Environment & Climate
Grants for green transition, energy efficiency, solar panels, electric vehicle charging and sustainable production.
A Multifaceted Twin Study on Autism: How Clusters of Behavioural Features Shape Functioning and the Brain
Twin study on autism at Karolinska Institutet with grants of 5 million SEK.
5 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreA Transdisciplinary Research Program on Female ADHD in Adolescence
Research programme on ADHD in adolescent girls.
9 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreBroadleaf Support
5,000 — 70,000 SEK/ha for regeneration, clearing, thinning and fencing of broadleaf forest.
5,000 — 70,000 SEK/ha (10,000 SEK/ha thinning)Ongoing applicationOak regenerationBeech forestElm forestRead moreRewetting agreement
One-time compensation for landowners who block ditches on drained peatland.
Varies (one-time amount for the land)Ongoing applicationRewetting of drained peatlandClimate measures forestBiodiversityRead moreBLUEPRINT: Behavioral Longitudinal Understanding of Early-warning Patterns for Risk Identification and Needs-based Treatment
Research project on mental health among youth at Karolinska Institutet with grants of 5 million SEK.
5 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreBridging the Gaps: Social Dynamics in Climate-Adapted Forest Management
Project investigating different groups' acceptance of climate-adapted forest management.
6 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreChanging Northern Landscapes: Forestry and Reindeer Husbandry in Sweden
Project exploring power dynamics between forestry and reindeer husbandry.
7 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreCircularity FFI - Spring 2026
Support for research and development activities that minimise climate and environmental impact from vehicles within FFI Circularity.
Max 500,000 SEK for feasibility studies and smaller studies. Total budget approx. 45 million SEK.Planned to open January 2026Research and development activitiesRead moreDomestic Forest Governance and Global Timber Markets: A Policy Impact Assessment
Project investigating strategies to reduce logging leakage in forests.
8 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreEnsuring comprehensive geographical coverage of the Network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs)
Grants to ensure operation and geographical coverage for national centres for a safer internet (SIC).
750,000 Euro for Sweden1 October 2026OperationRead moreEUR 223.2 m for cross-sectoral solutions for the climate transition, sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply and efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use
Funding for cross-sectoral solutions for climate transition and sustainable energy use.
EUR 223.2 million15 September 2026Read moreEvaluating the Causal Link, mechanisms, and Impact of Problematic digital media use on youth mental health and SuicidE (ECLIPSE)
Research project on the link between social media and mental health among youth.
SEK 10 millionNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreFingerprints of North Atlantic
Grants for research on water exchange between the North Atlantic and Nordic seas using satellite data and direct ocean observations.
4,692 kSEK total over 4 yearsNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreResearch project with forestry relevance: "Forest knowledge in action"
Grant of 5 million SEK to Lund University for research on forest knowledge communication.
5 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateRead moreResearch project with forestry relevance: "Forests of Emotions"
Grant of 5 million SEK to Umeå University for research on the role of emotions in forest conflicts.
5 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateRead moreResearch project with forestry relevance: "Optimized trees"
Grant of 5 million SEK to Umeå University for research on the role of biotechnology in Swedish forestry.
5 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateRead moreResearch project with forestry relevance: "Promoting sustainable forestry in the future by understanding human forest interactions in the past (PastForests)"
Grant of 5 million SEK to Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences for research on sustainable forestry through historical understanding.
5 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateRead moreDesigned living environment – architecture, form, design, art and cultural heritage in public spaces
Research call for projects increasing knowledge about public art and its role in designed living environments for a social and sustainable society.
38.5 million SEK total to ten projectsAwarded at the end of September 2020environment-climateinnovationRead moreGreen loan
A loan for small and medium-sized enterprises wanting to invest in green transition and sustainable development.
Up to 20 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.InvestmentRead moreGreen loan – when you want to invest green
Loan for companies wanting to make sustainable and green investments.
Not specified in advance — decided individually based on your application and project. Some grant providers assess your situation, others sign agreements upon approval. Contact the grant provider (see source below) for an amount decision before applying.No fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateRead moreSustainability fund at Lund University
A fund financing projects that drive sustainable development and reduce the university's climate impact, open to researchers and students at Lund University.
Total 16 million SEK for the period 2022–2026. Up to 150,000 SEK per research project.No fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.Idea developmentVerificationValidationRead moreSwedish Heart-Lung Foundation's Large Research Grant 2024
Research grant of 15 million SEK to Professor Jenny Mjösberg for studies of unique cell findings in severe asthma.
15 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreSwedish Heart-Lung Foundation's Large Research Grant 2026
Research grant of 20 million SEK for research on inhalation treatment against COPD with antibodies.
20 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreImpact Innovation — Manufacturing SMEs to net zero
Support for manufacturing SMEs transitioning to net zero production.
