Grid Modernization grants — page 5
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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 Netherlands Enterprise Agency, African Development Bank, ClimateWorks Foundation, 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 MENA, AFRICA, GLOBAL, GLOBAL-SOUTH, 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.
Energy Transition Facility
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The Energy Transition Facility supports governments in the MENA region and select African countries to transition to sustainable energy through advisory services and government-to-government collaboration. National governments can submit proposals for energy transition support, with the funder determining the best form of assistance.
Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
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SEFA provides catalytic concessional finance and technical assistance to unlock private-sector renewable energy investments across Africa, focusing on green baseload, mini-grids, and energy efficiency. Eligible applicants include public and private sector entities with rolling submission deadlines.
Power: Supports the transition to clean, renewable power systems and the phase-out of fossil fuel electricity generation
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The funder funds organizations and initiatives advancing the transition from fossil fuel electricity generation to clean, renewable power systems. The grant supports projects that accelerate renewable energy deployment and phase-out of coal, gas, and oil-based power generation.
Energy: Supports two linked goals: challenging the development of fossil fuels and accelerating transformation towards clean, equitable energy systems
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This grant supports organizations working to oppose fossil fuel development and accelerate the transition to clean, equitable energy systems. It is funded by the 11th Hour Project (Schmidt Family Foundation) and targets climate mitigation through energy transformation.
Grids of the Future
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This grant funds the development and deployment of AI-enabled, renewable-ready power grid systems in emerging economies to strengthen energy infrastructure and make clean energy investable at scale. It targets organizations working on grid modernization and renewable energy integration in the Global South.
Global Energy Storage Program (GESP)
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This World Bank Climate Investment Funds programme deploys energy storage solutions to integrate renewable energy and stabilize grids in developing countries. It targets governments, development institutions, and energy sector actors in the Global South seeking to scale battery and storage infrastructure.
Advancing Clean Energy
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This grant supports initiatives to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources, focusing on cost reduction and emissions elimination while driving job growth and economic strengthening. It targets collaboration with local, national, and business leaders to reduce pollution and advance clean energy deployment.
Seed: Early-stage seed investments at the intersection of energy innovation, resilience, and intelligence
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The funder offers early-stage seed investments in companies and projects at the intersection of energy innovation, climate resilience, and intelligent systems. The fund targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups developing technologies or solutions that advance clean energy, grid resilience, and AI/data-driven climate solutions.
Corporate Energy Venture Fund
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The funder Fund is a corporate venture fund investing in cleantech startups developing scalable innovations in energy digitization, decarbonization, and decentralization. The fund targets technology-driven companies across multiple stages with the goal of driving the energy transition and creating strategic collaboration opportunities with the ENGIE Group.
Global Energy Transition Fund (GETF)
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The Global Energy Transition Fund invests in technologies that advance the energy sector's transition away from fossil fuels, subject to sustainable finance disclosure rules. It targets companies and projects developing transition technologies across the energy value chain.
a multilateral development-finance fund for clean energy access
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The Access to Energy Fund (AEF) by FMO provides financing to expand access to clean and reliable energy in developing markets. It targets projects that improve energy access while advancing sustainability and development outcomes.
Bolt-on Acquisitions Programme
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The funder actively acquires bolt-on companies in datacenters, energy transition, and digital infrastructure sectors, targeting mid-market firms with €60M–€350M revenue. This is a corporate M&A programme, not a traditional grant, but represents a capital deployment opportunity for qualifying companies seeking acquisition or strategic investment.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Framework
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This is a framework for long-term public-private partnership contracts that deliver large-scale public infrastructure and assets through private sector partners. It targets established companies with the capacity to develop and operate major infrastructure projects.
CRESCENDO: Cybersecurity in the Nordic Energy Sector
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CRESCENDO funds cybersecurity research and innovation projects in the Nordic energy sector, supporting the protection of critical energy infrastructure against cyber threats. The initiative is open to Nordic research institutions, companies, and consortia working on cybersecurity solutions for energy systems.
An Australian Investment Bank
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Macquarie Capital is a principal investment and advisory arm that deploys equity, hybrid, and structured finance across infrastructure, energy, technology, and resources sectors globally. This is a callable investment opportunity for projects and companies seeking growth or project finance in these sectors.
Real Assets: Deploys capital in critical real estate and infrastructure assets worldwide, targeting steady and visible…
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The funder deploys capital into critical real estate and infrastructure assets globally, targeting stable cash flows across economic cycles. The fund partners with institutional investors, industry leaders, and governments to finance real estate and infrastructure projects worldwide.
Technology-enabled Infrastructure
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AIIB finances digital and technology-driven infrastructure projects that improve efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and service delivery across sectors in developing Asia. Eligible applicants include governments, development banks, and infrastructure entities seeking concessional or blended financing for tech-enabled infrastructure.
A major trading bloc's infrastructure investment strategy in neighbouring regions
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The EU Global Gateway strategy funds smart, clean, and secure infrastructure links across digital, energy, transport, health, education, and research systems in EU enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood countries. Eligible applicants can seek funding to develop interconnected projects that advance these priority sectors in partner regions.
Individual Investments
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This is a direct investment vehicle offering institutional investors access to selected individual infrastructure assets across Europe and Switzerland, with focus on energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors. It is not a grant or concessional financing programme, but rather a commercial investment product for qualified institutional capital.
Infrastructure & Critical Minerals
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The funder invests in foundational infrastructure systems and critical minerals supply chains that support economic operation and national self-sufficiency. The fund targets companies and projects developing essential infrastructure and securing critical mineral resources.
Take Smart Solutions into Use
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The funder's Ta I Bruk Smarte Losninger (Take Smart Solutions into Use) programme funds deployment and adoption of smart energy and sustainability solutions in Norway. The grant targets organizations implementing proven technologies to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.
a Canadian telecom venture capital programme – Enterprise Platforms & IoT
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TELUS Pollinator Fund invests in enterprise SaaS, IoT, and smart infrastructure companies that use data and intelligent systems to optimize smart homes, infrastructure, and industrial operations. The fund targets growth-stage technology companies building the software and platform layer for connected systems.
Grants from a China-focused energy foundation
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The funder provides grants to advance clean energy and climate solutions in China and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The funder supports organizations working on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and related sustainability sectors, though specific call details are unavailable.