Closed grant calls — page 8
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.
DNA Reference Libraries for Biodiversity Research
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This grant funds the creation and integration of DNA reference libraries linked to voucher specimens to enhance biodiversity monitoring and taxonomic coverage globally. It is open to research institutions, universities, and NGOs worldwide that will publish their data through the GBIF network.
Publishing DNA-derived Data
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GBIF invites proposals to develop technical pipelines and infrastructure for publishing DNA-derived biodiversity data (metabarcoding, environmental DNA) through its global network. Grants up to €20,000 support institutions and organizations worldwide in technical development, documentation, and training to improve molecular data sharing.
Project Grants August 2026 deadline
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This is a project implementation grant funding improvements to food safety, animal health, and plant health capacity in countries to meet international SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) standards and resolve trade-related SPS issues. Eligible applicants include government agencies, research institutions, and organizations in developing countries seeking to strengthen regulatory compliance and address cross-cutting health and trade challenges.
Project Preparation Grants (PPG) August 2026 deadline
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This grant funds preparation of SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) capacity projects in developing countries, including feasibility studies, needs assessments, and project proposals that advance food safety and trade-related standards. It is designed for developing-country governments and institutions to convert SPS trade barriers into technically sound, fundable projects.
Endowment Fund Grant Program for Arboriculture Research
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This grant provides seed funding up to $15,000 for innovative, early-stage research and technology transfer projects that benefit arborists' work, including novel or interdisciplinary approaches. Projects must be completed within one to three years and focus on potentially transformative ideas in arboriculture and urban forestry.
Convocatoria Raíces del Territorio 2027
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A competitive grant call funding up to 20 projects in climate sovereignty, territorial protection, institutional strengthening, and collective rights across the Peruvian Amazon and Afro-descendant territories. Projects must be completed within 6 months and advance indigenous land governance, climate justice, and biodiversity protection.
New forms of cooperation in agriculture and the forest-based sector
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BIOECONOMY GIANTS Open Call for Travel Vouchers funds travel and networking activities for stakeholders in agriculture and forest-based bioeconomy sectors to foster new forms of cooperation and knowledge exchange. The call supports individuals and organizations working across the bioeconomy value chain to build partnerships and advance sustainable practices.
Agricultural Mechanization Innovation Challenge
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The Greenovation Agri Mechanization Challenge funds startups, SMEs, innovators, and farmer producer collectives developing affordable, climate-friendly agricultural solutions across farm mechanization, post-harvest systems, water management, natural resources, and livestock. Winners receive prize money (up to ₹20 lakh) and potential follow-on investment (equity or growth support) to scale their technologies in Indian agriculture.
A Global Landscape Foundation Chapters Program 2027
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The GLFx Chapters Program supports locally-led civil society organizations across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean to advance sustainable landscape restoration, conservation, and community-driven environmental action. Selected organizations will establish or join a GLFx chapter and receive support to mobilize local actors around food security, biodiversity, climate resilience, regenerative livelihoods, and inclusive landscape management.
Empowering youths of the Maya Golden Landscape for environmental conservation
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This grant funds training, mentorship, and capacity-building for 65 indigenous youths in Belize's Maya Golden Landscape watershed communities in watershed monitoring and environmental advocacy. The programme aims to empower youth-led conservation efforts and create sustainable, nature-based livelihoods while ensuring gender-inclusive participation.
Support for Non-Profit Organizations
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The funder offers grants of $5,000–$50,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally-sponsored organizations working on organic farming, climate justice, and related thematic priorities. Grants support operating expenses or specific projects aligned with the Foundation's strategic priorities.
Startups and MSMEs for Water Innovation Solutions (India)
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This is an open innovation call for Indian startups and MSMEs to develop prototype solutions addressing water, sanitation, and environmental sustainability challenges, including wastewater treatment, smart water grids, irrigation efficiency, and flood management. Eligible applicants can receive funding to commercialize technologies in areas such as decentralized sewage treatment, IoT-based monitoring, and water quality improvement.
Global FinTech Excellence Awards 2026
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The FinTech Excellence Awards 2026 recognise outstanding contributions to the global financial technology ecosystem across six categories including emerging fintech, financial inclusivity, regulatory leadership, sustainable innovation, AI-driven innovation, and mentorship. Eligible applicants are fintech companies and individuals worldwide with finance-related core businesses that have implemented or deployed innovative solutions.
Award for Socially Responsible Tourism
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The TO DO Award recognizes tourism projects worldwide that demonstrate strong commitment to socially responsible and sustainable tourism practices, with emphasis on local community participation, environmental sustainability, and fair benefit-sharing. Projects must actively involve local populations in decision-making, create economic opportunities, and minimize negative social and environmental impacts.
