The Verizon Community Disaster Resilience Innovation Accelerator powered by MassChallenge is designed to identify and support startups developing next-gen solutions that strengthen community resilience before, during, and after natural disasters. Building on the capabilities of Verizon Frontline and Verizon Innovation Labs, this program invites innovators to create technologies that provide preemptive warnings, hazard mitigation, and robust connectivity in the face of natural disaster events, leveraging Verizon’s 5G expertise to protect lives and strengthen community resilience.

The Maine Governor’s Energy Office is seeking applications to test innovative BlueTech and monitoring approaches, leveraging the unique opportunity of a deployed floating offshore wind turbine in state waters. Innovations will inform responsible floating offshore wind and coexistence with existing ocean users, support U.S. BlueTech supply chain and workforce development, and reduce costs for a domestic energy source.

The Climatetech Testing and Demonstration Assets (TDA) Program provides capital grants between $1.5M and $5M to Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) in Massachusetts to develop shared infrastructure, equipment, and other capital assets that advance climatetech R&D, innovation, manufacturing, commercialization, and deployment in the state.

The program focuses on bridging gaps in the state’s climatetech ecosystem—from testing and demonstration capacity to market access—to improve the rate of commercialization, ensure long-term economic growth, and strengthen Massachusetts’ position as a leader in climatetech innovation. TDA is MassCEC’s first program launched under the Mass Leads Act (2024) and supports the goals outlined in the Massachusetts Climatetech Economic Development Strategy and Implementation Plan (2025).

The FY 25 competition is now open. Approximately $9.5M in competitive funding is available under this opportunity for eligible applicants seeking funding for eligible project activities identified in the NOFO. The application period is open until October 6, 2025, and can be found on www.grants.gov under opportunity number EPA-OW-OGWDW-25-01, assistance listing number 66.488. Applicants will have 60 days to apply.

The Clean Fight, Builders Vision, and Breakthrough Energy, with support from Turner Construction Company, are proud to announce the Deployment Grand Fund – a new national program to help proven building solutions get deployed faster and more widely. Through small-dollar catalytic capital ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, the program is designed to scale energy innovation and resilience projects in buildings. The effort seeks replicable pathways to have proven climate solutions adopted affordably, transform first deployments into first-of-many, cut energy costs, and accelerate the growth of a cleaner, more resilient economy. If you’re interested in learning more about the Deployment Grant Fund and being involved contact [email protected].

The Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i) is a joint commitment between Exelon Corporation and its philanthropic arm, Exelon Foundation, to invest in and cultivate meaningful partnerships with start-ups focused on advancing climate change mitigation, adaptation and resiliency efforts, while also promoting social equality and economic prosperity, in Exelon’s service territories.

The Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT) program invites proposals from multidisciplinary, multi-sector teams that inform, explore, and execute the principles, methodologies, implementations, and impacts associated with responsible design, development, and deployment of technologies, with a focus on artificial intelligence; biotechnology; and/or natural and anthropogenic disaster prevention or mitigation.

Through its Planning and Local Technical Assistance programs, EDA assists eligible recipients in developing economic development plans and studies designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region. The Planning program helps support organizations, including District Organizations, Indian Tribes, and other eligible recipients, with Short Term and State Planning investments designed to guide the eventual creation and retention of high-quality jobs, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed in the Nation’s most economically distressed regions. Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received. This Planning and Local Technical Assistance opportunity will remain in effect until superseded by a future announcement.

We provide capital, expertise, and connections to nurture startups specializing in advanced energy systems, industry efficiency technologies, and sustainable solutions. Our particular emphasis is on closed-loop lithium systems, next-gen battery development and supply chain innovations, leveraging Nevada’s unique position in the global energy market. The accelerator aims to develop these innovative startups into thriving enterprises that deliver both economic growth and positive environmental impact.

The Community Action Fund (CAF) grants support direct actions and organizing efforts that are often urgent and time sensitive. CAF prioritizes frontline, grassroots and community-based efforts that defend Indigenous peoples rights, communities and nations, including responses to climate disasters.

Next Generation of Academia-Based Cyber Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) University-Based R&D program NOFO will support efforts to efficiently develop and ultimately integrate cybersecurity tools and technologies into energy infrastructure for enhanced resilience. This open NOFO is structured to cover a 5-year period, allowing for ongoing participation and evaluation.