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ENVIRONMENT FUNDING DATABASE – INDIA (100+ Sources)
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#Fund / Org NameCategorySub-TypeFocus AreaFund Size / Ticket Size (INR/USD)Eligible EntityStructureStageGeographic FocusApplication / ContactWebsiteKey NotesIndia Friendly?
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── CROWDFUNDING PLATFORMS ──
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1KettoCrowdfundingDonation-basedEnvironment, Health, Education, Animal WelfareNo minimum; 0% platform fee (charges subscription)NGOs, Individuals, Social EnterprisesNGO / IndividualSeed / AwarenessIndia (Global donors)www.ketto.orghttps://www.ketto.orgIndia's largest crowdfunding platform; 2 lakh+ campaigns; ₹2000+ Cr raised; strong social amplification✅ Yes
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2MilaapCrowdfundingDonation-basedEnvironment, Education, Rural Dev, HealthNo minimum; flat subscription, 0% commissionNGOs, Social EntrepreneursNGO / IndividualSeed / AwarenessIndia (India-first)www.milaap.orghttps://milaap.orgIndia's first crowdfunding platform (2010); ₹1400+ Cr raised; no campaign time limit; FCRA compatible✅ Yes
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3ImpactGuruCrowdfundingDonation-basedNGO causes, Health, Environment, SocialNo minimum; ~5% platform feeNGOs, Individuals, Social EnterprisesNGO / StartupSeed / AwarenessIndia + Global (100 countries)www.impactguru.comhttps://www.impactguru.com₹1500 Cr raised; 80G + 501(c)3 tax benefits for donors; real-time app; dedicated relationship manager✅ Yes
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4GiveIndiaCrowdfundingDonation marketplaceAll social causes incl. EnvironmentAny amount; platform fee ~8%Verified NGOs onlyNGOOngoingIndia (corporates & retail donors)www.giveindia.orghttps://www.giveindia.orgMost trusted NGO marketplace; workplace giving integrations; strong corporate donor base; FCRA NGOs eligible✅ Yes
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5Give.doCrowdfundingDonation-basedEnvironment, Animals, Children, HealthAny amountNGOsNGOOngoingIndiawww.give.dohttps://give.doVerified NGO platform with environment cause category; tax receipts✅ Yes
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6DonatekartCrowdfundingIn-kind / Product donationsSocial causes incl. EnvironmentProduct-based donationsNGOsNGOOngoingIndiawww.donatekart.comhttps://www.donatekart.comUnique model – donors give products not cash; NGOs create product wishlists✅ Yes
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7FuelADreamCrowdfundingRewards-basedCommunity, Environment, CreativeAny amount; 2 models: Keep All / Keep What You GetNGOs, Startups, IndividualsNGO / StartupSeedIndiawww.fueladream.comhttps://www.fueladream.comBengaluru-based; marketing & PR support included✅ Yes
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8GlobalGivingCrowdfundingDonation marketplaceEnvironment, Climate, CommunityMin. $5,000 campaign goalNGOs (must pass vetting)NGOOngoingInternational + Indiawww.globalgiving.orghttps://www.globalgiving.orgConnects Indian NGOs to global (esp. US) donors; FCRA compliance needed; strong for reforestation/climate NGOs✅ Yes
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9CrowderaCrowdfundingDonation / RewardsAll causesFree for NGOsNGOs, StartupsNGO / StartupSeedIndia + Globalwww.crowdera.comhttps://www.crowdera.comFree for nonprofits; white-label options available✅ Yes
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10WishberryCrowdfundingRewards-basedCreative / Innovation projectsAny amountSocial Enterprises, StartupsStartupPre-seed / SeedIndiawww.wishberry.inhttps://www.wishberry.inMumbai-based Kickstarter equivalent; good for innovation-driven env projects✅ Yes
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11CSRBOXCSR PlatformCSR Aggregator / MatchmakingEnvironment, Plantation, Waste, Water₹10 L – ₹10 Cr per projectNGOs, Social Enterprises, For-profitsNGO / NPOPilot to ScaleIndia (PAN India)www.csrbox.orghttps://csrbox.orgIndia's largest CSR discovery platform; connects NGOs with CSR teams; environment = growing category✅ Yes
