Closed grant calls — page 9
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 Federal Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
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This DHS grant funds pre-disaster mitigation projects to reduce risk and build resilience to natural hazards through infrastructure and planning investments. Eligible applicants include state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, nonprofits, and other entities undertaking hazard mitigation activities.
Local Community Impact Fund
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The Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund supports community-led projects delivering social, economic, and environmental benefits in the Greenwich Peninsula area, with a focus on life skills, employability, health, wellbeing, and environmental outcomes. Eligible applicants are community organizations and nonprofits working on these themes within the specified geographic area.
Farm Business Management and Benchmarking Competitive Grants Program
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This USDA-NIFA competitive grants program funds research and extension projects that improve farm business management practices and benchmarking tools to enhance agricultural competitiveness and sustainability. It targets universities, research institutions, and extension services working on farm financial analysis, decision-support systems, and agricultural productivity.
A Service Learning Program in Food and Agriculture
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USDA-NIFA grant funding service learning programs that integrate food and agriculture education with sustainability outcomes. Eligible organizations can apply to develop and deliver experiential learning initiatives connecting students to sustainable food systems and agricultural practices.
Maritime Legal Capacity Building in Southeast Asia
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This grant supports capacity-building and institutional strengthening of maritime legal units in the Philippines to enhance maritime governance and law enforcement. It is targeted at Philippine government agencies, legal institutions, and related maritime authorities.
Industrial leadership in AI, Data and Robotics boosting competitiveness and the green transition (AI Data and Robotics Partnership)
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This is a competitive call for AI and data-driven solutions that accelerate the green transition and boost industrial competitiveness, part of the COSMIC 2nd Open Call. It funds projects leveraging artificial intelligence, data analytics, and robotics to advance sustainability and decarbonization across sectors.
Clean Transportation Program Hydrogen Infrastructure Project Opportunity
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This grant funds hydrogen infrastructure development and deployment projects as part of California's clean transportation initiative. It targets organizations working on hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and fueling station networks to support the state's transition to zero-emission vehicles.
Regional Water Infrastructure Weir Improvement Design and Permitting Project
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This grant funds design and permitting work for the Butte Creek/Sutter Bypass Weir 1 improvement project, a water infrastructure initiative managed by the Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service. The project is likely to benefit water management and ecosystem restoration in California's Central Valley.
Non-Energy Impacts of Integrated Energy Retrofit Packages from a US State Building Decarbonization Program
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This grant funds research into the non-energy co-benefits (health, comfort, equity, workforce) of integrated energy retrofit packages for buildings under California's Equitable Building Decarbonization Program. It targets research institutions and organizations studying how building decarbonization retrofits deliver broader societal impacts beyond energy savings.
Aquatic Organism Passage Infrastructure Programme
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This grant funds the removal, replacement, and restoration of culverts to improve aquatic organism passage and connectivity in waterways, addressing climate resilience and ecosystem health. Eligible applicants include state DOTs, local authorities, and other entities managing road infrastructure and water resources across the United States.
Indigenous Energy Development Capacity Grant FY 2026
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This grant funds tribal nations and their entities to build capacity in renewable energy development, project planning, and feasibility studies. It supports Indigenous communities in the US to advance clean energy projects and economic self-determination through technical assistance and planning grants.
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
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This funder competitive grants program funds community-based food projects that advance sustainable food systems, food access, and local food supply chains. It is open to nonprofits, community organizations, and other eligible entities working to strengthen food security and sustainability at the community level.
FY2026 Food Assistance Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives – Cooperative Agreement
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This USDA cooperative agreement funds incentive programs to increase SNAP (food assistance) beneficiary purchases of fluid milk, promoting dairy consumption and supporting the dairy sector. Eligible organizations can apply to design and implement marketing and incentive strategies that boost healthy milk purchases among low-income households.
DeepTech and AI Startups (India)
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NERVE CoE's Open Challenge Program supports DeepTech and AI-driven startups in India through an 18-month incubation programme offering infrastructure, mentorship, seed funding (up to Rs. 50 lakhs), and market access. The programme targets emerging sectors including AgriTech, HealthTech, Forestry, Environment, and Mining, with an equity-based model.
Community Land Development Support Program
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SHOP provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community development corporations to acquire and develop land for affordable homeownership opportunities, often incorporating energy-efficient and sustainable building practices. The program targets low-income households seeking to build wealth through homeownership.
US diplomatic mission Middle East sustainability programme
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This is an annual program statement from the U.S. Mission to the UAE focused on sustainability and renewable energy initiatives, likely supporting projects that advance clean energy and environmental goals in the UAE region. The grant supports organizations working on renewable energy deployment and sustainability outcomes aligned with U.S. diplomatic priorities.
DeepTech and AI Startups in India
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This is an 18-month incubation and seed-funding program for DeepTech and AI startups in India, offering up to Rs. 50 lakhs (~$6K USD equivalent), GPU infrastructure, mentoring, and go-to-market support across AgriTech, HealthTech, Forestry, Environment, and Mining sectors. Eligible applicants are Indian private companies, partnerships, or LLPs incorporated within 10-20 years with a proof of concept, prototype, or early traction.
FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program
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This grant funds the transition of ocean-related technologies from research to commercial deployment and real-world application. It targets organizations developing innovations in ocean science, monitoring, and sustainable use.
Open Call #2 for AI and data-driven industrial solutions
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Competitive funding call for SMEs and start-ups to develop AI and data-driven solutions addressing industrial challenges in data collection, insights, decision support, and automation. Projects receive up to €200,000 each over 14 months, plus mentoring, coaching, and access to industrial playgrounds.
Infrastructure Grants
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INFRA Grants from the funder support infrastructure projects in carbon reduction and renewable energy sectors. The program is open to eligible applicants with a July 2026 deadline, though limited description suggests variable funding amounts.
SmartAgri CoE Open Challenge Program (India)
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SmartAgri CoE Open Challenge Program supports AgriTech startups in India to develop innovative agricultural solutions using emerging technologies, ICT, electronics, IT, and biotechnology. Eligible startups receive incubation facilities, mentoring, seed funding up to Rs. 35 Lakhs (~$4,200 USD), and commercialization support.
SAATHI - Social Alliance for Transformative Innovation Program
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SAATHI is an open innovation programme supporting science and technology-based solutions in health, climate, livelihood, and agriculture sectors across India. It funds individual innovators, startups, and grassroots entrepreneurs from early prototyping through commercialization, with access to labs, validation ecosystems, and scale-up support.
Startup Challenge 2026
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The funder's Startup Challenge 2026 funds early-to-growth stage startups with validated MVPs or market-ready products that address social and environmental challenges across five innovation verticals: Climate Tech & Energy, Smart Cities & Mobility, AgriTech & Food Systems, Health & Wellbeing, and Social & Economic Systems. Winners receive €10,000 in cash and access to global networks, capital, and strategic partnerships.
Tech for Good Impact Awards
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The funder Tech for Good Impact Awards provides grants ($5k–$50k) and free software to global nonprofits building technology products that advance resilience, community, and tech-career access in areas like refugee rights and environmental justice. Eligible organizations include nonprofits working on social and environmental impact through technology solutions.
Energy Code Compliance Evaluation Support
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This grant supports evaluation and compliance activities related to California's energy codes, focusing on energy efficiency standards and implementation. It is intended for organizations working on code compliance assessment and energy efficiency policy support in California.
ASIA'S #1 Pitch Competition for Energy Tech Startups
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A pitch competition for energy and climate tech startups operating in the Asia-Pacific region, offering exposure to investors, industry leaders, and networking opportunities at the Energy Tech Summit Asia. Eligible startups range from Pre-Seed to Series B with an MVP or TRL 4-7, innovating in renewable energy, smart grids, climate software, or sustainable infrastructure.
FY 2026 Nutrition Assistance Programme Infrastructure Grant
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This USDA grant funds infrastructure improvements and modernization for the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition assistance program. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to enhance WIC service delivery infrastructure and operational capacity.
Towards networked Local Digital Twins in the EU
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This is a pilot funding call for projects that connect and integrate existing local digital twins across the EU, part of a broader initiative to create networked digital twin infrastructure. The grant supports consortia and organizations working to link disparate local digital twin systems into a coordinated EU-wide network.
Sustainable Communities Grants Program
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Supports environmental stewardship and community resilience projects in the Pepco service area. Eligible applicants are municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, MD, and Washington, DC.
TECHBBQ 2026 Startup Delegation
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TECHBBQ 2026 is a delegation opportunity for DPIIT-recognized Indian startups to participate in Scandinavia's largest tech summit (24–27 August 2026 in Copenhagen), featuring pitching, exhibitions, and networking across AI, HealthTech, DeepTech, FinTech, Quantum, Robotics, Climate/GreenTech, and Urban Tech sectors. Startups must cover their own travel and accommodation costs and demonstrate readiness for international expansion into Nordic and European markets.
a Global Information-Services Company Environmental Challenge
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Annual award programme offering two $75,000 prizes for early-stage projects advancing sustainable access to safe water and sanitation, or ocean health and marine ecosystem solutions. Open to individuals and organisations worldwide in both not-for-profit and for-profit sectors.
India–UK InnoXchange Programme 2026
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The India–UK InnoXchange Programme 2026 supports deep-tech startups to build global partnerships and commercialize innovations in advanced battery manufacturing, semiconductors, AI, robotics, CleanTech, SpaceTech, biotechnology, MedTech, AgriTech, quantum technology, and other deep-tech sectors through access to the UK innovation ecosystem. Eligible applicants are Indian-citizen-led startups at TRL 4–6 with at least 51% Indian equity ownership seeking international market access and research collaboration.
