Closed grant calls — page 12
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.
Due Diligence Fund
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The Due Diligence Fund supports innovative human rights and environmental due diligence projects in global agricultural supply chains, with grants up to EUR 250,000 per project. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, consortia, and other organizations working on deforestation-free supply chains, climate, biodiversity, gender equity, and living wages in primary agricultural production.
USHUS Seed Grant Program (India)
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This grant funds technology-driven maritime startups in India with up to ₹30 lakh in financial assistance, equity investment, incubation support, and mentorship to advance commercialization. Eligible applicants must be DPIIT-recognized startups with viable maritime products/services and Indian majority ownership.
Accelerate the Future of Sustainable Food
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A global startup competition inviting early-stage ventures to pitch scalable technology solutions for sustainable food systems at Norrsken Impact Week in Barcelona. Winners receive pitch opportunities, investor introductions, strategic coaching, and travel support—but no direct cash funding.
Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas Agriculture and Food Science Facilities and Equipment Program for Insular Areas
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This grant supports resident instruction programs and agricultural/food science facilities and equipment at higher education institutions in US insular areas (territories and possessions). It funds institutional capacity-building for agriculture and food science education and infrastructure in geographically isolated regions.
TribePreneurs Idea Quest for Tribal Startups (India)
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TribePreneurs Idea Quest is a competition offering cash prizes (up to Rs. 7 lakhs) to Tribal-led startups developing innovative solutions in health, education, agriculture, AgriTech, and AI/technology. Eligible startups must have 51% or more Scheduled Tribes ownership and operate in India.
Grants for Research and Training 2026
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The funder funds research, education, and public garden projects focused on ornamental horticulture with environmental responsibility across the Americas, Caribbean, and Australia. Eligible projects include horticultural research, public educational gardens, training activities, and sustainable plant cultivation practices.
Digital Green Talents Award
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The Digital Green Talents Award recognizes and funds young researchers worldwide working at the intersection of digitalization and sustainability, offering a fully funded three-month research stay in Germany. Eligible applicants are Master's students in their final year or PhD candidates under 30 years old with strong academic records.
Social and Environmental Community Support
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The funder Oceania Grants Program provides AU$5,000 in cash and the funder products to schools, nonprofits, and community groups addressing social and environmental issues in their communities. The program supports individuals and organizations across Oceania working to inspire change for future generations.
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with a US federal ecosystem research programme
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This is a cooperative agreement funding opportunity for affiliated partners to conduct ecosystem studies and research in the Gulf Coast region through the USGS Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The grant supports collaborative research between federal agencies, universities, and other partners on environmental and natural resource topics.
Cross-Cultural Conversations on Climate Leadership — Expression of Interest (an EU innovation-council programme × a major foundation / a policy think tank)
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This is an expression of interest call for cross-cultural conversations and leadership initiatives on climate, funded by Climate-KIC and the NO.17 Foundation. It welcomes nonprofits, SMEs, startups, scale-ups, social enterprises, and for-profits across Asia, Oceania, Europe, and globally.
Call for Proposals – Small Grants 2026
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Small grants programme supporting development projects in Lebanon and Iraq that align with Slovakia's development cooperation strategy and address priority sectors including education, health, agriculture, nutrition, and economic development. Projects must mainstream environmental/climate change and gender equality as cross-cutting themes.
International Water Management Grand Prize
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The Kyoto World Water Grand Prize is an international award recognizing outstanding contributions to water resource management, conservation, and sustainable water solutions. It is open to organizations, researchers, and practitioners globally who have demonstrated significant impact in addressing water challenges.
Forage Crop Seed and Production Systems
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This grant funds research and development of alfalfa seed varieties and forage production systems to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. It targets agricultural researchers, farmers, and institutions working on crop improvement and livestock feed systems.
Call: Thematic Area 4 Coordination and Support Action (CSA)
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This is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) grant to scale and institutionalize a Mediterranean Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus Community of Practice, supporting cross-sector governance, dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building across natural resource management. It targets organizations working on nexus integration, territorial strategies, and long-term institutional anchoring in the Mediterranean region.
NAWCA 2026 Canada Grants
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NAWCA 2026 Canada Grants funds wetland habitat acquisition, restoration, and management to support waterfowl and migratory bird conservation in Canada. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to protect and enhance critical wetland ecosystems and biodiversity.
Digital Innovation for Manufacturing Sustainability in SMEs through a European Partnership Initiative
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This is an open call for ICT innovation projects that enhance sustainability in small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises through value-chain extension. It targets SMEs seeking to adopt digital and circular economy solutions to improve environmental performance.
Climate Program Office FY 2026 - Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)
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This is a callable funding opportunity from NOAA's Climate Program Office for Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) projects in FY 2026. It supports regional climate research, assessment, and decision-support services to help communities understand and adapt to climate variability and change.