Varies (intermediary package)Ongoing via intermediariesNet zero productionCircular economyEnergy efficiencyRead moreImproved treatment for children and youth at risk of severe antisocial and violent behaviour: A translational research program
Research programme at Karolinska Institutet for improved treatment of children and youth with severe behavioural problems with grants of 8.6 million SEK.
8.6 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreInvestment and operating support for bio-CCS through reverse auction
Companies wanting to contribute to negative emissions through capture, transport and geological storage of biogenic carbon dioxide (bio-CCS) can participate in the call through reverse auction.
Not specified in advance — decided individually based on your application and project. Some grant providers assess your situation, others sign agreements upon approval. Contact the grant provider (see source below) for an amount decision before applying.13 August 2026Read moreIT system supporting the removal of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
Grants for IT systems countering the spread of illegal material on online sexual exploitation of children.
0.75 million eurosNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.SupportRead moreJust-in-time relapse prevention in obsessive-compulsive disorder
Project to prevent relapse in treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in youth.
SEK 10 millionNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreClimate Leap
Investment support for climate measures — 19 billion SEK distributed since 2015 to over 31,500 projects.
Variable — often 100,000 — several million SEKOngoing applicationsSolar panels and solar energyCharging infrastructure for electric vehiclesEnergy efficiencyRead moreClimate Premium
Premium from the Swedish Energy Agency for environmental trucks, electric and environmental work machines up to 20% of purchase price until 2026.
Max 20 percent of purchase priceUntil 2026InvestmentRead moreCrown Princess Victoria's Fund
Provides support to projects giving children and young people with disabilities or chronic illness the opportunity for an active and meaningful leisure time.
Total 8.7 million SEK granted in 2025 to 23 projectsNational fundraising starts on Sweden's National Day, ongoing supportProject activitiesLeisure activitiesRead moreCharge the car — Business
Up to 15,000 SEK per charging point @ 20-50% for installation of electric vehicle charging at companies.
Up to 15,000 SEK per charging pointOngoing applicationCharging infrastructureStaff chargingCustomer chargingRead moreLeader support
Leader support is project support for rural development that can be applied for by associations, companies and other organisations with ideas contributing to local development.
Not specified in advance — decided individually based on your application and project. Some grant providers assess your situation, others sign agreements upon approval. Contact the grant provider (see source below) for an amount decision before applying.No fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.projectRead moreLIFE Calls for proposals 2026
Grants for projects within environment and climate that can be applied for via the LIFE programme in 2026.
Not specified in advance — decided individually based on your application and project. Some grant providers assess your situation, others sign agreements upon approval. Contact the grant provider (see source below) for an amount decision before applying.2026 (open application)environment-climateinnovationRead moreLIFE operating grants
Support to European non-profit organisations through operating grants from the LIFE programme.
Not specified in advance — decided individually based on your application and project. Some grant providers assess your situation, others sign agreements upon approval. Contact the grant provider (see source below) for an amount decision before applying.No fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateRead moreLIFE Programme 2022 Calls for project proposals
Grants for projects within nature conservation, environmental protection, climate action and clean energy with a total of 598 million euros available.
€598 million total distributed across four subprogrammesNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateinnovationRead moreLIFE programme (EU)
500,000 EUR – several million EUR @ up to 60% for environment, climate and nature projects.
500,000 EUR – several million EURApplication period: 21 April – 22 September 2026Environmental innovationClimate adaptationNature conservationRead moreLIFE+SCALLUVIA
Grants to develop and restore an area in Kruibeke-Bazel-Rupelmonde as flood protection and recreational area.
€872,366 (EU grant), total €1,744,730No fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.Environment-climateRead moreEnvironmental scholarship
The National Association of Community Centres annually awards an environmental scholarship of 5,000 SEK to community centre associations or individuals actively working with environmental and sustainability issues.
5,000 SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateRead moreMemorial gift at funerals
Give a memorial gift to honour a deceased person and support cancer research in Sweden.
Minimum amount is 150 SEK, common amount around 450 SEK.No fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.Other activitiesRead moreNature conservation agreement
One-time compensation typically 60% of timber value for long usufruct agreements concerning high nature values.
One-time compensation (varies)Ongoing applicationProtection of high nature valuesLong-term forest protectionLandowner agreementRead moreNew €3.98 million tender to support communities delivering the EU Mission Ocean and Waters
A procurement procedure to support communities delivering the EU Mission Ocean and Waters.
3.98 million euros14 July 2026, 15:00 (CEST)environment-climateRead moreNokås — Nature and cultural environment conservation in forests
Max 13,000 SEK/ha (up to 40,000 SEK/ha for broadleaf) for measures promoting nature values in forest.
Max 13,000 SEK/ha (40,000 SEK/ha broadleaf)Ongoing applicationNature conservation measuresCultural environments in forestPaths and recreationRead moreOcean colour remote sensing in optically complex waters - moving from the ENVISAT to the Copernicus programme Short
Research programme for validation and algorithm development of satellite data from Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 for monitoring water quality in coastal and inland waters.
