Closed grant calls
Grant calls that have closed in the last 12 months. Each one keeps its funder, award size and original deadline, so you can see which programmes recur and roughly when they reopen. Closed calls drop out of this archive after a year. 833 in the archive across 18 pages. Browse live grants instead.
Call for Projects 2027
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The funder's annual open call funds housing and habitat projects for vulnerable urban families in developing countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, supporting interventions from new dwellings and repairs to water, sanitation, and land-title regularization. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations and local communities implementing community-led housing solutions.
Environmental Impact Assessment Grants
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Grants up to $75,000 to fund predictive environmental impact assessments, impact modeling studies, and stakeholder engagement for small-scale field tests of new climate intervention technologies. Eligible applicants include organizations conducting early-stage climate technology pilots with a focus on rigorous environmental evaluation.
Blue Carbon Markets and Coastal Conservation in Asia
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Grants up to $18.7M for projects that establish, expand, or improve marine protected areas and promote sustainable coastal livelihoods across Asia, with emphasis on mangrove conservation, blue carbon market development, and 30×30 conservation targets. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, research institutions, local authorities, and community groups working on ocean and coastal ecosystem protection.
Evoke AG. Startup Program
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An innovation and investment showcase programme for agrifood startups to present solutions in agriculture, agtech, and food systems. The 2027 programme accepts applications until 1 October 2026.
Frontiers Planet Prize 2027 (National Nomination)
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This grant funds breakthrough research addressing planetary boundaries, with three international champions each receiving CHF 1 million. Applicants must be SSPH+ Faculty members or scientists employed within an SSPH+ Faculty member's research team.
Balkan Green Ideas 2026 – LOT 2: Advanced Green Idea
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This grant supports legal entities with green business ideas already in early-stage implementation across energy, circular economy, biodiversity, and climate mitigation sectors. One regional award of USD 10,000 is given to the best idea at a regional competition held in Kosovo.
State Energy Infrastructure Permitting and Environmental Review Capacity Funding
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This grant supports the funder work on siting, transmission, and environmental protection for small power plants, with a focus on managing peak workload demands related to Small Power Plant Exemption (SPPE) processes. The grant is intended for organizations involved in energy infrastructure permitting, environmental review, and grid transmission planning in California.
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance
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This USDA grant funds cold storage infrastructure equipment and related improvements within the food supply chain to enable food banks, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits to store and distribute nutritious food to low-income populations. The program operates as a subaward mechanism where primary recipients manage and distribute funds to eligible food assistance organizations.
Impact Finance (Call for Proposals)
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This is a periodic call for proposals from the Common Fund for Commodities offering impact finance to support SMEs, enterprises, cooperatives, and governments working in the commodity sector. The 29th Call for Proposals focuses on advancing sustainable and resilient commodity production and trade.
Balkan Green Ideas 2026 – LOT 1: Green Idea Concept
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This grant supports individuals and organizations with green business ideas in early-stage development, awarding up to $5,000 per winner for the best concepts in energy, circular economy, biodiversity, and climate mitigation. The competition is held regionally in Kosovo with two regional awards available.
Digital solutions for regulatory compliance through data
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This grant funds digital solutions and advanced technologies (AI, cloud, data security) to help organizations meet regulatory compliance and reporting requirements through data-driven approaches. It targets developers and service providers building compliance-automation tools and platforms.
29th Call for Proposals – Impact Finance
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This is a callable funding opportunity for SMEs, enterprises, cooperatives, and governments in the commodity sector to access impact finance. The grant supports sustainable development and economic resilience in agriculture and commodity production.
Blue Catalyst Fund
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Supports mangrove conservation and restoration projects with technical expertise, advisory services, and milestone-based contingent loans to reach investment readiness. Targets high-quality coastal ecosystem projects aiming to protect or restore 150,000 hectares and unlock $275M in private follow-on investment by 2035.
Support to a National Food Safety Authority in Strengthening SPS Systems and Food Safety Control in the Horticulture Sector in The Gambia
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This grant supports the Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) in The Gambia to strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) systems and food safety controls in the horticulture sector. It targets institutional capacity-building and regulatory infrastructure for agricultural food safety and quality assurance.
Afghanistan Research Initiative (ARI) 2027/28: Research Grants
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Research grants for 12-month projects addressing Afghanistan's development across economic, governance, climate, and social themes. Applicants must hold a PhD and be affiliated with a recognized university or research institution outside Afghanistan, with collaborative involvement from Afghan researchers encouraged.
