Grid Modernization grants
12 listings tracked right now
Funding for transmission, distribution, smart-grid and interconnection upgrades that let more clean power onto the system. The active cheques come from the US DOE Grid Deployment Office, the EU Connecting Europe Facility, UK Ofgem and network-operator innovation funds, and the multilateral development banks. Listed below are the open grid modernization grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
Energy grants divide into two families that rarely share a form. Deployment pots such as the EU Innovation Fund, the US Department of Energy and the UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio back kit that already works, usually at 30 to 50 per cent intervention rates against matched private capital. Earlier research calls, Horizon Europe and ARPA-E and Innovate UK among them, fund lower technology readiness at far smaller cheques. Applying to the wrong family is the most common reason a strong project scores badly.
This page lists open grid modernization grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 12 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 grid modernization work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
7 distinct funders are publishing the grid modernization grants on this page. 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, which is why the listing names the funder on every opportunity it opens.
Geographic coverage on this page spans SE-ASIA, GLOBAL. 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.
1 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.
Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Energy Program
USDA-RUS
This USDA-RUS programme funds rural electric cooperatives to deploy advanced transmission infrastructure and nuclear power to achieve net emission reductions and improve system reliability and affordability. Eligible cooperatives can access loans covering up to 75% of project costs, with grants and tax credits available to meet the required 25% equity contribution.
Research Environment for Electricity Market Design and Regulation 04 September 2026 Research Funding Now you can apply for support to develop and strengthen in the long term an academic research environment in electricity market design and...
Energimyndigheten (Swedish Energy Agency)
This Swedish Energy Agency call funds a coordinated, ten-year academic research environment on electricity market design and regulation, with the first five-year period (2027–2032) open for application. It is aimed at universities and research institutions working on power-system economics, electrification, digitalisation and fossil-free electricity infrastructure.
Large-Scale piloting of next-generation AI-driven digital platforms for a more affordable, secure and sustainable European energy system (IA) - Apply AI
European Commission (Horizon Europe)
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds large-scale pilots of AI-driven digital platforms to make the European energy system more affordable, secure and sustainable. It is aimed at consortia of companies, research institutions and universities across EU and associated countries.
ASEAN Smart Energy & Energy Storage Expo 2027
Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group
ASEE 2027 is an expo and networking platform in Bangkok supporting innovation, collaboration, and investment in smart energy and energy storage technologies across Southeast Asia. The event facilitates B2B matchmaking, expert panels, and technology exchange for startups, companies, policymakers, and investors in the renewable energy and smart grid sectors.
Onderzoek Energiehubs (EHUB)
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
The EHUB subsidy from RVO supports businesses with a large electricity connection that want to set up or expand an energy hub together with other companies, so they can share and manage energy more effectively. It is intended for Dutch enterprises planning applications between 1 October 2026 and 1 May 2027.
Horizon Europe - Energie - 2026
Commission européenne
This Horizon Europe Cluster 5 energy call, with a total call budget of €131.5 million, funds collaborative research, innovation and demonstration projects on energy topics across several topics. It is aimed mainly at consortia of universities, research institutes, companies and other European organisations.
Pitches for Investors at Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day 2026, 22 October 2026 Business Development Apply to pitch your company's energy solutions to handpicked national and international...
Energimyndigheten (Swedish Energy Agency)
This is a pitch event opportunity for cleantech and energy companies to present their solutions to national and international investors at Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day 2026. Companies developing energy and sustainability solutions can apply to secure a speaking slot and investor exposure.
Energy-efficient use in buildings for a sustainable energy system
Energimyndigheten (Swedish Energy Agency)
Swedish Energy Agency call for research and innovation projects and innovation clusters that make buildings active, flexible energy-system nodes that share, store, use energy and produce fossil-free electricity. Aimed at researchers, industry, academia, and need-holders collaborating on energy-efficient built environment solutions.
We are seeking innovative companies for the Swedish-German Cleantech Platform 2026
Energimyndigheten (Swedish Energy Agency)
A one-year company accelerator programme run by the Swedish Energy Agency that helps Swedish SMEs with innovative energy solutions enter the German market through coaching, B2B networking, and market strategy development. Participation is free; companies cover their own travel and accommodation costs.
Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED)
DOE-NETL
DOE-NETL's SCALED program funds efforts to strengthen U.S. grid supply chains and reduce dependence on constrained components, supporting domestic manufacturing and alternatives for grid equipment. It is aimed at U.S. manufacturers, developers, and research organizations working on grid and energy supply chain resilience.
Autonomous Drive Ambition Cities (IA) - Apply AI
European Commission (Horizon Europe)
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds large-scale piloting and deployment of AI-enabled autonomous driving in cities, with up to €15M per project. It is aimed at consortia of cities, industry, research organisations and SMEs.
Regeling gebiedsinvesteringen hoogspanning op land 220/380 kV
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
This Dutch government specific grant gives municipalities funding for area investments that improve living quality for residents and others affected by new or expanded 220/380 kV high-voltage line projects. Applications are accepted from 15 October 2026 to 31 March 2031.