Impact Partner Grant

The Impact Partner Grant is a City of Raleigh initiative designed to fuel economic opportunity through sustainable innovation. This year, the IPG is prioritizing new, innovative pilot projects that promote environmental resilience and community-based solutions that help shape a future-ready Raleigh.

We are looking to support entrepreneurs, non-profits, and small businesses who have big ideas that improve Raleigh’s business ecosystem that leverage:

Climate Resilience and Environmental Protection

Repair and Reuse or Zero-Waste Models

Clean Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure

Sustainable Business and Community Well-being

Your ideas for a more sustainable Raleigh!

Awardees receive $20,000 in grant funding and access to technical support, citywide visibility, and connections to local networks that accelerate impact.

Together, we aim to build an economy that expands opportunity, encourages collaboration, and enhances environmental resilience.

Topics of Interest

While we’re open to a wide range of new, innovative, sustainable ideas that boost business, we’re particularly interested in the following topics:

Reducing heat islands and protecting people from heat

Reducing flooding and protecting people from flooding

Utilization and access to low-emission transportation (bus, bikes, scooters, walking, EVs)

Energy savings, renewables, and battery storage

Reduction of E-waste

Circular Economy – reuse, repair, and refurbishment of materials and items

Building sustainable businesses, jobs, and skillsets

Advancing sustainable practices within the business community

Incorporating sustainability into health and wellness

Utilization of sustainable materials

How to Apply for the Impact Partner Grant

Applications are now closed and winners will be announced soon.

For more information, visit the Impact Partner Grant Application page.