Environmental Challenge in Water and Sanitation
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The funder Environmental Challenge recognizes and awards projects worldwide that advance sustainable access to safe water and/or improved sanitation. The challenge is open to individuals and organizations (for-profit and non-profit) with two prize categories.
Fit 4 Start Startup Accelerator Programme
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Fit 4 Start is a six-month startup accelerator providing up to EUR 150,000 in equity-free grants, coaching, and mentoring to early-stage tech and innovation startups. The programme prioritises digital, AI, blockchain, healthtech, space, and sustainable ventures, with a requirement to incorporate and operate in Luxembourg.
One Health in Agrifood Systems Recognition for Good Practices and Innovations
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This grant recognizes and promotes impactful One Health innovations in agrifood systems that demonstrate measurable real-world benefits, with focus on sustainable livestock transformation, food security, antimicrobial resistance reduction, and inclusive participation. Eligible applicants include institutions, academic entities, civil society, and private sector organizations globally, with selected innovations showcased at the FAO Global Conference in September 2026.
The funder Programme - Cohort 8
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The funder Programme provides $10K–$100K in funding to early-stage startups developing sustainability solutions across water stewardship, climate, packaging, agriculture, biodiversity, supply chain, and consumer impact. Applicants must have innovative ideas addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals and be ready to pilot solutions with major consumer goods companies.
Samriddhi 2.0 Food Technology Incubation Programme
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Samriddhi 2.0 is a hybrid incubation programme supporting Indian innovators and startups developing advanced food technology solutions, offering up to ₹5 lakhs in funding plus mentorship. The programme targets innovations at TRL-4 and above addressing food production, sustainable packaging, waste management, food safety, and nutrition.
A Japanese nature conservation foundation grant programme
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Grants for research and citizen-led activities aimed at conserving natural environments and biodiversity both domestically and internationally. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, research institutions, and community groups working on habitat protection, ecological surveys, and nature conservation.
Supporting the green and digital transformation of the energy ecosystem and enhancing its resilience through the development and piloting of AI-IoT edge-cloud and platform solutions
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This call funds development and piloting of AI-IoT edge-cloud and platform solutions to support green and digital transformation of energy systems while enhancing resilience. It targets innovators, SMEs, startups, and research institutions working on next-generation energy infrastructure and decarbonization technologies.
Nature Conservation Fund Grant
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Pro Natura Fund Grant supports domestic and international research and citizen activities focused on nature conservation and biodiversity protection. The grant covers research projects and community-led conservation activities across general and regional categories.
FY 2027 Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
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This federal grant program funds the conservation and restoration of coastal wetlands across the United States, supporting habitat protection and ecological recovery. It is designed for nonprofits, state/local agencies, and other eligible organizations working on wetland conservation projects.
Catapult Green Fintech Program (3rd Edition)
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Catapult Green Fintech is a one-week bootcamp accelerator in Luxembourg for seed to post-seed fintech startups building solutions in sustainable finance, ESG risk management, environmental measurement, and green finance regulation. Selected companies receive mentorship, investor networking, travel/accommodation coverage, and access to Luxembourg's sustainable finance ecosystem.
Call for Letters of Inquiry for Large Grants (Madagascar & Indian Ocean)
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CEPF is calling for Letters of Inquiry for large conservation grants focused on biodiversity and ecosystem protection in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean region. The fund supports nonprofits, research institutions, and local organizations working to conserve critical ecosystems and species.
Zepto Nova Food Safety Innovation Challenge (India)
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This is a technology innovation challenge focused on developing AI-powered and automation-driven solutions to enhance food safety in quick commerce supply chains, particularly addressing human error in handling, storage, and expiry validation. It is open to DPIIT-registered startups, early-stage tech companies, MSMEs, and academic institutions in India, with prize money and pilot opportunities with Zepto as incentives.
The funder Climate Smart Livelihoods Programme (India)
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The funder invites Indian NGOs and non-profits to implement climate-smart livelihood projects in aspirational agricultural districts, focusing on sustainable agriculture, farmer institutions, irrigation, and market linkages. The programme targets poverty reduction and rural livelihood enhancement through climate-resilient farming practices and value chain development.
Biodiversity Conservation in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
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CEPF invites letters of inquiry for large grants (US$50k+) to support biodiversity conservation and ecosystem protection in the Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Hotspot. Eligible applicants include NGOs, community groups, private enterprises, and civil society entities working on priority conservation sites.
Food Security and Agricultural Development Funding Programme Notice of Funding Opportunity Fiscal Year 2026
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The Food for Progress Program provides funding for food security, agricultural development, and nutrition initiatives in eligible developing countries through partnerships with implementing organizations. This funder grant supports capacity-building, market development, and sustainable food systems work aligned with U.S. foreign policy objectives.
Improving Lake Superior outflow regulation and quantifying uncertainty
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This grant funds research to improve Lake Superior water outflow regulation and quantify associated uncertainties, likely addressing climate adaptation and water resource management. It is open to research institutions and organizations partnering with the U.S. Department of Defense's Corps of Engineers.