Bezos Earth Fund AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge

The AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge is a global $100 million initiative from the Bezos Earth Fund. The Grand Challenge is exploring new ideas for multiplying the impact of climate and nature efforts using modern AI. The first round of awards will focus on sustainable proteins, power grid optimization, and biodiversity conservation, in addition to embracing visionary wildcard solutions for climate and nature.

Funding

The Grand Challenge will award up to $100 million in grants over three rounds. The first round will award up to $31.5 million across two phases.

Phase 1 Awards

• Up to 30 awardees will each receive a $50,000 seed grant and an exclusive invitation to participate in Phase 2, including the virtual Innovation Sprint.
• During the Innovation Sprint, Seed Grantees may receive targeted support and resources from climate, nature, and Al experts while they develop detailed implementation plans for consideration by the judging panel.

Phase 2 Awards

• Up to 15 awardees will each receive an implementation grant of up to $2 million.
• In February 2025, the Bezos Earth Fund and its partners will convene Implementation Grantees as well as private-sector and public-sector stakeholders for a summit to collaborate on Al solutions for climate and nature. During the summit, Implementation Grantees may have an opportunity to showcase their solutions, progress, and early findings in front of a live audience.

Eligibility

• Eligible organizations are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) entities and global academic institutions.
• Eligible applicants may collaborate with organizations worldwide.
• Proposals from non-affiliated individuals are not eligible.