[December 2025]
As the shift toward clean energy accelerates, staying informed about the right funding pathways is essential. That’s why we have curated a listing of handpicked opportunities to assist you access the support necessaryed to drive a successful clean energy transition.
Nominations open for MIT Climate and Energy Prize
Deadline: December 14, 2025
The MIT Climate & Energy Prize competition seeks to relocate the world closer to net zero carbon emissions by empowering ambitious entrepreneurs to solve the world’s most difficult climate-related challenges…[more]
Request for Applications: Keeling Curve Prize 2026
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Keeling Curve Prize 2026 recognizes and supports innovative climate solutions that aim to bconclude the Keeling Curve downward by reducing the concentration of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhoutilize gases…[more]
RFPs: Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Pulitzer Center is seeking ambitious reporting proposals from freelance and staff journalists from around the world who wish to report on vital ocean and fisheries issues and are in necessary of support for their reporting projects…[more]
Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy is awarded every year by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). Its goal is to spark innovation and encourage creative solutions that contribute to human development…[more]
CFAs: Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 7th Edition
Deadline Date: January 30, 2026
The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC), led by Enterprise Singapore with donor support of S$100,000 from Hexagon Group, welcomes startups and innovators to collaborate with leading corporates in delivering practical and scalable sustainability solutions…[more]
Call for Applications: AI Enabled Energy Audit and Consulting for SMEs
Deadline: 04-January-2026
The AI Enabled Energy Audit and Consulting for SMEs Challenge 2026 by Energie AG Oberösterreich seeks innovative startups to optimize power consumption through an AI-supported tool for energy audits…[more]
Entries open for Renewables SiteFinder Challenge 2026
Deadline: 4-January-2026
The Renewables SiteFinder Challenge 2026 by Energie AG Oberösterreich aims to revolutionize the identification of suitable areas for renewable energy projects through AI-powered automation and data-driven mapping solutions…[more]
Submit Applications for Free Electrons 2026 Program
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The Free Electrons 2026 Program invites startups from around the world to join a transformative journey designed to accelerate disruptive energy solutions and drive the global clean energy transition…[more]
The Liveability Challenge 2026 – Decarbonisation Theme
Deadline: February 09, 2026
The Liveability Challenge 2026 invites innovators worldwide to submit groundbreaking decarbonisation solutions that can significantly reduce carbon emissions across diverse industries…[more]
Danube Region Programme 3rd Call for Proposals for Transnational Cooperation Projects
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
The Danube Region Programme (DRP) is launching its 3rd tarreceiveed Call for Proposals to financially support transnational projects aimed at fostering innovation, sustainability, and social development within the Danube Region…[more]
RFPs: WASCAL’s Innovative Ideas Competition for Sustainable Energy (WISE)
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the WASCAL’s Innovative Ideas Competition for Sustainable Energy to provide information and knowledge to its West African member countries from the local to the regional level…[more]
CCAC Challenge Programme for Accelerating uptake of eCooking
Deadline: 12 December 2025
The CCAC Challenge seeks to accelerate eCooking uptake in Africa to reduce health and climate impacts, empower women and communities, and to unlock economic opportunities across the clean cooking value chain…[more]
CFPs: Visiting Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers
Deadline: 12-Dec-2025
The Paris Agreement, France has launched a new edition of the MOPGA program to strengthen scientific contributions to the issues addressed at the Conferences of the Parties (COP)…[more]
Second Edition of the Arab Alliances Initiative for Scientific Research and Innovation
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Second Edition of the Arab Alliances Initiative invites Arab research teams to submit proposals in agriculture, energy, emerging technologies, health, and social sciences. Funded projects receive US$30,000–100,000 over two years, aiming to strengthen Arab research capacity, foster regional partnerships, and deliver tangible societal impact…[more]
RFAs: LEAP-SE Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy
Deadline: 05-Feb-2026
The LEAP-SE Joint Call 2026 supports collaborative EU–Africa research and innovation in sustainable energy, offering up to €1.5 million per project for basic research, applied research, and experimental development. The call tarreceives renewable energy, green hydrogen, smart energy systems, productive-utilize technologies, and more under seven multi-annual roadmaps. Consortia must include partners from both the EU (or Horizon Europe–associated countries) and African Union countries…[more]
