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Since 2017, EDF has awarded Summer of Action grants to help organizations amplify their existing federal advocacy efforts around the urgent need for climate action.

Grants awarded support organizations working on resilient communities, climate and health equity, climate action, electrifying the transportation sector and ramping up clean energy investments, as well as supporting efforts serving vital constituencies.

The theme for the 2023 grant program is Celebrating Historic Investments in Climate and Clean Energy.

Read the full 2023 Request for Proposals [PDF]

Map of 2023 EDF SOA grantees — Map of 2023 grantees

Learn about our 2023 grantee projects [PDF]

Past grantees and projects

EDF’s Summer of Action program has awarded grants to over 60 organizations working in 30+ states nationwide since 2017.

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