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12BenevityCSR PlatformCorporate giving platformEnvironment, Social, HealthDepends on corporate budgetsNGOs (registered on Benevity)NGOOngoingGlobal (India corporates active)causes.benevity.orghttps://causes.benevity.orgUsed by HCL, Infosys, TCS, Wipro etc.; workplace giving + volunteering; key for getting on corporate giving lists✅ Yes
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13Give India CSRCSR PlatformCorporate giving portalAll causes incl. Environment₹5 L – ₹5 Cr per projectVerified NGOsNGOOngoingIndiacorporate.giveindia.orghttps://corporate.giveindia.orgDedicated corporate arm of GiveIndia; helps companies fulfill CSR mandates✅ Yes
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14Sambhav Foundation (CSR Portal)CSR PlatformCSR facilitationEnvironment, Education, Health₹10 L – ₹2 CrNGOs, Social EnterprisesNGOPilot to ScaleIndiawww.sambhavfoundation.orghttps://www.sambhavfoundation.orgBridges gap between NGOs and CSR-spending companies✅ Yes
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15India CSR NetworkCSR PlatformCSR news + matchmakingAll social causesVariesNGOsNGOOngoingIndiawww.indiacsr.inhttps://www.indiacsr.inMedia + matchmaking platform for CSR; good for visibility with corporate CSR teams✅ Yes
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── GOVERNMENT SCHEMES – INDIA ──
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16Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS)GovernmentGrant / Soft LoanAll sectors incl. Cleantech, EnvironmentUp to ₹20 L (grant); ₹50 L (convertible debenture)DPIIT-recognised startups <2 yrsStartup (Pvt Ltd / LLP)Pre-seed / SeedIndia (PAN India)www.startupindia.gov.in/sisfshttps://seedfund.startupindia.gov.inDisbursed via DPIIT-approved incubators; no equity dilution on grant tranche✅ Yes
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17SIDBI Fund of Funds (FFS)GovernmentVC Fund of FundsAll sectors incl. Greentech, Waste, Renewables₹25 Cr – ₹500 Cr (to VC funds)SEBI-registered AIFs that invest in startupsVC FundSeed to Series BIndiawww.sidbi.inhttps://www.sidbi.in₹21,276 Cr committed to 1173 startups as of 2024; access via VC fund applications✅ Yes
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18NABARD AgriSURE FundGovernmentDirect equity + Fund of FundsAgritech, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Rural₹20-25 Cr per startup (direct)Agritech / Climatetech startupsStartupEarly Stage / Series AIndia (rural focus)www.nabard.orghttps://www.nabard.org₹200 Cr approved; 300+ startups backed; climate resilience focus growing✅ Yes
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19NABARD Green Impact Fund (NGIF)GovernmentImpact FundClimate adaptation, Sustainable agri, Water₹1,000 Cr corpus (Jan 2026 launch)Startups, NGOs, State GovtsStartup / NGOEarly StageIndia (rural + agri)www.nabard.orghttps://www.nabard.orgNEW – ₹1000 Cr fund launching 2026; co-designed with Intellecap/Aavishkaar; lowers borrowing cost✅ Yes
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20NABARD Carbon Fund (NCF)GovernmentVenture / Carbon FinanceCarbon capture, Emissions reduction₹300 Cr corpus (Jan 2026 launch)Carbon startups, DevelopersStartupEarly StageIndiawww.nabard.orghttps://www.nabard.orgNEW – ₹300 Cr; underserved carbon developer segment; World Bank co-investment discussions✅ Yes
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21National Clean Energy & Env Fund (NCEEF)GovernmentGrant / BudgetaryClean energy, Environment R&DProject-based (₹50 L – ₹100 Cr)Govt agencies, PSUs, Research institutesGovernment / PSUResearch to ScaleIndiamoef.gov.inhttps://moef.gov.inCoal cess-funded; mainly for large projects and state-level interventions✅ Yes
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22National Adaptation Fund (NAFCC)GovernmentGrantClimate adaptation, Vulnerable states₹25 Cr – ₹100 Cr per state projectState govts, NGOs (via state nodal)NGO / GovernmentScaleIndia (state-level)moef.gov.inhttps://moef.gov.inFunded by Union Budget; state proposals via MoEFCC; NGOs can partner with state nodal agencies✅ Yes