Applications open for AFS Global STEM Academies Program
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The AFS Global STEM Academies Program offers youth aged 15–17.5 a blconcludeed virtual and international experience focutilized on STEM, sustainability, and global competence. Participants complete a 12-week online curriculum followed by a four-week study abroad in Brazil, China, Egypt, or India, with full scholarships covering most program costs…[more]
CFPs: Major call in Swedish-Taiwanese Research Program
Deadline: 11-Feb-2026
The Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) invite Swedish and Taiwanese researchers to apply for collaborative projects in strategic research areas, including 6G, AI, biotechnology, quantum science, and space. A total of SEK 70 million will fund ten high-impact projects over five years, supporting personnel, mobility, events, and consumables while fostering long-term international research partnerships…[more]
Alternative Narratives Creative Collaboration Grant Programme (UK and Malaysia)
Deadline: 11-Jan-2026
The British Council has announced Alternative Narratives Creative Collaboration Grant Programme to support creative collaborations between the UK and Malaysia to address climate adaptation through arts, science, and community engagement…[more]
RFPs: Smarter Buildings for Energy Efficiency and Flexibility – Societal Readiness Pilot
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has opened a Horizon Europe call for innovation actions on smarter buildings as part of the energy system to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and societal readiness…[more]
CFPs: Development of Sustainable and Design-to-Cost Batteries with Efficient Manufacturing Processes and Safer Materials
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The European Commission has launched a call under the Batt4EU Partnership, focutilizing on the development of sustainable and design-to-cost batteries with (energy-)efficient manufacturing processes and based on advanced and safer materials…[more]
Open Call: Innovative Tools and Services to Manage and Empower Energy Communities
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces a call for proposals under Horizon Europe to develop innovative tools and services aimed at managing and empowering energy communities, strengthening their role and integration in the clean energy transition to achieve climate neutrality and greater energy democracy…[more]
RFPs: Innovative Solutions for a Generative AI-Powered Digital Spine of the EU Energy System
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces a call for innovative solutions aimed at developing a generative AI-powered digital spine for the EU energy system to accelerate decarbonisation and enhance digitalisation…[more]
Request for Proposals: Innovative Approaches for the Deployment of Positive Energy Districts
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces a call under the Horizon Europe programme inviting innovative proposals for the deployment of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), aiming to accelerate climate-neutral, energy-efficient urban transformations and foster sustainable local energy solutions…[more]
De-risking Wave Energy Technology Development Through Transnational Pre-Commercial Procurement of Wave Energy Research and Development
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The call seeks to advance wave energy technology development through transnational pre-commercial procurement in wave energy research and development…[more]
CFAs: Understand and Minimise the Environmental Impacts of Offshore Wind Energy
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces a call dedicated to understanding and minimizing the environmental impacts of offshore wind energy…[more]
RFAs: Next Generation Distribution Substation for Increasing the System Resilience
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces the launch of Horizon Europe’s call aimed at fostering the development of next generation distribution substations to significantly enhance electricity system resilience across Europe…[more]
Call for Applications: Extconcludeing the Lifetime of Crystalline Silicon PV Modules (EUPI-PV Partnership)
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has announced the Horizon Europe call focutilizing on extconcludeing the lifetime of crystalline silicon PV modules under the co-programmed European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics (EUPI-PV)…[more]
RFPs: Phase Out Fossil Fuels in Energy-Intensive Industries through Efficient Integration of Renewable Energy Sources
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has announced the funding opportunity aimed at phasing out fossil fuels in energy intensive industries through the efficient integration of renewable energy sources…[more]
EPIC-X Open Call for Women-Led Deep-Tech Startups
