This opportunity has closed. It stays published for reference, and new cycles reopen here when the organizer announces them. Browse open opportunities

About this opportunity

For 25 years, The Ashden Awards have accelerated groundbreaking climate solutions – bringing innovators prize money, publicity and prestige. We boost work that lowers emissions and builds resilience while creating social impact: from new jobs and livelihoods to better health. Key features:

Winners receive up to £40,000 in grant funding (except Outstanding Achievement Award, which has no grant).
Tailored communications and organizational support.
Global media exposure and storytelling support.
Connections to funders, investors, and policymakers.
Ongoing alumni network and program participation. Award categories:
Local Energy Innovation (UK)
Nature-Based Climate Solutions (UK)
Outstanding Achievement (Global South, past winners/finalists only)
Solving Energy Challenges (Global South)
Tropical Forest Protection (Global South, Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities)

Who can apply

Must be an organization (business, social enterprise, community group, public sector body)
Must deliver impactful climate solutions with social benefits
Must submit:
Online application form
Evidence of innovation, impact, and scalability
Outstanding Achievement Award requires prior Ashden finalist/winner statu

Ashden (UK-based climate innovation charity)Award

Ashden Awards 2026

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Award

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

United Kingdom

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Winners receive up to £40,000 in grant funding (except Outstanding Achievement Award, which has no grant).
Tailored communications and organizational support.
Global media exposure and storytelling support.
Connections to funders, investors, and policymakers.
Ongoing alumni network and program participation. Award categories:
Local Energy Innovation (UK)
Nature-Based Climate Solutions (UK)
Outstanding Achievement (Global South, past winners/finalists only)
Solving Energy Challenges (Global South)
Tropical Forest Protection (Global South, Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities)

Who can apply

Must be an organization (business, social enterprise, community group, public sector body)
Must deliver impactful climate solutions with social benefits
Must submit:
Online application form
Evidence of innovation, impact, and scalability
Outstanding Achievement Award requires prior Ashden finalist/winner statu

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.