The Oak Hill Fund

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

2 grants matching “renewable energy” · $175,000

• $100,000

  Appalachian Voices · Charlottesville, VA · 2023

  To 1) renew communities by developing and deploying solar at every scale in southwest virginia; 2) protect communities through policy development, regulatory intervention, and other administrative or legal processes, an… read allTo 1) renew communities by developing and deploying solar at every scale in southwest virginia; 2) protect communities through policy development, regulatory intervention, and other administrative or legal processes, and to ensure that virginia's energy system continues to decarbonize equitably and affordably; 3) defend communitas by opposing new investments in fossil fuels, circumscribing the harms of existing infrastructure, and mitigating new threats to the environment. less
• $75,000

  Southern Environmental Law Center · Charlottesville, VA · 2022

  To ensure implementation of virginia's clean energy laws, accelerate retirement of the state's remaining coal-fired power plants, continue to block construction of new natural gas infrastructure, and expand solar power … read allTo ensure implementation of virginia's clean energy laws, accelerate retirement of the state's remaining coal-fired power plants, continue to block construction of new natural gas infrastructure, and expand solar power and other clean energy resources. Also, to prevent any renewed attempts to bring uranium mining to virginia. less

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Book Trust2 grants · $350,000
• The Faison Center1 grant · $250,000
• The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood2 grants · $250,000
• Piedmont Housing Alliance2 grants · $218,400
• Appalachian Voices2 grants · $200,000
• Denver Public Schools Foundation2 grants · $200,000
• Albemarle Housing Improvement Program1 grant · $200,000
• Hopewell Fund2 grants · $200,000
• Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains2 grants · $200,000
• Potomac Riverkeeper2 grants · $190,000

Giving over time

Grant history

The 100 largest of 325 grants.

• $250,000

  The Faison Center · Richmond, VA · 2024

  To support the campus solar project: markel hall and pioneer hall

• $200,000

  Book Trust · Denver, CO · 2023

  To advance literacy skills for prek-3rd grade students enrolled in title i elementary schools in metro denver and the faison center during the 2023/24 school year, book trust will provide 8,500 students in denver and 40… read allTo advance literacy skills for prek-3rd grade students enrolled in title i elementary schools in metro denver and the faison center during the 2023/24 school year, book trust will provide 8,500 students in denver and 40 students at the faison center with access and agency to choose as many as 3 books of interest each month of the school year. less
• $200,000

  Albemarle Housing Improvement Program · Charlottesville, VA · 2022

  To complete five or more critical rehab projects for low and very low-income households in the city of charlottesville. Funds would support the construction pipeline from intake to final close-out, including planning, c… read allTo complete five or more critical rehab projects for low and very low-income households in the city of charlottesville. Funds would support the construction pipeline from intake to final close-out, including planning, construction, and management. less
• $160,000

  Mesoamerican Reef Fund (Mar) · 2023

  For the healthy reefs initiative: specifically, to 1) support agrra training and monitoring, 2) launch the 2024 reef report card, 3) convene 2023 regional partners meeting, 4) improve eco audit process, 5) scale up king… read allFor the healthy reefs initiative: specifically, to 1) support agrra training and monitoring, 2) launch the 2024 reef report card, 3) convene 2023 regional partners meeting, 4) improve eco audit process, 5) scale up king crab project, 6) implement king crab culture project in turneffe atoll, and 7) participate in the mar+invest project and other international conservation collaborations. less
• $150,000

  Piedmont Housing Alliance · Charlottesville, VA · 2024

  To incorporate solar and energy storage into the redevelopment of friendship court.

• $150,000

  The American Chestnut Foundation · Asheville, NC · 2023

  To support the continued pursuit of blight resistance in american chestnut through three strategies: 1) transgenic insertion of an oxalate oxidase (oxo) gene from wheat, 2) backcross breeding to introduce blight resista… read allTo support the continued pursuit of blight resistance in american chestnut through three strategies: 1) transgenic insertion of an oxalate oxidase (oxo) gene from wheat, 2) backcross breeding to introduce blight resistance from chinese chestnut (c. Mollissima), and 3) interbreeding large surviving american chestnut trees with partial resistance to blight. less
• $150,000

  Book Trust · Denver, CO · 2022

  To advance literacy skills for prek-3rd grade students enrolled in title i elementary schools in metro denver and the faison center during the 2022/23 school year,

• $125,000

  The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood · Richmond, VA · 2024

  Abortion care capacity building at virginia league for planned parenthood: 1) surge scenario planning, 2) hire and train additional abortion navigator and security personnel.

• $125,000

  Planned Parenthood Southeast · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  To support subsidies for patients seeking an abortion but unable to access services without additional financial support.

• $125,000

  The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood · Richmond, VA · 2022

  Abortion care capacity building at virginia league for planned parenthood: 1) surge scenario planning, 2) hire and train additional abortion navigator and security personnel.

• $125,000

  Whole Woman'S Health Alliance · Charlottesville, VA · 2022

  To support the wayfinder program and gestational expansion and physical plant upgrades at the charlottesville clinic.

