Stichting Nationaal Groenfonds finances projects that connect ecology and economy, with a strong emphasis on improving the Dutch green living environment through nature, water, biodiversity, and climate transition. It primarily supports entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and innovative SMEs that are moving into more sustainable, circular, or nature-inclusive business models, often through loans or revolving finance rather than traditional grants. The portfolio shows a clear tilt toward practical, real-economy transition projects in agriculture, water innovation, renewable energy, and circular industry.
Primarily revolving loans, investment instruments, and transition financing; often project-based and tied to specific programs. Funding appears to be available through targeted funds and partnerships, with support for startups, scale-ups, cooperatives, and implementation-ready innovation projects in the Netherlands.
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Applicants should align tightly with one of the Groenfonds program lines and show clear ecological impact alongside financial viability. Expect a program-specific, likely application- or partner-led process rather than open general grantmaking; prepare a strong project plan, evidence of innovation, and a credible pathway to repayment or scaling, especially for loans and revolving funds.
Current and upcoming funding from Stichting Nationaal Groenfonds that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projecten moeten aantoonbare maatschappelijke meerwaarde voor waterkwaliteit/-veiligheid hebben. Financiering alleen aan organisaties/ondernemingen (geen particulieren).
Who can apply: Projecten moeten bijdragen aan waterkwaliteit/-veiligheid en innovatieve oplossingen bieden; financiering uitsluitend aan organisaties en ondernemingen.
Who can apply: Projecten moeten bijdragen aan transitie en duurzame impact; financiering aan organisaties/ondernemingen; aanvullende voorwaarden per financiering op maat.
Who can apply: Primary agricultural entrepreneurs or groups of primary agricultural entrepreneurs with a (draft) business plan and partial co-financing; the plan must significantly reduce nitrogen emissions and improve at least 4 additional sustainability goals without backsliding on any goal.
Who can apply: Cooperative energy projects supported through Energie Samen and regional project bureaus; originally limited to certain provinces, later expanded to the rest of the Netherlands from 16 June 2025.
Who can apply: Projecten moeten aantoonbare positieve impact hebben op groene leefomgeving en financieel structureel haalbaar zijn; financiering uitsluitend aan organisaties/ondernemingen.
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