Supports community-led solutions addressing climate change and social issues.
The re:arc institute is a philanthropic initiative focused on supporting community-led solutions that address the root causes of climate breakdown and nurture the creative reimagining of social and ecological systems. The organisation works at the intersection of climate action and architecture, aiming to promote planetary well-being through various initiatives and grants. The re:arc institute's grant-making program focuses on three areas of practice: Intersectional Biodiversity & Climate Care, Collective Ownership & Organizing, and Participatory Education. These areas aim to support projects that steward biodiversity, build climate resilience, promote just and locally-led development, and increase agency and empowerment for underrepresented groups in the built environment. Recent grantees include organisations such as the African Biodiversity Network, Catalytic Communities, and Fundaci贸n Organizmo, among others. These projects span various regions, including Africa, South America, and Asia. The institute provides direct donations to hyper-local, grassroots, and community-led organisations, with a particular emphasis on historically underserved and marginalised groups. However, specific details on the available financial resources, typical project financing amounts, and detailed criteria for receiving funding are not provided on the website.