• $110,000

  A Step Ahead Foundation Tri-Cities · Johnson City, TN · 2023

  To support (1) direct birth control services; (2) transportation, (3) call center operations, and (4) health educator salaries/programs for three affiliates (e. Tn, tri-cities, w tn)

• $110,000

  Memphis Center for Reproductive Health (Dba Choices) · Memphis, TN · 2023

  To support salaries for one year for the nurse practitioner and licensed practical nurse roles at their new carbondale clinic location.

• $100,000

  Repro Rising Virginia Foundation · Alexandria, VA · 2024

  To build and maintain a pipeline for everyday people to serve as advocates for access to reproductive freedom through their virginia advocates for access initiative. Specific programs include: 1) changing minds through … read allTo build and maintain a pipeline for everyday people to serve as advocates for access to reproductive freedom through their virginia advocates for access initiative. Specific programs include: 1) changing minds through storytelling training program; 2) repro on the record public events and activities; 3) rise up for repro: student advocacy fellowship program; and 4) the advocates for local access initiative less
• $100,000

  Women'S Emergency Network · Miami, FL · 2024

  Continued support to subsidize the cost of abortion care and larcs for people needing assistance in florida: $75,000 towards abortion care (including travel and lodging assistance; $25,000 each towards larcs and a case … read allContinued support to subsidize the cost of abortion care and larcs for people needing assistance in florida: $75,000 towards abortion care (including travel and lodging assistance; $25,000 each towards larcs and a case manager/social worker to help with logistics. less
• $100,000

  Appalachian Voices · Charlottesville, VA · 2023

  To 1) renew communities by developing and deploying solar at every scale in southwest virginia; 2) protect communities through policy development, regulatory intervention, and other administrative or legal processes, an… read allTo 1) renew communities by developing and deploying solar at every scale in southwest virginia; 2) protect communities through policy development, regulatory intervention, and other administrative or legal processes, and to ensure that virginia's energy system continues to decarbonize equitably and affordably; 3) defend communitas by opposing new investments in fossil fuels, circumscribing the harms of existing infrastructure, and mitigating new threats to the environment. less
• $100,000

  Denver Public Schools Foundation · Denver, CO · 2023

  Continued support for the a to z fund which provides grants to teachers for programs and activities outside the school's budget.

• $100,000

  Hopewell Fund · Washington, DC · 2023

  Continued support for the funding & technical assistance for independent abortion providers (fta) program, which helps independent abortion providers respond to rapidly changing conditions while continuing to meet criti… read allContinued support for the funding & technical assistance for independent abortion providers (fta) program, which helps independent abortion providers respond to rapidly changing conditions while continuing to meet critical community needs. less
• $100,000

  National Abortion Federation · Washington, DC · 2023

  Continued support for the full-time southeast regional security manager

• $100,000

  New Morning · Columbia, SC · 2023

  To further advance promote sc's statewide contraceptive program, choose well. (larcs)

• $100,000

  Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains · Denver, CO · 2023

  Continued support for the responsible sex education institute (rsei).

• $100,000

  Appalachian Voices · Charlottesville, VA · 2022

  1) ensure virginia stays on track to decarbonize the electricity sector and build support for just transition planning for impacted communities, 2) achieve state-level reforms that reshape virginia's energy market towar… read all1) ensure virginia stays on track to decarbonize the electricity sector and build support for just transition planning for impacted communities, 2) achieve state-level reforms that reshape virginia's energy market toward 100 percent carbon-free electricity, 3) advance clean energy as an economic driver in southwest virginia through partnerships developing solar at every scale less
• $100,000

  Choices Memphis Center for Reproductive Health · Memphis, TN · 2022

  To open a clinic in carbondale, il in preparation for the impending likely overturn of roe v. Wade which will make abortion illegal in tn, in, ky, ms, al, ar, la, oh, ga, il, mo. The clinic in carbondale would provide a… read allTo open a clinic in carbondale, il in preparation for the impending likely overturn of roe v. Wade which will make abortion illegal in tn, in, ky, ms, al, ar, la, oh, ga, il, mo. The clinic in carbondale would provide access to abortion care for people now living in those states, as well as patients needing access to abortion services with fewer restrictions. less
• $100,000

  Denver Public Schools Foundation · Denver, CO · 2022

  To support the a to z fund which provides grants to teachers for programs and activities outside the school's budget.

• $100,000

  Hopewell Fund · Washington, DC · 2022

  Expanded support for independent abortion providers, especially in the southeast, through the access, quality & sustainability (aqs) fund, capacity expansion ramp up fund, and the backstop fund.

• $100,000

  Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains · Denver, CO · 2022

  To support the responsible sex education institute (rsei).

