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Annual citizens’ idea contest that seeks out and rewards between $1000 – $10,000 to the most innovative public policy proposals (grand prize winner receives $10,000; four runners-up receive $1,000 each, and other proposals receive special recognition). For 2016, Pioneer Institute seeks proposals to improve quality and access to care for individuals living with mental health illness through innovative approaches to insurance, health care, human services and partnerships between government agencies and mental health care providers.

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Internship or Fellowship

Shuttleworth Fellowship

Looks for social innovators working to change the world and address issues regarding open technology, knowledge and learning. Provides 2

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Funding Database

Foundation Center

Comprehensive database on U.S. and, increasingly, global grantmakers and their grants. It also operates research, education, and training programs designed

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Competition

Delta Prize

Purpose is to accelerate the growth of early-stage ventures affiliated with UC Berkeley that have a minimum viable product and

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Grant or Scholarship

Core Grants

Grants for new,untested organizations and general institutional support of up to $40,000 to $45,000 for each year of eligibility: start-up

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Host and Fellow Responsibilities

Host Organizations

  • Identify staff supervisor to manage I&E Climate Action Fellow
  • Submit fellowship description and tasks
  • Engage in the matching process
  • Mentor and advise students
  • Communicate with Berkeley program director and give feedback on the program.

Berkeley Program Director​

  • Communicate with host organizations, students, and other university departments to ensure smooth program operations

Student Fellows

  • Complete application and cohort activities
  • Communicate with staff and host organizations
  • Successfully complete assignments from host organization during summer practicum
  • Summarize and report summer experience activities post-fellowship