UPES DST-iTBI Ignition Grant (India)
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This grant supports early-stage innovators developing solutions in DeepTech, AI & ML, AgriTech, and Sustainability Tech, offering up to ₹10 lakh in funding plus mentorship and incubation support. Eligible applicants include individual innovators, students, researchers, and startups at ideation through MVP stages seeking to build, test, and validate their solutions.
Strengthening Early Warning, Detection, & Response in Mozambique
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This funder grant funds strengthening early warning systems, disease detection, and response capabilities in Mozambique. The grant targets public health and epidemiological preparedness, likely through government agencies, NGOs, and health institutions working in infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response.
Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
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This is a funder consolidated research funding call for innovative nuclear energy projects in Fiscal Year 2026. The grant supports nuclear research and development across multiple application areas, with eligibility spanning academic institutions, national laboratories, and industry partners.
Strengthening Wool Handloom Value Chain and Livelihood Enterprise Development (India)
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This UNDP grant supports the revival and commercialization of GI-tagged Bhotia Dann wool handloom heritage in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, through value chain development, sustainable processing, and women-led green enterprises. Eligible applicants are Indian NGOs, social enterprises, and cooperatives with 5+ years of experience in craft development, design, or livelihood services and 3+ years working with artisan or handloom communities.
Best Tourism Villages Program 2026
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The Best Tourism Villages Program recognizes and supports rural destinations that demonstrate excellence in sustainable tourism, cultural heritage preservation, and community wellbeing aligned with the SDGs. Eligible villages are nominated by the funder Member States and evaluated on nine sustainability indicators, with technical support available for those not yet meeting full criteria.
Sustainable Future Collaborative Impact Partnership
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Annual CHF 50,000 grant funding one high-potential project per year that creates measurable social or environmental impact, with emphasis on UN SDGs including education, water, climate action, and biodiversity. The funder provides strategic partnership, monthly check-ins, and ongoing support alongside financial awards to locally-led initiatives.
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program competition for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
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This USDA grant funds voluntary programs that incentivize private landowners to provide public access to their land while improving wildlife habitat and natural resources. It supports conservation outcomes through partnership-based habitat management and recreational access on private lands.
USGS Cooperative Landslide Hazard Mapping and Assessment Program Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026
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This is a cooperative funding program from USGS that supports landslide hazard mapping, assessment, and research activities to reduce landslide risk across the United States. It targets universities, state agencies, and research institutions conducting applied work on landslide characterization, monitoring, and mitigation.
A European research-partnership joint call 2026
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A multi-thematic European joint call funding clean energy transition research and innovation across eleven modules including renewable energy, hydrogen, heating/cooling, industrial decarbonisation, and integrated energy systems. Eligible partners in participating countries apply via two-stage process (pre-proposal then full proposal) with funding disbursed by national/regional funding organisations.
From silos to diversity – small-scale bio-based demonstration pilots
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This is an open call for financial support to third parties to test, validate, and replicate primary business model blueprints in bio-based sectors, with the goal of developing new value chains through small-scale demonstration pilots. It targets organizations seeking to move from siloed approaches to diverse, integrated bio-based business models.
The funder Open Call
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This grant funds external consortia to validate and scale the funder's agricultural waste valorisation business models and processing approaches across European regions, testing technical feasibility, economic viability, and sustainability in real rural settings. It targets SMEs and the funder producers seeking to build new value chains around underutilised agricultural residues and transfer knowledge within the stakeholder ecosystem.
Call for Applications for Danish Participation under CETPartnership
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This is a call for Danish organizations to participate in research and innovation projects under the CETPartnership (Clean Energy Transition Partnership), funded by the Danish Energy Agency. The grant supports energy transition and research activities aligned with Denmark's clean energy goals.
Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
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This grant promotes local food systems and production across the United States. It funds projects that strengthen regional food supply chains, support local producers, and advance sustainable food practices.
Ecological Parameters in the Forested Wetlands of Southern Florida
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This grant funds ecological research and monitoring in forested wetlands of Southern Florida, with focus on climate and carbon dynamics. It is open to research institutions and organizations studying wetland ecology, carbon sequestration, and climate adaptation in that region.
Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2026
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A global competition supporting young entrepreneurs (13+) to develop innovative business solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on social and environmental impact. Participants progress through idea submission, public voting, and expert jury evaluation, gaining access to entrepreneurial design tools, learning resources, and a global community for mentorship and feedback.
COEP’s BHAU Institute Launches Social Innovation Summit (India)
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The COEP's BHAU Institute Social Innovation Summit invites social entrepreneurs and innovators to develop sustainable solutions in healthcare, agriculture, environment, and clean tech, with top three winners receiving ₹50,000 each plus incubation support. Eligible applicants include individual innovators, students, researchers, and early-stage startups working at ideation through commercialization stages.
