Climate Emergency Fund is a philanthropic intermediary that makes grants to grassroots nonviolent disruptive climate campaigns, because we believe it is the fastest way to achieve transformative change. Despite the critical importance of mass protest to successful social movements, attested by both a rich history of successful protest movements powered by nonviolent direct action, as well as a rich academic literature demonstrating the effectiveness of protest movements, this component of the movement ecosystem remains critically underfunded. Climate Emergency Fund exists to fill the gap in climate philanthropy and support the mass-protest flank of the climate movement. Through our strategic... read more Climate Emergency Fund is a philanthropic intermediary that makes grants to grassroots nonviolent disruptive climate campaigns, because we believe it is the fastest way to achieve transformative change. Despite the critical importance of mass protest to successful social movements, attested by both a rich history of successful protest movements powered by nonviolent direct action, as well as a rich academic literature demonstrating the effectiveness of protest movements, this component of the movement ecosystem remains critically underfunded. Climate Emergency Fund exists to fill the gap in climate philanthropy and support the mass-protest flank of the climate movement. Through our strategic investments in emerging protest movements, we help catalyze rapid growth in movement strength and participation, as well as foundational changes in the political landscape. Our grantmaking over the last three years has delivered impressive results, with our grantees achieving unrivaled narrative impact and numerous concrete victories.
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