Sustainable Buildings grants
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Funding for low-carbon construction, deep retrofits and building performance. Active funders include UK DESNZ and the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, the US DOE, EU LIFE and Horizon, and local-authority retrofit procurement. Listed below are the open sustainable buildings grant calls in that landscape, taken from each funder's own notice and re-checked on every refresh.
Buildings funding is split between retrofit delivery, which is usually distributed through local authorities, housing providers and national schemes, and building-technology innovation, which comes through Horizon Europe, Innovate UK and the national energy agencies. Retrofit money is normally tied to a specified housing stock and a delivery partner, so the eligibility question is generally which stock rather than which technology.
This page lists open sustainable buildings grants currently tracked by Raise Lens — 339 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 sustainable buildings work rather than anything whose description happens to mention it.
The funders publishing sustainable buildings grants here include Enova, Dept for Energy Security & Net Zero, 51454502, 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, LATAM, AFRICA, 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.
4 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.
Notice: Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF): guidance on how to apply
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Capital grant funding for development of new and existing low-carbon heat networks in the UK. Eligible applicants can apply through Triple Point for support to deploy district heating and heat network infrastructure.
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.
Supporting sustainable and smart urban mobility in Europe
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This grant supports cities and regions across Europe to deploy sustainable and smart urban mobility solutions, including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and integrated transport systems. It funds demonstration projects, coordination actions, and innovation in low-carbon urban transport.
Introducing circular economy models in the construction sector, from buildings to city scale
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds projects introducing circular economy models in the construction sector, from individual buildings to city-scale interventions, with support for climate-neutral and smart cities missions. Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, companies, and local authorities across EU member states and associated countries.
Energy efficient urban and sub-urban public transport, complemented by shared mobility
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds projects developing energy-efficient urban and sub-urban public transport systems integrated with shared mobility solutions to support the EU's Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission. Eligible applicants include public authorities, transport operators, technology providers, and research institutions across EU member states and associated countries.
AMI Low-tech 2026
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This is a second-phase call for financial support and accompaniment of low-tech product, process, service, and practice development in Centre-Val-de-Loire, France, targeting winners of the first selection phase. It funds feasibility studies, implementation, and dissemination of low-tech approaches across three priority axes: conceptualization, deployment, and knowledge transfer.
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.
Programa INNOVAE
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Programa INNOVAE is a €115M Spanish government subsidy programme for singular innovative energy efficiency and savings projects across four sectors: sustainable mobility, industry, tertiary building renovation, and cold generation systems. It targets organisations implementing best-available technologies to reduce final energy consumption.
Planning and Design for Material Reuse and Component Flexibility
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The funder supports planning and design costs for material reuse and component flexibility in concrete building projects to advance circular construction practices. The grant funds extra work associated with reuse initiatives—including material sourcing, design adjustments, logistics, and documentation—to reduce embodied carbon and scale circular building markets.
Feasibility Study for Reuse and Flexibility
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The funder supports feasibility studies to identify circular economy measures and their climate/resource impacts in early-phase building projects, focusing on reuse of buildings and materials and flexible design to reduce new construction. The programme targets the building and real estate sector in Norway to reduce material-related emissions and construction waste.
Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovative solutions for sustainable and beautiful vertical space design, targeting architectural and building interventions that integrate biodiversity, environmental sustainability, and community participation. It supports research and innovation projects led by consortia across EU member states and associated countries.
Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovative, sustainable solutions for thermal comfort in buildings that are inclusive, affordable, and aesthetically integrated into communities. It targets architectural and building design approaches combining energy efficiency, nature-based solutions, and participatory design with up to €4M per project.
Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods
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This grant funds innovative spatial design approaches for neighbourhoods that are beautiful, inclusive, and sustainable, with emphasis on participatory design, social inclusion, and community wellbeing. It targets projects addressing neighbourhood accessibility, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and the involvement of vulnerable populations in urban planning.
Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings
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This grant funds innovation projects advancing sustainable maintenance and repair practices for existing buildings, with awards up to €5 million per project. It targets consortia and organizations working on circular economy, participatory approaches, and neighbourhood regeneration across the EU.
Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovative approaches to repurposing vacant, obsolete, or underutilised spaces in neighbourhoods, with a focus on sustainability, social inclusion, and community engagement. Projects can receive up to €4.5 million and should demonstrate environmental, economic, and societal benefits through participatory design and renovation.
Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in New European Bauhaus projects in neighbourhoods
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects to understand capital market dynamics and unlock investment in New European Bauhaus neighbourhood projects that are beautiful, inclusive, and sustainable. It targets consortia developing business models, financing mechanisms, and investment strategies to scale NEB-aligned urban regeneration across Europe.
Specific Grant Agreement to reinforce the operations of the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform
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This grant supports the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Platform through the NetZeroCities ECT2 programme, funding city transformation initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality and smart urban development. It targets cities and their partners implementing decarbonization and resilience strategies.
Climate-smart use of wood in the construction sector to support the New European Bauhaus
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This grant supports climate-smart wood construction solutions aligned with the New European Bauhaus initiative. Eligible applicants can develop and deploy innovative approaches to sustainable wood use in the building sector to reduce embodied carbon and advance circular construction practices.
Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)
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This Horizon Europe call funds the deployment of circular economy solutions through living labs in cities and regions, supporting systemic innovation in circular business models and resource efficiency. It targets cities, regions, and consortia implementing circular systemic change with up to €5,000,000 per project.
Call for Projects 2027
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The funder's annual open call funds housing and habitat projects for vulnerable urban families in developing countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, supporting interventions from new dwellings and repairs to water, sanitation, and land-title regularization. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations and local communities implementing community-led housing solutions.
Reducing soil sealing through sustainable urban and territorial design in the New European Bauhaus
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovation projects that reduce soil sealing through sustainable urban and territorial design, combining nature-based solutions with participatory approaches. It targets consortia working at the intersection of urban planning, soil protection, and the New European Bauhaus vision, with awards up to €7.5M per project.
On-site robotic and automated techniques for building renovation and new construction
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovation in on-site robotic and automated techniques for building renovation and new construction, supporting the digital and energy transition in the built environment. Eligible applicants include research institutions, companies, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries.
Integrating circularity in LCA-based modelling frameworks for renovation of buildings
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects integrating circular economy principles into life-cycle assessment (LCA) modelling frameworks for building renovation. It targets consortia developing tools, methods, and demonstration projects to reduce embodied carbon and material waste in the built environment.
Urban nature: supporting restoration of urban ecosystems, along urban transport networks and in the built environment
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This Horizon Europe joint call funds restoration and enhancement of urban ecosystems, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions in cities, along transport networks, and built environments to support climate mitigation and adaptation. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, local authorities, nonprofits, and consortia working on urban greening, soil restoration, water quality, and sustainable transport integration.
Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovation projects to enhance ecodesign and circular economy principles in construction products, supporting lifecycle assessment, sustainable design for recycling, and resource efficiency. Eligible applicants include companies, research institutions, and consortia across EU member states and associated countries.
Biodiverse, sustainable, resilient and inclusive cities
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This grant funds sustainable urban development in two Colombian cities (Leticia and San Andrés) through biodiversity integration, green infrastructure, capacity building, and research to create climate-resilient, inclusive cities. Eligible applicants include government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and local authorities working on urban planning, environmental policy, and nature-based solutions.
Hydrogen cities
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This grant supports the implementation of the EU's Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission, funding hydrogen infrastructure and decarbonisation projects in cities. Eligible applicants include cities, consortia, and supporting organizations working to deploy hydrogen technologies and achieve climate neutrality.
Inclusive and climate resilient multimodal passenger hubs enhancing modal shift towards sustainable transport and shared mobility
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds the design and deployment of inclusive, climate-resilient multimodal passenger transport hubs that promote modal shift to sustainable and shared mobility solutions. Eligible applicants include public authorities, transport operators, research institutions, and private entities working on urban mobility transformation in EU member states and associated countries.
Boosting the transformation towards climate-neutral cities, the net-zero economy and open strategic autonomy through Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP)
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This Horizon Europe Pre-Commercial Procurement call funds innovation procurement to accelerate climate-neutral city transformation, net-zero technologies, and open strategic autonomy through public-private partnerships. Eligible applicants include cities, public authorities, consortia, and innovation providers developing and procuring breakthrough solutions in decarbonization, green technology, and digital innovation.
Anticipating the long-term future of neighbourhoods in line with the New European Bauhaus
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovative neighbourhood models that integrate beauty, inclusiveness, and sustainability in line with the New European Bauhaus vision. It targets research and demonstration projects exploring long-term urban futures through participatory, interdisciplinary approaches.
Mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components to transform the existing built environment
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This grant funds innovation in mass-customised, offsite-manufactured modular construction components designed to retrofit and transform existing buildings toward sustainability and social inclusion. It targets projects that integrate beauty, accessibility, and environmental responsibility into neighbourhood-scale built environment interventions.
