U.S. Energy Foundation’s mission is to secure a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis. Pragmatic and nonpartisan, EF supports education and analysis to promote policy solutions that build markets for clean energy technology. Advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency can open doors to greater innovation and productivity—growing the economy with dramatically less pollution. For 30 years EF has supported grantees to help educate business and community leaders, policymakers, and the general public about the health and economic benefits of a clean energy economy. Grantees include business, health, labor, environmental, faith, and consumer groups, as well as policy leaders, military organizations, think tanks, and universities. Visit www.ef.org.

Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) is an expansive, diverse coalition engaging with cities and local governments across the state of Ohio to build a clean future for our communities. Power A Clean Future Ohio is empowering local leaders with tools and resources to create carbon reduction plans and implement them in ways that are achievable, measurable, equitable, and economical.

The George Gund Foundation, established in 1952, is the largest private foundation in Ohio. The Foundation makes annual grants totaling approximately $25 million. Program officers professionally handle grantmaking in public education, vibrant neighborhood and inclusive economy, thriving families and social justice, creative culture and arts, climate and environmental justice, and democracy building.

The Cleveland Foundation’s mission is to enhance the lives of all residents of Greater Cleveland, now and for generations to come, by working together with our donors to build community endowment, address needs through grantmaking, and provide leadership on key community issues. Founded in 1914 as the world’s first community foundation, the Cleveland Foundation has partnered with donors and community partners to improve the lives of residents in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties for more than a century.