Funds - Stop Bad Data Centers

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August 27, 2026

Blue Owl Opts Not to Fund Oracle’s $10bn Michigan Data Center

Blue Owl Capital declined to finance Oracle’s planned $10 billion Michigan data center amid lender concerns about the risks of massive AI infrastructure spending and Oracle’s growing debt, illustrating how financing decisions can become a critical pressure point for data center projects. Although Oracle maintained that financing negotiations remained on schedule, the project needed to…

Big Tech, Economic Analysis, Energy

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June 19, 2026

Mountain Watershed Association – Direct Support Fund – Funds to Support On Ground Organizing.

The Direct Support Fund offers small grants to grassroots groups addressing environmental justice issues related to shale gas, coal, and petrochemical development in the Appalachian region. Proposals under $5,000 are prioritized, with a focus on community-led initiatives, education, and organizing efforts. Applications are reviewed monthly, and funding is contingent upon submission of a W-9 form,…

Allies and Partners, Coalition Building, Community Organizing, Environmental Justice, Technical Resources

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June 19, 2026

Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund

The Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund supports nonprofit groups in northern Appalachian communities affected by the fossil fuel industry, providing grants for environmental, health, and economic development initiatives. The Spring 2026 grant round is open for applications, with an information session scheduled for January 22. Governance is guided by regional leaders, and the fund acknowledges…

Allies and Partners, Community Organizing, Environmental Justice

Resource Type: Funds

Blue Owl Opts Not to Fund Oracle’s $10bn Michigan Data Center

Mountain Watershed Association – Direct Support Fund – Funds to Support On Ground Organizing.

Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund