Climate Grants Accelerator

PICHTR’s Climate Grants Accelerator offers “one stop shop” support services for NGOs, government entities and businesses wanting to pursue Federal funding for their climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience initiatives but not having the in-house resources to do so.

Program Description

PICHTR’s Climate Grants Accelerator offers “one stop shop” support services for NGOs, government entities and businesses wanting to pursue Federal funding for their climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience initiatives but not having the in-house resources to do so. COVID-19 and the climate crisis has prompted our Federal Administration to heavily invest in clean energy and climate adaptation and resilience across all aspects of society. For example, Hawaii alone is expected to receive at least $2.8 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. To be competitive in accessing this funding collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and oftentimes, geographies, and a track record in grant applications and funding administration will be critical.

PICHTR has a long-standing record of obtaining, implementing and administering a total of $248 million in Federal funding from 1996 through 2022. To name a few examples, this includes the Asia-Pacific Technology Commercialization Center (APTEP), Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and Hawaii Technology Development Venture Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), Office of Naval Research at $79 million in addition to private investment; and the Hawaii Renewable Energy Development Venture (HREDV) funded by the U.S. Department of Energy at $11 million. APTEP and STEM later spun off as Elemental Excelerator.

As part of its Climate Grants Accelerator, PICHTR provides a listing of climate change related funding opportunities and a periodic email newsletter with relevant information for grant seekers. Please check-out the below current funding opportunities and sign-up for the newsletter to be kept apprised of new funding opportunities as they become available!

PICHTR also offers the following services, ranging from pro bono to an agreed upon fee:

  • Stakeholder coordination across disciplines and sectors
  • Matching with collaborators or community partners
  • Federal grant application support and submission, including drafting
  • Federal grant implementation and administration (e.g. accounting, reporting and auditing)
  • Rapid and efficient hiring for federally funded projects

To access these services, please submit the following questionnaire.

Testimonials

“PICHTR has the expertise, experience, and process management to secure and manage federal grants, either for their own programs or as a fiscal agent for others who need support. I encourage other entities to work with PICHTR as a navigator through the often daunting federal funding environment.”

Melissa Hampe, Partner, Skog Rasmussen LLC

“Most non-profit organizations lack the personnel and expertise needed to compete nationally for the federal funds that are available to help carry out the important work they do for our community. PICHTRʻs wide-ranging grant experience was especially helpful in organizing and guiding a large group of stakeholders around a particularly complex federal opportunity. With their leadership and expertise we were able to strengthen our partnerships and submit an excellent proposal.”

Kevin Kelly, President & CEO, North Shore Economic Vitality Partnership (NSEVP)

“When navigating a complex federal funding opportunity, having an experienced organization supporting the process, from grant identification through the award and management of the grant, is advantageous. PICHTR’s experienced team is able to answer questions, guide you through technical proposal requirements and best position a project for funding. The team responds in a timely manner with clear explanations. I would definitely work with PICHTR on another federal grant.”

Rona Yagi Fukumoto, President & CEO, Lanakila Pacific

“This year (Hawaii Legacy Reforestation Initiative) collaborated with PICHTR to process and manage our first federal grant proposal. I cannot express how pleased we were with the results. This particular grant was a complicated endeavor to be sure, as there were several other entities participating along with us in this joint grant, but PICHTR managed the process and all the various parties with precision and record time.”

Jeffrey A. Dunster, Executive Director, Hawaii Legacy Reforestation Initiative

“Applying for federal grants has been a daunting task for the Makaha Learning Center. Recently, we had the opportunity to leverage PICHTR'S extensive expertise and technical assistance. PICHTR was instrumental in providing support and guidance as we navigated the arduous application process for a federal grant early this year. Collaboration with PICHTR saved us time and valuable resources and most importantly, positioned us to be much more competitive. I encourage other entities to work with PICHTR to take advantage of their knowledge, resources and expertise in grant submission and management.”

Danielle Irwin, Chief Strategy Officer, Hawaii Unified, and President, Makaha Learning Center