Abundance Accelerator
NOW OPEN: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Housing and Energy Innovations
We are currently seeking to support innovations in community engagement that facilitate fast and equitable production of housing and energy—two essentials our Accelerator will focus on in the coming years. This request for proposals invites community organizations, academics, and city, county, and state agencies to think creatively about these issues and pilot tangible, impactful, and innovative solutions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Request for Proposals:
Innovations in Engaging Communities in Planning, Siting, and Permitting of Renewable Energy
Seeking to fund pilot projects that develop and test innovative methods for community engagement related to addressing the challenges and opportunities of green energy development, including host community benefits, tax revenues or other revenue structures, zoning, site design, project governance structures, and permit processes.
Request for Proposals:
Innovations in Engaging Communities in Local Policy Development and Planning for Increased Housing Production
Replay: Housing & Energy RFP Informational Webinars
Frequently asked questions
When does the application close?
Who is eligible to apply?
What is the Abundance Accelerator?
The Abundance Accelerator is an initiative of the Possibility Lab at the University of California. We are leveraging applied research and community-building to promote government policies that will expand California’s capacity to sustainably supply essential resources, goods, and services to every community. Together with a growing network of partners, we’re building a community of practice to design, pilot, and scale a fundamentals-first abundance policy agenda for the state of California. Read more here.
What is the funding amount for each grant?
Grants from this RFP will be in the range of $20,000-$200,000.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
If you have questions about this RFP or the application process, please contact us at possibilitylab@berkeley.edu
What is the timeline to complete a project?
The period of performance of any projects resulting from this RFP has a required end date of no later than August 2026.
What is the application process?
Applicants are encouraged to submit a brief (two-page maximum) Letter of Intent documenting:
- Project objective(s) and brief context
- Implementation plan and/or research methods, if relevant
- Expected outcomes
- Participating organizations and key team members
- Requested funding amount and proposed period of performance