Sustainable Energy - Stichting DOEN
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DOEN provides direct support to these pioneers in the form of grants, loans, guarantees or investments. Applications. Currently DOEN is mainly processing ...
Source: https://www.doen.nl/en/how-we-do-it/sustainable-energy/
Funding Details
- Funder
- Stichting DOEN
- Funding Goal
- Supporting pioneers and innovative initiatives working on sustainable energy transitions, renewable energy access, and energy conservation — in the Netherlands and in emerging economies (East Africa and India).
- Funding Amount
- Not specified. DOEN provides grants, loans, guarantees, and investments — amounts vary by project.
- How to Apply
- Use the Quickscan tool on DOEN's website to check preliminary eligibility. If eligible, submit the official application form at least four months before project start. DOEN reviews applications over approximately four months. Currently prioritizing applications from emerging economies (East Africa, India).
- Target Region
- Netherlands, East Africa, India
- Contact
- Katja Berends — katja.berends@doen.nl (Programme contact for Sustainable Energy)
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 19:46
Application Checklist
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Summary
Stichting DOEN is a Dutch foundation funded by the Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij lotteries. It supports pioneers with innovative, business-oriented solutions for a better world across three themes: Regenerative Economy, Social Solidarity, and the Power of Imagination. The Sustainable Energy programme falls under the Regenerative Economy theme and focuses on advancing energy transitions through renewable energy access, consumer-generated sustainable energy, and energy conservation. In the Netherlands, DOEN supports initiatives enabling renewable energy generation and conservation. Internationally, the foundation focuses on East Africa and India, facilitating renewable energy access for consumers and entrepreneurs in rural areas to reduce fossil fuel dependence. DOEN provides support through grants, loans, guarantees, and investments, targeting initiatives that have moved beyond proof of concept. Applicants must be legal entities, submit applications at least four months before project start, and demonstrate clear SMART objectives, transparent budgeting, good governance, and lasting structural impact. DOEN explicitly excludes commercial ventures, research projects, awareness campaigns, equipment purchases, and politically or religiously motivated initiatives. The foundation currently prioritizes applications from emerging economies. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with a four-month review process.
Historical Context
Stichting DOEN is an established foundation receiving ongoing contributions from the Dutch Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij lotteries. The sustainable energy programme is one of several under DOEN's broader Regenerative Economy theme. Applications are processed on a rolling basis.
Sources
- https://www.doen.nl/en/how-we-do-it/sustainable-energy/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/applying/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/how-we-do-it/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/aanvraag-doen/criteria/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/aanvraag-doen/faq/
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