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23CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund)GovernmentGrantAfforestation, Forest restoration₹500 Cr – ₹1000 Cr annuallyState Forest Depts, NGOs (as implementing partners)NGO / GovernmentScaleIndiacampa.nic.inhttps://campa.nic.in₹66,000+ Cr in corpus; states deploy funds; NGOs can be implementation partners; directly relevant for Communitree✅ Yes
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24National Mission for Green India (GIM)GovernmentGrantAfforestation, Biodiversity, Eco-restoration₹500 L – ₹50 Cr per projectState Govts, Community orgs, NGOsNGO / GovernmentScaleIndiamoef.gov.inhttps://moef.gov.inPart of NAPCC; 10 Mn ha target; implementing agencies can be NGOs via JFMCs✅ Yes
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25PM Jan Dhan – MUDRA YojanaGovernmentSoft LoanAll micro-enterprise incl. eco-businesses₹50,000 – ₹10 LIndividual entrepreneurs, SHGsIndividual / SHGPre-seedIndiamudra.org.inhttps://www.mudra.org.inFor grassroots eco-entrepreneurs; no collateral; Shishu / Kishor / Tarun tiers✅ Yes
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26Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)GovernmentGrant / MentorshipDeep-tech, Cleantech, Environment innovationUp to ₹10 Cr (Atal Incubation)Startups in AIM networkStartupPre-seed to SeedIndia (pan-India incubators)aim.gov.inhttps://aim.gov.in3000+ Atal Tinkering Labs; Atal Incubation Centres; Atal New India Challenge; environment focus sectors✅ Yes
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27Startup India Recognition (DPIIT)GovernmentTax + Regulatory benefitsAll sectors₹0 (access to schemes)Startups <10 yrs, turnover <₹100 CrStartupAll stagesIndiastartupindia.gov.inhttps://www.startupindia.gov.inGateway to FFS, SISFS, CGSS; 80-IAC tax holiday; IPR support; mandatory first step✅ Yes
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28CGTMSE (Collateral-free loans)GovernmentCredit GuaranteeMSMEs in all sectors incl. env servicesUp to ₹5 Cr (collateral-free)MSMEsMSMEGrowthIndiawww.cgtmse.inhttps://www.cgtmse.inSIDBI + MoMSME; reduces risk for bank lending; good for env service companies needing working capital✅ Yes
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29National Waterways Mission (NMCG)GovernmentProject fundingRiver conservation, Ganga rejuvenation₹1 Cr – ₹100 Cr per projectNGOs, Community orgs, State agenciesNGO / GovernmentScaleIndia (river basins)nmcg.nic.inhttps://nmcg.nic.in₹20,000 Cr Namami Gange programme; NGOs as implementation partners for ghats, biodiversity✅ Yes
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30MNRE – Renewable Energy ProgramsGovernmentSubsidy / GrantSolar, Wind, Biomass, Small hydroVaries by programCompanies, Cooperatives, FarmersAllScaleIndiamnre.gov.inhttps://mnre.gov.inPM KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar, rooftop solar schemes; indirect env impact✅ Yes
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── MULTILATERAL & INTERNATIONAL FUNDS ──
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31Green Climate Fund (GCF)MultilateralGrant / Concessional LoanClimate mitigation & adaptationUSD 10 Mn – USD 250 Mn per projectGovt agencies, Accredited entities (NABARD, IDFC, YES Bank)NGO / Govt / DFIScaleDeveloping countries incl. Indiawww.greenclimate.fundhttps://www.greenclimate.fundAccessed via accredited entities; NABARD is India's direct access entity; 4 projects funded in India so far✅ Yes
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32Global Environment Facility (GEF)MultilateralGrantBiodiversity, Climate, Land, ChemicalsUSD 50,000 (SGP) – USD 100 Mn (full project)NGOs, Govt, Community orgsNGO / GovernmentSeed to ScaleIndia (developing country)www.thegef.orghttps://www.thegef.org186 member countries; $27 Bn+ deployed; Small Grants Programme (SGP) gives up to $50K directly to CBOs/NGOs✅ Yes
