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Topic Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Education Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Seaweed & Algae Waste Management
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53 fixed deadlines, 142 rolling/open

March 2026

20.03. Today!
Nessling Foundation - Small Funding for Civil Society Sustainability · Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · Maximum EUR 10,000 per project. 6–8 projects funded per round.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Education
24.03. 4d left
Norad: Enterprise Development in Renewable Energy and Waste Management 2026
For NGOs Government Grant Global Climate Waste Management
25.03. 5d left
Fondation Franklinia — Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees · Fondation Franklinia · Not specified; foundation favors "reasonable budgets in relation to proposed activities" and requires 20-50% co-funding
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
25.03. 5d left
GEF Small Grants Programme - Libya (GEF OP8) · Global Environment Facility (GEF) / UNDP · Grants up to USD 75,000 per regular project; up to USD 150,000 for strategic projects. Typical grants range USD 25,000-50,000.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Mediterranean Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management

April 2026

01.04. 12d left
The Wallenberg Foundations award grants to 13 research projects ... · Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation (jointly with Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation) · SEK 5-8 million per project (for the forestry call); total SEK 90 million across 13 projects
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Research
05.04. 16d left
BongoHive EU-Funded Circular Economy Incubator - Zambia · European Union / BongoHive Innovations · €2,500 to €25,000 non-equity grants for top 10 acceleration-phase participants; milestone-driven disbursement
For Startups Government Accelerator Grant Technical Assistance Africa Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
06.04. 17d left
EIT Climate-KIC eCircular - Circular Economy Innovation · EIT Climate-KIC · Up to €50,000 per city for the current ESO call (India/Kenya). Previous Circular Economy Prize offered awards for startups/SMEs (amounts not specified publicly for current rounds).
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Accelerator Grant Technical Assistance Africa India Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management
06.04. 17d left
GCF Accreditation — 2026 Windows · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Accreditation itself carries no direct grant; once accredited, entities can access GCF project funding (Simplified Approval Process minimum USD 5 million; full-size projects up to USD 250 million)
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Climate
08.04. 19d left
Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards 2026 · Wellcome Trust · Up to £2.5 million per award
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Capacity Building Climate Research
16.04. 27d left
EU LIFE Programme - Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience · European Commission - Horizon Europe (Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment) · Estimated EU contribution per project: approximately €6 million. Total call budget: €18 million. Funding rate: 100%.
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
16.04. 27d left
REA - Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Funding and Grants Portal · European Research Executive Agency (REA) / European Commission — Horizon Europe Cluster 6 · Typical Horizon Europe grants range from EUR 2-10 million per project depending on call; individual call budgets vary
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Global Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
16.04. 27d left
Danish Maritime Fund - Mobility and Transport - European Union · Den Danske Maritime Fond (Danish Maritime Fund) · Loans: up to 50% of project budget. Donations: partial funding for direct project costs (specific amounts not published). Internal hourly rates capped at 600 DKK/hour.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Education Research
16.04. 27d left
Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Health 2026 — Environmental Health Topics (ENVHLTH) · European Commission / HaDEA (Health and Digital Executive Agency) · EUR 7-8 million per project; total call budget EUR 55M for ENVHLTH-01 and EUR 50M for ENVHLTH-04
For Researchers Grant Global Climate Pollution Research
17.04. 28d left
OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program · OceanHub Africa · Interest-free loans of up to $30,000 USD via Blue Loop Fund (select Phase 2 participants only); additional in-kind support includes up to $75k AWS credits and up to $50k in legal/business advisory services.
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Loan / Concessional Finance Technical Assistance Africa Aquaculture Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
21.04. 32d
LIFE Programme - Environment and Climate Action · European Commission (CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · EUR 5.432 billion total budget (2021-2027). Individual standard action project grants typically range from EUR 500,000 to several million. Strategic projects can receive significantly more — the EU recently invested over EUR 103 million in strategic LIFE projects alone. Co-financing rate typically 60% (up to 75% for nature/biodiversity priority habitat projects).
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
21.04. 32d
LIFE Operating Grants for Non-Profit Environmental NGOs (2026) · CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) — LIFE Programme · Operating grants for NGO core costs; specific amount in Framework Partnership Agreement; typically EUR 300K-2M annually; 60% co-funding
For NGOs Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Pollution
23.04. 34d
EU Innovation Fund - INNOVFUND-2025-NZT Net-Zero Technologies Call · European Commission – Innovation Fund (managed by CINEA) · Total call budget EUR 2.9 billion. Grants cover up to 60% of relevant costs. Pilot projects capped at EUR 40 million per project. Minimum capital expenditure: EUR 2.5M (SSP, Clean-Tech Manufacturing, Pilots), EUR 20M–100M (MSP), above EUR 100M (LSP). No explicit per-project maximum for non-pilot topics.
For NGOs For Startups Government Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling Research
25.04. 36d
Katapult Africa Accelerator 2026 · Katapult Africa · Capital support up to $500,000, combined with mentorship and network access
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Investment Africa Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management

May 2026

13.05. 54d
Innobooster Programme - Denmark · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · 200,000 to 5,000,000 DKK per project (approx. EUR 26,800 to EUR 670,000 at ~0.134 EUR/DKK). Innovation Fund Denmark co-finances maximum 35% of the company's relevant project expenses.
For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Research
15.05. 56d
ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund · ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund · Minimum $100,000 per grant over approximately a two-year period; fund capacity reported up to $20M total. Individual grant amounts not explicitly stated on the page.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Research Waste Management
17.05. 58d
Projektsuche - Robert Bosch Stiftung · Robert Bosch Stiftung (Robert Bosch Foundation) · Not disclosed; varies by program and partnership scope
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Education Research
20.05. 61d
Funding opportunities - Pathways to Sustainability · Utrecht University - Pathways to Sustainability · Small financial support (Early Career Scholarship); amounts not specified for other programs
For Researchers Research Council Grant Climate Marine Conservation Research
29.05. 70d
BlueActionBANOS Open Call for Community-Led Actions · BlueActionBANOS (EU-funded, Grant Agreement 101217604) · €200,000 to €2,000,000 per consortium (100% funding rate), max €500,000 per individual entity. Lump sum payments based on deliverables.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
29.05. 70d
Funding Opportunities Now Open for Baltic and North Sea ... · BlueActionBANOS / EU Mission Ocean and Waters (CINEA) · Community-Led Actions: €200,000 to €2 million per action (max €500,000 per single entity). Transition Agendas: up to €100,000 per agenda (max €60,000 per single entity).
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution

June 2026

01.06. 73d
Novo Nordisk Foundation - Project Grants for Societal Learning for the Green Transition · Novo Nordisk Foundation · DKK 200,000–6,000,000 (approx EUR 27,000–800,000) for projects up to 3 years. Total pool: up to DKK 35 million. Pre-projects up to DKK 500,000 for up to 6 months.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education
02.06. 74d
Grøn Forskning 2026 - Green Research · Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond (DFF - Denmark's Free Research Fund) · Up to DKK 5,000,000 (approx. EUR 671,000) excluding overhead, for up to 5 years. Annual budget of DKK 150 million allocated to DFF for green research 2026-2029 per political agreement.
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Research
30.06. 102d
EBRD Resource Efficiency and Circularity Programme · European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) · Grant amounts vary based on company size and resource efficiency results achieved. A partial repayment over two years is required; the residual constitutes the actual grant. Total EU-funded component estimated at EUR 10 million.
For Startups Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Mediterranean Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Waste Management

August 2026

28.08. 161d
Nessling Foundation - Doctoral Thesis Funding (Environmental) · Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · EUR 30,000/year personal grant (EUR 2,500/month), max 4 years (EUR 120,000 total). Research costs may be applied in addition. Total pool: EUR 3,250,000 for general call 2026 (shared across all grant types).
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Research

September 2026

01.09. 165d
LIFE 2026 Calls for Proposals - Upcoming · European Commission / CINEA — EU LIFE Programme · Not specified; funding amounts will be published with the official calls on 21 April 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
01.09. 165d
Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij) - Grant Application · Nationale Postcode Loterij (Dutch Postcode Lottery) · Minimum 40% of lottery revenue distributed; individual grants not specified publicly. Contribution must not exceed 25% of the applicant's total income.
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Pollution
09.09. 173d
DevelopmentAid - DANIDA Grants Search Portal · DANIDA – Danish International Development Agency (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark) · Highly variable across calls: from EUR 10,000 (small local competitions) to EUR 100,000,000 (multi-donor mitigation facilities). Danish CSO small grants budget not specified. Research calls: up to DKK 250,000,000.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Africa Global Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Education Research
17.09. 181d
Horizon Europe: Deep Sea Ecosystems Conservation (CL6-2026-BIODIV-03) · European Commission - Horizon Europe Cluster 6 · Approximately EUR 9M per project, total budget EUR 18M (approx. 2 projects expected)
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Research
23.09. 187d
Horizon Europe - Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters · European Commission – Horizon Europe · €7.0M–€7.75M per Innovation Action grant (4 grants per topic); €2.5M–€2.9M for CSA topic. Total 2026 call budget: €115.3M. Total 2027 call budget: €100.4M. Non-profits receive 100% funding rate under Innovation Actions.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Mediterranean North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
23.09. 187d
EU Digital Twins of the Ocean (DTO) - Horizon Europe · European Commission / Horizon Europe (Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters) · EUR 120 million earmarked for 2026-2027 across the Mission Ocean & Waters call. Specific topic HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-05 budget not stated per topic — refer to the Funding & Tenders Portal for budget breakdown.
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Mediterranean North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
25.09. 189d
CINEA LIFE 2026 — Circular Economy and Quality of Life Sub-Programme · CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · Varies by call type: SAP EUR 500K-5M average; SIP EUR 5-20M; Operating Grants EUR 300K-2M; Total LIFE 2026 budget not yet published
For NGOs Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
30.09. 194d
NOAA Office for Coastal Management Funding · NOAA Office for Coastal Management (U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) · Varies by programme. The FY2025-FY2026 NOAA Broad Agency Announcement is open with funding contingent on appropriations. Individual NOFOs list specific award amounts.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Marine Conservation

October 2026

02.10. 196d
Interreg NPA Youth Call 2026 · Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) Programme · Maximum budgets: 6-month project EUR 50,000; 12-month project EUR 100,000; 18-month project EUR 200,000. Co-financing rates: 65% EU funding for EU partners, 50% for Norwegian partners. Start-up lump sum up to EUR 35,000 or 50% of budget.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education
04.10. 198d
Nordic & North Atlantic cooperation - The Government · NORA – Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (Nordic Council of Ministers) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK total over the project period (1-3 years)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK (approx. €67,000) per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK (approx. €200,000) total over 3 years. NORA covers max 50% of total project budget. De minimis limit of €200,000 per Nordic country over 3 fiscal years for Norwegian/Icelandic partners.
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Climate Fisheries
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA – Nordic Atlantic Cooperation · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK total over three years (approximately €67,000/year or €200,000 total)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate
04.10. 198d
Discover NORA's opportunities for collaboration and growth · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year; multi-year projects (up to 3 years) can receive up to 1.5 million DKK total
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate
04.10. 198d
[PDF] Item: 20 1. Purpose of Report 2. Recommendations - Orkney · NORA (Nordisk Atlantsamarbejde / Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK (approx. €200,000) over 1-3 year project period. Two application rounds per year.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) / Nordic Council of Ministers · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK total for a three-year project. NORA covers up to 50% of the total project budget.
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year; maximum 1.5 million DKK for 3-year projects (approximately EUR 67,000/year)
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK total for 3-year projects (approximately EUR 67,000/year, EUR 200,000 total)
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate
08.10. 202d
Interreg Baltic Sea Region - Calls for Applications · Interreg Baltic Sea Region (EU / ERDF) · Total programme budget EUR 313.7M (EUR 251M ERDF); typical project grants range from EUR 200K to several million; EU co-financing rate approx 80% for most partners
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research Waste Management
31.10. 225d
GEF Small Grants Programme - Ghana (2026 Call for Proposals) · GEF Small Grants Programme (UNDP) – Ghana · Up to USD 75,000 per project per Operational Phase (ceiling decided by the SGP National Steering Committee; GEF-8 SGP 2.0 guidelines set a maximum of USD 75,000, up from USD 50,000 in prior phases). Co-financing equal to or greater than the grant amount is encouraged.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management

November 2026

03.11. 228d
Call for proposals: Disruptive Technologies | NordForsk · NordForsk (with New Frontiers in Research Fund / NFRF Canada) · Up to 17.1 million NOK for Nordic partners per project (3-year duration). Other country allocations vary: Canada CAD $1.5M, UK £500K, Netherlands €760K, Switzerland CHF 500K, Ireland €500K.
For Researchers Government Grant Global Nordic / Denmark Climate Research

December 2026

01.12. 256d
Interreg North Sea Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg North Sea Programme (European Regional Development Fund) · Up to EUR 1 million per project (Call 6 small-scale capitalisation projects). Projects may have up to 9 partners and run 1.5–2 years.
For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
01.12. 256d
Interreg North Sea — Call 6 · Interreg North Sea Programme (ERDF) · Typical projects EUR 500K-5M; ERDF co-funding rate 60%; Call 6 total budget not yet announced
For NGOs Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
31.12. 286d
UN SDGs - Strategic Sector Cooperation on Environment (Denmark) · Danish Ministry of Environment and the Danish Environmental Protection Agency · No external grants. Resources consist of Danish authority staff time, expert consultancies, travel, and workshop/seminar costs provided in-kind to partner governments.
Government Technical Assistance Africa India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Pollution Waste Management
31.12. 286d
GCF Project-Specific Assessment Approach (PSAA) — Single-Project Fast Track · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Project size not fixed — micro to large projects eligible; GCF reviews up to 10 proposals annually under PSAA; total PSAA portfolio size not published
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste

January 2027

31.01. 317d
Just Transition Fund (JTF) Denmark North and South Jutland · European Commission / Just Transition Fund (JTF) — managed by Erhvervsstyrelsen (Danish Business Authority) · Total JTF allocation for Denmark: EUR 89 million (2021-2027). Individual project amounts not specified on this page; check Erhvervsstyrelsen for specific call rounds.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate

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New Plastics Economy Global Commitment - Ellen MacArthur Foundation · Ellen MacArthur Foundation (with UN Environment Programme) · 12-month enrollment window currently open (exact end date not specified)
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Multilateral Technical Assistance Global Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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Ethics Charter - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco (PA2F) · 2025 call closed; next call expected annually (check website)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
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Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · 2025 call closed; next call expected annually (typically opens mid-year)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
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Our Ocean 2024: Alongisde the Foundation funders Pledge 60.8 ... · Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2) & Partners · 2025 call closed; results by March 31, 2026. Future calls expected annually.
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Philanthropic Network Grant Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
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Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Grant Program - fundsforNGOs · Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation · 2025 call is closed. Results communicated by March 31, 2026. Next call expected in 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Africa Arctic Global Mediterranean Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
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Munich Re Foundation RISK Award · Munich Re Foundation + UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) · 2025 cycle complete; applications likely 2026 for 2027 award
Climate Pollution
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LIFE Programme Multi-Annual Work Programme 2025-2027 Overview · European Commission – LIFE Programme · 2025–2027 (rolling calls; specific call deadlines published on EU Funding & Tenders Portal)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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Hult Prize 2026 · Hult Prize Foundation · 2026 applications open
Circular Economy Climate
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Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship · Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship · 2026 awards already announced; 2027 cycle TBD
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Prize Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
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The Earthshot Prize · The Prince of Wales Charitable Fund (Earthshot Prize) · 2026 nominations largely closed (most nominators had Oct-Dec 2025 deadlines). 2027 cycle expected to open mid-2026.
Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
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Interreg North Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg North Sea Region Programme (EU / Interact) · 2026-2027 calls to be announced
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
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Convergence — Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator (DFAT) · Convergence Blended Finance / DFAT Australia · 2026-Q2-expected
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
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Spain — Biodiversity Foundation - Terra Viva Grants · Fundación Biodiversidad (Biodiversity Foundation) — Spain · Annual call for proposals; specific deadline published per round
For NGOs Government Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
BSAP Fund (Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund) by Nefco · Nefco / Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) — BSAP Fund · Annual call — 2025 round closed (deadline: 18 April 2025). Next call expected early 2026 (not yet announced as of March 2026).
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
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LIFE Programme 2025-2027 Multi-Annual Work Programme (Official Document) · European Commission / CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · Annual calls throughout 2025, 2026, and 2027
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Government Blended Finance Grant Prize Technical Assistance Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
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Swiss Re Foundation · Swiss Re Foundation · Annual open calls for Entrepreneurs for Resilience, Shine, and Charity of the Year are announced at different times each year with specific deadlines.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Blended Finance Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection
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Fondation de France launches the Ocean 2025 programme · Annual — Ocean 2025 programme runs annual project calls; next cycle expected 2026
For NGOs Foundation Grant Aquaculture Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
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Fondation de France launches its Ocean 2025 Initiative! · Annual — Ocean 2025 programme runs annual project calls; next cycle expected 2026
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
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Commonland and partners receive €12 million from the National ... · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate
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Postcode Loterij joins the European AI & Society Fund with €1million ... · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Foundation Philanthropic Network Grant Global Capacity Building Climate Education Research
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Dutch Postcode Lottery Supports - Sea Shepherd Global · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
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GreenWave - Kelp Climate Fund Grants for Ocean Farmers · GreenWave · Annual, applied seasonally before each farming season (typically fall/autumn)
For Startups Foundation Grant Aquaculture Climate Marine Conservation Seaweed & Algae
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UNDP Equator Initiative - Community and Indigenous Conservation · United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Equator Initiative · Annual, next cycle dates not specified
For Communities / Cooperatives Multilateral Prize Global Biodiversity Climate