Deadline: January 05, 2026
EPIC-X has launched an Open Call to accelerate innovation and unlock excellence by connecting regional ecosystems across Europe…[more]
Entries open for Maitri Scholarships Program (Australia and India)
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Centre for Australia-India Relations is calling for proposals from Australian universities to bring postgraduate Indian students to Australia through Scholarships…[more]
Development of Innovative Solutions Strengthening the Security of Renewable Energy Value Chains
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has launched the Horizon Europe call to support the development of innovative solutions that enhance the security of renewable energy value chains…[more]
RFAs: Competitiveness, Energy Security and Integration Aspects of Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin Value Chains
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The Horizon Europe 2025 call tarreceives the improved competitiveness, energy security, and integration aspects of value chains for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, reflecting Europe’s strategic priorities given the new geopolitical and market realities…[more]
CFPs: Improving Reliability and Optimised Operations of Wind Energy Systems
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has launched the Horizon Europe call focutilized on improved reliability and optimised operations and maintenance for wind energy systems…[more]
CFAs: Demonstration of Thermal Energy Storage Solutions for Solar Thermal Plants and Systems
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has announced funding support for the demonstration of innovative thermal energy storage solutions for solar thermal plants and systems, aiming to significantly improve performance, cost-effectiveness, and lifespan…[more]
Call for Proposals: Underground Thermal Energy Storage for Sustainable Urban Energy Use
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has announced the call for proposals for Underground Thermal Energy Storage in dense urban areas…[more]
Large-scale Production of Liquid Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The Large-scale Production of Liquid Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin call aims to advance the large-scale production of liquid advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin to support the sustainable, secure, and competitive energy supply in line with the European Green Deal and climate neutrality objectives…[more]
E5 Eureka Co-Innovation Call for Research and Development Projects on Sustainable Cities
Deadline: January 22, 2026
The E5 Eureka co-innovation grant call invites international R&D collaborations in the field of Sustainable Cities, jointly launched by Austria, Finland, Israel, Singapore, and Sweden…[more]
National Research Fund: Emerging Research Grants (NRF-ERG) – Maldives
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Maldives National University has launched the NRF-ERG 2025-001, offering up to MVR 500,000 per project for research aligned with national priorities. Open to all researchers, the grant supports projects in governance, safety, well-being, economic sustainability, digital innovation, and the green agconcludea, with a maximum duration of 1.5 years. Applications close on 31 January 2026…[more]
Open Call for Yinson4Youth Grant Program in Malaysia
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025
Yinson4Youth (Y4Y) Grant 2026 invites Malaysian youth-led organisations to apply for funding up to RM50,000. The program supports nonprofit organisations, NGOs, social enterprises, and university student societies to implement projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, offering mentorship, strategic guidance, and measurable social and environmental impact opportunities…[more]
OSC Award under the Biodiverse, Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Cities Project (Colombia)
Deadline: 16-Dec-2025
The OSC Award is a key component of the “Biodiverse, Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities” project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)…[more]
Entries open for Community Climate Action Programme (Strand 1) – Ireland
Deadline: 23-Dec-2025
The Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) is an initiative of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment designed to support local-level actions addressing climate alter and promoting the creation of low carbon and climate-resilient communities…[more]
Apply Now: GEF Small Grants Programme (Bahamas)
Deadline: 09-Dec-2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), is inviting civil society organisations (CSOs), community-based organisations (CBOs) and academic institutions in the Bahamas to submit project proposals for its new funding cycle…[more]
Call for Proposals: Municipal Policy for Biodiversity Restoration (Netherlands)
Deadline: 03-Feb-2026
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has announced the Call for Proposals for the “NWA Municipal Policy for Biodiversity Restoration” funding round to support interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research focutilized on biodiversity restoration within municipal environments…[more]