FY 2026 Mobile Payments Solution for Food-Assistance Authorized Farmers - Cooperative Agreement
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This USDA-FNS cooperative agreement funds development and deployment of mobile payment solutions to enable SNAP (food assistance) transactions at authorized farmers markets and farm stands. The grant supports financial inclusion and food-system modernization for low-income households and small-scale agricultural producers.
FY 2026 Federal Worker Safety Training Grant Program - Training and Educational Materials Development
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This grant funds the development of training materials and educational content on occupational safety and health topics, including renewable energy sectors. Eligible organizations create and deliver training programs that address worker safety needs identified by OSHA.
Traditional peoples and agricultural extractivists confront climate problems by protecting forests and water bodies
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This grant funds projects led by traditional peoples and agricultural extractivists that protect forests and water bodies as a climate mitigation and adaptation strategy. Eligible applicants work at the intersection of indigenous land stewardship, sustainable livelihoods, and climate resilience in developing regions.
Industry-Academia Research and Development Programme
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This is a collaborative research and development grant programme between Indian and French institutions (industry and academia) focused on developing innovative products, processes, and technologies in priority areas including AI/ML, renewable energy, smart mobility, agriculture, healthcare, and circular economy. Eligible applicants are industrial organisations (SMEs, MSMEs, large companies) and research institutions from India and France partnering together, with funding up to €220,000 for projects lasting up to 3 years.
International Cooperation on Marine Ecosystem Conservation and Management (Financial support for conservation partnership project)
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This grant funds capacity-building and management system improvements for marine ecosystem conservation in the Asian region, with a focus on sustainable coastal wetland use in the Yellow Sea. It supports international cooperation between Korea's government and IUCN to transfer advanced marine policies and implementation expertise to partner countries.
Building Ecotourism in the Arnavon Islands, Solomon Islands
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The funder is funding The Nature Conservancy Trust NZ to develop community-led ecotourism and conservation infrastructure in the Arnavon Islands, Solomon Islands, protecting the region's largest Hawksbill turtle rookery while generating sustainable livelihoods for local women and communities.
Climate Tech Innovation Challenge for Indian Startups
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AWE Tech Innovation Challenge provides equity investments of $100K–$300K to early-stage and growth-stage Indian startups building deep-tech solutions in healthcare, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture for underserved and climate-vulnerable communities. Selected founders receive patient capital, industry networks, and direct access to the investment committee.
Scaling Sustainable Forest Management in Transboundary Congo Basin Landscapes
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This grant funds transformational change in sustainable forest management across transboundary landscapes in the Congo Basin by scaling up best practices and innovations in forest conservation and management. It targets regional-level impact through multi-component projects that advance biodiversity protection and site preservation in one of the world's most critical forest ecosystems.
Direct Air Capture Pre-Commercial Demonstration and Community Engagement
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This grant funds pre-commercial demonstration projects and community engagement initiatives for direct air capture (DAC) technology in California. It targets research institutions, companies, and consortia developing and deploying DAC systems with local stakeholder involvement.
Conservation of wildcats and prey species through public-private partnerships and human-jaguar conflict management in Panama
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This grant funds jaguar and prey species conservation through public-private partnerships and human-wildlife conflict management in Panama's Chagres-Darien protected area complex. It targets strengthening conservation capacity and ecological connectivity across core habitats.
FY 2026 Occupational Safety Training Grant Program - Targeted Topic Training
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This funder grant funds the development of targeted occupational safety and health training materials and programs, with a focus on renewable energy sector topics. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations that can create and deliver OSHA-compliant training content to workers and employers.
A UN rural-development fund's sector performance assessment: policy and investment opportunities
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IFAD is seeking an organization or consortium to implement a Rural Sector Performance Assessment initiative covering ~80 countries, with up to $1.2M in grant funding. The work includes reviewing and improving RSPA methodology, producing country assessments, and generating knowledge products to strengthen rural development policy and investment.
Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program
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This funder competitive grants program supports agricultural opportunities and business development for military veterans, with a sustainability focus. Eligible veterans can apply for funding to establish or expand farming and ranching operations.
Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program
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This funder research program funds projects advancing sustainability and productivity in laying hen and turkey production systems. It supports university, research institution, and nonprofit applicants conducting applied research to improve animal agriculture outcomes.
European Energy Company Sustainability Design Award
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This award recognises outstanding innovation and achievement by young Emiratis in sustainable design and architecture, providing a launchpad for emerging designers and architects across the UAE. It funds projects that advance sustainability through design and architectural excellence.
Joint Cluster Initiatives for Europe's recovery
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PowerUp NetZero is an open call supporting business innovation and technology adoption services for net-zero transition, part of the EU's EUROCLUSTERS initiative for economic recovery. It funds SMEs and businesses adopting clean technologies and business models to accelerate decarbonization across European clusters.
