Hey friends,
As we move into the final stretch of the year, I always find myself reflecting on how purpose driven work shows up in both big and small ways. Some weeks it comes from major funding announcements or climate commitments.
Other times it comes from the quieter moments, like realizing how a student led sustainability project or a new community initiative can open the door to meaningful change.
This week’s stories capture that full spectrum. The launch of the $300 million dollar All Aboard Coalition Fund signals a serious push to help climate tech founders cross the toughest chasm in the sector.
At the same time, impact innovators across fashion, circularity, manufacturing, and public health are proving that progress comes from many directions, not only the headline makers.
Before we dive into events and opportunities, we have a timely Causeartist resource to share as we enter the holiday season.
Let’s jump in.
— Grant
🎁 Featured Resource
62 Ethical & Sustainable Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Looking for ethical, eco friendly, and purpose driven gifts this season? Explore products created by social enterprises, impact brands, and climate conscious founders around the world.
The Gift Guide →
🙌 Events and Opportunities
Impact Festival 2025
November 26–27, 2025 | 📍 Frankfurt, Germany
Europe’s leading sustainability and innovation gathering returns with founders, corporates, and policymakers exploring the latest in green tech, circular business, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. 🔗 Learn more →
The David Prize – 2025 to 2026 Open Call
This prize celebrates visionary New Yorkers driving transformative change across the city. The Prize focuses on the belief that the city’s greatest resource is its people, especially those closest to community challenges.
• Geography: New York City
• Who can apply: Individuals living and working in NYC
• Funding: $200,000 dollars paid over two years
• Areas: Urban innovation, equity, civic engagement, community development
• Deadline: November 17, 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply
Indo Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator, Convergence
Catalytic grant and acceleration facility created with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Supports NGOs designing and scaling blended finance vehicles that mobilize private capital toward climate resilience, gender equity, and development priorities.
• Geographies: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor Leste, Vietnam, Pacific Island Countries
• Who can apply: NGOs developing blended finance vehicles
• Funding: Grants up to $550,000 dollars
• Areas: Development finance, blended finance, private capital mobilization
• Deadline: November 18, 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply
📰 News & Headlines
Carbon Direct Acquires Pachama
Carbon Direct has acquired Pachama to strengthen precision in carbon accounting and verification. The combined platform will support higher quality carbon credits through improved monitoring and environmental data tracking.
Syre Targets $700M Dollars to Build the World’s Largest Textile Recycling Factory
The Swedish circularity startup plans to construct a major textile recycling facility in Vietnam. If completed, the project would mark a major step forward for global ethical fashion and material reuse. Learn more →
Global Philanthropies Commit $300M Dollars to Climate and Health
The Rockefeller Foundation and its partners announced a coordinated commitment to support climate resilience and public health solutions for communities on the front lines of environmental stress. Learn more →
Meta Announces Major Clean Energy Deals in Louisiana
Meta pledged new renewable power agreements in Louisiana to match electricity needs from its planned 10 billion dollar AI data center. The company signed long-term power purchase agreements supporting two large solar projects totaling 385 megawatts in Morehouse and Sabine Parishes.
These projects, developed with Treaty Oak Clean Energy, signal Meta’s attempt to balance rising energy consumption with its sustainability commitments during a period of regulatory change and fast-tracked grid infrastructure.
💰 Funding & Capital Watch
Unmind (UK) Raises Series C
The workplace mental health platform secured fresh capital to expand global partnerships and product offerings focused on holistic employee wellbeing.
🔗 Learn more →
Brineworks (US) Raises $5.87M Seed Round
Developing electrochemical technology to extract valuable minerals and materials from seawater brine, creating new opportunities in sustainable resource recovery.
Carbon (US) Raises $60M to Scale Advanced Manufacturing
The 3D printing pioneer announced a $60 million raise to accelerate innovation in high-performance materials, sustainable production, and industrial-scale manufacturing.
Cscale (US) Raises $2M for Low-Carbon Building Products Platform
Cscale connects suppliers and buyers of low-carbon construction materials, addressing fragmentation in the $1 trillion building materials market.
Ceres (US) Raises $13M to Advance AI for Agricultural Intelligence
Ceres secured $13 million to scale its agricultural AI solutions and appointed its first AI advisory board member to strengthen its leadership in agri-intelligence innovation.
🔗 Learn more →
Grant Trahant
Founder | Causeartist + Causeartist BackOffice
Host | Disruptors for Good + Investing in Impact
Venture Partner | Pay it Forward Ventures
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