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33GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP)MultilateralGrantBiodiversity, Climate mitigation, Land restorationUp to USD 50,000 per projectCBOs, NGOs, Indigenous orgsNGO / CBOSeedIndia (via UNDP Country Office)sgp.undp.orghttps://sgp.undp.orgDirectly accessible for small NGOs; UNDP implements; contact India SGP National Coordinator✅ Yes
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34UNDP IndiaMultilateralGrant / Technical AssistanceClimate, SDGs, Biodiversity, Clean energyUSD 50,000 – USD 5 MnNGOs, Govt, Social EnterprisesNGO / GovernmentAll stagesIndiawww.undp.org/indiahttps://www.undp.org/indiaImplements GEF, GCF, Adaptation Fund; also runs its own India program; regular calls for proposals✅ Yes
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35Adaptation Fund (AF)MultilateralGrantClimate adaptation, Watershed, Coastal resilienceUSD 5 Mn – USD 50 MnGovt, Accredited National Entities (NABARD)NGO / GovernmentScaleIndia (via NABARD)www.adaptation-fund.orghttps://www.adaptation-fund.orgNABARD is NIE for India; Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan watershed projects already funded✅ Yes
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36Climate Investment Funds (CIF)MultilateralConcessional financeClean energy, Forest, Climate resilienceUSD 50 Mn – USD 500 MnGovt / DFIsGovernment / DFIScaleIndiawww.cif.orghttps://www.cif.org$793 Mn CTF deployed in India; ACT program (coal transition) – India pilot country; up to $500 Mn✅ Yes
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37World Bank – India Environment ProgramsMultilateralLoan / GrantForests, Urban env, Pollution, WatershedsUSD 50 Mn – USD 500 MnGovt / PSUsGovernmentScaleIndiawww.worldbank.org/indiahttps://www.worldbank.org/en/country/indiaFinances MoEFCC, state forest depts; indirect NGO participation as implementing partners✅ Yes
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38Asian Development Bank (ADB)MultilateralLoan / Grant / TAClimate, Clean energy, Urban environmentUSD 10 Mn – USD 300 MnGovt, DFIs, Private sectorGovernment / CorporateScaleIndiawww.adb.orghttps://www.adb.orgIndia among top ADB borrowers; Green Finance Facility; private sector window for cleantech companies✅ Yes
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39KfW (Germany) – India ProgramBilateralConcessional loan / GrantRenewable energy, Biodiversity, Urban climateEUR 50 Mn – EUR 500 MnGovt / DFIsGovernment / DFIScaleIndiawww.kfw-entwicklungsbank.dehttps://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.deGerman development bank; works with SIDBI, NABARD; Green Indian Financial System (GIFS) partnership✅ Yes
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40AFD (France) – IndiaBilateralConcessional loan / GrantClimate, Biodiversity, Urban resilienceEUR 20 Mn – EUR 200 MnGovt / DFIs / NGOsGovernment / DFIScaleIndiawww.afd.frhttps://www.afd.frCo-launched GIFS with SIDBI; financing nature-based solutions in India✅ Yes
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41USAID IndiaBilateralGrant / Technical AssistanceClean energy, Environment, Climate resilienceUSD 100,000 – USD 10 MnNGOs, Research institutesNGO / ResearchSeed to ScaleIndiawww.usaid.gov/indiahttps://www.usaid.gov/indiaPeriodic RFAs for climate/environment; PACE program (clean energy); FCRA compliance needed✅ Yes
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42GIZ (Germany) – IndiaBilateralTechnical Assistance / GrantBiodiversity, Forests, Climate policy, Clean energyEUR 500,000 – EUR 10 MnGovt, NGOs, ResearchNGO / GovernmentScaleIndiawww.giz.de/indiahttps://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/india.htmlImplements German development cooperation in India; Indo-German environment program; partners with MoEFCC✅ Yes
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43JICA (Japan) – IndiaBilateralODA Loan / GrantForests, Watershed, Urban environmentUSD 10 Mn – USD 200 MnGovt agenciesGovernmentScaleIndiawww.jica.go.jp/indiahttps://www.jica.go.jp/indiaForest conservation, watershed projects; Uttarakhand forestry program funded by JICA✅ Yes
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── IMPACT INVESTORS & VC FUNDS (India-focused) ──
