Stakeholder Engagement around DC Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Regulatory Roadmap in Washington, D.C.: A project to advance the decarbonization of the electrical grid and increase its resiliency by creating a feasible, community-informed plan to enable the use and deployment of Distributed Energy Resource aggregations and Virtual Power Plants in the District of Columbia. (USDN Catalyst Fund, 2026). 

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Lowering Emissions in Convenience Stores with Training and Next Generation Refrigerants in Eugene, OR: A project to help convenience stores reduce emissions from refrigerants by providing technical assistance and financial support for energy efficiency upgrades to equipment and a transition to next generation refrigerants. (USDN Catalyst Fund, 2026). 

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Solar Panel Reuse Chain for Social and Environmental Impact in Amsterdam, Netherlands: A project to develop and test a local solar panel reuse chain combining emissions reduction, material reuse, social employment, and energy justice. (CNCA Game Changer Fund, 2026). 

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Building Capacity for Energy Resilience in Richmond’s Public Housing Communities in Richmond, VA: A project to improve energy resilience and reduce energy burdens in Richmond’s public housing by analyzing energy use at Whitcomb Court, a 447-unit housing development. (USDN Catalyst Fund, 2026). 

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Identifying Stakeholders & Use Cases for Sustainable Delivery Mode Pilots in Washington, D.C.: A project to develop solutions to existing regulatory hurdles to launch a sustainable delivery pilot with Amazon as a private sector partner.(CNCA Game Changer Fund, 2026). 

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Vancouver’s Circular Food Action Project: A project to address the limited accountability and practice in the food supply chain to address food waste as well as the need for a clear vision of what a decolonized circular food future means from Indigenous and cross-sectoral perspectives. (CNCA Game Changer Fund, 2026). 

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Community Led Climate Justice & Empowerment at Frogtown Farm in St. Paul, MN: A project to empower Frogtown’s priority communities low-income residents, people of color, immigrants, youth, and others facing systemic barriers through climate justice initiatives focused on food sovereignty, workforce development, and collaborative governance with the City of Saint Paul. (CNCA Climate Justice Fund, 2026). 

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Community Engagement & Resilience Building for Heat Plan Development in Gresham, OR: A project to utilize the Heat Action Plan development process to mobilize the community around climate resilience. (Catalyst Fund, 2026). » Download

Providing an Equitable Greener Future with Zero-Emission Landscape Equipment in Burbank, CA: A project to foster equitable community health and environmental sustainability by facilitating the transition from gas-powered to zero-emission, battery-electric commercial landscape equipment. (Catalyst Fund, 2026). 

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Minnesota Geothermal Work Group: Educational Workshops and Resources in Hennepin County, MN: A project to launch a Geothermal Work Group that offers practical workshops and easy-to-use resources, helping local and tribal  government staff learn about geothermal energy and how it can be used in their communities. (Catalyst Fund, 2026). 

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Collaboratively Fostering Connection & Learning for Climate Leadership in Pierce County, WA: A multi-day training developed in partnership with the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Tree Foundation that explores climate change impacts and emissions sources in Pierce County. The program centers a social justice lens to identify and co-create climate solutions, while equipping frontline community members with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to engage in public decision-making and strengthen community leadership. (Catalyst Fund, 2026).