Competition for Project Proposals for the Construction of Waste Collection Centers (Moldova)
Deadline: 26-Dec-2025
The EU-funded and UNDP-implemented project “Facilitating an Inclusive Green Transition in Moldova” invites local public authorities to apply for support to build voluntary waste collection centers. These centers aim to improve sustainable waste management, circular economy practices, and gconcludeer-inclusive green initiatives. Applications are open November 21 to December 26, 2025, for centers serving at least 30,000 inhabitants…[more]
CFAs: GOSPOSTRATEG XIV Program for Ordered Projects (Poland)
Deadline: 06-Feb-2026
Poland’s National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) is seeking proposals for a commissioned project supporting the large-scale production of renewable and low-emission synthetic fuels. This call—part of the GOSPOSTRATEG Program—offers up to PLN 20 million per project, covering 100% of eligible costs for non-commercial R&D activities. The goal is to strengthen Poland’s energy security and economic competitiveness by 2028 through evidence-based policy and advanced fuel innovation…[more]
Applications open for Research Catalyst Grant Program (India)
Deadline: 16-Feb-2026
The School of Cities Research Catalyst Grant Program provides funding for collaborative projects between University of Toronto researchers and Indian partners to enhance the sustainability and climate resilience of Indian cities. Grants of INR 9–15 lakhs support research addressing urban challenges like air quality, water, energy, mobility, and houtilizing, with a focus on evidence-based outcomes, policy recommconcludeations, and capacity-building. Projects run from April 2026 to March 2027 and must demonstrate equitable, impactful partnerships…[more]
Call for Expressions of Interest for Private Sector Investments in Moldova
Deadline: December 08, 2025
The European Commission has announced a Call for Expressions of Interest inviting EU, EEA, and Moldova-based private sector companies to submit project proposals for new investments in the real economy of the Republic of Moldova…[more]
Request for Applications: BioVerse Challenge 2025 (India)
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific is launching the BioVerse Challenge 2025 to accelerate high-potential biotech startups in India…[more]
Apply for Postgraduate Research Project Grant Programme (Ireland)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The IEN’s MARÉIRE project is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for Postgraduate Research Project Grant Programme focutilized on environmental topics in the context of offshore renewable energy…[more]
Nominations open for ISGF Innovation Awards 2026 (India)
Deadline: 28-Dec-2025
The India Smart Grid Forum Innovation Awards 2026 aim to celebrate and recognize organizations, projects, products, and personalities that have set new benchmarks in Electricity, Gas, Water, and E-Mobility domains…[more]
Feasibility Support Program for Rural Investments in 2025 (Turkey)
Deadline: 12-Dec-25
The 2025 Feasibility Support Program for Rural Investments is now open for applications to support feasibility studies of projects that will improve Ankara’s innovation and entrepreneurship capacity and can be transformed into investments in the short and medium term…[more]
Call for Applications: Sudan SME Catalyser to Support Small and Medium Enterprises
Deadline: January 01, 2026
The Sudan SME Catalyser is a €12.5 million initiative funded by the German Federal Ministest of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) via KfW to support SMEs in Sudan relocating from conflict areas to more stable regions…[more]
Request for LOIs: IIJA Mines and Metals Capacity Expansion for Critical Minerals Recovery (US)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intconcludes to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on behalf of the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)…[more]
Business Start Up Grant to Support Local Enterprise Growth (UK)
Deadline Date: February 20, 2026
The Forest of Dean District Council is offering the Business Start Up Grant to support ideas for growth and assist create vibrant and sustainable local towns, villages, and business hubs…[more]
Request for Applications: Houtilizing Innovation Fund Grant in Australia
Deadline: December 19, 2025
The Houtilizing Innovation Fund Grant is a competitive grants program supporting the WA residential construction sector in adopting prefabricated, modular and automated building technologies…[more]
Call for Proposals: CMIF Indigenous Grants (Canada)
Deadline: 17-Dec-2025
The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) Indigenous Grants Program is an initiative by the Government of Canada aimed at supporting Indigenous groups in engaging with and benefiting from clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects related to critical minerals development…[more]
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