• $100,000

  Potomac Riverkeeper · Washington, DC · 2022

  To support 1) enforcement actions against pollution permit infractions and unpermitted discharges; 2) investigation of and responses to pollution hazards identified through patrolling; 3) annual water stewardship events… read allTo support 1) enforcement actions against pollution permit infractions and unpermitted discharges; 2) investigation of and responses to pollution hazards identified through patrolling; 3) annual water stewardship events; and 4) outreach to and mobilization of members and impacted communities. less
• $100,000

  The Ocean Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022

  To restore coastal habitat and improve mpa management by building capacity for managers and increasing community engagement at parque nacional arrefices de xcalak (pnax). Specifically, to conduct a baseline assessment o… read allTo restore coastal habitat and improve mpa management by building capacity for managers and increasing community engagement at parque nacional arrefices de xcalak (pnax). Specifically, to conduct a baseline assessment of carbon, begin hydrological restoration, and support coral reef community monitoring activities. less
• $99,291

  Georgia-Alabama Land Trust · Piedmont, AL · 2023

  To promote the restoration of longleaf pine and rare and at-risk hardwoods at beards bluff in long county, ga

• $95,000

  Virginia Conservation Network · Richmond, VA · 2023

  To coordinate network partners to write a shared policy agenda that protects virginia's natural resources, then educate the public and advocate based on the common agenda; to coordinate civic engagement and capacity bui… read allTo coordinate network partners to write a shared policy agenda that protects virginia's natural resources, then educate the public and advocate based on the common agenda; to coordinate civic engagement and capacity building with and among partners so that their own members engage in the public policy process. less
• $95,000

  Chesapeake Climate Action Network · Takoma Park, MD · 2022

  To educate decision-makers about the importance of joining the transportation climate initiative, electrifying the state's fleet of vehicles asap, and public transit. Also, to demonstrate that the development of fossil … read allTo educate decision-makers about the importance of joining the transportation climate initiative, electrifying the state's fleet of vehicles asap, and public transit. Also, to demonstrate that the development of fossil fuel infrastructure is unnecessary and politically insolvent. less
• $90,000

  Chesapeake Climate Action Network · Takoma Park, MD · 2023

  To defend state progress in climate legislation, fight new fossil fuel infrastructure projects, and implement campaigns with partners to mobilize the public to advocate for transit funding, building electrification, com… read allTo defend state progress in climate legislation, fight new fossil fuel infrastructure projects, and implement campaigns with partners to mobilize the public to advocate for transit funding, building electrification, community solar, and increased investment in ev charging infrastructure. less
• $90,000

  New River Abortion Access Fund · Blacksburg, VA · 2023

  To build capacity and community for abortion access, specifically to support the salaries of the executive director, intake coordinator, fundraising coordinator, and operations consulting services.

• $90,000

  Potomac Riverkeeper · Washington, DC · 2023

  Continued support for 1) enforcement actions against pollution permit infractions and unpermitted discharges; 2) investigation of and tailored responses to pollution hazards identified through patrolling our waterways; … read allContinued support for 1) enforcement actions against pollution permit infractions and unpermitted discharges; 2) investigation of and tailored responses to pollution hazards identified through patrolling our waterways; 3) our annual riverpalooza and riopalooza water stewardship events; and 4) outreach to and mobilization of members and impacted communities. less
• $90,000

  Repro Rising · Alexandria, VA · 2022

  Continued support for the grassroots leadership development program, including 1) volunteer recruitment, management and leadership development; 2) leadership development trainings; 3) "rise up for repro" student advocac… read allContinued support for the grassroots leadership development program, including 1) volunteer recruitment, management and leadership development; 2) leadership development trainings; 3) "rise up for repro" student advocacy fellowship; 4) practi-cab support program; and 5) deep canvassing support program. less
• $85,000

  James River Association · Richmond, VA · 2024

  General support for all river protection and advocacy activities related to agricultural bmps, wetland areas, stormwater management, pfas, bacteria monitoring, coal ash storage, chlorophyll monitoring, fish passage, and… read allGeneral support for all river protection and advocacy activities related to agricultural bmps, wetland areas, stormwater management, pfas, bacteria monitoring, coal ash storage, chlorophyll monitoring, fish passage, and volunteer programs, to name just a few. less
• $85,000

  James River Association · Richmond, VA · 2022

  With partners (riparian buffer consortium, living shoreline collaborative, stormwater ms4 technical advisory committee, et al.), to continue work to meet the 2025 milestones in the chesapeake bay agreement, phase iii wa… read allWith partners (riparian buffer consortium, living shoreline collaborative, stormwater ms4 technical advisory committee, et al.), to continue work to meet the 2025 milestones in the chesapeake bay agreement, phase iii watershed implementation plan. Also, to continue their citizen advocate programs (riverrep, riverrats, riverwatch). And finally, to lead a new effort to restore american shad in the james river. less
• $85,000

  Solar United Neighbors · Washington, DC · 2022

  To educate, organize, and empower virginians to fight for their energy rights while expanding access to the benefits of clean energy statewide through their: 1) go solar programs, 2) movement-building and advocacy progr… read allTo educate, organize, and empower virginians to fight for their energy rights while expanding access to the benefits of clean energy statewide through their: 1) go solar programs, 2) movement-building and advocacy programs, and 3) expanding the utility accountability and governance campaign less
• $82,000

  States Newsroom · Chapel Hill, NC · 2022

  Continued support for a reporter covering energy and environmental issues in virginia from a statewide perspective.

• $80,000

  Dc Abortion Fund · Washington, DC · 2024

  To help pay for abortion care for anyone living in or traveling to the dc region. There are no restrictions or requirements as long as the abortion is performed at a clinic in the region.