Grants for Grassroots Projects in Uganda
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The funder provides grants under 10 million yen (~US$100k) to support grassroots community development projects in Uganda, including water/sanitation, disaster relief, and agricultural initiatives. Eligible applicants are international or local NGOs and community-based organizations.
Support for the strengthening and adaptation of forestry training provision in Côte d'Ivoire
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This grant supports the strengthening and adaptation of forestry training provision in Côte d'Ivoire, targeting capacity-building in forestry education and skills development. It is designed for organizations working to improve forestry training systems and institutional capacity in West Africa.
GM Walking and Wheeling Fund (GMWWF) Grants Programme
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Grants of up to £7,000 for VCSE organisations to deliver projects that increase walking and wheeling participation in Greater Manchester during winter months. Funds community-led active travel initiatives to improve public health and mobility.
On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2026
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This funder grant funds on-farm conservation innovation trials that test and demonstrate new sustainable agricultural practices and technologies. It is open to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural organizations seeking to implement conservation innovations on working land.
A US Federal Conservation-Innovation Grants Program
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The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program funds farmers, ranchers, and conservation organizations to develop and demonstrate innovative conservation practices and technologies that improve soil health, water quality, and agricultural sustainability. Eligible applicants include agricultural producers, nonprofits, universities, and other entities working on conservation solutions in the US.
FY25-FY26 Clean Transportation Technology and Innovation Program
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ATTAIN funds advanced transportation technology innovation and deployment projects to modernize the nation's transportation infrastructure. The program supports state DOTs, local agencies, universities, and private entities developing and implementing cutting-edge transportation solutions.
Major US Tech Company AI Accelerator Program - AI for the Planet
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The funder is offering a three-month equity-free accelerator program for AI-focused startups, research teams, and non-profits in Asia Pacific that are developing frontier AI solutions to address environmental challenges such as nature protection, climate action, sustainable agriculture, and energy. The program provides access to Google AI technologies, technical mentorship, training, and cloud resources, culminating in a Demo Day.
National Startup Incubation Program for Agriculture Innovation
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ICAR SHITIJ 2.0 is a national startup incubation program supporting Indian agritech entrepreneurs with innovative solutions in agriculture, offering free two-month mentoring, technology validation, and access to funding. The program targets early-stage founders with ideas, prototypes, or products relevant to agriculture, plant health, and precision farming.
Federal Intercity Passenger Rail Funding Programme
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This is a fiscal year 2026 federal funding opportunity for intercity passenger rail programs, likely supporting rail infrastructure development and modernization. The grant targets transportation projects that advance sustainability through reduced emissions and modal shift from automobiles.
Major Foundation's Oceans Stream
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The CDL Oceans Stream provides mentorship, scientific guidance, and network access to early-stage startups and researchers developing sustainable ocean economy technologies, including shipping, aquaculture, marine energy, robotics, and data analytics. The program offers structured eight-week objective-setting sessions with no fees or equity taken, designed to accelerate growth and strengthen business strategy.
a US federal renewable-energy grant programme – 2026
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This is a funder grant opportunity focused on sustainability and renewable energy projects, with funding amounts and eligibility details available in the full listing. The grant targets organizations working on renewable energy deployment and sustainability initiatives aligned with CFDA 15.032.
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
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This seed grant programme from the funder supports early-stage research exploring how climate change impacts public health, spanning fundamental science to applied technology and human factors. It is designed for researchers and teams investigating climate-health pathways and interventions to mitigate those impacts.
Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in Türkiye
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This grant supports the advancement and deployment of civilian nuclear power infrastructure and technology in Türkiye as part of the country's energy transition and sustainability goals. It is targeted at organizations working on nuclear energy development, regulatory frameworks, and related civilian nuclear power projects.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions
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WORC Round 7 funds workforce development and training programs in rural Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions, with emphasis on sustainable and renewable energy sectors. The grant supports organizations building skilled labor pipelines in underserved communities for emerging green economy jobs.
Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity
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This grant accelerates the development and deployment of critical minerals and materials technologies essential for clean energy and advanced manufacturing. It supports companies and organizations working to secure, process, and innovate in the critical minerals supply chain.
Civilian Nuclear Power Advancement in a European Emerging Economy
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This grant supports the advancement and deployment of civilian nuclear power infrastructure and technology in Türkiye as part of the country's energy transition and sustainability goals. It is open to organizations working on nuclear energy development, policy, and implementation in the Turkish context.
FY26 Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management
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This grant funds coral reef conservation projects with a focus on fishery management and sustainable fishing practices in reef ecosystems. It is open to organizations working on marine resource management and reef protection through evidence-based fishery interventions.
FY 2026 US federal marine-waste-management funding opportunity
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The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) funds infrastructure and equipment to manage marine waste and sewage from recreational vessels, supporting clean waterways and coastal environmental protection. It is for states, tribes, and local authorities managing vessel pump-out stations and waste reception facilities.