Rainmatter Foundation Grants and Fellowships

Open all year Rainmatter Foundation (Zerodha founders) All of India

Grant plus other support

Amount set per project

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Grants and fellowships for work restoring ecosystems, farms, water and climate
Who can apply: Works on forests, water, soil, farms, food systems, energy or transport
Mostly non-profits, researchers and fellows
For-profit startups are usually sent to Rainmatter Capital (equity)
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Get in touch through rainmatter.org with your work and plan
Best for: Idea, Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: CleanTech AgriTech Mobility
Run by: Companies and foundations

RKVY-RAFTAAR Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship ProgrammeUp to ₹5 lakh at idea stage. Up to ₹25 lakh at seed stage. Students: up to ₹4 lakh. Open all year
Social Alpha Entrepreneur in Residence Fellowship₹60,000 a month, plus a chance to pitch for up to ₹50 lakh Open all year
The Earth PrizeUSD 10,000 per regional winner (USD 104,500 total pool) Closes 10 Jan 2027
The Liveability ChallengeS$1 million grant for the top Oceans solution; over S$5.5 million in total Closes 18 Feb 2027
TVARAN 3.0: Maharashtra Tech Accelerator Project (T-MAP)Share of a ₹3 crore pilot fund pool Open now
UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge (5th Call)Up to US$100,000 per project Closes 15 Nov 2026
Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) FundBusiness grant for projects up to ₹2 crore. You co-fund 30%. Open all year
E2E Networks Startup Program (AI Explorer credits)₹5 lakh in AI cloud credits Open all year

Starter opens 30 grants in full. Pro opens every one.