• $80,000

  Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association · Wrightsville, PA · 2024

  General support for operations, water quality monitoring programs, and capacity building: bacteria analysis of 200 samples and the water watchdogs program, plus engineering, communications, website, and grant writing co… read allGeneral support for operations, water quality monitoring programs, and capacity building: bacteria analysis of 200 samples and the water watchdogs program, plus engineering, communications, website, and grant writing consulting. less
• $80,000

  Environmental Integrity Project · Washington, DC · 2023

  To strengthen protections for virginia's waterways and the chesapeake bay, raise awareness about bacteria and nutrient pollution, and hold polluters and governments accountable under environmental laws. This is a multi-… read allTo strengthen protections for virginia's waterways and the chesapeake bay, raise awareness about bacteria and nutrient pollution, and hold polluters and governments accountable under environmental laws. This is a multi-year campaign involving original research, media outreach, and successful legal action. less
• $80,000

  Aclu of Kentucky Fdtn · Louisville, KY · 2022

  Continued support for their staff attorney primarily focused on reproductive rights.

• $80,000

  Innisfree Incorporated · Crozet, VA · 2022

  To install a solar panel array on the lawn adjacent to meadow house.

• $80,000

  Rare · Arlington, VA · 2022

  To support salaries for local staff, local travel, behavior adoption campaign materials and activities, and training and capacity building sessions for the fish forever program in the mar. The program aims to deepen the… read allTo support salaries for local staff, local travel, behavior adoption campaign materials and activities, and training and capacity building sessions for the fish forever program in the mar. The program aims to deepen the impact of the "fishing for life" campaign, advance the national designation of new managed access areas and expand no-take reserve networks, and strengthen community-based, multi-stakeholder management bodies. less
• $75,000

  Pro-Choice North Carolina Foundation · Durham, NC · 2024

  To campaign the town of carrboro, durham county, and the city of asheville to establish recurring budget funding to provide logistical support--travel, childcare, and lodging--for residents seeking abortion care, by eng… read allTo campaign the town of carrboro, durham county, and the city of asheville to establish recurring budget funding to provide logistical support--travel, childcare, and lodging--for residents seeking abortion care, by engaging and organizing community members, local elected officials, and allied partner organizations. less
• $75,000

  Bay Islands Conservation Association · Temple Terr, FL · 2023

  Continued support to conduct their monthly marine water quality monitoring (guanaja) and freshwater quality study, and conduct citizen science projects on solid waste around the three islands (utila, roatan and guanaja)… read allContinued support to conduct their monthly marine water quality monitoring (guanaja) and freshwater quality study, and conduct citizen science projects on solid waste around the three islands (utila, roatan and guanaja). Also, to create a baseline database on microplastic pollution for the entire region. less
• $75,000

  Rare · Arlington, VA · 2023

  To support salaries for local staff, local travel, fishing for life campaign materials and activities, and training and capacity-building sessions for implementing partners, government staff, et al, to ensure the effect… read allTo support salaries for local staff, local travel, fishing for life campaign materials and activities, and training and capacity-building sessions for implementing partners, government staff, et al, to ensure the effective management and protection of honduran and guatemalan coastal waters. Also, to help community management bodies apply to the institute of forest conservation and strengthen the coastal 500 network. less
• $75,000

  Southern Environmental Law Center · Charlottesville, VA · 2023

  To 1) continue to defend provisions of virginia's clean economy act and participation in the regional greenhouse gas initiative; 2) ensure implementation of virginia's clean energy laws; 3) pursue rate reform and ensure… read allTo 1) continue to defend provisions of virginia's clean economy act and participation in the regional greenhouse gas initiative; 2) ensure implementation of virginia's clean energy laws; 3) pursue rate reform and ensure a smooth transition to virginia's clean energy economy; 4) monitor and respond to any threat to virginia's longtime ban on uranium mining. less
• $75,000

  States Newsroom · Chapel Hill, NC · 2023

  Continued support for a dedicated full-time reporter covering energy and environmental issues for the virginia mercury.

• $75,000

  Women'S Reproductive Rights Assistance Project · Santa Monica, CA · 2023

  To assist women in southeast states with the costs of abortion care and emergency contraception. Wrrap provides funds on behalf of low-income women who do not qualify for other assistance programs, and/or do not otherwi… read allTo assist women in southeast states with the costs of abortion care and emergency contraception. Wrrap provides funds on behalf of low-income women who do not qualify for other assistance programs, and/or do not otherwise have the means to access a safe, legal abortion less
• $75,000

  Wv Free · Charleston, WV · 2023

  In the counties of cabell, putnam, kanawha, fayette, and monongalia, to focus on direct service and wrap-around services provider education, public outreach and grassroots power building and mobilization campaigns, and … read allIn the counties of cabell, putnam, kanawha, fayette, and monongalia, to focus on direct service and wrap-around services provider education, public outreach and grassroots power building and mobilization campaigns, and the creation and strengthening of safety nets for abortion access. less
• $75,000

  Bay Islands Conservation Association · Temple Terr, FL · 2022

  Continued support to conduct their monthly marine water quality monitoring (guanaja) and freshwater quality study, and conduct citizen science projects on solid waste around the three islands (utila, roatan and guanaja)… read allContinued support to conduct their monthly marine water quality monitoring (guanaja) and freshwater quality study, and conduct citizen science projects on solid waste around the three islands (utila, roatan and guanaja). Also, to create a baseline database on microplastic pollution for the entire region. less
• $75,000

