Environmental Accelerator Project
Project Overview
This one-year project will launch with an immersive two-and-a-half-day experience where participants will build a statewide peer network, shape their project plans, and share visions for scalable impact in their communities and regions.
Moving beyond traditional funder–nonprofit dynamics, the project fosters a co-created community with a shared sense of responsibility to spark innovation and scale environmental solutions. Throughout the year, participants will receive structured support, peer exchange, and opportunities for visibility.
The program culminates in a showcase at an international conference in Phoenix. Participants and funders will also be invited to join field visits across the state—deepening connections, exploring collaboration, and compounding investment opportunities to grow environmental impact throughout Arizona.
You can drive long-term, collaborative impact across Arizona by giving to the Environmental Accelerator Project.
You can drive long-term, collaborative impact across Arizona by giving to the Environmental Accelerator Project.
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Our Participants
Our participants are nonprofit, community, municipal, and academic leaders working on multi-stakeholder, regionally scalable projects across the state. They are focused on building regional solutions that address:
Extreme Heat
Partners working on heat response and mitigation efforts in areas experiencing the highest heat index within our cities.
Food Systems
Partners promoting long-term environmental and economic resilience by conserving vital resources like water for farming and food production.
Conservation
Partners who believe accessible outdoor space is a critical element of community well-being and quality of life.
Your Support Powers ACF’s Environment Fund
Your gift doesn't merely support a project–it strengthens a movement. Together, we can build a more connected, innovative, and resilient Arizona.
Nonprofit Leadership and Collaboration
Launching ACF's Environmental Accelerator Project to strengthen statewide environmental leadership
Ideation and Peer Learning
Coordinating field visits and shared learning experiences to showcase solutions in action
International Conference
Hosting an international conference highlighting innovative projects to scale up
Momentum Building Projects
Seeding bold, scalable community projects through ACF's Environment Fund