Carbon Markets: Promotes climate action by developing high-integrity carbon markets and supporting Article 6… Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, research institutions and large companies and 1 other. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Denmark, Finland and Iceland and 2 others. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
This grant supports the development of high-integrity carbon markets and Article 6 cooperation mechanisms under the Paris Agreement, with a focus on Nordic actors and climate action. Eligible applicants are organizations working on carbon market infrastructure, MRV systems, and international climate cooperation in the Nordic region.
About this grant
NEFCO finances small and medium-sized green projects with a focus on scaling up Nordic solutions on global markets. The organisation provides versatile financing options tailored for both public and private investments across various stages of internationalisation. NEFCO supports Nordic SMEs whose solutions have positive environmental or climate impact, as well as projects in Eastern Europe (Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine) ranging from energy-saving initiatives to green recovery actions. The financing extends beyond Eastern Europe to support ambitious climate action, healthier marine environments, and sustainable development globally, from the Baltic Sea region to Africa.
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Eligibility
Nordic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with solutions that have positive environmental or climate impact are eligible. The organisation also finances public and private investments in Eastern Europe (Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine) and other regions globally. Projects must demonstrate alignment with climate action, environmental protection, or sustainable development objectives.
How it's scored
NEFCO assesses investments based on its published investment criteria and a step-by-step cycle that evaluates both the quality of investments and the organisation's working relationships with investees. The specific scoring criteria and weightings are not detailed on this page.
Key requirements
- ✓Nordic actor involvement or focus
- ✓Alignment with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
- ✓Development of high-integrity carbon market mechanisms
- ✓Climate action and emissions reduction outcomes
Recent past awardees
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- Lykkan · 2026
- Cerealiq · 2026
- Ekoskog · 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Carbon Markets: Promotes climate action by developing high-integrity carbon markets and supporting Article 6…?
- Eligibility covers organisations in DK, FI, IS, NO, SE; nonprofit, research-institution, large-company, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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Carbon markets and MRV funding supports measurement, reporting and verification tools, registries, methodologies and the data systems behind credit markets. Work is commissioned by governments building compliance schemes, by standards bodies and by programmes that strengthen market integrity. Buyers look for transparent methods, auditability and alignment with recognised standards.
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