Closed grant calls — page 15
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.
a US conservation foundation grants programme
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This grant funds conservation field studies and projects that protect threatened wildlife and habitats globally, with emphasis on multi-disciplinary approaches, technique development, and environmental education. Priority is given to projects with in-country collaborators or alignment with RWPZoo's conservation portfolio.
Driving AgTech Innovation
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This is a global competition for early-stage agricultural technology startups addressing food security and sustainability, offering prize money ($50K, $10K, $5K) and investment/partnership exposure at the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue. Eligible startups must be at validated concept to pre-Series A stage with at least one full-time founder.
Circular Design Challenge for Sustainable Fashion Innovation
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R|Elan™ invites designers and organizations to submit original circular fashion and textile concepts that integrate sustainability across the value chain, from fiber production to post-consumer stages. The challenge prioritizes innovative design, recycled materials, alternative dyes, waste reduction, and measurable environmental and social impact, with winners selected by a jury of experts, designers, and sustainability leaders.
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This grant funds conservation programs protecting threatened wildlife and habitats globally through field studies, technique development, environmental education, and breeding programs. Priority is given to projects with in-country collaborators or alignment with RWPZoo's conservation portfolio.
Escape Climate Change Brazil - Game-based Learning for innovative Climate Communication in Brazil
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The funder funding for developing an innovative game-based learning tool to advance climate change education and communication in Brazil. Eligible organizations likely include educational institutions, nonprofits, and social enterprises working on climate awareness and public engagement in Brazil.
The funder Future Positive Challenge 2026
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The funder Future Positive Challenge 2026 funds development of sustainable products and solutions across sustainable design, energy efficiency, and circular economy/recycling. The challenge targets partners who can innovate in materials, manufacturing processes, and product lifecycle optimization to reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint.
The funder Innovation Fund for Green Transition for Mobile
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This grant funds small and growing enterprises using mobile and digital technologies to advance clean energy access and circular economy solutions in low- and middle-income countries. Eligible applicants must have active users and commercial revenue, with funding ranging from $100K–$500K for projects addressing energy affordability, device refurbishment, e-waste reduction, and climate action.
Design and Run Your Own Circular Economy Programme (India and Kenya)
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This grant funds Entrepreneurship Support Organisations (ESOs) in India and Kenya to design and deliver their own circular economy and social impact entrepreneurship programmes, with grants up to €50,000 following completion of masterclasses. Eligible organisations include incubators, accelerators, and other entrepreneurship support entities that commit to embedding circular economy principles and climate innovation into their work.
DMPA-SC: Medical Waste Management
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This grant funds organizations developing safe disposal infrastructure and systems for DMPA-SC (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate subcutaneous injection) medical needles, addressing healthcare waste management. It targets early-stage solutions with up to $20,000 in seed funding.
National Textile LCI Database Development (India)
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UNEP is seeking implementing partners to develop a national, open-access Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) database for India's textile sector to support circular economy transition and evidence-based policymaking. The selected organization(s) will lead data collection, dataset development, database design, and operationalization, with the database made freely available internationally.
SDG-Aligned Startups
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The Global ImpactPreneur 2026 programme accelerates early-stage startups across Asia-Pacific that develop solutions addressing social and environmental challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with preference for AI-enabled innovations. Selected startups receive mentorship, investor coaching, and impact-measurement training to scale their business and social impact.
AI Innovation Challenge to Transform Water Systems
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The funder is funding AI-native technologies that enhance water system sensing, treatment, movement, recovery, and management to build more reliable and sustainable water ecosystems. The challenge targets innovators with prototype-ready or advanced solutions that embed AI as a core design principle for prediction, automation, optimization, and decision-making in water infrastructure.
Global ImpactPreneur Acceleration Programme
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This grant supports impact-driven startups across Asia-Pacific developing countries that address social and environmental challenges aligned with the SDGs, with preference for AI-enabled solutions. Selected startups receive mentorship, networking, investor coaching, and grant awards up to USD 100K, culminating in a Demo Day in Seoul.
