Renewable Energy grants
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Renewable energy is the largest sustainability sector by funding volume, most public-sector climate spend flows here, directly (CfD auctions, IRA tax credits, EU Innovation Fund) or indirectly (grid, storage, transmission). For founders, the non-dilutive opportunities cluster in earlier-stage tech (next-gen PV, floating offshore, enhanced geothermal, perovskites) and in deployment-support for harder-to-finance projects. Listed below are the open renewable energy 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 renewable energy grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 1,207 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 renewable energy work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing renewable energy grants here include Enova, European Commission, 51122020, 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, AFRICA. 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.
14 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.
Support for Improving Energy Performance in Commercial Buildings
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The funder's programme funds comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades of existing commercial buildings in Norway, including insulation, windows, HVAC, lighting, and renewable energy integration. Eligible applicants are businesses that own or lease commercial properties and seek to substantially reduce energy consumption and improve building energy ratings.
Support for Improving Energy Condition in Housing Companies
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The funder's support programme funds comprehensive energy efficiency retrofits in residential buildings, including insulation, windows, heat recovery, and renewable energy measures. Housing companies can receive up to 25% of project costs (capped at 10 million NOK) to improve building energy ratings and access green financing.
Industrial Climate and Energy Initiatives
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The funder's industrial climate and energy programme provides support to established Norwegian industrial enterprises implementing significant energy efficiency, heat recovery, and fossil-to-renewable energy conversion measures in production operations. The programme accelerates industrial decarbonization toward Norway's near-zero emissions target by 2050 while reducing energy system burden.
Support for Nature & Biodiversity Projects
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The funder's LIFE Programme provides EU action grants for environment and climate projects, including demonstration, best practices, coordination, capacity building, and governance initiatives focused on sustainable energy, environmental protection, and biodiversity conservation. Eligible applicants include public and private organizations across EU member states and associated countries working on nature protection, habitat restoration, and biodiversity loss reversal.
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.
Climate Change Mitigation
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This is a European Union call for Standard Action Projects under the LIFE Climate Action programme, funding climate change mitigation initiatives across eligible member states and associated countries. Applicants can propose projects addressing greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy, energy efficiency, circular economy, and related climate mitigation pathways.
Technical Assistance preparation of Environmental Sectoral Integration Plans
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This is a technical assistance grant from the European Commission's LIFE programme to support the preparation of Environmental Sectoral Implementation Plans (ENV SIPs). It funds capacity-building and planning activities for organizations working on climate, energy, and environmental policy implementation across the EU.
Climate Change Mitigation
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The European Commission LIFE programme funds climate change mitigation projects across the EU, supporting organizations to implement concrete environmental and climate actions. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public bodies, SMEs, and other organizations working on emissions reduction, adaptation, and nature protection.
Fostering competences for the green transition
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects to develop competences, skills, and training programmes that support the green energy transition and decarbonization. It targets consortia including universities, research institutions, and training providers across the EU and associated countries.
Understanding biomass flows in Europe
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This Horizon Europe research call funds projects investigating biomass resource flows, utilization patterns, and circular bioeconomy applications across Europe. It targets research institutions and consortia developing evidence and tools to optimize sustainable biomass management and support the transition to a circular bioeconomy.
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.
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 - 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.
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
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The Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy announces a continuing annual open solicitation for fundamental scientific research and development across seven program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. This grant supports researchers at universities, national laboratories, and other institutions conducting work aligned with DOE's mission in energy, physics, and environmental sciences.
Support for the production of renewable or low-carbon electrolytic hydrogen 2026 - Application selection phase
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This is a competitive eligibility selection phase for French renewable or low-carbon hydrogen production projects using water electrolysis, part of a two-stage support mechanism under EU state aid rules. Selected candidates will advance to a final bidding phase for financial support.
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.