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44Avaana CapitalImpact VCClimate-focused VCClimate tech, Clean energy, SustainabilityUSD 1 Mn – USD 10 MnClimate-tech startupsStartup (Pvt Ltd)Seed to Series BIndiawww.avaana.comhttps://www.avaana.comOne of India's few dedicated climate VC firms; portfolio: carbon, clean energy, agri-climate✅ Yes
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45Omnivore PartnersImpact VCAgri / Climate VCAgritech, Climate-smart agri, Rural fintechUSD 500K – USD 5 MnAgritech / Climatetech startupsStartupSeed to Series AIndiawww.omnivore.vchttps://www.omnivore.vcIndia's leading agri/climate VC; $200 Mn+ AUM; portfolio: Waycool, Stellapps, BharatRohan✅ Yes
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46Aavishkaar CapitalImpact VCSocial VC / DebtRural livelihoods, Clean energy, AgricultureUSD 100K – USD 5 MnSocial enterprises, Impact startupsStartup / Social EnterpriseSeed to Series AIndia (rural)www.aavishkaar.inhttps://www.aavishkaar.inPioneer impact investor in India since 2001; ₹3000+ Cr AUM; debt and equity; rural environment focus✅ Yes
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47Caspian Debt (Caspian Impact)Impact FinanceImpact Debt / Blended financeLivelihoods, Clean energy, Sanitation₹1 Cr – ₹25 CrSocial enterprises, Impact startupsStartup / Social EnterpriseGrowthIndiawww.caspiandebt.comhttps://www.caspiandebt.comImpact-focused debt; good for env startups needing growth capital without equity dilution✅ Yes
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48Upaya Social VenturesImpact VCSocial VCLivelihoods, Waste, EnvironmentUSD 100K – USD 500KSocial enterprises creating jobs for poorSocial Enterprise / StartupSeedIndiawww.upayasv.comhttps://www.upayasv.comPortfolio: Saahas Zero Waste, GreenWorms, Hasiru Dala; circular economy + waste + environment✅ Yes
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49Menterra Venture AdvisorsImpact VCAgri / Rural Climate VCClimate-smart agri, Water, Rural resilienceUSD 300K – USD 2 MnAgritech, Rural climatetechStartupSeed to Series AIndiawww.menterra.inhttps://www.menterra.inFocused on rural India; climate resilience angle; portfolio: Arya.ag, Fasal✅ Yes
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50Elevar EquityImpact VCSocial / Climate VCFinancial inclusion, Clean energy, WaterUSD 500K – USD 5 MnImpact startupsStartupSeed to Series AIndia + SE Asiawww.elevarequity.comhttps://www.elevarequity.comStrong track record in India; clean energy + water portfolio✅ Yes
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51Acumen Fund – IndiaImpact VCPatient capitalClean energy, Water, Agriculture, ClimateUSD 500K – USD 3 MnSocial enterprises, Impact startupsSocial EnterpriseSeed to GrowthIndiawww.acumen.orghttps://www.acumen.orgPioneer patient capital; portfolio: d.light, Off.Grid:Electric; India office active✅ Yes
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52Ankur CapitalImpact VCEarly-stage VCFood, Agri, Environment, HealthUSD 100K – USD 2 MnEarly-stage startupsStartupPre-seed to SeedIndiawww.ankurcapital.comhttps://www.ankurcapital.comFocus on underserved sectors; strong agri-climate portfolio✅ Yes
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53Artha Venture FundAngel / VCAngel / Pre-seedAll sectors incl. CleantechUSD 50K – USD 500KEarly-stage startupsStartupAngel to SeedIndiawww.arthaindia.comhttps://www.arthaindia.comIndia's first sebi-registered angel fund; accessible to small env startups✅ Yes
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54India QuotientVCEarly-stage VCDeep-tech, Cleantech, ConsumerUSD 250K – USD 2 MnEarly-stage startupsStartupSeedIndiawww.indiaquotient.inhttps://www.indiaquotient.inIndia-first focus; open to cleantech and sustainability angle✅ Yes
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553one4 CapitalVCEarly-stage VCMission-oriented, Sustainable growthUSD 500K – USD 5 MnMission-driven startupsStartupSeed to Series AIndiawww.3one4.comhttps://www.3one4.comStrong values alignment; backs companies with sustainable business models✅ Yes