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Allianz Foundation - Climate & Environment Grants · Allianz Foundation · Annual, typically February (2025 deadline was February 10, 2025)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate
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The Polar Initiative - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Annual, typically June — 2025 call closed 30 June 2025; 2026 call expected June 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Arctic Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Marine Conservation Research
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Swiss Re Foundation - GrantStation · Annual, typically Q4 — Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience; 2026 cohort semifinalists already selected
For Startups Corporate Blended Finance Grant Prize Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Climate
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Swiss Re Foundation - Terra Viva Grants · Annual, typically Q4 — Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience; 2026 cohort semifinalists already selected
For NGOs For Startups Corporate Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Capacity Building Climate
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Kone Foundation - Grants for Research and Arts (Herlin Family) · Kone Foundation (Koneensaatio) · Annual, typically September
For Researchers Family Office Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Education Research
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Nefco - the Nordic Green Bank | Accelerating the green ... · Nefco — Nordic Green Bank (Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund) · Annual, typically early in calendar year (2025 round awarded eight projects for 2026 start)
Multilateral Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution
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Nessling Foundation - Science-Based Action Grants · Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · Annual, typically late August (2026 call: 17–28 August 2026)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Research
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UNDP Equator Initiative - Equator Prize · United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Equator Initiative · Annual, typically with nominations open in early-mid year and award ceremony in December
For Communities / Cooperatives Multilateral Prize Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Marine Conservation
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Philanthropy Asia Alliance · Annual; 2025 deadline was 2025-07-27; 2026 cohort expected announced at Philanthropy Asia Summit (May 2026)
For Startups Philanthropic Network Accelerator Technical Assistance Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
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Crown Estate Scotland - Sustainable Communities Fund (SCF) · Crown Estate Scotland · Applications closed for current cycle (2025-26)
For Communities / Cooperatives Government Grant Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection
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TotalEnergies Foundation — 2026 Call · TotalEnergies Foundation · Applications open from 5 February 2026 — deadline not confirmed
Foundation Global Climate Marine Conservation
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Wilhelmsen Foundation - Ocean Conservation · Tom Wilhelmsen's Foundation (TWS) · April 15 / October 15 (recurring twice yearly)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education Marine Conservation Recycling & Upcycling Research
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[PDF] Financing projects benefiting the Baltic Sea · NEFCO (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · April 18, 2025 (most recent call)
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Pollution
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Convergence Blended Finance — Accelerator Design Grants · Convergence Blended Finance (Canada-backed) · Asia Climate Solutions: intake to be announced; CC Facility: to be announced; Accelerator for Fund Managers: tentative April 2026
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste
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Rolex Awards for Enterprise · Rolex · Biennial, applications typically open every two years. Last cycle: 2023 laureates selected. Next round not yet announced.
Corporate Prize Global Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
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Interreg North Sea Region - Calls for Projects Portal · Interreg North Sea Programme (European Regional Development Fund) · Call 6 opens December 2026; ongoing programme with periodic calls
For NGOs Multilateral Grant North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution
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MUDP - Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Program · Miljostyrelsen (Danish EPA) / Ministry of Environment · Call published 6 February 2026. Specific submission deadline not confirmed in public sources — check mudp.dk
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
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Programme | VLIZ Marine Science Day · Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) · December 31 (annual cycle)
For Researchers Research Council Grant Prize Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Research
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Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 (IB.SH / EU Cohesion Policy) · Future calls expected 2026-2027; second call for project platforms closed November 2025
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
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NordForsk — Green Transition Research Programme · NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers body) · Green Transition call CLOSED (December 5, 2025). Next call not yet announced
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
The Wallenberg Foundations - Stockholms universitet · Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW) · Multiple deadlines in 2026: April 26, October 5, October 15, November 16
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Education Research
Rolling
Forside | Innovationsfonden · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · Multiple rolling deadlines throughout 2026: Innobooster Period 2 May 13, 2026; Innoexplorer Round 2 April 23, 2026; Chips JU May 7, 2026
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research
periodic
Convergence Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator · Australian DFAT + Convergence Blended Finance · Next intake Q2 2026 (tentative); First call EOI closed November 18, 2025
Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste
Rolling
SIDA Sweden Environmental and Climate Programs · Sida – Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency · Next large CSO grant call planned for 2027
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
Rolling
Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (European Union / IB.SH Schleswig-Holstein) · No calls currently open. Results for third call (small projects) and second call (project platform) expected spring 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Research Waste Management
Rolling
EU Baltic Sea Strategy | dma.dk · European Union / Danish Maritime Authority (EUSBSR) · No calls currently open. Results from third call for small projects expected spring 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
Rolling
Equinor — Sustainability · Equinor · No open call
Corporate Nordic / Denmark Climate
Rolling
Interreg South Baltic Programme - Calls for Proposals · Interreg South Baltic Programme (EU / Joint Secretariat) · No open call as of March 2026; next call expected mid-2026 based on ~2 calls/year cadence
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Seaweed & Algae Waste Management
Rolling
Shell Foundation · Shell Foundation · No open call — co-design partnership model
For NGOs Foundation Africa Southeast Asia Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
Zennström Philanthropies · Zennström Philanthropies · No open call — invitation-only grantmaking; no published deadline
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research
Rolling
Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · No open competitive call for NGOs; rolling project concept submissions via Accredited Entities or NDAs
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Waste Management
periodic
Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Programme (EU/ERDF) · November 2025 was likely the last call for the 2021-2027 period as remaining funds (~10%) are nearly exhausted. Priority 3 (Attractive Region) is already closed.
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · October 4, 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries
periodic
European Environment Initiative (EURENI) - ZUG Germany · Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUKN), Germany - administered by ZUG gGmbH · Periodic annual calls - check z-u-g.org/en/eureni for current open call
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 (formerly Northern Periphery and Arctic) · Interreg Aurora Programme (EU/ERDF and national co-funding) · Periodic calls; currently in 7th call round (as of early 2026). Calls announced on programme website and social media.
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
UNEP-IETC Japan Supplementary Budget Projects on Sustainable Plastic Waste Management · Periodic — Japan Supplementary Budget allocation cycle (JSB 2022 and 2023 projects completed; future rounds subject to government budget)
Multilateral Technical Assistance Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
Katholischer Fonds - Foerderrichtlinien · Katholischer Fonds · Periodic — monthly for small projects (up to EUR 1,500 / total costs up to EUR 8,000), three times per year for large projects
For NGOs Foundation Grant Capacity Building Climate Education
periodic
Deutsche Postcode Lotterie - Environmental Project Funding · Deutsche Postcode Lotterie · Periodic — multiple rounds per year; exact dates on the funding portal
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Biodiversity Climate
periodic
Green Transition of Fisheries - Denmark (Marine and Fisheries Programme 2021-2027) · Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries) / European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) · Periodic, annual rounds. Last marine litter round: May 1 – September 15, 2024 (now closed). Upcoming rounds announced on fiskeristyrelsen.dk.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
FHF Seeks Fishermen's Data to Track Coastal Fish Stocks Faster · Periodic; FHF issues multiple calls annually (rolling basis)
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Research
periodic
Innovationsfonden Grand Solutions 2026 — Green Research, Technology and Innovation · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · Phase 1 (letter of interest): 3 March 2026 — CLOSED. Phase 2 (full application, invite-only): 10 September 2026
Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling
periodic
Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) · Government of Canada + ORRAA Secretariat (Ocean Risk & Resilience Action Alliance) · Previous call closed; watch for new call 2026
Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme (BSNP) - Swedish Institute · Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet) · Programme currently closed; new consolidated programme launching March 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research Waste Management
periodic
GIZ - SWITCH to Circular Economy in Eastern and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE) · European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ); implemented by GIZ and Expertise France · Programme runs April 2025 to July 2029; individual call deadlines vary (Call for Projects deadline was 16 March 2026)
For NGOs For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Federal Programme for Biological Diversity (Bundesprogramm Biologische Vielfalt) · German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) / Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) · Rolling
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Impact Fund Denmark - Green Energy and Infrastructure Sector · Impact Fund Denmark (IFU) · Rolling
For Startups Government Impact Investor Blended Finance Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
DBU General Project Funding - Environmental Protection · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) · Rolling
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Education Marine Conservation Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
Rolling
GCF Simplified Approval Process (SAP) — via Accredited Entity Partner · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Rolling
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - Environmental Conservation Program (Marine) · Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation · Rolling (invitation-only, inquiry-driven)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Arctic Global Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Informationen für Geförderte - Stiftung Mercator · Stiftung Mercator · Rolling (no fixed deadlines)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Capacity Building Climate Education
Rolling
[PDF] INITIATIVES & PROJECTS - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco) · Rolling / annual calls per initiative (e.g., DIMFE annual call; Polar Initiative call launched June 2024; Pelagos Initiative call 2024). No single universal deadline.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Blended Finance Grant Prize Technical Assistance Africa Arctic Global Mediterranean Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution Research
Rolling
DOEN: Funding pioneers · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling / open year-round
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
EIFO (formerly DGIF) — Green Investment Loans · EIFO (Danmarks Eksport og Investeringsfond, formerly DGIF) · Rolling application
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