Transition to low-temperature heating solutions in multi-apartment buildings
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This grant funds the transition of multi-apartment buildings to low-temperature heating systems, supporting decarbonisation through renewable heating, district heating, and waste-heat recovery solutions. Eligible applicants include building owners, municipalities, and consortia implementing climate-neutral heating retrofits in urban residential settings.
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.
CETPartnership Joint Call 2026
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CETPartnership Joint Call 2026 funds development and demonstration projects in clean energy transition across seven Transition Initiatives, supporting green technology deployment and innovation. Danish companies and research institutions can apply for funding through EUDP, with a two-phase application process (pre-application by October 2026, full application by March 2027).
Powering Affordable Reliable Technology (PART) Energy Program
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The PART Energy Program provides approximately $410 million in loans (with up to 40% loan forgiveness) to finance renewable energy and energy storage projects in rural areas. Eligible applicants can support power generation from renewable resources or energy storage systems that enable renewable energy deployment.
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.
District Heating and Cooling
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The funder funds the establishment and expansion of district heating and district cooling systems in Norway to reduce electricity consumption for heating and support climate goals. The programme supports new production facilities, distribution infrastructure, and capacity increases in existing systems, enabling use of surplus and waste heat.
Global Competition for Climate and Environmental Business Ideas 2026
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ClimateLaunchpad Global Competition 2026 is the world's largest green business ideas competition offering free boot camps, coaching, and mentorship to climate-focused startup founders across 51 countries. Participants progress through national, regional, and global finals to develop and validate their climate innovation business models.
High-Performance Cold Production Systems in Overseas Territories and Corsica
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This grant funds feasibility studies and capital investments in high-efficiency air conditioning systems for tertiary buildings over 1,000 m² in French overseas territories and Corsica, with preference for systems coupled with renewable energy (solar PV or heat-based adsorption/absorption). Eligible applicants are public and private building owners in the tertiary sector seeking to replace underperforming climate control with very high-efficiency cooling solutions.
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.
Community Self-Determination
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This grant funds Indigenous-led community self-determination projects across climate justice, clean energy, water access, and related strategic focus areas on Turtle Island (North America). Awards of $20,000/year for 2 years support Indigenous communities implementing their own sustainability and self-determination initiatives.
Annual Recurring University Training and Research
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The funder funding for university-based research and training in energy technologies, with emphasis on educating the next generation of engineers and scientists in cutting-edge skills. The program prioritizes support for underrepresented and marginalized communities and early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities.
Major Climate and Energy Initiatives in Industry
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The funder's grant supports large-scale climate and energy initiatives in Norwegian industry, funding decarbonization projects and energy efficiency improvements. The programme targets industrial enterprises seeking to reduce emissions and transition to sustainable energy systems.
Quantum Genesis Q Competition from a US federal energy agency
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The DOE Quantum Genesis Q Competition funds quantum computing research and development projects aligned with renewable energy and clean energy innovation. The competition is open to organizations working on quantum technologies that advance the Department of Energy's clean energy and sustainability goals.
Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems
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This grant funds research and development of advanced materials for miniaturised energy harvesting systems, supporting innovation from early-stage exploration through to prototype development. It targets researchers, innovators, and consortia across Europe working on next-generation energy harvesting technologies.
RENOAGE. Renewable Energy Actions in the State Administration (FEDER 21-27)
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RENOAGE funds new renewable energy installations (solar, wind, thermal) deployed by Spanish state administration and public sector entities through FEDER co-financing. Eligible applicants are central government agencies and state-owned institutional bodies seeking to transition to renewable electricity and/or heat generation.
Launch in India with an Accelerator 15 September 2026
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ISIA is an accelerator programme run by the Swedish Energy Agency that supports Swedish energy and innovation companies launching operations and scaling in India. The programme targets early-stage to growth-stage cleantech and energy startups seeking market entry and expansion support in the Indian market.
