This program is an excellent fit for your business because it allows you to innovate while contributing to a sustainable future. You can access funding for projects that reduce not only energy consumption but also tackle greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion. By participating, you position your company as a leader in sustainable computing practices, enhancing your reputation and attracting eco-conscious customers.

With no strict budget limits or employee minimums, businesses of all sizes can benefit from this opportunity. You’ll gain the resources to implement creative solutions that can improve your operations. Being approved for funding means that you can leverage innovative research and new technologies to set your business apart from the competition.

Don't miss out on the chance to make a positive impact while growing your business. This program helps align your operations with environmental goals, creating a win-win situation for your company and the planet.

Type of Financing
The financing provided by this program is a grant. This means that you do not have to repay the funds you receive, which is a significant advantage for your business.

Repayment Terms and Eligible Expenses
There are no repayment terms or interest rates associated with this grant. The funds can be used for a variety of eligible expenses, including:

• Research and development aimed at improving environmental sustainability in computing.
• Novel hardware and network architecture design.
• Development of sustainability-aware algorithms and data management tools.
• Initiatives for the repurposing and disposal of computing systems.

Restrictions and Fees
The funds cannot be used for proposals focused solely on performance or energy efficiency improvements without addressing environmental sustainability. Additionally, there are no fees involved in this program.

• Location: The program is available across the country.
• Sectors: Open to all sectors.
• Minimum Employees: No minimum employee requirement.
• Maximum Employees: No maximum employee limit.
• Minimum Company Revenue: No minimum revenue requirement.
• Maximum Company Revenue: No maximum revenue limit.
• Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable.
• Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable.

Disqualifications:

• Proposals must address environmental sustainability beyond energy efficiency alone.
• Proposals focused solely on advancing the economic and/or social pillars of sustainability are not eligible.
• Proposals that focus only on performance and/or energy efficiency computing are out of scope.
• Proposals that seek to use computing to advance the sustainability of other sectors are not eligible.

The Design for Environmental Sustainability in Computing program is your chance to make a real impact on the environment while enhancing your business operations. You can access funding to support sustainable computing practices that span from design and manufacturing to disposal. This means your business can implement projects that not only reduce energy consumption but also tackle issues like greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion.

The program encourages creative solutions that consider a wide range of environmental factors. You can receive support for developing new technologies, improving processes, and making decisions that ultimately protect our planet. This approach means that your business can stay competitive while also doing its part for the environment.

With no strict budget limits or employee minimums, this funding opportunity is designed to help businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, your efforts in promoting sustainability can be rewarded. By participating in this program, you can enhance your company's reputation and contribute positively to the environment, all while taking advantage of innovative research and practices that can set you apart in your industry.