NEFCO Nopef — Nordic Feasibility Grants for Green Technology · NEFCO (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · Rolling application — contact NEFCO to initiate
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
IFU — Impact Fund Denmark (Investment for Developing Countries) · IFU / Impact Fund Denmark / Danish SDG Investment Fund · Rolling applications
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
GlobalGiving — NGO Crowdfunding Platform · GlobalGiving (Washington DC) — crowdfunding platform · Rolling applications
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
About DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling applications accepted year-round, no fixed deadlines. Must submit at least 4 months before project start.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Rolling applications for main financing programmes; Nopef feasibility study fund has periodic deadlines (next: March 27, 2025)
For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Rolling applications for most programs. Nopef feasibility study has periodic deadlines (next: March 27). Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund has periodic call rounds.
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Pollution
Rolling
Applications - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling applications, processed within approximately 4 months
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Blended Finance Grant Africa Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Environmental project factory - Nefco · Nefco (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · Rolling applications; Nopef next deadline March 27, 2026
For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Technical Assistance Africa Baltic Sea Global Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Global EbA Fund - Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Climate Resilience · Global EbA Fund (Implemented by IUCN and UNEP; funded by German Federal Ministry BMUKN via IKI) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Schleswig-Holstein Coastal Protection Funding Directive (LKN.SH) · Schleswig-Holstein Ministry for Energy Transition, Agriculture, Environment, Nature and Digitalization (via LKN.SH) · Rolling basis
Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Climate Coastal Protection
Rolling
NLWKN Lower Saxony Coastal and Island Protection Funding Program · Niedersaechsischer Landesbetrieb fuer Wasserwirtschaft, Kuestenschutz und Naturschutz (NLWKN) / Land Niedersachsen · Rolling basis
Government Grant North Sea Climate Coastal Protection
Rolling
Greenpeace Environmental Foundation (Umweltstiftung Greenpeace) - Marine Conservation Grants · Umweltstiftung Greenpeace (Greenpeace Environmental Foundation) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Blue Belt Germany (Blaues Band Deutschland) · Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN) / Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein - Land Conservation · Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
World Bank PROBLUE Ocean Trust Fund · World Bank (PROBLUE — Multi-Donor Trust Fund) · Rolling basis
Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
MAR+Invest (MAR Fund) · MAR Fund / Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) · Rolling basis
Foundation Multilateral Blended Finance Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Adaptation Fund - SIDS Marine Projects · Adaptation Fund · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) Accelerator · Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) · Rolling basis
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Investment Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Katapult Ocean Tech Accelerator · Katapult VC (Katapult Ocean) · Rolling basis
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Investment Global Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
Lloyds Register Foundation - Ocean Safety Grants · Lloyd's Register Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Education Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
Tata Trusts Environmental Conservation and Waste Management · Rolling basis
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Technical Assistance India Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Godrej Trusts Environmental Sustainability Programs · Rolling basis
For NGOs Corporate Grant Technical Assistance India Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Danish Climate Investment Fund (DCIF) - Impact Fund Denmark · Rolling basis
For Startups Government Impact Investor Blended Finance Investment Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Stiftung Mercator - Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Projects · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Laudes Foundation (formerly C&A Foundation) - Circular Fashion · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
SPREP-AFD Pacific Ocean Initiative · Agence Française de Développement (AFD) via SPREP and Pacific Community (SPC) · Rolling basis (5-year programme, 2025-2030)
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
CCRIF - Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility · CCRIF SPC (Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) · Rolling basis (evaluated quarterly)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection
periodic
GEF Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI 1.0 & 2.0) · Global Environment Facility (GEF) · Rolling basis / GEF-8 cycle ends 2026; GEF-9 begins 2026-2030
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Waste Transformation Through CSR Projects in India - Earth5R · Rolling basis — CSR project partnership model, no fixed call deadlines
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Corporate Grant Technical Assistance India Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Criteria - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN · Rolling basis — applications accepted year-round, must be submitted at least 4 months before project start
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Africa Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Nordic Program for Circular Procurement (NPCP) · Rolling basis, first deadline was 2026-02-20
Government Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
DOEN Foundation: Supporting Sustainable Projects in Netherlands · DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN) · Rolling basis, year-round applications accepted
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
BMUV Nature Conservation Association Funding (Verbändeförderung Naturschutz) · Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN) · Rolling basis; applications for 2027 projects expected from May 2026 onwards
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Education Marine Conservation
Rolling
EU Innovation Fund - Overview · European Commission – EU Innovation Fund · Rolling calls 2020–2030; no single fixed deadline
For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Circular Economy Climate Research
Rolling
How Innovation Fund Denmark invests in new green climate solutions · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · Rolling calls with varying deadlines per programme