Peru: small action credit for water and biodiversity projects
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This grant funds small-scale, low-cost development projects with diverse components (technical, social, organizational, policy, economic, informational) implemented by Universidad Católica Sede Sapientiae. The call supports punctual operations addressing water resource conservation and biodiversity protection in Peru.
Ultra long duration energy storage project development studies
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This grant funds project development studies for ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstrators in the UK, with up to £3 million available. UK registered businesses can apply to advance the commercialisation and deployment of long-duration energy storage technology.
A Major Foundation 2026 Call for Projects
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The funder supports practical, locally-implemented projects in STEM education accessibility, biodiversity and natural resource protection, and community well-being within 100 km of Solvay industrial sites. Grants up to EUR 9,998 fund concrete, hands-on initiatives with direct community impact.
FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement for marine fisheries and ocean research
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This is a Broad Agency Announcement from NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service funding research and projects related to marine fisheries, ocean ecosystems, and climate impacts on marine resources. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and private organizations working on ocean and fisheries science.
PER: ConstruyendoResilienciaPeru - small action credit
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This grant funds small-scale, low-cost development projects in Peru that build resilience and have diverse technical, social, organizational, and economic components. It is administered by UNESCO and the funder) to support punctual, impactful interventions.
Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids, Hydrogen and CO₂ networks - Studies
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This is a callable funding programme for studies and feasibility work on electricity, gas, smart grids, hydrogen, and CO₂ networks infrastructure across Europe. It supports Projects of Common and Mutual Interest (PCI/PMI) that advance the energy transition and digital modernization of cross-border energy infrastructure.
Experimental local action for EU missions: knowledge institutions as focal points of transdisciplinary research and innovation activities with European outreach
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This EU-funded grant supports knowledge institutions (universities, research centres) as focal points for transdisciplinary research and innovation addressing EU mission priorities and sustainability challenges, with emphasis on citizen engagement and local-to-European scaling. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, and consortia working on experimental local action projects that bridge research, innovation, and community solutions.
Call for Small Grant Proposals – Kyrgyzstan (Pathways for Change)
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Small grants of up to EUR 14,000 for registered NGOs in Kyrgyzstan working on human rights, environmental protection, climate, gender rights, and youth issues, with emphasis on monitoring international financial institutions. Projects must fit one of four thematic lots and run for a maximum of one year.
Creating New Protected Areas
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The funder funds nonprofit and NGO partnerships to create new protected areas or expand existing ones for Critically Endangered and Endangered species in tropical regions. Applicants can propose either land purchase or protected area designation projects in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
FY 2024–2026 Broad Agency Announcement for Education
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NOAA's Office of Education invites proposals for special projects and programs aligned with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals across fiscal years 2024-2026. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations working on education, science, and environmental objectives in marine fisheries, ocean services, weather, atmospheric research, and satellite data.
Staff Support for Regional Engagement on Radioactive Materials Transportation Planning
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This grant funds regional staff liaison positions to facilitate coordination between the U.S. Department of Energy and State governments on planning for radioactive materials transportation, specifically commercial used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Four awards will be made, one per U.S. region (Eastern, Western, Midwestern, Southern), to support dialogue and collaborative planning.
Call for Expressions of Interest - Tajikistan
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GCERF is calling for expressions of interest from organizations working on community engagement and resilience in Tajikistan, with funding up to €1.0M available. The fund supports initiatives that build local capacity and strengthen community-level responses to crises and vulnerabilities.
FY 2024–2026 Broad Agency Announcement
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NOAA's Broad Agency Announcement solicits new applications for special projects and programs aligned with NOAA's strategic priorities across marine fisheries, ocean services, weather, atmospheric research, education, and satellite data. Eligible entities include nonprofits, universities, research institutions, local authorities, and private organizations working on NOAA mission-aligned initiatives.
LATINA: Documentary Support Andean Glaciers Peru - small action credit
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This funder) grant funds small-scale, low-cost development projects with diverse components (technical, social, organizational, policy, economic, informational) focused on Andean glacier conservation and water resource protection in Peru. Eligible applicants include NGOs, research institutions, and local organizations working on climate adaptation and biodiversity protection in glacier-dependent regions.
FY 2024–2026 Broad Agency Announcement for oceanic, atmospheric, and climate research
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NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research invites applications for special projects and programs aligned with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals across fiscal years 2024–2026. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, commercial organizations, governments, and individuals proposing work in oceanic, atmospheric, and climate-related research and services.
FY 2024–2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Climate Research and Innovation
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This is a broad agency announcement from NOAA's National Weather Service soliciting applications for special projects and programs aligned with NWS strategic goals and mission. Eligible applicants include the general public, nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and other entities proposing work in weather, climate, atmospheric science, and related environmental domains.
