Grid Modernization grants
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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 — 215 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.
The funders publishing grid modernization grants here include 51122020, Energimyndigheten (Swedish Energy Agency), Innovate UK, 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 GLOBAL, EUROPE, SE-ASIA, 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.
5 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.
Multilevel climate and energy dialogue to deliver the Governance Regulation and the post–2030 energy and climate policy framework
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This LIFE Programme grant funds multilevel dialogue and governance initiatives to implement the EU's Governance Regulation and post-2030 energy and climate policy framework. It targets public authorities, NGOs, and stakeholders engaged in climate and energy policy coordination across governance levels.
Expanding Internationally with Global Innovation Accelerator
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A Swedish Energy Agency programme supporting energy innovation companies seeking to expand internationally and scale their technologies globally. The grant targets research and innovation projects in the energy sector with international growth ambitions.
Energy Preparedness Act – Supply Security for Gas Networks
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This grant funds investments in gas network infrastructure—including entry points, mobile measurement stations, and spare parts storage—to strengthen Sweden's energy security and enable rapid crisis recovery. Eligible applicants are organizations operating or investing in gas network infrastructure within Sweden.
Energy Preparedness Initiative – Mobile Heat Exchangers
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This grant supports investments in mobile heat exchangers and backup heating systems to strengthen energy security in Sweden's district heating networks during crises and disruptions. Power and district heating companies can apply for funding to procure mobile heat boilers that maintain heat supply when primary production infrastructure is compromised.
Energy Preparedness Initiative – Protection of Pump Stations for Heat/Cooling and Heat Boiler Renovation
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This grant funds protection and renovation of critical energy infrastructure—specifically pump stations in heating/cooling systems and backup boilers—to enhance Sweden's energy security and resilience during crises. Eligible applicants are energy companies and infrastructure operators seeking to strengthen the reliability of heat and cooling supply.
Ultra long duration energy storage project development studies
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This grant funds project development studies for ultra long duration battery energy storage demonstrators in the UK, with up to £3 million available. UK registered businesses can apply to advance the commercialisation and deployment of long-duration energy storage technology.
Northern European and South Asian Joint Innovation Call
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This is a joint Finland-India innovation call supporting Finnish companies and research institutions to develop collaborative projects in sustainable energy, advanced digital technologies, and microelectronics/power electronics over 24 months. Applicants can access the Indian market, find R&D partners, and receive coordinated funding from both Finnish and Indian government sources.
Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids, Hydrogen and CO₂ networks - Studies
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This is a callable funding programme supporting studies and feasibility work for Projects of Common and Mutual Interest (PCIs/PMIs) in electricity, gas, smart grids, hydrogen, and CO₂ networks across Europe. It targets infrastructure developers, network operators, and consortia preparing cross-border energy infrastructure projects.
Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids, Hydrogen and CO₂ networks - Works
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This is a callable funding programme under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2 that supports infrastructure projects for electricity, gas, smart grids, hydrogen, and CO₂ networks across Europe. It targets Projects of Common and Mutual Interest (PCI/PMI) that advance energy transition and digital infrastructure in these sectors.
Rail – studies, works or mixed
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This is a European Union call for rail infrastructure projects on the Core Network, funding studies, works, or mixed interventions to advance sustainable transport. Eligible applicants include public authorities, transport operators, and consortia working on rail modernization and decarbonization across EU member states and cohesion countries.
Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) - 5th Transnational Call
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This is a European transnational research call funding innovative projects advancing clean energy transition and decarbonization. It targets research institutions and consortia across participating European nations.
Clean Energy Transition Partnership 2026 call
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This is an international collaborative research and innovation call funding clean energy transition projects conducted by Swedish entities in partnership with actors in at least two other countries. It supports companies, universities, public organizations, and civil society to develop solutions in renewable energy integration, hydrogen, battery technologies, heating/cooling, and related energy system resilience topics.
Flexibility in the Energy System
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The funder's Fleksibilitet I Energisystemet programme funds innovative solutions that increase flexibility and efficiency in Norway's energy system, addressing grid capacity constraints from rising electricity demand and renewable energy integration. The programme supports preliminary, pilot, and investment projects with technology at TRL 5+, requiring market potential and end-user involvement for pilot phases.
Robust Energy Systems through Innovation Clusters
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This Swedish Energy Agency grant funds innovation clusters aimed at building robust energy systems, likely supporting collaborative R&D and deployment of energy technologies. It targets research institutions, companies, and consortia working on energy transition and systems innovation in Sweden.
Driving urban transitions: sustainable urban transformation within European partnership 27 August 2026 Research support
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This is a research support grant from the Swedish Energy Agency funding sustainable urban transformation projects within European partnerships, with a focus on driving urban energy transitions. The grant targets research institutions and consortia working on urban sustainability and energy innovation across Europe.