Farmers Market Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
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This grant promotes farmers markets and local food systems infrastructure in the United States. It supports organizations working to increase access to fresh produce and strengthen direct-to-consumer agricultural markets.
Hydrogen TCP Awards of Excellence
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This is an annual recognition award for outstanding hydrogen technology projects worldwide, organized by the IEA Hydrogen TCP and Clean Energy Ministerial. It is open to private and public energy companies, startups, universities, research institutions, and individual teams working on innovative hydrogen solutions across the supply-to-demand value chain.
BOOST Accelerator Program
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BOOST is an accelerator program providing $150,000 in post-money SAFE investment to early-stage built-environment startups with working prototypes or early products. The program targets companies innovating in construction technology, sustainability, automation, supply chain, smart buildings, and related sectors, offering mentorship, industry networks, and real-world testing opportunities.
Regional Food System Partnership Fiscal Year 2026
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This grant supports regional food system partnerships and initiatives that strengthen local and regional food supply chains. It is designed for organizations working to build resilient, sustainable food systems at the regional level.
Transforming Water Systems Challenge for Scalable Water Innovation
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This challenge funds scalable water innovation solutions using AI, digital technologies, and circular approaches to address systemic water challenges globally. It targets for-profit ventures at pre-seed, seed, or Series A stage that have raised less than $50M.
Early Career Research Program (ECRP)
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The Early Career Research Program funds research projects led by early-career scientists and engineers, with a focus on climate and carbon-related topics. Eligible applicants include researchers at universities and research institutions working on topics aligned with the DOE's carbon management and climate research priorities.
Global Innovation Challenge 2026
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Grant competition for youth-led social startups and projects (ages 18-30) delivering measurable social or environmental impact, with awards up to $15,000 USD plus founder support and community access. Eligible sectors include social entrepreneurship, environment, climate, education, water, and refugee support.
Developing Future Ocean Stewards
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This grant funds community-based ocean literacy and conservation projects that build emotional connections and ocean identity through immersive learning experiences. It targets nonprofits, community groups, and educational organizations working to deepen public engagement with ocean stewardship.
Deep Scale Accelerator for Sustainable Technology Startups
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The Deep Scale Climate Tech Accelerator supports deep tech startups scaling internationally across climate-resilient food systems, clean energy, biodiversity, and sustainable infrastructure through advanced lab access, ecosystem integration, and commercialization support. Eligible ventures must be at Technology Readiness Level 6+ and seeking global expansion with structured support for regulatory, technical, and market-entry challenges.
Open Call 2026 for Fair and Sustainable Bio-Based Business Models
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This open call funds real-world validation of fair and sustainable bio-based business models across Europe, supporting projects that integrate sustainability, fairness, and circularity with demonstrated regional scalability. Eligible applicants include farmer groups, biorefinery SMEs, agricultural and forestry actors, and multi-actor partnerships.
Samriddhi Acceleration Program 2.0 for Startups (India)
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Samriddhi Acceleration Program 2.0 is a 12–14 week structured acceleration program supporting early and growth-stage startups in CleanTech, Waste Management, Energy, Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Defence, and SpaceTech sectors through curated learning, business strategy, investor exposure, and post-program mentoring. The program is designed to help startups scale operations, strengthen market positioning, and achieve sustainable growth with ecosystem support.
Illuminating the Mekong River Basin
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This RFP funds creative storytelling projects across all media that explore interconnected environmental and social issues in the Mekong River Basin, integrating ancestral knowledge with scientific research. Eligible applicants are storytellers and creative practitioners working on conservation and science communication.
Rohini Nayyar Prize 2026 (India)
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The Rohini Nayyar Prize recognizes individuals under 40 with 5+ years of professional experience for outstanding contributions to rural development across climate action, agriculture, energy, water, health, education, and related sectors in India. Applicants may self-nominate or be nominated and can work in civil society, government, enterprise, or academia.
Common Waters: Strengthening Community-based Coastal and Riverine Stewardship
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This grant funds innovative community-based conservation and stewardship projects focused on coastal and riverine ecosystems, including ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and sustainable resource management. It targets local organizations and communities working to protect and restore water-based environments.
TBI-CIEHB Startup Incubation Programme (India)
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TBI-CIEHB is an incubation programme supporting early-stage startups and innovators in agritech, horticulture, biotechnology, and food technology with access to co-working space, lab facilities, mentorship, and field trial infrastructure. The programme targets entrepreneurs, students, researchers, FPOs, and rural/women entrepreneurs developing sustainable agriculture, smart farming, post-harvest, and bio-based innovations.