Sustainable Architecture Grants
Sustainable architecture is a generalized term describing architectural design techniques that are environmentally conscious. Developers that implements sustainable architecture seek to minimize the negative environmental impact by enhancing efficiency and moderation by way of energy, materials and space. With most architectural and developmental projects, costs are high and developers often seek out financial help from investors. Since sustainable architecture and environmental concerns are a large, international issue, several companies and organizations are willing to fund sustainable architecture projects in order to support the green movement and contribute to the well being of a community in a socially responsible way.
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Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy
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The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy focuses on sustainable architecture projects that reward developers and organizations that have executed practical and innovative plans for any level of sustainable energy. The funding is offered via an annual competition where one organization will be eligible to earn $50,000 of funding while others may earn awards of $10,000. Seminars are run in order to raise awareness for sustainable energy in architecture and development. Awarded developers and organizations include those who take advantage of solar, wind, hydro, biomass, biogas, energy efficiency and fuel-efficient stoves. The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are hosted by the Global Village Energy Partnership.
Development Marketplace Partnership
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The Development Marketplace is a partnership organization between the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility that provides early stage grant funding in order to support development and testing of innovative design and initiatives of small-scale architecture and development projects. According to the World Bank's website, 220 winners have previously been accepted for funding with more than 1,000 additional winners being supported under national level competitions. Funding from $80,000 to $200,000 are awarded to organizations according to evaluations based on innovation, scalability, replicability and potential impact.
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UNDP Equator Initiative
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The Equator Initiative is an award offered by the United National Development Programme that supports developers and architects that focus on economic development and income generation that implements conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. The Equator Initiative keeps a database called the Knowledge Zone, which provides a searchable index online for the entire network of those who are nominated for the UNDP’s Equator Prize, highlighting the work being undertaken by each developer or organization. Awards of $30,000 are granted to winners.
Global Green Grants
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Global Green Grants is an organization that awards small grants to grassroots groups, architects and developers around the world who are working to help protect the environment, live sustainably and preserve biodiversity. The organization has made nearly 6,000 grants to developers and groups in past years. It is expected to double grant making by the year 2016. Sustainable architects, developers and related organizations can apply for grants from $500 up to $5,000.
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