Air Quality grants
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Funding for air-pollution monitoring, clean-air zones and emissions reduction. Typical sources are the US EPA, EU LIFE and Horizon, UK DEFRA, the WHO and the Clean Air Fund, and city-level programmes. Listed below are the open air quality grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
Funding for the enabling layers, data, software, finance infrastructure and community-facing work, comes from innovation agencies such as Innovate UK, the European Innovation Council and Horizon Cluster 4, environmental protection agencies, and a significant amount of foundation money on the justice and equity side. Software-only proposals are eligible far more often than teams assume, though several programmes still require a hardware or deployment partner.
This page lists open air quality grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 78 of them right now, sorted with the soonest deadline first. Every listing has been classified against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords, so what appears here is air quality work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing air quality grants here include 51084000, Ernest Solvay Fund, NASA-HQ, among 2 others. Who is funding matters as much as what: eligibility, reporting burden and the realistic timeline to a decision vary far more between funders than between individual calls.
Geographic coverage on this page spans EUROPE, GLOBAL, GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, ASIA. Eligibility is usually tied to where the work happens or where the applying organisation is registered, and the two are not always the same — worth checking before investing time in an application.
3 of these close within the next 30 days. Deadlines are taken from the source listing and re-checked on every refresh, but the originating funder remains the authority — always confirm against the official notice before you submit.
Circular Economy and Zero Pollution
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This is a callable funding programme under the EU's LIFE scheme supporting circular economy and zero pollution projects through Standard Action Projects (SAP). It funds environmental initiatives advancing circular economy principles and pollution reduction across eligible EU and associated countries.
A Major Foundation 2026 Call for Projects
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The funder supports practical, locally-implemented projects in STEM education accessibility, biodiversity and natural resource protection, and community well-being within 100 km of Solvay industrial sites. Grants up to EUR 9,998 fund concrete, hands-on initiatives with direct community impact.
ROSES25: A.13 Accelerating Earth Solutions
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NASA's broad Earth science research solicitation funding projects that advance scientific understanding and technological solutions to critical Earth challenges including agriculture, disaster resilience, water resources, wildland fire, energy systems, and resilient infrastructure. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and companies conducting Earth science research with practical applications to societal challenges.
Advancing atmospheric and aerial autonomy
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This grant funds proof-of-concept development and deployment of autonomous systems for atmospheric science research and environmental monitoring. Applicants must be based at UK research organisations eligible for NERC funding.
AQACIA 2026 – Particles, Ozone, Plant Protection Products and Sectoral Pollution
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AQACIA 2026 funds R&D projects to understand and reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution, including particulate matter, ozone, phytopharmaceutical residues, and sectoral emission sources. Projects must deliver finalized research with actionable solutions for stakeholders and policymakers, with interdisciplinary consortia including at least one academic partner.
ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
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NASA's ROSES 2025 A.4 program funds rapid-response and novel research projects in Earth science, including climate and environmental monitoring. The program is open to researchers and institutions capable of conducting innovative Earth science investigations with flexible timelines and funding amounts.
Promoting Mobility Solutions with Strong Co-Benefits for Air Quality and Health in Occitanie - Call for Proposals
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ADEME is calling for proposals to develop and deploy mobility solutions in the Occitania region that reduce air pollution and improve public health outcomes. The grant targets projects that combine sustainable transport innovation with measurable co-benefits for air quality and health.
Promotion of Environmental Protection Investments in Private and Public Industry (PPSI II)
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This grant funds environmental protection investments by private and public industrial enterprises in Egypt, supporting pollution reduction, environmental standard compliance, and worker safety improvements. SMEs receive priority access through a pure grant facility, with co-financing from EU, EIB, and AFD as part of the broader Egyptian Pollution Abatement Program III.
Integrating climate-related exposures into the human exposome and characterising its changes in response to climate change
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This Horizon Europe grant funds research integrating climate-related exposures into the human exposome and characterizing how climate change alters health risks. It targets universities and research institutions studying environmental health determinants, climate impacts on disease pathways, and health inequalities driven by climate and socio-economic factors.
Assessing the effect of airport operations on air quality and noise in nearby communities
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This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action funds projects assessing how airport operations impact air quality and noise in nearby communities. It targets research organizations and consortia across EU member states and associated countries.
Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects to develop monitoring technologies and mitigation strategies for agricultural air pollution, including emissions from livestock and fertiliser application. It targets consortia of research institutions, SMEs, and farm stakeholders across EU member states and associated countries.
Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects developing multi-scale air quality modelling and planning strategies to support zero-pollution objectives. It targets research institutions, universities, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries working on atmospheric science, computational modelling, and air pollution control.
Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation to replace hazardous substances in biocidal products with safer alternatives, supporting the development of bio-based and sustainable solutions. It targets companies, research institutions, and consortia working on chemical substitution, environmental biotechnology, and circular-economy approaches to pest control and wood preservation.