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) — GreenBiz Programme · KCIC (World Bank and DFID-backed) with grant and equity capital · Rolling cohort applications; check kenyacic.org
Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Stiftung Mercator - Climate Protection Funding · Stiftung Mercator · Rolling submissions
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) · Adaptation Fund (UNFCCC mechanism) · Rolling submissions accepted; contact Adaptation Fund Board secretariat
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
EIFO Green Accelerator Programme - Danish SME Green Tech Export · Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) · Rolling — 3 calls per year
For Startups Government Accelerator Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
DOEN Foundation · DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN) · Rolling — applications accepted year-round, but must be submitted at least 4 months before project start
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Home - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling — applications accepted year-round, no fixed deadlines
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
A.P. Moller Foundation · A.P. Moller Foundation (A. P. Moller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Mollers Fond) · Rolling — applications processed throughout the year
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Oceans | Nordic cooperation · Nordic Council of Ministers · Rolling — calls issued periodically on specific topics
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
Rolling
Climate Bonds Initiative — Blue Bonds · Climate Bonds Initiative (London) · Rolling — framework available
Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
KfW Environmental Programs (Umweltprogramme) · KfW Bankengruppe · Rolling — loans available on an ongoing basis through partner banks
Government Loan / Concessional Finance Global Biodiversity Climate
Rolling
NEFCO Nopef Financing for Feasibility Studies · NEFCO / Nopef (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · Rolling — multiple deadlines per year (most recent listed: 27 March)
For Startups Multilateral Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Technical Assistance Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
IUCN Marine and Polar Programme · IUCN Marine and Polar Programme (Global Ocean Programme Component 1, EU-funded) · Rolling — no fixed deadline
For Researchers Multilateral Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
What the new marine conservation fund wants to achieve · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) - German Federal Environmental Foundation · Rolling — no fixed deadline; applications accepted continuously from 2025 onwards
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
GCF Project Preparation Facility (PPF) · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Rolling — no fixed deadline; applications accepted on an ongoing basis
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters - Research and innovation · European Commission – Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (Horizon Europe) · Rolling — periodic calls under the Horizon Europe Work Programme (2026/27 calls announced in January 2026)
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Mediterranean North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research
Rolling
Gold Standard — Waste Management Carbon Credits · Gold Standard Foundation (Geneva, Switzerland) · Rolling — project registration accepted year-round
Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
EEA Grants Active Citizens Fund - Green Transition & Marine · EEA and Norway Grants - Fund Management Office (FMO) · Rolling/periodic by country; applications managed by Independent Fund Operators in each country
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Capacity Building Climate Education
Rolling
EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021 / 2021-2028 · EEA and Norway Grants / Financial Mechanism Office (FMO), funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway · Rolling; calls opened country by country as programme agreements are signed. First calls opened in Hungary in early 2026. Specific deadlines vary by country programme.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
Rolling
Stichting de Noordzee - Postcode Loterij · Nationale Postcode Loterij · September 1 annually
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2021-2027 (EU/ERDF) · Third call closed February 14, 2025. Future calls indicated on indicative timeline (subject to Monitoring Committee approval).
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
New solutions to marine problems · Unknown; Wallenberg/MMW project page — application period March 1 to April 1, 2026 (annual)
For Researchers Foundation Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
periodic
NOAA IOOS Integrated Ocean Observing System Funding · NOAA U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Program Office · Varies by announcement. Check Grants.gov for current active NOFOs. No single blanket deadline.
For Researchers Government Grant Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk · Varies by call: April 2026 (education call), June 2026 (disruptive technologies). Multiple deadlines per year.
For Researchers Research Council Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Climate Education Research
Rolling
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers) · Varies per call - multiple calls open throughout the year with different deadlines
For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Education Research
periodic
Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) - African Development Bank · African Development Bank (AfDB) — Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF), co-funded by Finland and Nordic Development Fund · periodic
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Technical Assistance Africa Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
Second Muse - Social Innovation Accelerator · SecondMuse (with clients including USAID, World Bank, Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation) · periodic
For NGOs For Startups Corporate Foundation Accelerator Investment Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Origins and evolutions of the Adessium Foundation · Adessium Foundation · rolling
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
Adessium Foundation - Circular Economy and Sustainable Living · Adessium Foundation · rolling
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · rolling
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste
Rolling
Plastic Solutions Fund (PSF) · Plastic Solutions Fund (PSF) / Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · unknown
For NGOs Foundation Philanthropic Network Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
GCF Enhancing Direct Access (EDA) Pilot Programme · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · unknown
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Climate