Revitalising neighbourhoods around existing railway and motorway corridors
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovative neighbourhood revitalisation projects around railway and motorway corridors, integrating sustainability, beauty, and social inclusion. It supports participatory design and architectural interventions that advance environmental and social outcomes in transport-adjacent urban areas.
Combining conventional and innovative construction materials, products and techniques for sustainable and beautiful buildings
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This grant funds research and innovation projects combining conventional and innovative construction materials, products, and techniques to create sustainable and beautiful buildings aligned with New European Bauhaus principles. It targets consortia developing integrated solutions for neighbourhood renovation and regeneration that balance environmental sustainability, aesthetic design, and social inclusiveness.
The transformative potential of co-governance in the green transition of neighbourhoods
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This grant funds innovative co-governance models that integrate sustainability, inclusivity, and beauty in neighbourhood green transitions, supporting projects that demonstrate participatory approaches to urban environmental and social transformation. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, local authorities, nonprofits, and consortia working on neighbourhood-scale interventions aligned with the New European Bauhaus vision.
Intergenerational neighbourhoods and communities aligned with the New European Bauhaus
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovative neighbourhood and community models that integrate beauty, inclusiveness, and sustainability aligned with the New European Bauhaus principles. It targets intergenerational, participatory projects addressing social inclusion, cultural heritage, accessibility, and environmental sustainability in urban and community settings.
Sustainable, beautiful and healthy construction and renovation sites
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects that integrate sustainability, beauty, and health into construction and renovation practices, with a focus on regenerative neighbourhood models. Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, consortia, and organizations working on sustainable building practices, biodiversity integration, and participatory design.
Sustainable and climate-sensitive urban development in Central Asia
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BMZ grant supporting local governments in the Fergana Valley (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan) to design climate-adapted urban development through capacity-building, peer exchange, and pilot projects. Funds training, inter-city networking, and community engagement to integrate climate action into urban planning across Central Asia.
Pre-project Support for Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
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This is a pre-project support grant from the funder (Norway's state enterprise for energy and climate) funding energy efficiency improvements in commercial/office buildings. The grant targets organizations planning energy retrofit or efficiency projects in non-residential buildings.
Feasibility Study of Solar Thermal Installation
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ADEME funds feasibility studies for solar thermal installation projects to assess technical and economic viability before full implementation. Eligible applicants include enterprises, local authorities, associations, and public sector organizations seeking to evaluate dedicated building, process, district heating, or combined solar thermal systems.
My Energy Savings Journey - Booster: Reduce Your Energy Bill and Gain Green Value
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This grant funds energy engineering studies and tertiary building renovation for SMEs and mid-sized companies in France, supporting Project Management and Energy Performance Contracts to achieve significant energy consumption reductions. Eligible organizations must commit to meeting 2030 (SMEs) or 2040 (mid-sized) energy efficiency targets aligned with France's Tertiary Eco-Energy Device.
Support for the Functional and Cooperative Economy
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ADEME funds diagnostic studies and feasibility analyses for innovative service models based on functional and cooperative economy principles, covering up to 80% of study costs. The programme targets organizations developing user-centric, resource-sharing business models that deliver sustainability, economic, social, and territorial benefits.
My Energy Savings Journey - ACT® Step-by-Step Support and ACT® Non-Industrial Structures Assessment
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ADEME's My Energy Savings Journey funds step-by-step decarbonization strategy development and climate transition plan assessments for non-industrial tertiary structures using the ACT® methodology. The programme supports organizations of all sizes over 12–18 months to build low-carbon strategies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Promoting energy efficient buildings and appliances
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This grant funds organizations advancing energy efficiency in buildings and appliances through standards, codes, and labeling programs. It targets nonprofits, research institutions, and policy organizations working on energy efficiency policy and market transformation.
Heat Pump Grant (Boiler Upgrade Scheme)
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This grant provides up to £9,000 (approximately $11,250) to help households in England and Wales transition from heating oil to heat pumps, reducing fossil fuel dependence and lowering energy bills. Eligible applicants are homeowners currently using oil heating who wish to install a heat pump system.
Warm Home Discount Scheme
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The Warm Home Discount Scheme provides bill discounts on energy costs for eligible low-income and vulnerable households across the UK, reducing energy poverty and improving household energy security. The scheme targets vulnerable populations to make heating and energy more affordable.