Startup Innovation Awards for Youth-Led Agrifood Tech Startups
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The funder Startup Innovation Awards funds youth-led agrifood technology startups addressing digital food processing, malnutrition, climate resilience, water security, and women's empowerment in food systems. Winners receive USD 7,500–17,500 plus accelerator mentoring and networking through MassChallenge Switzerland.
Smart Mobility Cleantech Challenge
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This is a competitive challenge inviting digital cleantech innovators to develop software platforms, data analytics, and mobile applications that address smart mobility and transport efficiency in Gauteng, South Africa. Solutions must be post-proof-of-concept and ready for pilot deployment, targeting e-mobility adoption, public transport optimization, multimodal travel, intelligent traffic management, and informal transport data generation.
Grantham Foundation Detox Awards
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The Grantham Foundation Detox Awards provides up to $90,000 in non-dilutive funding for breakthrough innovations that reduce toxicity in food, agriculture, and materials systems. The award is open to both early-stage startups and academic research teams developing solutions in areas like pesticide alternatives, precision farming, safer materials, and advanced recycling technologies.
Improvements to Modeling Climate Data in Demand Forecasting
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This grant funds research and modeling improvements to integrate climate data into energy demand forecasting systems, supporting California's energy planning and assessment capabilities. It is intended for research institutions, consultants, and organizations working on energy data science and climate-informed energy modeling.
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund - International Biodiversity - program 2024 to 2026
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The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund supports biodiversity conservation and ecosystem health in vulnerable communities across biodiversity hotspots in Brazil, Southeast Asia, and South America. Eligible organizations include local civil society organizations that can implement community-based conservation approaches and sustainable biodiversity management.
MAS in Sustainable Finance, Impact Investing and Development
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One-year Master of Advanced Studies programme in sustainable finance, impact investing, and development offered by the Centre for Finance and Development at Geneva Graduate Institute. The 60 ECTS, full-time on-site programme is designed for professionals and graduates seeking advanced training in aligning capital with sustainable development outcomes.
Sustainable Agriculture Award in the Philippines
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L-Grant Sustainable Agriculture Award funds research on sustainable agriculture practices, technologies, and systems in the Philippines, including pest management, resource efficiency, and policy dimensions. Eligible researchers based in or conducting work in the Philippines can apply for 50,000 PHP to advance agricultural sustainability.
Small Grants Program
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Grants of up to $25,000 supporting shark and ray conservation projects, including fisheries and environmental management reforms, coastal and ocean habitat protection, and species protection. Eligible for nonprofits, research institutions, and conservation organizations working on these marine conservation priorities.
Building CommunityResilience Against Climate Change in Kitui County
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The funder is funding a climate resilience initiative in Kitui County, Kenya to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate impacts including droughts. Eligible organizations likely include nonprofits and community-based organizations working on climate adaptation in the region.
PROBLUE
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PROBLUE is a World Bank multi-donor trust fund providing blue finance for sustainable ocean sectors and activities aligned with SDG 14. Eligible organizations include public and private sector entities working on ocean conservation and sustainable blue economy initiatives globally.
MANAGE-FISHub Incubation Program (India)
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This is a one-month mentoring and hands-on incubation program for aspiring aquapreneurs and fisheries startups in India, focusing on technology-driven innovations in aquaculture, fisheries logistics, AI/IoT, blockchain, and waste-to-wealth solutions. Participants gain practical business experience, technical knowledge, and entrepreneurial guidance from established fisheries startups and expert mentors.
Supporting Sustainable Business Investments in Developing Countries
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This grant supports established companies from developed countries investing in sustainable business projects in 60+ developing and emerging countries, with funding up to €2M covering 50% of project costs. Eligible applicants are mid-sized to large companies seeking to combine commercial objectives with measurable development and environmental benefits.
