2023 Rachel's Network Catalyst Award 

Each year, the Rachel's Network Catalyst Award provides women environmental leaders of color with personal ($10,000) and organizational ($5,000, if applicable) grants, wraparound leadership services and networking, and public recognition. For more, see rachelsnetwork.org/catalyst.

Guidelines

For more about our application process, please see: 2023 Catalyst Award Guide.

Applications 

Applications will open Tuesday, April 4 and may be submitted before Tuesday, May 9 at 11:59 pm PT. If you are applying for the first time, you must Create a New Account to apply for the award. Once you are registered, you will be able to save and continue your submissions at any point before the deadline.

Nominations

Nominations will open Tuesday, April 4 and may be submitted before Tuesday, May 2 at 11:59 pm PT. If you are nominating for the first time, you must Create a New Account to nominate someone for the award. Once you are registered, you will be able to save and continue your nominations at any point before the deadline. Individuals nominated will still need to self-apply to the award and do not require a nomination to apply.

Questions 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email catalyst@rachelsnetwork.org. To ensure you get all updates and communications from the Rachel's Network Catalyst Award program, add catalyst@rachelsnetwork.org to your contacts or to your safe senders list. Be sure to check your Junk folder for confirmation emails in the meantime.

About Rachel's Network 

Named in honor of Rachel Carson, Rachel’s Network is a community of women funders committed to a safer, healthier, and more just world for all. Our mission is to promote women as impassioned leaders and agents of change dedicated to the stewardship of the earth. For more, see our website.