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Yale Center for Business and the Environment
Yale CBEY Climate Innovation Grants
Amount
$500–$3,000
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
~8 of 30-40 apps
Effort
1 hr
Can you get this?
✓Team must include a current Yale student
✓Concept must address climate change
✕Teams that previously won a grant or prize are not eligible
✓All organizational types welcome (for-profit or nonprofit)
✓Ideas can be international, not US-only
Your real odds
Your odds are roughly 1-in-5, with up to 8 grants awarded from 30 to 40 applications each year.
The pool is small and the awards are modest, so a well-matched, clearly written application has a genuine shot. Reviewers weigh climate impact and a sensible use of funds most heavily.
What it takes
Confirm Yale student and climate focus1 hr
Draft proposal covering five key areas1 to 2 weeks
Submit application before deadline30 min
Worth knowing
Show exactly how $500 to $3,000 unlocks a specific next step, whether that is a prototype or a pilot, because the judges want to see the money acting as a catalyst rather than a general contribution. Applications reopen in September 2026 per the funder's site.
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