Automated Composite Materials Inspection Challenge
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This innovation challenge invites startups, SMEs, and researchers to develop automated and intelligent inspection solutions for composite materials, focusing on defect detection and quality assessment. Participants must demonstrate solutions on physical test specimens provided by Saab Aeronautics and Hitachi Energy, with a deadline of March 31, 2026.
Global Fund For Coral Reefs (GFCR)
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The Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) provides financing for coral reef conservation and restoration projects, with particular focus on Small Island Developing States and alignment with UN SDG 14. Eligible organizations can access multi-partner trust fund resources to support sustainable marine ecosystem projects.
NETRA Certification for Deep Tech Innovators (India)
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NETRA Certification is a Technology Readiness Level validation programme for deep tech innovators in Tamil Nadu, covering TRL 1–9 to enhance credibility for funding, partnerships, and commercialization. Eligible applicants include researchers, scientists, individual inventors, startups, MSMEs, and registered industries across priority sectors including clean energy, semiconductors, biotech, aerospace, and AI.
Steward Leadership 25 Award
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SL25 is an annual award recognising 25 financially viable solutions that demonstrate steward leadership excellence while creating measurable environmental and social impact across Asia and the Pacific. Applicants must be primarily responsible for implementing solutions that are financially self-sustaining or working towards viability, with impact demonstrated between January 2024 and January 2026.
Strengthening the Capacity of Africa Faith Actors Network for Climate Justice
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Grant to strengthen Africa Faith Actors Network's capacity for climate justice advocacy and community-led initiatives across Africa. Eligible organizations should be faith-based networks or actors with presence in African countries, particularly those with AACC member church connections.
The Innovation and Agri Entrepreneurship Program in India
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This grant supports agri-startups, students, and agripreneurs in India to develop prototypes and launch agribusiness ventures, with funding up to Rs. 25 lakh (approximately $30K USD) for seed-stage projects. Applicants receive mentoring, incubation support, and grant-in-aid funding to commercialize agricultural and agritech innovations that improve productivity and sustainability.
National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans Accelerator Partnership - program 2024 to 2026
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The NBSAP Accelerator Partnership provides funding to support the development and implementation of ambitious National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Eligible applicants are country-led initiatives and organizations in priority countries seeking to enhance institutional capabilities for gender-responsive biodiversity planning and implementation.
Local Insights Impact Award in Malaysia
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L-Grant Local Insights Impact Award funds research in Malaysia that transforms localized insights into global impact, including sustainable product innovation, bio-inspired design, biomedical innovation from biodiversity, and locally developed intellectual property. Eligible researchers in Malaysia or conducting research in Malaysia can apply for 7,000 MYR to advance these themes.
MANAGE-CIA Incubation Program (India)
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MANAGE-CIA Incubation Program supports agri-entrepreneurs and startups in India to develop, validate, and scale innovative ideas in agriculture and allied sectors through structured mentoring, training, and grant-in-aid funding up to ₹25 lakh. The program targets students, early-stage innovators, and startups across three tracks with hands-on internship experience and business development support.
Blue Belt Programme: Safeguarding Marine Ecosystems in UK Overseas Territories
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The Blue Belt Programme provides funding to protect marine ecosystems, combat illegal maritime activities, and support sustainable marine economies across UK Overseas Territories through three pillars: Nature, Climate, and People. Eligible organisations must operate in or support designated UK ODA territories (Pitcairn, Tristan da Cunha, St Helena, Montserrat) and align with climate, nature, and sustainable development objectives.
Climate Smart Agriculture Award in Thailand
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This grant funds research on Climate Smart Agriculture in Thailand, supporting projects that advance resilient, low-carbon, and sustainable food systems through innovations in climate-adaptive crops, pest management, water systems, and related technologies. Eligible researchers in Thailand or conducting research in Thailand can apply for 50,000 THB to support their climate agriculture work.
