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Join the Project — Call for Partners

C21st Century, Inc. is inviting Tribal Nations, farming cooperatives, municipalities, and resilient communities to join our pilot and demonstration projects. These initiatives focus on converting waste into clean energy, heat, biochar, and regenerative soil products.

Below is a template of a Joint Grant Application, which we use when applying for federal, state, and philanthropic funding.

If you are interested in becoming a partner, please review the document below and contact us or fill out the Expression of Interest form.

Together, we can create sustainable and scalable solutions for local waste and energy challenges.

Joint Grant Application for Clean Energy & Waste-to-Value Pilot Project

[C21st Century, Inc. & Partner Name]

1. Project Summary

This proposal is submitted jointly by:

  • [Partner Name], acting as the applicant, local host, and/or biomass/waste source provider; and

  • C21st Century, Inc., the technical developer and equipment provider for sustainable waste conversion technologies.

The initiative aims to implement a pilot-scale modular system that processes organic and mixed waste (wood residues, agri-waste, manure, textiles, etc.) into useful outputs such as energy, heat, biochar, and synthesis gas.

2. Project Objectives and Expected Results

Goal:
To establish a replicable and scalable local circular economy model through the transformation of waste into valuable resources.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Installation and commissioning of 1–2 modular units (12–30 kW)

  • Diversion of waste from open dumping or landfilling

  • On-site energy and thermal production for local use

  • Pilot use of biochar and regenerative byproducts

  • Foundation for scale-up and long-term resilience

3. Roles and Responsibilities

[Partner Name]:

  • Provides site, feedstock, and/or land access

  • Participates in administrative/grant responsibilities

  • Supports operations and local coordination

C21st Century, Inc.:

  • Provides modular equipment and technical solution

  • Offers engineering, deployment, and training

  • Leads technical reporting, monitoring, and support

4. Funding and Contributions

  • Target grant source: [e.g. USDA REAP, EPA EJG2G, Tribal Energy Grant]

  • Estimated project budget: $________

  • Partner contributions: land access, biomass, labor, in-kind support

  • C21st Century contributions: equipment, engineering, setup, part in-kind

5. Technology Description

The project will utilize modular, low-emission thermal conversion technologies (gasification and/or pyrolysis), tailored to local resources and needs. The system outputs include synthesis gas, heat, electricity, and biochar. Both stationary and mobile versions are available.

6. Sustainability and Scale-Up

Following the pilot, the project will:

  • Explore expansion through future grant opportunities

  • Develop a shared-benefit operating model

  • Integrate with local sustainability, energy, and agriculture programs

  • Contribute to long-term environmental and economic resilience

7. Closing Statement

This proposal reflects a meaningful opportunity for impact at the intersection of waste management, clean energy, and tribal/rural development. The partnership between [Partner Name] and C21st Century, Inc. is built on innovation, co-benefit, and practical implementation.

Full technical documentation, detailed budget, timeline, and LOI/MOU drafts can be provided upon request.

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This is a working draft of a collaborative grant proposal used by C21st Century, Inc. in partnership projects. It is intended for informational and preparatory purposes only. We invite organizations interested in similar collaborations to review this example and contact us for custom development.

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