A global $100 million initiative from the Bezos Earth Fund
Can modern AI help solve today’s critical challenges of climate change and nature loss?
About the Grand Challenge
The Bezos Earth Fund is exploring new ideas for multiplying the impact of climate and nature efforts using modern AI. Initial funding from the Grand Challenge will focuses on sustainable proteins, power grid optimization, and biodiversity conservation, in addition to embracing visionary wildcard solutions for climate and nature.
Timeline
The Grand Challenge will unfold across several years. Initial funding will include two phases, followed by post-award implementation. Phase I invited grant proposals from U.S.-based 501(c)(3) entities and global academic institutions.
Grand Challenge launch
June 11, 2024
Virtual information session
June 20, 2024
Webinars for potential applicants
July 2024
Phase I submission deadline
August 13, 2024
Phase I awardee selection process
Early 2025
Phase I awardee announcement
Early 2025
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Virtual Innovation Sprint
Early 2025
Phase II submission deadline
2025
Phase II awardee announcement
2025
Post-award implementation
2025-2027
Grant awards
The Grand Challenge will offer up to $100 million in total funding over several years.
Initial funding will include the following two phases: In Phase I, up to 30 Grantees will receive $50,000 each and an invitation to join the Phase II Innovation Sprint. At the end of Phase II, up to 15 Implementation Grantees will receive up to $2 million each.
Resources
Access curated resources that explore opportunities to address climate change and nature loss using modern AI.