Did you know the tech industry accounts for up to 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions – more than the aviation industry? The digital world might not have a physical form, but its environmental impact is massive.
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If you’re based in Canada or the US and focused on sustainability in tech, we want to help bring your vision to life.
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We’re committed to making a difference. The Shift Impact Grant is a $25,000 USD grant that supports sustainability initiatives that create meaningful and measurable environmental impact.
Be a nonprofit, social venture, or startup
Serve communities within Canada or the US
Lead sustainability initiatives in tech (e.g climate tech, software, sustainable hardware, clean energy)
If you’re based in Canada or the US and focused on sustainability in tech, we want to help bring your vision to life.
A one-year Pro subscription to Leadpages
A membership to the Paved Startups Program and 5,000 free ad credits to boost their brand within the Paved newsletter network
A one-year subscription to Animoto
An interview on the Capitalist Hippie podcast
An interview on the Digital Entrepreneur podcast
Submit a short written application about your organization and why you’re applying for the Shift Impact Grant (max. 1200 words).
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Include a simple video pitch to show us what excites you about your project (max. 2 mins).
If you’re a shortlisted candidate, you’ll be invited to submit additional details on how your project will help drive positive environmental change in the tech space.
Applications close: May 13, 2025, at 5 pm PST
Questions about the grant? Contact impactgrant@shift.com to reach the team
Global internet use consumes an estimated 2.6 trillion litres of water annually. That's the equivalent of filling over 1 million Olympic-size swimming pools.
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