  Cultivate Charlottesville · Charlottesville, VA · 2022

  1) through the city schoolyard garden program, to transform the public school meals program so that students eat more healthfully, and improve the job readiness of charlottesville youth through garden-based experiential… read all1) through the city schoolyard garden program, to transform the public school meals program so that students eat more healthfully, and improve the job readiness of charlottesville youth through garden-based experiential learning. 2) through the urban agriculture collective, to increase equitable access to fresh local foods among charlottesville residents; and 3) through the food justice network, to increase equitable food justice policies and practices for community impact and healing in charlottesville. less
• $75,000

  Southern Environmental Law Center · Charlottesville, VA · 2022

  To ensure implementation of virginia's clean energy laws, accelerate retirement of the state's remaining coal-fired power plants, continue to block construction of new natural gas infrastructure, and expand solar power … read allTo ensure implementation of virginia's clean energy laws, accelerate retirement of the state's remaining coal-fired power plants, continue to block construction of new natural gas infrastructure, and expand solar power and other clean energy resources. Also, to prevent any renewed attempts to bring uranium mining to virginia. less
• $75,000

  Women'S Emergency Network · Miami, FL · 2022

  To provide financially vulnerable and marginalized women and girls facing a crisis pregnancy with unbiased options counseling, financial assistance for reproductive services, and post-abortion long-acting, reversible co… read allTo provide financially vulnerable and marginalized women and girls facing a crisis pregnancy with unbiased options counseling, financial assistance for reproductive services, and post-abortion long-acting, reversible contraception. $50,000 for abortion services and $25,000 for larcs. less
• $74,965

  Wild Earth Allies · Chevy Chase, MD · 2022

  To plant additional trees in delaware as part of their great cypress swamp restoration.

• $70,000

  Coral Reef Alliance · San Fransisco, CA · 2023

  In the western caribbean to: 1) support community sustainable fisheries initiatives and research, 2) promote effective mpa management in roatn, utila, and guanaja through organizational strengthening, sustainable financ… read allIn the western caribbean to: 1) support community sustainable fisheries initiatives and research, 2) promote effective mpa management in roatn, utila, and guanaja through organizational strengthening, sustainable financing and income diversification projects; 3) advance income diversification projects in tela and trujillo. less
• $70,000

  Chesapeake Legal Alliance · Annapolis, MD · 2022

  To increase regulatory enforcement of pollution sources in the bay watershed and build public advocacy for clean water.

• $68,400

  Piedmont Housing Alliance · Charlottesville, VA · 2022

  To install rooftop solar systems on five housing units (two and a half duplexes) in the fifeville neighborhood and bring them to market for residents earning 50-60% of the ami.

• $65,000

  Aclu of Kentucky Fdtn · Louisville, KY · 2024

  Continued support for their reproductive justice-dedicated attorney's work 1) to restore abortion access in kentucky, 2) on behalf of abortion access groups, to research legal questions related to assisting kentuckians … read allContinued support for their reproductive justice-dedicated attorney's work 1) to restore abortion access in kentucky, 2) on behalf of abortion access groups, to research legal questions related to assisting kentuckians seeking out-of-state abortion care, and 3) fight back against expected attacks against birth control and further criminalization of abortion care. less
• $65,000

  Cultivate Charlottesville · Charlottesville, VA · 2023

  To support the power to grow campaign: 1) increase equitable food justice policies and practices; 2) transform the ccs school meals program so that students eat more healthfully; 3) provide garden-based experiential lea… read allTo support the power to grow campaign: 1) increase equitable food justice policies and practices; 2) transform the ccs school meals program so that students eat more healthfully; 3) provide garden-based experiential learning to charlottesville youth; and 4) increase access to fresh local foods among charlottesville residents living in public and subsidized housing. less
• $65,000

  Fresh Energy · Saint Paul, MN · 2023

  Continued support for fact-based reporting on the clean energy transition. Elizabeth mcgowan will remain the lead reporter, aiming to publish 35 articles each year. Also, to strengthen partnerships with other news organ… read allContinued support for fact-based reporting on the clean energy transition. Elizabeth mcgowan will remain the lead reporter, aiming to publish 35 articles each year. Also, to strengthen partnerships with other news organizations and continue publications of the southeast energy news daily digest. less
• $60,000

  Tba Fund · Safety Harbor, FL · 2024

  To hire two full-time staff members to meet increased need for services caused by the 15-week ban, and the impending 6-week ban on abortion

• $60,000

  Citizens for Pennsylvania'S Future · Harrisburg, PA · 2023

  Continued support for civic engagement work in the pennsylvania portion of the chesapeake bay watershed. Specifically, funds would support their full-time organizer in dauphin and cumberland counties in south-central pe… read allContinued support for civic engagement work in the pennsylvania portion of the chesapeake bay watershed. Specifically, funds would support their full-time organizer in dauphin and cumberland counties in south-central pennsylvania as part of a larger program to build a powerful volunteer corps in key regions across the state. less
• $60,000

