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AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge

AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge — Phase II (Implementation)

Supports AI implementation teams addressing biodiversity loss, climate change, and food insecurity globally.

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Phase II of the Bezos Earth Fund's AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge awarded up to $2 million each to 15 global teams, for a total committed investment of $30 million, announced on October 23, 2025. The 15 awardees were drawn exclusively from Phase I grantees — organizations that had received $50,000 seed grants in May 2025 and successfully competed through a Virtual Innovation Sprint that

AI implementation projects addressing biodiversity loss, climate change, and food insecurity across five continents, funded at up to $2 million per team for a two-year period.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$30M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.bezosearthfund.org