Grants for environment, climate and the circular economy

11 open calls

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16.11.2026
up to USD 500,000 per grant
Germany
Global EbA Fund: grants of up to $500,000 for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change for NGOs, universities, research institutions and consortia, apply by 16 November
The Global EbA Fund, a fund for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change under the German government's International Climate Initiative (IKI), with a secretariat run by IUCN and UNEP, has opened a call for medium-size grants. A single grant is up to $500,000 for a project lasting up to 24 months.
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UniversitiesResearch Inst.NGOs / CSOsGov. Bodies
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30.11.2026
EUR 10,000 per project
France
Terre de Femmes by the Yves Rocher Foundation: €10,000 for women leading urban tree projects, open to Ukraine, apply by 30 November
The Yves Rocher Foundation is accepting applications for the international Terre de Femmes award, this year dedicated to trees in cities. It supports concrete projects that put trees at the heart of urban life: environmental education, urban agroforestry, protection of old trees, nurseries of native species and…
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NGOs / CSOsIndividualsGov. Bodies
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02.02.2027
EUR 10,000,000 to 12,500,000 per project
European Union
Horizon Europe: EUR 10 to 12.5 million for a pilot facility processing critical raw materials, Ukraine named as a priority partner, deadline 2 February 2027
Topic HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-16 funds the development and demonstration of a pilot-scale facility that integrates processing and refining technologies for better recovery of raw materials, critical ones in particular, from low-grade and complex ores and extractive waste.
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UniversitiesResearch Inst.SMEs / Business
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14.01.2027
total call budget EUR 230,000,000, individual topics from EUR 4 to 50 million
European Union
Horizon Europe NATURE 2027: EUR 230 million call with ten topics on biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, deadlines 14 January and 16 February 2027
On 2 October 2026 the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation announced a EUR 230 million Horizon Europe call on nature under its Horizontal Activities. It supports biodiversity protection, ecosystem restoration and the mainstreaming of biodiversity across Pillar II.
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UniversitiesResearch Inst.NGOs / CSOsSMEs / Business +1
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09.11.2026
up to €50 000
European Union
Fueling Circularity and Green Business with Space Data – FIERCE 2nd Open Call for Financial Support
WHAT IS FUNDED: FIERCE is supporting space-enabled green solutions that have a positive environmental impact. The call funds specialized services from External Service Providers (ESPs) under three pathways: Ideation Projects (up to €25,000), Scale-Up Projects (up to €50,000), and Commercialisation Projects (up to €25,0…
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SMEs / BusinessStartupsIndividuals
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up to UAH 16 million
Ukraine
eRobota 2026: Ukrainian Government Grants for Business
Status as of 5 November 2026. No eRobota strand is accepting applications right now. Own Business 2.0: the Diia round closed on 27 October, decisions are due by 16 November, and the next round has not been announced. Processing: the round that ran until 30 October is closed.
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SMEs / BusinessIndividuals
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22.09.2027
Up to €8
EU
Horizon Europe BIODIV-05: Up to €8 Million to Integrate Biodiversity into Business
The European Commission, under Horizon Europe Cluster 6, is launching a call to support research and innovation that accelerates the transition to a nature positive economy. Specifically, this call focuses on integrating biodiversity considerations into private sector strategies and decision-making – from startups and SMEs to large corporations and financial…
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SMEs / Business
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up to €50,000
EU
European Endowment for Democracy (EED) Grants for Civil Society and Independent Media
The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) provides flexible and rapid-response grants to support civil society actors, grassroots initiatives, youth groups, independent media, and human rights defenders. The programme aims to strengthen democratic resilience, promote civic engagement, and empower communities working toward democratic change in challenging environments.
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NGOs / CSOs
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Calls for environmental projects: the LIFE programme, Horizon Europe climate clusters, EIT Climate-KIC, funds for climate adaptation, waste management, ecosystem restoration after hostilities, environmental education in communities. Built from the GetGrant catalogue, open calls only.

Environmental funders expect a measurable effect: tonnes of waste, hectares restored, emissions cut. LIFE and Horizon Europe require partners from several countries and co-funding from 40 percent; small NGO grants value experience with the community. Applications go to the funder’s site, linked from each card.

Grants for environment, climate and the circular economy: open now

As of 7 November 2026, the GetGrant catalogue lists 11 open calls for environment, climate and the circular economy, 4 of them with rolling applications.

Nearest deadlines

  1. Fueling Circularity and Green Business with Space Data – FIERCE 2nd Open Call for Financial Support 2 days left
  2. Global EbA Fund: grants of up to $500,000 for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change for NGOs, universities, research institutions and consortia, apply by 16 November 9 days left
  3. Terre de Femmes by the Yves Rocher Foundation: €10,000 for women leading urban tree projects, open to Ukraine, apply by 30 November 23 days left
  4. MOPGA 2027: 12-month visiting fellowships in France for early-career researchers on climate and environmental topics, applications until 15 December 38 days left
  5. Horizon Europe NATURE 2027: EUR 230 million call with ten topics on biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, deadlines 14 January and 16 February 2027 68 days left
  6. Horizon Europe: EUR 10 to 12.5 million for a pilot facility processing critical raw materials, Ukraine named as a priority partner, deadline 2 February 2027 87 days left
Data updated All 11 open calls →

Frequently asked questions

How many grants for environment, climate and the circular economy are open right now?
As of 7 November 2026, the GetGrant catalogue lists 11 open calls for environment, climate and the circular economy, 4 of them with rolling applications. The list is updated daily.
Which deadlines are coming up next?
Fueling Circularity and Green Business with Space Data – FIERCE 2nd Open Call for Financial Support – until 9 November 2026; Global EbA Fund: grants of up to $500,000 for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change for NGOs, universities, research institutions and consortia, apply by 16 November – until 16 November 2026; Terre de Femmes by the Yves Rocher Foundation: €10,000 for women leading urban tree projects, open to Ukraine, apply by 30 November – until 30 November 2026.
Who can apply?
Environmental NGOs, communities, municipal enterprises, universities and research institutions, businesses with circular solutions.
How is a call assigned to this topic?
By the words in its title and summary. A call can belong to several topics at once; the audience categories (business, NGOs, universities) are separate pages.