Stride Treglown chose to become a B Corp™, and the benefits and challenges that can come up in the certification process. Read the article below, or reach out to John, to find out more. #BCorp

📢 The Property Research Trust's Call for Papers deadline is fast approaching! 👀 We are seeking to attract bids from #researchers who apply a combination of at least two of these themes to the sustainability debate. In particular, we are looking to fund research that can assist actors in the #realestate industry (across #construction, #investment, #development and #design) to consider, in practical ways, how they will respond to the increasing array of targets and obligations pertaining to the #netzero agenda. 📊 Applicants may bid for a grant of up to £10,000 to produce an original piece of research normally based on empirical work or data modelling. ⏰ A single stage application process will apply. Closing date for is Friday 13th September 2024 at 1700 GMT. 🙌 Does this sound like you? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eWcXUDrn #Research #RealEstate #ESG #Sustainability #BuiltEnvironment Alan Dalgleish | Rob Harris | Whitney Bevan | Sara J Wilkinson | Dr Samantha Organ, FRICS | Richard Holt | Chyi Lin Lee | Peter Papadakos

📣 Introducing Raven Indigenous Outcomes Funds 📣 We are excited to announce the launch of Raven Indigenous Outcomes Funds (RIOF Inc.), the latest initiative within the Raven Funds Group. Founded in 2023, RIOF Inc., brings together private, philanthropic, and public capital to fund innovative, community-driven solutions. As part of our commitment to supporting Indigenous communities across Turtle Island, RIOF Inc., focuses on outcomes-based finance to address critical issues and foster long-term, systemic change. At Raven, we prioritize Indigenous leadership, knowledge, and values, working within the framework of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (#UNDRIP). Our decolonized, impact-centric approach empowers Indigenous communities to achieve self-determination, enhance well-being, and build a sustainable future. The Raven Funds Group shares a unified vision of creating meaningful change and supporting the success of Indigenous communities. This vision is also carried by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, North America’s only Indigenous-led impact investment firm, which supports Indigenous entrepreneurs and strengthens the Indigenous economy. Additionally, the Raven Indigenous Impact Foundation focuses on improving the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples through research and education on innovative financial solutions. Learn more about our work at https://lnkd.in/eEN4Gans #IndigenousFinance #ImpactInvesting #SustainableChange #IndigenousLeadership #RavenIndigenousOutcomesFunds Jeffrey Cyr, Rebecca Waterhouse, Wáhiakatste (Wahi) Diome-Deer, Aura Silva, Marie-Josée Parent, Alisa Denduyf, Sydney Ferguson

*FUNDING IN DEVON* The Green Impact Fund is now open for Expressions of Interest and Applications. The Green Impact Fund is a £1.8 million capital grant scheme funded by the UK government as part of the Devon and Torbay Devolution Deal and managed by Devon County Council. The grant scheme will support local business and community organisations in the Devon and Torbay area to implement decarbonisation measures, reduce energy use and lower their carbon footprint for more sustainable operations. Capital grants ranging from £5,000 up to £49,999 will be available for capital projects. The Green Impact Fund will fund up to 80% of eligible costs (for revenue-generating organisations) and up to 100% of eligible costs (for non-profit organisations). Awarded grants must be spent by 31 March 2025. The deadline for applications is Friday 29 November 2024 NOTE: Due to the high demand, they have suspended the Expression of Interest call for the Green Impact Fund - SIGN UP TO THE WAITING LIST: https://lnkd.in/e58HNWcu

Navigating the world of social investment is not always easy. Good Finance UK have launched their Advisor Directory to help charities, social enterprises and community organisations who are looking for investment. If that's you, I recommend taking a look. The link can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eDQHmcCJ #socialinvestment

Vivint Solar CEO Emerges as Utah’s Leading Fundraiser in National Analysis In a recent analysis of corporate fundraising, Vivint Solar’s CEO has emerged as the most successful fundraiser in Utah. Data analysts at Switch On Business utilized corporate fundraising data from Crunchbase to identify CEOs who have secured the most funding during their tenure at companies headquartered in each U.S. state. CEO Fundraising Success Across the U.S.: Hock Tan, the president and CEO of Broadcom Limited, leads the nation with an astonishing $100 billion raised. This total is more than three times that of Albert Bourla, who has secured $31 billion for Pfizer in New York. Tan’s fundraising prowess has significantly […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dKKWGGwV #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #america #fundraiser #northamerica #renewableenergy #solarenergy #vivintsolar

The numbers are in! Check out the newest Annual Report for NIA — along with the audited financials for all NIA companies — and see how the business of providing fair and equitable insurance to 26,000 nonprofits (and counting) was done in 2023! https://bit.ly/3xGzXrm

Thinking about energy retrofit for your building? If you’re a #charity or #SocialEnterprise, you could use social investment to finance energy savings measures. Learn more about the process and how to navigate next steps via the Procurement Pathway from Good Finance UK . Find the link in the comments.