Climate

Supporting equitable solutions for clean energy, mobility, and climate resistance

Barr’s Climate Program focuses on supporting equitable solutions and leadership that originate at the local level.

We also understand that climate change is inherently linked to other forms of oppression. As we work on the climate crisis, we must also address the unequal burdens that have been placed on communities of color and others who suffer the most from the fossil fuel economy. That is why we prioritize frontline communities and climate organizations whose work is centered on equity.

GreenRoots hosts a city-wide cleanup and tree planting event in celebration of Earth Day.

Strategies

Learn about the strategies within the Climate Program.

Climate Resilience

Support communities to prepare and adapt to climate change
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Mobility

Advance equity-centered, low carbon mobility solutions
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Clean Energy

Accelerate the shift to a low-carbon energy infrastructure
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“Climate change is a global challenge, but communities are vital agents of change.”

Recent Grants in Climate

Canary Media Inc

To support the Energy News Network’s coverage of New England and its assistance to local journalists

Award Date: 06/20/2024
Amount: $221,739
Term: 24 months
Program:
Climate Click to see more of the Climate program
Strategy:
Clean Energy Click to see more of the Clean Energy strategy

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Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

To support professional development for municipal transportation professionals in Massachusetts and demonstration projects in Lawrence

Award Date: 04/01/2025
Amount: $20,000
Term: 12 months
Program:
Climate Click to see more of the Climate program
Strategy:
Mobility Click to see more of the Mobility strategy

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Berkshire Environmental Action Team

To support clean energy, mobility, and climate resilience in the Berkshires

Award Date: 04/01/2025
Amount: $300,000
Term: 24 months
Program:
Climate Click to see more of the Climate program
Strategy:
Clean Energy Click to see more of the Clean Energy strategy , Climate Resilience Click to see more of the Climate Resilience strategy , Mobility Click to see more of the Mobility strategy

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Grantmaking Process

To submit an inquiry to the Climate Program, complete our inquiry form. We welcome you to save time by keeping your response short (less than 2 pages of writing or 5 minutes for video or audio).

We’ll get back to you in a few weeks. If we move forward, we’ll help you through the grantmaking process, which typically takes 4- to 6-months from initial conversation to payout.

If you have questions about how to submit an inquiry, contact ncasimir@barrfoundation.org.

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