The DROP Brand Accelerator Awards 2026
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The DROP Brand Accelerator Award 2026 provides equity-free seed funding ($3,000) plus a $10,000+ brand acceleration package and six months of mentoring to early-stage ventures in Africa, Asia, and South America. It targets for-profit, social enterprise, and nonprofit ventures under five years old that demonstrate strong community impact in sectors like education, climate, agriculture, and economic empowerment.
Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge
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This open innovation challenge funds pilot solutions addressing food system resilience for smallholder farmers and rural communities across four tracks: Insurance, Agroecology, Digital Extension, and Fragility, with emphasis on AI and geospatial analysis. Eligible innovators can receive $100K–$500K to develop context-appropriate, accessible technologies that strengthen climate-resilient and productive agricultural systems.
Team Up for Climate Challenge
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This is a global competition for student and young graduate teams to develop innovative climate adaptation solutions addressing local climate risks through awareness, anticipation, repair, or protection approaches. Winners receive €2,000–€9,000 in prizes plus mentorship, workshops, and entrepreneurial support to launch their projects.
Sub-Grant Programme for Climate and Health Research
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CHINNOVA offers up to $1 million in sub-grants to fund multidisciplinary climate change and health research in West and Central Africa, with a focus on strengthening climate-resilient health systems. The programme supports research, capacity building, and policy engagement to address climate-driven health impacts in the region.
Call for Proposals on Climate Change and Health
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This is a sub-grant programme offering up to $1 million for climate and health research projects in West and Central Africa, with a focus on strengthening climate-resilient health systems through data, research, and regional collaboration. Eligible applicants are research institutions, nonprofits, and consortia working on climate-driven health outcomes and adaptation in the region.
Call for Proposals – Climate and Health Research Sub-Grant
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CHINNOVA offers sub-grants up to USD 1 million to fund climate and health research projects that strengthen climate-resilient health systems across West and Central Africa. The grant targets research institutions and consortia working at the intersection of climate change and public health outcomes.
Green Skills Award 2026
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The Green Skills Award 2026 recognises and showcases completed initiatives that develop green skills and drive the green transition across education, work, communities, and digital spaces. It targets schools, vocational providers, employers, NGOs, and content creators whose projects have delivered concrete results in sustainability, fair transition, and climate knowledge accessibility.
EV Chargepoint Supply Innovation Fund
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This £10 million fund supports cutting-edge technology innovation to strengthen England's electric vehicle chargepoint supply infrastructure. It is open to companies developing solutions that futureproof EV charging networks and keep drivers moving.
Energy Catalyst Initiative - Mid Stage
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The funder is funding collaborative projects that accelerate innovative clean energy solutions and inclusive energy transition in developing regions, with total project costs between £50,000 and £1.5 million over 6-24 months. Eligible applicants must include a UK-registered administrative lead, at least one SME, and demonstrate testing or deployment work in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, the Indo-Pacific, or Latin America.
Energy Catalyst Initiative-Early Stage
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The funder is funding early-stage clean energy access projects in developing regions (sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Indo-Pacific, Latin America) with budgets of £50K–£300K over 3–12 months. Eligible applicants must include a UK-registered administrative lead and at least one SME, and projects must directly advance inclusive energy transition and SDG outcomes.
The funder Grants for Clean Energy Projects in Developing Regions
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The funder is funding innovative clean energy projects that expand access in developing regions through international consortia, with emphasis on technology demonstration and cross-border partnerships. Eligible applicants must include at least one partner from sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Indo-Pacific, or Latin America, plus an SME, with project budgets of £50,000–£5 million over 6–36 months.
EV Chargepoint Innovation Fund
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This £10 million fund supports cutting-edge technology innovation to advance England's electric vehicle chargepoint infrastructure and keep EV drivers moving. It is open to organizations developing futureproof EV charging solutions.