In water, Propeller’s Impact Accelerator focuses on supporting entrepreneurs working in the fields of green infrastructure, urban stormwater management, coastal restoration, and native plant cultivation.

Propeller’s Impact Accelerator is sponsored by Capital One, Advancing Cities, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, Delta Regional Authority, Greater New Orleans, Inc., Institute of Mental Hygiene, Target, Thrive, Small Business Administration, and WK Kellogg Foundation.

 

Applications for the 2023 Impact Accelerator are now closed. Please complete our interest form if you would like to connect with a Propeller team member to learn more about other ways we can support your entreprenurial journey or to be put on the listerve for more information about the 2024 Impact Acclerator.

 

For additional information, view our Program Overview or FAQ.

Program Eligibility

Eligibility Category: Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management

• Currently working or seeking to work in urban water management or green infrastructure
• For-profit or nonprofit with earned revenue
• Priority: increasing representation and inclusion of BIPOC communities in water-based industries

Eligibility Category: Coastal Restoration

• Currently working or seeking to work in coastal restoration
• For-profit or nonprofit with earned revenue
• Priority: increasing representation and inclusion of BIPOC communities in water-based industries

Eligibility Category: Native Plant Cultivation

• For-profit or nonprofit with earned revenue
• Priority: increasing supply of native plants to be used in green infrastructure projects

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