Improved Air Quality in Western Balkans
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This is a collaborative programme between UNICEF and the funder's Environmental Protection Agency to improve air quality across the Western Balkans by strengthening government capacity, data systems, and youth advocacy for green solutions. Eligible applicants include government agencies, youth networks, and civil society organizations working on air quality management and environmental policy in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
Cub/Kip/93/Inv/71 (Kip I)
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This grant funds Cuba's implementation of the Kigali Amendment to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Montreal Protocol, supporting environmental policy, biosphere protection, and capacity-building. It is targeted at Cuban government and implementing entities working on ozone-layer protection and climate-relevant refrigerant transition.
Phase II of the National HCFC Phase-out Plan (HPMP) for El Salvador
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This grant funds Stage II implementation of El Salvador's national HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon) phase-out plan under the Montreal Protocol, supporting the elimination of ozone-depleting substances. The programme targets government agencies, environmental organizations, and technical partners in El Salvador working on refrigerant transition and environmental compliance.
Improvement of air quality in territories under Air Quality Plans or affected by current or forecast 2030 exceedances
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This grant funds projects to improve air quality in French territories that are subject to Air Quality Plans or at risk of exceeding 2030 EU air quality standards. It targets local and regional interventions to reduce air pollution through emissions abatement and air quality management.
Aid for the Creation and Operation of Territorial Observatories
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ADEME funds the creation and ongoing operation of regional observatories focused on climate, air, energy, and circular economy/waste/resources. Support includes one-time creation grants, annual operational grants, and prefiguration study funding for public and private entities establishing territorial monitoring infrastructure.
AACT-AIR – Support for Local Government Action in Favor of Air Quality
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AACT-AIR funds studies by territorial authorities to develop comprehensive air quality improvement action plans aligned with 2030 European standards and WHO targets for NO₂, PM10, PM2.5, and ozone. Eligible applicants include local governments, associations, public institutions, and private enterprises (with territorial authority involvement) conducting assessments and trajectory planning, potentially including health impact modelling.
US River Recovery Coalition Fund / Regional Water Restoration Initiative
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This coalition initiative funds accountability, water safety testing expansion, and long-term restoration efforts in response to the 2026 Potomac River sewage spill. It supports organizations and coalitions working on pollution remediation, advocacy, and water quality recovery in the Potomac River watershed.
Impact-Focused Early-Stage Venture Fund
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The funder provides pre-seed and seed-stage equity investments in impact-driven founders building globally scalable software and hardware solutions to climate, biodiversity, and pollution crises. The fund co-invests with angels and VCs and focuses on European-based companies.
Environment Fund
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UNEP's core voluntary funding mechanism that pools contributions from member states and partners to finance the funder's work across climate action, nature, chemicals, and pollution. Eligible applicants aligned with UNEP's mandate can access funding to support environmental and climate initiatives globally.
Atmosphere Cluster
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NSF's Atmosphere Cluster funds fundamental research on atmospheric processes, chemistry, physics, and dynamics across all scales, with applications to weather, climate, air quality, and the water cycle. The program supports modeling, observations, laboratory and field experiments, and measurement techniques, and requires integration of education, outreach, and workforce development activities.
Pre-seed and Seed Climate Tech
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Early-stage investment fund targeting pre-seed and seed companies at the intersection of Web3, AI, and climate technology, with focus on climate data intelligence, digital twins, disaster resilience systems, and distributed solutions. Eligible for startups building climate tech solutions in data, IoT, early warning systems, and climate asset platforms.
Clean Air Fund - Black Carbon Programme
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This grant funds research, coalition-building, and solution demonstration to reduce black carbon (soot) emissions by 35% by 2030, targeting the intersection of climate mitigation and air quality improvement. It supports work to resolve scientific bottlenecks and showcase feasibility of black carbon reduction interventions.
Safe Water, Air Quality, Food Supplies & Climate Change
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The funder funds environmental protection initiatives across safe water access, air quality improvement, food supply safety, and climate change mitigation. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, research institutions, and social enterprises working on these interconnected environmental challenges.
Air Quality: Improving health through cleaner air by funding interventions that reduce air pollution
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The funder funds interventions that reduce air pollution and improve public health outcomes through cleaner air. The grant targets organizations working on air quality improvement across any geography.
International Prize for Environmental Achievement
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The Tyler Prize is the world's oldest and most prestigious annual environmental award recognizing exceptional leadership and achievement in global environmental science and policy, with a $250,000 prize. It funds individuals and organizations working on diverse environmental challenges including conservation, biodiversity, pollution control, energy, and policy solutions.
a UN climate-action challenge programme
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The CCAC Challenge Programme is a global funding initiative that drives ambitious action on short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) across multiple sectors including agriculture, cooling, transport, waste, and household energy. It funds projects and programmes that reduce methane, black carbon, and other SLCPs to deliver rapid climate and air-quality benefits.
Targeted Expert Assistance
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This grant provides targeted technical assistance and expert support to countries for climate and air quality initiatives, including help with developing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. It is designed for national governments and institutions seeking specialized consulting and policy planning support.