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56Indian Angel Network (IAN)Angel NetworkAngel / Early-stageAgritech, Cleantech, Biotech, ClimateUSD 100K – USD 2 MnEarly-stage startupsStartupAngel to SeedIndia + Globalwww.indianangelnetwork.comhttps://www.indianangelnetwork.comFirst angel network in India (2006); 15 climate-tech investments; 300+ deals; portfolio: Carbon Masters✅ Yes
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57Inflection Point Ventures (IPV)Angel NetworkAngel investingAll sectors; climate-tech active₹25 L – ₹2 Cr per dealEarly-stage startupsStartupAngel to SeedIndiawww.inflectionpoint.vchttps://www.inflectionpoint.vc7000+ members; lowest ticket size; 14 exits in 2023 at 61% IRR; portfolio: Cercle X, Buyofuel, Kazam✅ Yes
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58Climate Angels (India)Angel NetworkClimate-focused angel syndicateClimate tech, Clean energy, Carbon, WasteUSD 50K – USD 500K per startupClimate-tech startupsStartupPre-seed to SeedIndiawww.climateangels.inhttps://climateangels.inIndia's first and largest climate-tech angel network; SPV model; connects with tier-1 VCs; launch your own syndicate✅ Yes
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59Mumbai AngelsAngel NetworkAngel / Early-stage VCAll sectors incl. cleantech₹50 L – ₹3 CrEarly-stage startupsStartupAngel to SeedIndia (Mumbai-centric)www.mumbaiangels.comhttps://www.mumbaiangels.comBreeding ground for early-stage companies; corporate partnerships; co-invests with larger VCs✅ Yes
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60JITO Angel NetworkAngel NetworkAngel investingAll sectors incl. environmentUp to USD 1.5 Mn per dealEarly-stage startupsStartupAngel to SeedIndia + Global (Jain community)www.jitoangelnetwork.comhttps://www.jitoangelnetwork.com15,000+ industrialists backing; global Indian diaspora; portfolio: BetterSeeds, Uravu, RenKube✅ Yes
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61Lead AngelsAngel NetworkAngel investingAll sectors; impact angle growing₹25 L – ₹1 CrEarly-stage startupsStartupAngelIndiawww.leadangels.inhttps://www.leadangels.inPan-India angel network; accessible for first-time fundraisers✅ Yes
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62Bezos Earth FundFoundationClimate PhilanthropyClimate change, Nature conservation, Net-zeroUSD 1 Mn – USD 50 MnNGOs, Research institutes, CoalitionsNGO / ResearchScaleGlobal (India eligible)www.bezosearthfund.orghttps://www.bezosearthfund.org$10 Bn commitment by 2030; protects 30% of land/ocean; India nature-based solutions eligible✅ India eligible
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63Tata TrustsFoundationGrantEnvironment, Forests, Water, Rural dev₹10 L – ₹5 CrNGOs, Community orgsNGOSeed to ScaleIndiawww.tatatrusts.orghttps://www.tatatrusts.orgIndia's largest private philanthropy; natural resources & livelihoods program; active in forestry & water✅ Yes
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64Azim Premji Philanthropic InitiativesFoundationGrantEducation, Environment, Rural₹25 L – ₹5 CrNGOsNGOScaleIndiawww.azimpremjiphilanthropicinitiatives.orghttps://www.azimpremjiphilanthropicinitiatives.org₹50,000+ Cr committed; environment part of broader program; strong due diligence process✅ Yes
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65Ford Foundation – IndiaFoundationGrantEconomic justice, Environment, DemocracyUSD 100K – USD 1 MnNGOs, Research, Social movementsNGOSeed to ScaleIndiawww.fordfoundation.orghttps://www.fordfoundation.orgIndia office in Delhi; environment justice angle; indigenous rights and forests✅ Yes
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66Rohini Nilekani PhilanthropiesFoundationGrantWater, Forests, Ecology, Climate₹25 L – ₹5 CrNGOs, Civil societyNGOScaleIndiawww.rohininilekani.orghttps://www.rohininilekani.orgPrakriti program focuses on ecology and environment; strong governance focus✅ Yes
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67Wipro Cares (Wipro Foundation)Foundation/CSRCSR GrantEnvironment, Water, Education₹10 L – ₹2 CrNGOsNGOScaleIndiawww.wipro.com/sustainabilityhttps://www.wipro.com/sustainabilityEnvironmental sustainability pillar; water, energy, waste focus; annual grant cycles✅ Yes