Efficient Energy Use in Built Environment for a Sustainable Energy System June 11, 2026 Research Support
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This is a research support grant from the Swedish Energy Agency funding projects that improve energy efficiency in buildings as part of Sweden's transition to a sustainable energy system. The grant targets research and innovation organizations working on building energy performance, retrofit technologies, and related energy-system integration.
Resource assessment for deep sedimentary and basement reservoirs
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This grant funds research and innovation projects assessing resource potential in deep sedimentary and basement rock formations for energy applications, supporting up to €4.5M per project. It targets consortia conducting geoscience, digital, and socio-economic research to advance subsurface resource characterization under the EU's Horizon Europe climate and energy transition programme.
Improved system design for innovative PV applications
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This Horizon Europe call funds system design and innovation for photovoltaic (PV) applications, supporting improved technical solutions and deployment pathways for solar energy. It targets research institutions, companies, and consortia across the EU working on next-generation PV system architectures and integration.
Data sharing to support the training and development of AI foundation models in the energy sector
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This Horizon Europe call funds data-sharing initiatives and AI foundation model development specifically for the energy sector, supporting innovation in energy transition and digital technologies. Eligible applicants can receive up to €10,000,000 per project to advance AI-driven solutions for energy decarbonization and sector transformation.
Research Environment for Electricity Market Design and Regulation
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This grant funds research into electricity market design and regulation to support the energy transition in Sweden. It targets research institutions and organizations working on energy policy, market mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks for the electricity sector.
ASEAN Smart Energy & Energy Storage Expo 2027
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ASEE 2027 is an expo and networking event seeking applications from innovators, companies, and investors to showcase and collaborate on smart energy and energy storage technologies across Southeast Asia. Participants gain access to B2B matchmaking, expert panels, and investment opportunities in solar, battery storage, smart grids, EV charging, and integrated renewable solutions.
Large scale operational validation and upscaling of state-of-the-art (Generative) AI tools and models powering a next generation digital energy system
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds large-scale operational validation and upscaling of generative AI tools and models to power next-generation digital energy systems. It targets consortia developing AI-driven solutions for energy system modernization, grid optimization, and energy transition.
Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa to increase energy security and energy access in Africa
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds renewable energy deployment and energy access projects across Africa, with awards up to €4.5M per project. It targets increased energy security and universal energy access through renewable energy infrastructure development in African nations.
Demonstration for Long-duration Battery Energy Storage Systems
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This is a Horizon Europe Innovation Action call funding demonstration projects for long-duration battery energy storage systems under the BATT4EU Partnership, supporting the deployment and validation of advanced battery technologies for grid-scale energy storage. Eligible applicants include research institutions, companies, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries working on battery innovation and energy transition.
Innovative microgrids for improved energy system integration and efficiency in urban contexts
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This grant funds innovative microgrid projects that integrate renewable energy, demand response, and digital technologies to improve urban energy system efficiency and support climate-neutral cities. Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, SMEs, large companies, and consortia working on urban energy integration in EU member states and associated countries.
Integrated Approaches for Retrofitting Infrastructures with Innovative Energy Storage Technologies
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds integrated retrofitting of existing infrastructures with advanced energy storage technologies to support the energy transition and RePowerEU objectives. Eligible applicants include research institutions, companies, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries.
Community of practice - Data-Driven Decision-Making in Energy
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This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action funds a community of practice focused on data-driven decision-making in the energy sector, supporting knowledge exchange and capacity-building across energy transition stakeholders. It targets organizations working on energy innovation, digital tools, and AI applications to accelerate evidence-based energy policy and deployment.
Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADSM) for more efficient and flexible distribution grids
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds development and deployment of Advanced Distribution Management Systems to modernize electricity distribution grids, making them more efficient, flexible, and capable of integrating renewable energy and digital technologies. Eligible applicants include research institutions, companies, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries.
Advanced TSO control rooms to enhance grid observability, stability and resilience
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This grant funds advanced control room technologies and digital solutions for Transmission System Operators (TSOs) to improve electrical grid observability, stability, and resilience. It targets energy infrastructure operators and technology providers developing AI-enabled grid management systems.
PV based electrification of the economy: Designing & optimising PV systems supporting industrial electrification and promoting participation in electricity markets
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects designing and optimizing photovoltaic systems to electrify industrial processes and enable participation in electricity markets. It targets consortia developing PV-based solutions for industrial decarbonization and grid integration.
Demonstration of hydropower technologies for efficient and forward-looking refurbishment of existing hydropower plants
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This grant funds demonstration projects for refurbishing existing hydropower plants with efficient, forward-looking technologies. It targets hydropower operators and consortia seeking to modernize infrastructure and improve performance.
Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy Technologies with Untapped Potential (Scaleup) Ready
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SCALEUP Ready funds pre-commercial scaling of energy technologies previously supported by ARPA-E, helping them transition from bench-scale to commercially viable versions. The program targets innovative energy projects ready to demonstrate manufacturability, reliability, and system integration at scale.
Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Energy Program
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This funder grant provides up to $175 million in loans and grants to eligible electric cooperatives for deploying advanced transmission infrastructure and nuclear power to reduce emissions and improve rural electric system reliability. Applicants must be rural electric cooperatives seeking to achieve net emission reductions through infrastructure modernization and clean energy deployment.
a US venture-capital fund for digital energy solutions
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The funder invests in digital transformation solutions for the energy industry, funding innovative founders who apply digital tools to energy challenges such as data gathering, process automation, and operational efficiency. The fund targets startups across oil & gas, utilities, clean energy, and energy transition sectors.
An African infrastructure investment fund
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The funder Principal Investment Fund provides equity and quasi-equity investments in infrastructure projects across Africa, partnering with strategic investors to develop investment-ready projects. The fund targets infrastructure sectors including energy, ICT, and transport to accelerate development outcomes across the continent.
Green Energy Technology Fund (GETF)
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The Green Energy Technology Fund invests in green energy technology companies and projects, with sustainability reporting aligned to SFDR standards. The fund targets technology innovators and enterprises advancing renewable and clean energy solutions.
Energy Research Capital (SpeedUp Energy Innovation) – Expansion CVC Fund
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A CVC fund jointly managed by the funder, Polski Fundusz Rozwoju, and SpeedUp Group that invests €500k–€750k in expansion-phase energy startups, with follow-on capacity up to ~€1.25m. The fund targets cleantech and energy innovation companies ready to scale beyond prototype/pilot stage.
Venture Investments for Energy Transition Technologies
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EDP's corporate venture arm funds emerging technologies and innovative business models that accelerate the energy transition, with a focus on renewables, energy storage, and energy management solutions. The programme targets startups and scale-ups developing impactful technologies to drive adoption of clean energy innovation.
A Multinational Utility's Corporate Venture Arm
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National Grid Partners is the corporate venture arm of National Grid, investing in and partnering with startups and emerging technology companies developing innovations in energy sector and grid modernisation. The fund targets early-stage to growth-stage companies with technologies relevant to clean energy, energy storage, and grid infrastructure.
A US venture capital fund series focused on breakthrough energy and industrial technology
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The funder operates seven successive venture capital funds totaling over $1 billion invested in breakthrough energy and industrial technology companies, including energy storage, AI-driven platforms, and industrial IoT solutions. The funds target growth-stage and scaling companies with significant market potential and applicability to U.S. energy sector operators.
Climate Investment Strategy
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The funder invests in Series A, B & C digital solutions that advance energy transition, climate, and industrial decarbonization, with typical first checks of $10–30M and a preference for lead rounds. The fund targets earlier-stage companies with technology potential to reshape energy, grid, and industrial sectors.
PERSEO: A Spanish utility's corporate startup and open innovation programme focused on energy transition technologies
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PERSEO is Iberdrola's corporate venture and open innovation programme that funds early-stage startups developing energy transition technologies in clean energy, electrification, digital transformation, and sustainability. The programme targets companies aligned with Iberdrola's strategic priorities in renewables, energy storage, grid modernization, and related sectors.
Credit: Invests across the full credit spectrum including direct lending, real estate and infrastructure debt, credit…
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Mubadala Capital's Climate fund invests across credit instruments (direct lending, real estate debt, infrastructure debt, credit secondaries, and technology private credit) to finance climate and sustainability projects. The fund targets mature and growth-stage companies and projects across North America, Europe, and Asia seeking debt or private credit financing.
Green Mini-Grids Market Development Program
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This grant supports country-level market development and enabling policy/investment environments for green mini-grid deployment to expand clean electricity access in underserved regions. It targets governments, utilities, and private developers working to scale mini-grid solutions as a pathway to universal energy access.
A Digital-Energy Investment Fund
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The funder invests up to $11M in asset-light, scalable digital businesses at the intersection of energy, electrification, and frontier technologies (AI, cybersecurity, robotics). The fund targets Series A and beyond companies with proven product-market fit across renewable energy, grid intelligence, energy optimization, smart buildings, mobility, and industrial transformation.
Clean Energy Startup Accelerator
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A 10-week part-time accelerator program for energy sector startups offering mentoring, workshops, piloting support, and investment opportunities of up to €1M per cohort. Designed for early-stage companies in renewable energy, energy storage, grid modernization, and related clean energy technologies.
Clean Energy Innovation Fund
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Growth capital and early-stage investment fund supporting innovative clean energy companies developing new technologies across the energy transition spectrum. Eligible for startups and companies at various stages working on renewable energy, storage, and related clean energy solutions.
European Energy Technology Fund
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The funder Energy Tech Fund provides pre-seed and seed-stage equity investments of €1–2m to European energy technology companies developing electrification, AI-powered energy solutions, green molecules, home retrofit, and hardware infrastructure. The fund targets early-stage startups building the future energy system across multiple decarbonization pathways.