  The Capital Good Fund · Providence, RI · 2023

  To offer leases for the installation of solar panels, battery storage systems, and related measures, to at least 125 low-income georgia homeowners, especially those in savannah, decatur, dekalb county, fulton county, at… read allTo offer leases for the installation of solar panels, battery storage systems, and related measures, to at least 125 low-income georgia homeowners, especially those in savannah, decatur, dekalb county, fulton county, atlanta, and athens. less
• $60,000

  The Nature Conservancy · Charlottesville, VA · 2023

  Conserving longleaf from the ground up: to pilot soil mapping for biodiversity, expand groundcover projects and scale up their fire program. Also to continue comprehensive land protection and stewardship activities, and… read allConserving longleaf from the ground up: to pilot soil mapping for biodiversity, expand groundcover projects and scale up their fire program. Also to continue comprehensive land protection and stewardship activities, and to determine if carbon offsets are a viable means of incentivizing longleaf restoration. less
• $60,000

  Center for Progressive Reform · Washington, DC · 2022

  To determine the effects of under- and unregulated pollution from industrial agriculture, aboveground chemical storage, and open burning of hazardous waste munitions on virginia's water resources, especially drinking wa… read allTo determine the effects of under- and unregulated pollution from industrial agriculture, aboveground chemical storage, and open burning of hazardous waste munitions on virginia's water resources, especially drinking water. Also, to share findings and devise advocacy and communications tools. less
• $60,000

  Citizens for Pennsylvania'S Future · Harrisburg, PA · 2022

  To support their field manager who works to solidify relationships between policymakers and their constituents who are clean water advocates, and to connect policymakers with projects in the field to demonstrate what ad… read allTo support their field manager who works to solidify relationships between policymakers and their constituents who are clean water advocates, and to connect policymakers with projects in the field to demonstrate what addressing the wip3 could mean for their district. Also, to hire a field organizer to cover lancaster and york counties. less
• $60,000

  Fresh Energy · Saint Paul, MN · 2022

  Energy news network virginia reporting: elizabeth mcgowan remains on the job with the goal of publishing 40 articles in the coming year. Fresh energy will also work to strengthen partnerships with other news organizatio… read allEnergy news network virginia reporting: elizabeth mcgowan remains on the job with the goal of publishing 40 articles in the coming year. Fresh energy will also work to strengthen partnerships with other news organizations to gain a wider audience for their reporting. less
• $60,000

  The Nature Conservancy · Charlottesville, VA · 2022

  Conserving longleaf from the ground up: to pilot soil mapping for biodiversity, expand groundcover projects and scale up their fire program. Also to continue comprehensive land protection and stewardship activities, and… read allConserving longleaf from the ground up: to pilot soil mapping for biodiversity, expand groundcover projects and scale up their fire program. Also to continue comprehensive land protection and stewardship activities, and to determine if carbon offsets are a viable means of incentivizing longleaf restoration. less
• $59,375

  The Longleaf Alliance · Andalusia, AL · 2024

  To 1) enhance targeted technical assistance delivery for landowners to restore longleaf pine, 2) expand and update the arcgis field app and online dashboard to include longleaf tree planting, 3) develop a strategic outr… read allTo 1) enhance targeted technical assistance delivery for landowners to restore longleaf pine, 2) expand and update the arcgis field app and online dashboard to include longleaf tree planting, 3) develop a strategic outreach and analysis and work plan to proactively engage known and new landowners in priority landscapes, and 4) develop a longleaf biodiversity credit model to guide a future market based on proven protocols. less
• $55,000

  American Council for An Energy Efficient Economy · Washington, DC · 2022

  To help virginia policymakers enact best-practice energy efficiency policies and programs; to defend virginia's participation in rggi; to advance robust ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs.

• $53,750

  The Longleaf Alliance · Andalusia, AL · 2022

  To improve technical assistance for landowners to restore longleaf pine, build an arcgis field app and online dashboard, create outreach and education programs in underserved landscapes, develop recommendations to impro… read allTo improve technical assistance for landowners to restore longleaf pine, build an arcgis field app and online dashboard, create outreach and education programs in underserved landscapes, develop recommendations to improve and coordinate longleaf restoration efforts, and develop an outreach brochure on ecosystem services and markets for longleaf landowners. less
• $50,000

  Blue Ridge Area Food Bank · Verona, VA · 2024

  General support

• $50,000

  Center for Progressive Reform · Washington, DC · 2024

  Continued support to investigate the coincidence of nitrate pollution, the concentration of factory farms, and contaminated drinking water in rural virginia.

• $50,000

  Community Climate Collaborative · Charlottesville, VA · 2024

  To continue and expand current programs, which engage the local business and non-profit sectors in climate solutions: 1) client services program for non-profits, 2) energy efficiency grants program for small and minorit… read allTo continue and expand current programs, which engage the local business and non-profit sectors in climate solutions: 1) client services program for non-profits, 2) energy efficiency grants program for small and minority-owned businesses, 3) green business alliance expansion outside of charlottesville, 4) broader business partnership program, a "lighter-touch" partnership program for the commercial sector. less
• $50,000

  Feeding Greene Inc the Food Pantry of Greene County · Stanardsville, VA · 2024

  To install a rubber membrane roof and 64 phonos 545-watt bifacial solar panels on top of their 5,000-square-foot flat roof to produce 34.9 kwdc. This system will produce 99% of their energy needs.

