Private capital and fund raising for community climate repair & resilience
Bridging the gap between government aid, insurance, and green bonds.
Our mission is to streamline the flow of private capital, corporate philanthropy and consumer charitable giving to communities in need of funding for damage caused by severe weather or resilience to future storms.
A registered 501c3 non-profit using agile methods and technology to rapidly scale fund raising while delivering financial benefits for both donors and recipients.
Immediate impact
No R&D or projected climate impact. Shovel Ready Capital projects deliver immediate impact, measurable results, and lasting benefits so donors know their generosity is funding effective, long-lasting projects.
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Shovel Ready Capital invests in projects that have already been planned and approved by all agencies and are ready for immediate construction.
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All projects must deliver some form of economic benefit to the local community, beyond debt-free project financing, such as local economic impact, homes and businesses saved, etc.
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Materials and methods used must meet the highest, most recent standards to ensure projects can withstand future storms.
Reduced tax burden
Shovel Ready Capital can help lower the potential tax burden on local residents and small businesses by providing debt-free funding to local community partners, which can be used for debt service on an existing green bond, or to lower the project expenses reducing the need or size of future bonds and resulting associated local taxes.
Local engagement
Shovel Ready Capital works in partnership with local leaders to ensure funding goes directly to the projects their community needs the most, reducing waste and increasing operating efficiency.