Nature-based Climate Solutions Knowledge & Capacity Initiative
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This grant funds capacity-building and knowledge-sharing for civil society and Indigenous organizations in developing countries to design and implement nature-based climate adaptation solutions. It supports training, online courses, and networking platforms targeting 500+ users across 25 countries, with focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, small island developing states, and least developed countries.
Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids, Hydrogen and CO₂ networks - Works
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This is a callable funding programme under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2 for infrastructure projects of common and mutual interest in electricity, gas, smart grids, hydrogen, and CO₂ networks. It supports cross-border energy infrastructure works that advance the EU's energy transition and digital agenda.
Farming Futures R&D fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2
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UK-registered businesses can apply for up to £20 million in R&D funding to develop automation and robotics solutions for agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. This is a competitive grant round from the funder's Farming Futures R&D fund.
PER: Small Action Credit for University-Led Development Projects
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This grant funds small-scale, low-cost development projects with diverse components (technical, social, organizational, policy, economic, informational) implemented by Universidad Católica Sede Sapientiae in Peru. The upstream tags indicate focus on water resource conservation and biodiversity protection.
Strengthening climate resilience, saving endangered species and improving livelihoods in Belize
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This grant funds climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and livelihood improvements in Gales Point Village, Belize through seagrass monitoring, mangrove restoration, agroforestry, manatee protection, and climate education. It targets local youth and households in a coastal community vulnerable to sea-level rise and hurricanes.
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
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The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science invites research proposals across seven program areas including Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D. This is an annual open solicitation for fundamental and applied research aligned with the Office of Science's congressionally authorized mission.
Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC)
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This is a U.S. State Department grant supporting regional cooperation and sustainability initiatives in the Middle East, with emphasis on renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The grant targets organizations working on cross-border collaboration and clean energy transitions in the MENA region.
International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity
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This USDA Forest Service grant funds projects that translate invasive species research into actionable regulatory, policy, and operational improvements to prevent introduction and establishment of invasive pests in the U.S. Eligible applicants should bridge scientific knowledge on invasive species risks with concrete prevention actions.
develoPPP.de Classic
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develoPPP Classic funds established German, European, and local companies pursuing long-term, sustainable business expansion in strategically relevant emerging markets, with projects that generate commercial value while advancing sustainable economic transformation, climate action, supply-chain resilience, or market development. Eligible projects span multiple sectors including climate mitigation/adaptation, energy, agriculture, water, and technology innovation.
Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
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The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program provides technical assistance and financial support through cooperative agreements to private landowners for habitat restoration and protection on non-federal lands across all 50 U.S. states and territories. Eligible applicants include private landowners, tribal entities, and non-governmental organizations seeking to implement voluntary conservation projects aligned with regional strategic habitat conservation plans.
Support for Commodity Development
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The funder provides financial and technical support for sustainable commodity development projects, with a focus on forest resource conservation and sustainable use in the Congo Basin region. Eligible applicants include for-profit enterprises, cooperatives, social enterprises, and institutions working on commodity projects in Cameroon, CAR, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Republic of Congo.
Capacity Building Support for Food Banking Network - 2026-2027
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This grant supports capacity-building initiatives for the European Food Bank Federation to strengthen its organizational and operational capabilities during 2026-2027. It targets food waste prevention and reduction across Europe's food banking network.
Danube river basin lighthouse – Demonstration of effective and sustainable management of sediments in the Danube river-Black sea system
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This grant funds demonstration projects for sustainable sediment management in the Danube river-Black Sea system, addressing freshwater ecosystem health and river basin management. It targets organizations working on effective and sustainable management of sediments and freshwater ecosystems in the Danube region.
Waste Minimisation Fund
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Grants of up to $2,000 to fund waste reduction, reuse, recovery, and landfill diversion initiatives within the Taupō District. Eligible applicants include individuals, schools, businesses, iwi/Māori groups, and community organisations.
Desalination and Water Purification Research Program: Research Projects
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This DOI Bureau of Reclamation program funds research projects focused on desalination and water purification technologies. It supports academic institutions, national laboratories, and research organizations developing innovative solutions to improve water supply and treatment.
Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship
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This postdoctoral fellowship supports early-career researchers at Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology to discover and formally describe previously unknown animal species, advancing taxonomic knowledge. The program is open to both U.S. and international scholars with a Ph.D. in taxonomy or systematics, offering an annual stipend of $65,000 plus research and travel support.
Design Generators round two
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This grant funds design-led interventions combined with arts and humanities research methodologies to advance the green transition, with a total fund of £1,000,000. Applicants must be based at UK research organisations eligible for AHRC funding.