• $50,000

  Inside Climate News · Brooklyn, NY · 2024

  To support the expansion of climate, environment and justice reporting in the southeast, with a focus on virginia, north carolina, and south carolina. The goal is to deepen and broaden public conversation and accountabi… read allTo support the expansion of climate, environment and justice reporting in the southeast, with a focus on virginia, north carolina, and south carolina. The goal is to deepen and broaden public conversation and accountability related to climate and energy issues in the southeast. less
• $50,000

  Mothers Out Front · Boston, MA · 2024

  To continue to advocate for policy changes that will advance energy democracy, while building sustainable local capacity and leadership. Examples are to organize with allies against all proposed fossil fuel infrastructu… read allTo continue to advocate for policy changes that will advance energy democracy, while building sustainable local capacity and leadership. Examples are to organize with allies against all proposed fossil fuel infrastructure projects in virginia and advocate for funding to fully implement the electric school bus bill. less
• $50,000

  Rivanna Conservation Alliance · Charlottesville, VA · 2024

  To 1) continue long-term water quality monitoring and reporting programs, 2) build community understanding of the importance of water quality, stream health, and stewardship actions, 3) track hard-to-identify sources of… read allTo 1) continue long-term water quality monitoring and reporting programs, 2) build community understanding of the importance of water quality, stream health, and stewardship actions, 3) track hard-to-identify sources of e. Coli in urban streams, 4) identify and begin implementing solutions to bacteria contamination and other issues degrading urban streams. less
• $50,000

  Upstate Forever · Greenville, SC · 2024

  To 1) promote the adoption of microgrids and energy efficiency especially in underserved communities; 2) move progressive statewide energy policy forward; 3) promote clean power plans and hold utilities accountable at t… read allTo 1) promote the adoption of microgrids and energy efficiency especially in underserved communities; 2) move progressive statewide energy policy forward; 3) promote clean power plans and hold utilities accountable at the sc psc; 4) encourage communities to embrace electric transportation; 5) empower communities to advocate against the development of fossil fuel infrastructure; and 6) act as a watchdog for harmful energy projects. less
• $50,000

  Bay Journal Media · Mayo, MD · 2023

  To maintain and expand chesapeake bay news coverage in virginia and to reach to a wider audience.

• $50,000

  Blue Ridge Area Food Bank · Verona, VA · 2023

  To acquire and distribute nutritious, fresh produce and food to approximately 1,650 food-insecure people living in 770 households in remote and rural areas of albemarle, nelson, fluvanna, orange, and louisa counties ser… read allTo acquire and distribute nutritious, fresh produce and food to approximately 1,650 food-insecure people living in 770 households in remote and rural areas of albemarle, nelson, fluvanna, orange, and louisa counties served by five distribution sites. less
• $50,000

  Botanical Garden of the Piedmont · Charlottesville, VA · 2023

  To restore and maintain the riparian buffers of the stream that bisects the piedmont botanical garden. Work will include removal of invasive species, native plantings, the creation of trails and gathering spaces, and mo… read allTo restore and maintain the riparian buffers of the stream that bisects the piedmont botanical garden. Work will include removal of invasive species, native plantings, the creation of trails and gathering spaces, and more. less
• $50,000

  Chesapeake Bay Foundation · Annapolis, MD · 2023

  To help meet the matching requirements of an existing public grant from the national fish and wildlife foundation for the keystone 10 million trees partnership. The project aims to plant 360 acres of forested buffers al… read allTo help meet the matching requirements of an existing public grant from the national fish and wildlife foundation for the keystone 10 million trees partnership. The project aims to plant 360 acres of forested buffers along the most impacted streams and rivers in pennsylvania. Species planted will include eastern hemlock, balsam fir, and the american chestnut. less
• $50,000

  Neo Philanthropy · New York, NY · 2023

  To employ a full-time organizer to manage their self-managed abortion care campaign in southeast states.

• $50,000

  Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawai'I Alaska Indiana Kentucky · Louisville, KY · 2023

  To sustain the newly developed community organizing program. The organizer will disseminate educational materials at community events; recruit and train volunteers; conduct 501(c)3-compliant canvassing, door knocking, p… read allTo sustain the newly developed community organizing program. The organizer will disseminate educational materials at community events; recruit and train volunteers; conduct 501(c)3-compliant canvassing, door knocking, phone banking, text banking, letter writing, story collecting, coalition building, and voter identification in order to increase the base of support throughout appalachia. less
• $50,000

  Sustainable Markets Foundation · New York, NY · 2023

  To hold southeast utility companies accountable to the need to decarbonize our economy by 1) finding sensitive information on their anti-clean energy agendas; and 2) creating compelling stories that educate reporters, l… read allTo hold southeast utility companies accountable to the need to decarbonize our economy by 1) finding sensitive information on their anti-clean energy agendas; and 2) creating compelling stories that educate reporters, legislators and grassroots organizations about how utilities are acting against the public interest. less
• $50,000

  Women'S Health Center of Wv · Charleston, WV · 2023

  To purchase a 6,000-square-foot medical facility on the west virginia-maryland border in cumberland, md to serve as a satellite office for abortion care, significantly increasing abortion access for west virginians, who… read allTo purchase a 6,000-square-foot medical facility on the west virginia-maryland border in cumberland, md to serve as a satellite office for abortion care, significantly increasing abortion access for west virginians, who are now living under a total abortion ban in their home state. less
• $50,000