Country Action Accelerator
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This programme accelerates country-level action on short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons through national planning and implementation of mitigation measures. It supports national governments and implementing partners in developing and executing SLCP reduction strategies.
Multilateral Trust Fund Project Funding
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The CCAC Trust Fund finances projects in developing countries that deliver climate mitigation, air quality, and development co-benefits through national policy development and implementation of mitigation measures. Eligible implementing partners include IGOs, NGOs, UN agencies, and government entities working at country, multi-country, and regional levels.
Equal Air Collaborative
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Equal Air Collaborative mobilizes 100+ Global Shapers Hubs to engage young people in clean air action and environmental advocacy. The grant funds youth-led initiatives and programmes addressing air quality and climate-related environmental challenges globally.
Enforcement Program
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This grant funds river patrol, permit review, and legal enforcement actions to hold polluters accountable and protect water quality. It is designed for organizations conducting environmental enforcement and regulatory compliance work.
Excessive Heat: Addresses intensifying urban heat across U.S
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This grant funds strategic tree planting initiatives to mitigate urban heat island effects across U.S. cities as a natural climate adaptation solution. It targets organizations working on urban forestry and green infrastructure to build climate resilience in urban areas.
GreenApple: Environmental initiative focused on sustainable urban transportation, producing ranking reports on…
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This grant funds research and reporting on sustainable urban transportation policies and indicators (air quality, public transit, technology adoption) across Canadian and American municipalities. It is designed for organizations producing comparative analysis and rankings to advance low-carbon mobility in North American cities.
Support for Building Noise Protection Measures in Primary Schools
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This grant funds soundproofing and ventilation improvements in primary schools in Hesse, Germany to mitigate aircraft noise impacts on student learning and health. Eligible schools can receive financial subsidies for measures such as soundproof windows, thermal insulation, and climate control systems.
Funding for Rail Freight Transport in Hesse (Guidelines Rail Freight Transport)
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This grant funds infrastructure improvements and studies to strengthen rail freight transport in Hesse, Germany, including new rail freight services, siding reactivation, and renovation of existing rail infrastructure. It targets companies and operators dependent on rail transport, aiming to shift freight from road to rail, reduce emissions, and improve road capacity for passenger traffic.
Promotion of Sustainable, Innovative and Future-Proof Public Transport
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This German state-level grant funds the transition of public transport in Thuringia to low-carbon and emission-free vehicles and infrastructure, including electric buses, fuel-cell drives, charging infrastructure, and depot conversion. Eligible applicants are municipalities and public transport operators seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution through sustainable mobility investments.
Pollution & Hazardous Waste
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FFEM funds pilot projects addressing pollution and hazardous waste challenges, including ozone-layer protection, in developing nations. The grant targets environmental remediation and pollution control interventions in the Global South.
ROAR – Ride On All Roads
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ROAR funds transportation and mobility initiatives that advance environmental justice in communities. The program supports projects addressing equitable access to sustainable transportation options.
Monitoring, Data, & Accountability
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This grant funds satellite tracking, emissions monitoring, and climate data infrastructure to measure environmental impacts and track accountability for climate harm. It targets organizations building monitoring systems, data platforms, and accountability mechanisms for emissions and climate impacts.
Environmental Justice
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This grant funds equitable climate and nature solutions with a focus on reducing air pollution and emissions in underserved communities, exemplified by school bus fleet electrification projects. It targets organizations working at the intersection of environmental justice and climate mitigation, particularly those addressing pollution burdens in disadvantaged areas.
Water Quality Monitoring
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This grant funds ongoing scientific monitoring of water quality and ecosystem health across the Chattahoochee River watershed to track pollution and environmental conditions. It is designed for research organizations and environmental groups conducting water quality assessment and monitoring work.
TreePlanters Grant
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This grant provides free young trees to Chicago and south Cook County residents to facilitate community tree planting days, aiming to increase urban shade, beauty, and air quality. It is open to community residents and groups organizing local tree-planting initiatives.
Member Organization Grants
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GAIA distributes approximately $2.6 million annually to member organizations worldwide to support local environmental justice efforts, zero waste implementation, and anti-incineration campaigns. This grant is for member organizations working on waste reduction, climate justice, and environmental justice initiatives globally.
Keeping Cool: A programme focused on reducing urban heat through cool roofs, cool pavements, and related initiatives
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This grant funds urban heat-reduction initiatives including cool roofs, cool pavements, and related technologies across Los Angeles. It targets organizations implementing heat-mitigation solutions in the built environment, building on the funder's landmark 2013 cool roof legislation.
Climate and Equity Fund
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A climate and equity fund that provides grants to grassroots organizations led by Black, Indigenous, immigrant, women, and other People of Color to advance frontline climate justice solutions including emissions reduction, air quality, clean water, green jobs, and community resilience. The fund prioritizes organizations addressing climate impacts in frontline and historically marginalized communities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.