Green Chemistry Initiative Grant

About this grant

The Green Chemistry Initiative is a ten-year, $196.25 million initiative by the Moore Foundation aiming to transform the trajectory of basic research in green chemistry. Inspired by Gordon Moore's background in chemistry, this is the first chemistry-focused initiative at the Foundation. The initiative focuses on discovering and designing higher-performing chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate harm to humans and the environment from hazardous substances. The initiative design aims to expand scientific capacity by enabling new ways of organizing research teams and incentivizing cross-team collaboration through two complementary strategies: fostering multidisciplinary, multi-institutional scientific collaboration and engaging the broader chemical enterprise. The initiative supports global networks across fields including chemistry, materials science, engineering, toxicology, and biology, and advances novel insights into dynamic and adaptable molecules and materials, electrostatic interactions, and complex mixtures. The research will focus on four key areas: understanding and designing molecular dynamics to make molecules and materials responsive and adaptable; control and design of intermolecular interactions using weak forces between molecules; monitoring and controlling interactions and reactions in complex mixtures like wastewater and formulations; and designing new approaches to toxicological assessment and design for reduced hazard.

Eligibility

At the time of this page, the Green Chemistry Initiative is not accepting unsolicited proposals.

Key requirements

• ✓Focus on green chemistry principles and safer chemical processes
• ✓Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and environmental impact
• ✓Clear pathway to adoption and commercialization of developed technologies

Funder contact

The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Green Chemistry Initiative?

Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; university, research-institution, nonprofit, startup, sme, large-company. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Low-carbon materials funding covers cement, concrete, steel, chemicals, timber and novel building materials with lower embodied carbon. It ranges from research grants to demonstration plants and public procurement that specifies lower-carbon products. Calls often ask for lifecycle assessment, product testing against standards and interest from buyers in construction or manufacturing.