  Blue Ridge Area Food Bank · Verona, VA · 2022

  At five mobile food pantry sites in remote and rural areas of albemarle, nelson, fluvanna, and orange/louisa counties, to distribute fresh produce and food to approximately 1651 food-insecure people living in 770 househ… read allAt five mobile food pantry sites in remote and rural areas of albemarle, nelson, fluvanna, and orange/louisa counties, to distribute fresh produce and food to approximately 1651 food-insecure people living in 770 households. less
• $50,000

  Ceres · Boston, MA · 2022

  Mobilizing business leaders and investors to spur the transition to clean energy and transportation in the southeast

• $50,000

  Chesapeake Bay Foundation · Annapolis, MD · 2022

  To help meet the matching requirements of an existing public grant from the national fish and wildlife foundation for the keystone 10 million trees partnership. The project aims to plant 360 acres of forested buffers al… read allTo help meet the matching requirements of an existing public grant from the national fish and wildlife foundation for the keystone 10 million trees partnership. The project aims to plant 360 acres of forested buffers along the most impacted streams and rivers in pennsylvania. Species planted will include eastern hemlock, balsam fir, and the american chestnut. less
• $50,000

  Community Climate Collaborative · Charlottesville, VA · 2022

  1) to launch the climate allies program to engage charlottesville-area nonprofits on climate issues by providing direct energy services; 2) to support the energy efficiency grants program which awards mini-grants to fiv… read all1) to launch the climate allies program to engage charlottesville-area nonprofits on climate issues by providing direct energy services; 2) to support the energy efficiency grants program which awards mini-grants to five small, women-, and minority-owned (swam) businesses to help them complete energy-saving projects (in partnership with the city of charlottesville); 3) to acquire energy benchmarking software so that ccc can serve as the host for all gba and climate allies emissions data less
• $50,000

  Energy Efficient West Virginia · Charleston, WV · 2022

  To 1) promote local economic transition policies in vulnerable areas; 2) compel two to three local governments to implement energy efficiency policies; 3) connect businesses and residents with energy audit and assessmen… read allTo 1) promote local economic transition policies in vulnerable areas; 2) compel two to three local governments to implement energy efficiency policies; 3) connect businesses and residents with energy audit and assessment services; 4) demonstrate to businesses and residents how an energy efficiency transition plan can be successful. less
• $50,000

  Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  1) to strengthen and expand the network of 100% clean energy cities with a particular focus on columbus, ga; 2) continue to drive solarize campaigns; 3) build a network of solar advocates via previous solarize programs;… read all1) to strengthen and expand the network of 100% clean energy cities with a particular focus on columbus, ga; 2) continue to drive solarize campaigns; 3) build a network of solar advocates via previous solarize programs; 4) ensure make sure federal infrastructure and future funding is spent wisely and demonstrates why we need to invest in sustainable infrastructure. less
• $50,000

  International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology · Denver, CO · 2022

  To pilot their community solar project, project sunlight, in the southeast (virginia, dc, maryland, and north carolina). Project sunlight will focus on innovation, demonstration, and education. Ohf funds, if awarded wou… read allTo pilot their community solar project, project sunlight, in the southeast (virginia, dc, maryland, and north carolina). Project sunlight will focus on innovation, demonstration, and education. Ohf funds, if awarded would be matched by u.s. Department of energy's (doe) solar energy technologies office (seto) funds. less
• $50,000

  Majority Action · Silver Spring, MD · 2022

  To organize leading institutional investors to demand incumbent board directors in fossil fuel industries are held accountable for company alignment with the netzero-by-2050 goals; to empower movement activists to deman… read allTo organize leading institutional investors to demand incumbent board directors in fossil fuel industries are held accountable for company alignment with the netzero-by-2050 goals; to empower movement activists to demand institutional investor voting power serve human and long-term shareholder needs; to hold the largest asset managers accountable for using their outsized voting power responsibly. less
• $50,000

  Mothers Out Front · Boston, MA · 2022

  To 1) organize with allies against the mountain valley pipeline and other proposed fossil fuel infrastructure projects; 2) push for funding to implement the esb bill and encourage other communities to apply for funds to… read allTo 1) organize with allies against the mountain valley pipeline and other proposed fossil fuel infrastructure projects; 2) push for funding to implement the esb bill and encourage other communities to apply for funds to convert their school bus fleets; 3) work via the food freedom campaign to remove restrictions preventing people from growing their own food or raising livestock; 4) encourage local schools to go solar via the solar for schools campaign; and at the same time 5) implement a major base-building effort this summer and fall. less
• $50,000

  National Wildlife Federation · Annapolis, MD · 2022

  To continue coordinating the advocacy and communications of 260 nonprofit organizations working to restore the chesapeake bay. Work will focus on creating the first state-level funding source for clean water in pennsylv… read allTo continue coordinating the advocacy and communications of 260 nonprofit organizations working to restore the chesapeake bay. Work will focus on creating the first state-level funding source for clean water in pennsylvania and increasing the level of federal support for pennsylvania in the 2023 farm bill. less

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