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AWS InCommunities Northern Virginia Sustainability Fund

US$299,256 | Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, Culpeper, & Fauquier Counties

Proven ideas and funding for your community

Watch a webinar with more information here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaD4RmBzqwo ------ As part its commitment to supporting communities where it has infrastructure presence, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a $300,000 AWS InCommunities Sustainability Fund. The fund will help fuel the development of environmental stewardship and sustainability projects in Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, Culpeper, and Fauquier Counties. The goal is to inspire impactful projects that will have a positive impact across communities in Northern Virginia. Interested applicants can apply for funding to launch new projects, expand existing projects or introduce one of 7 established community programs (included below) with proven positive environmental impact in other global communities.

How it works
  • Select an idea listed below or submit your existing project and register to get your project page
  • Use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge
  • Submit a photo and your action plan
  • Let us know what impact you are having in your community
The Challenge
Who can apply
  • You live in Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, Culpeper, or Fauquier County, Virginia
  • You're passionate about building a sustainable community where you live
  • You are an individual, an existing local group or a nonprofit organization
Criteria
What you get
  • Seed funding to start your selected idea
  • Free starter resource pack, technology tools, and support to get started
  • Additional impact funding, once you report back on the social impact of your active project
Free Supports

Explore ideas

Choose an idea to start in your community. See terms & conditions.
This fund has closed for applications. You can still start ideas without funding, or check for other live funds in your area.

  • Building Healthy Communities, A Physicians Committee Action Network

    PlantPure Communities (PPC)'s mission is to empower individuals to build healthy, kind, sustainable communities by sharing the health and environmental benefits of plant-based nutrition.

  • Repair Café US

    Organize a free meeting place in your community to repair things instead of throwing them away.

  • Community Fridge

    Start a community fridge in your community to share good food that would otherwise go to waste.

  • Community Composting

    Divert your community's food waste from landfill, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions

  • River Cleanup

    A community based initiative aiming to clean and maintain local rivers

  • Open Orchard

    Organise an Open Orchard to bring people together, provide free fruit to local residents and green our urban environments.

  • Pollinator Partnership

    Invite pollinators to your neighborhood by planting a pollinator friendly habitat in your garden, farm, school, park or just about anywhere!

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“At AWS, we believe deeply in using our scale for good and using our resources to strengthen communities where our employees live and work. We are committed to making the cloud the cleanest and most energy-efficient way for our customers to run their businesses and championing those who share our passion for sustainability and want to make a positive impact in their local communities.” -Cornelia Robinson, Global Leader for AWS InCommunities

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