3,188 kSEK total for 2018-2020No fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreOlfactory Neural Signatures and Their Genetic Foundations in Early-Onset Psychosis: Enhancing Risk Prediction for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Research project on the role of the sense of smell in early psychosis for early detection.
9.6 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreOne Forest, Many Voices: Leveraging Digital Forestry to Promote Environmental Justice
Project to achieve justice in digital forestry.
7 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreProfit versus nature? How private forest owners can navigate conflicting institutional logics in a highly politicized landscape to make better use of their forests
Project developing support for private forest owners to better use their forests.
5 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreProject Mittstråket 2.0
EU-funded collaboration project to make the Mittbanan a fossil-free transport corridor with increased capacity and accessibility.
285 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateinnovationRead moreProject grants to promote Roma inclusion
Project grants that municipalities can apply for to promote Roma participation in society on equal terms and provide better conditions for Roma inclusion.
Not specified in advance — decided individually based on your application and project. Some grant providers assess your situation, others sign agreements upon approval. Contact the grant provider (see source below) for an amount decision before applying.No fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.projectRead moreRE:Source funding for research and innovation on sustainable material use
Funding for projects in research and innovation focusing on sustainable material use in the construction sector.
Originally 45 million SEK, increased to over 70 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.innovationenvironment-climateRead moreResilient Innovation and Sustainable Knowledge for Swedish Forest Management in the Anthropocene
Project to strengthen resilience in forest management.
8 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreRestoration Futures in Sweden´s forests for biodiversity & human well-being
Project to restore forest ecosystems for human and ecosystem well-being.
7 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreCollaborative project to improve agricultural water management
Call for 12 million SEK to collaborative projects contributing to improved water management in agriculture.
12 million SEK27 FebruaryCollaborationRead moreThe Swedish Forests and Ecosystems Initiative
A support programme that gave 15.4 million SEK to six organisations to contribute to positive development for the Swedish forest and its ecosystems.
15.4 million SEK total to six organisationsNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateRead moreStrengthen SMEs for a sustainable future
Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth support for SMEs transitioning to sustainable production @ 40-50%.
VariesSpecific callsSustainable productionCircular economyResource efficiencyRead moreState grants for violence prevention work
State grants for projects and activities preventing men's violence against women, violence in close relationships, sexual violence, honour-related violence and oppression, as well as prostitution and human trafficking for sexual purposes.
Not specified in advance — decided individually based on your application and project. Some grant providers assess your situation, others sign agreements upon approval. Contact the grant provider (see source below) for an amount decision before applying.Application opens 8 Septemberenvironment-climateRead moreSupport for Swedish participation in the ERA-Net Cofund Urban Accessibility and Connectivity Sino-European open call
Grants for Swedish actors to participate in a collaboration between Europe and China for sustainable urban mobility in the areas of sustainable urban logistics and climate-neutral mobility.
Approx. 9 million SEK to Swedish actorsNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.Research and innovation projectsRead moreSupport to awareness raising about the Arctic communities, including Indigenous People
Grants to support initiatives raising awareness about Arctic communities, including youth and Indigenous Peoples.
Up to 300,000 eurosNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.Read moreTackle the youth mental health crisis with patient stratification and personalized treatments
Research project at Örebro University on personalised treatment strategies for youth with mental health issues with grants of 10 million SEK.
SEK 10 millionNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreThe Anthropocene Biosphere Laboratory
Research laboratory gathering researchers to develop science for sustainable development and understand humanity's role in the biosphere.
60 million SEK over five yearsNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreThe Anthropocene Laboratory
Research laboratory gathering researchers to develop science for sustainable development and understand humanity's role in the biosphere.
60 million SEK over five yearsNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreThe art of governing forests mastering governance dilemmas across multiple levels
Project to create a forest policy framework and manage governance dilemmas.
8 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreUNDERPINNED: Forest owners’ cognition and behaviors underpinning Swedish forest biodiversity
Project on how private forest owners' decisions affect biodiversity in Swedish forests.
7 million SEKNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreUnfolding neurodevelopmental conditions from infancy to mid-childhood
Project for better understanding of how autism and ADHD arise and develop in young people.
SEK 10 millionNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead moreWetlands, water care, lime filter ditches and irrigation ponds
Support for establishment of wetlands, lime filter beds, two-stage ditches, irrigation ponds and lime filter ditches to reduce nutrient leakage and preserve biodiversity.
Not specified in advance — decided individually based on your application and project. Some grant providers assess your situation, others sign agreements upon approval. Contact the grant provider (see source below) for an amount decision before applying.No fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.environment-climateRead moreYoung people’s sleep in a digital world: Unraveling the two-way impact between sleep and technology use
Research project at Örebro University on youth sleep and technology with a grant of 10 million SEK.
SEK 10 millionNo fixed deadline specified — applications are usually accepted continuously. Check current dates with the grant provider.researchRead more