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Fossil-free energy Grant

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This call is open to non-profits, registered charities and social enterprises and 6 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union and Europe. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

Summary

This is one of eight strategic 'big bets' from the European Climate Foundation supporting the transition to fossil-free energy systems across Europe. The grant funds projects and initiatives advancing renewable energy, energy efficiency, grid modernization, and related decarbonization pathways in the energy sector.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 10 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This grant supports organisations advancing the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy across European power systems. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, charities, social enterprises, research institutions, universities, small and medium-sized enterprises, large companies and consortia operating or delivering impact across Europe. Projects may focus on renewable energy deployment, grid modernisation and fossil fuel phase-out in the energy sector, provided they align with the funder's climate transition mission and demonstrate a primary commitment to decarbonisation. Grants are available through the call to organisations at any development stage. Applicants must be working to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels and show operations or impact scope across Europe.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Project must advance transition to fossil-free energy systems in Europe
  • ✓Alignment with one of ECF's eight 'big bets' strategic priorities
  • ✓Specific eligibility and application requirements available in full listing

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Fossil-free energy?
Eligibility covers organisations in EU, EUROPE; nonprofit, charity, social-enterprise, university, research-institution, local-authority, consortium, consultancy, engineering-contractor.

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.

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Quick facts

Sourcefunder-discovery
EligibilityEU, EUROPE
Org typesnonprofit, charity, social-enterprise, university, research-institution, local-authority, consortium, consultancy, engineering-contractor
Last verified10 Aug 2026

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