European Partnership for a climate neutral, sustainable and productive Blue Economy
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This European Partnership call funds innovation and digital transformation in the blue economy to achieve climate neutrality and sustainability. It targets organizations developing sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine renewable energy, ocean conservation, and digital solutions that build economic resilience while protecting marine ecosystems.
Programa INNOVAE
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Programa INNOVAE supports innovative energy projects in Spain through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (PRTR), targeting deployment and R&D of advanced energy technologies. The programme is open to companies, research institutions, and consortia advancing Spain's energy transition and decarbonisation goals.
EIC STEP Scale Up
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EIC STEP Scale Up funds deep-tech, cleantech, and biotech companies at scale-up stage across Europe, providing €10–30 million per project in equity-based financing. The programme targets entrepreneurs scaling innovative technologies toward market deployment and commercial impact.
De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains
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This Horizon Europe call funds pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel technologies and industrial value chains to de-risk their deployment at scale. It targets consortia developing advanced renewable fuels (e-fuels, hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels) through transnational procurement partnerships.
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.
Demonstration of solid biofuel supply and conversion to high efficiency CHP from fully sustainable regional value chains
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This Horizon Europe call funds demonstration projects converting sustainable solid biofuels into high-efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) through regional supply chains. It targets consortia developing end-to-end biofuel value chains with emphasis on sustainability and efficiency.
DETER - Decarbonizing the Tertiary Sector
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DETER funds feasibility studies and investments in renewable heat production and energy efficiency improvements for tertiary-sector buildings in France subject to the Tertiary Energy Decree. Eligible companies operating tertiary sites can access grouped aid conventions to deploy renewable and recovered energy heat systems while meeting stringent decarbonization and efficiency targets.
Boost for a hydroelectric plant in Ecuador
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This grant funds the development of a community-based mini-hydroelectric power plant in Ecuador's Intag watershed, designed to reduce rural climate vulnerability while advancing energy transition and water governance. The project emphasizes participatory management, circular economy principles, and local capacity-building for sustainable rural development.
Green Hub Kampala - Feasibility Study
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This grant funds a feasibility study to establish Green Hub Kampala, supporting the transformation of Kampala's boda boda transport system to electric solar-powered vehicles (e-bodas) to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by 2026. The work targets local authorities and transport ecosystem partners in Uganda to design and validate a green mobility transition programme.
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.
Efficient energy input from renewable sources and energy management in the process industries (IA)
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovation actions to integrate renewable energy sources and improve energy management in process industries, supporting the Processes4Planet partnership. It targets industrial decarbonization through advanced materials and digital solutions, with awards of €7–9 million per project.
Decarb Flash 2025-2027
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DECARB FLASH 2025-2027 funds rapid decarbonisation actions for SMEs and non-ETS industrial sites in France, targeting greenhouse gas emission reductions through energy efficiency, waste heat recovery, renewable energy, and building insulation. Eligible projects must be deployable quickly and located in mainland France or overseas territories.
Africa-EU CO-FUND action on climate
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This is a co-funded call supporting climate research and innovation projects in Africa and Europe, with a focus on digital solutions and AI applications for climate action. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, companies, and consortia working on climate mitigation and adaptation across the Africa-EU partnership.
Strategic Integrated Projects – Climate Action
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This is a European Commission LIFE programme call for Strategic Integrated Projects focused on climate action, supporting large-scale, multi-country initiatives that deliver measurable climate mitigation and adaptation outcomes. Eligible applicants include public authorities, NGOs, research institutions, and private entities working on integrated climate solutions across the EU and associated countries.
5th transnational call for projects of the European partnership - Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP)
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This is a transnational research and innovation call funding collaborative projects across 8 thematic modules focused on clean energy transition, including renewable energy, energy storage, hydrogen, industrial decarbonization, heating/cooling, and built environment integration. Eligible applicants are research institutions, universities, companies, and other entities from participating European countries forming consortia of at least 3 independent legal entities.