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68WWF IndiaFoundationGrant / PartnershipBiodiversity, Forests, Water, ClimateUSD 25K – USD 500KNGOs, Research, Community orgsNGOSeed to ScaleIndiawww.wwfindia.orghttps://www.wwfindia.orgSmall Grants Innovation Programme (SGIP) for young Indians; conservation focus; strong brand partnership value✅ Yes
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69Rainforest FoundationFoundationGrantForest conservation, Indigenous rightsUSD 50K – USD 500KNGOs, Indigenous groupsNGOScaleGlobal + India (NE India eligible)www.rainforestfoundationuk.orghttps://www.rainforestfoundationuk.orgUK-based; India NE biodiversity hotspots eligible; FCRA compliance needed✅ India eligible
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70Michael & Susan Dell FoundationFoundationGrantLivelihoods, Education, Climate resilienceUSD 500K – USD 5 MnNGOs, Social enterprisesNGO / Social EnterpriseScaleIndiawww.dell.orghttps://www.dell.orgIndia office; urban poverty + climate resilience nexus; climate adaptation for low-income communities✅ Yes
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71Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationFoundationGrantAgriculture, Climate-smart agri, HealthUSD 1 Mn – USD 50 MnResearch, NGOs, Govt partnersNGO / ResearchScaleIndia (strong program)www.gatesfoundation.orghttps://www.gatesfoundation.orgAgriculture Development program active in India; climate-smart agriculture angle; co-investor with NABARD✅ Yes
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72Rockefeller FoundationFoundationGrantFood, Climate, Energy, HealthUSD 500K – USD 10 MnNGOs, Governments, CoalitionsNGO / GovernmentScaleGlobal (India eligible)www.rockefellerfoundation.orghttps://www.rockefellerfoundation.orgSupported IIC research; food systems + climate in India; Power for All initiative✅ India eligible
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73Oak FoundationFoundationGrantEnvironment, Climate, HousingUSD 100K – USD 2 MnNGOsNGOScaleGlobal + Indiawww.oakfnd.orghttps://www.oakfnd.orgEnvironment program; oceans, forests, climate; India NGOs eligible through competitive grants✅ India eligible
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74Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)FoundationGrantClimate, Child health, Girls' educationUSD 1 Mn – USD 20 MnNGOs, CoalitionsNGOScaleGlobal (India eligible)www.ciff.orghttps://www.ciff.orgClimate programs intersect child welfare; India NGOs can apply for climate + health nexus projects✅ India eligible
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75Climate Collective (India)AcceleratorClimate-tech accelerator + communityClimate tech, Cleantech, CarbonMentorship + ₹10 L – ₹50 L seedClimate-tech startupsStartupPre-seed to SeedIndiawww.climatecollective.orghttps://www.climatecollective.orgIndia's largest climate-tech community; curated for IIC/Climate Angels pipeline; runs acceleration programs✅ Yes
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76CIIE.CO (IIM Ahmedabad)AcceleratorUniversity incubator + VCCleantech, Agritech, HealthTechUSD 100K – USD 1 MnStartups (incl. non-IIM founders)StartupSeed to Series AIndiawww.ciie.cohttps://www.ciie.coIIM-A backed; manages Bharat Inclusion Fund; cleantech portfolio; CERE initiative for energy✅ Yes
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77IIMA VenturesAcceleratorUniversity incubatorCleantech, Rural tech, Agritech₹10 L – ₹50 L + servicesEarly-stage startupsStartupPre-seed to SeedIndiawww.iimaventures.comhttps://www.iimaventures.comIIM-A backed; strong rural + sustainability portfolio✅ Yes
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78IIT Madras Incubation CellAcceleratorUniversity incubatorDeep-tech, Cleantech, Climate₹5 L – ₹25 L + servicesDeep-tech / Cleantech startupsStartupPre-seed to SeedIndiawww.icfoss.comhttps://incubation.iitm.ac.inPlanys Technologies (underwater robotics) backed here; cleantech + env tech portfolio growing✅ Yes
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79Villgro Innovations FoundationAcceleratorSocial enterprise incubatorHealth, Agri, Energy, Environment₹10 L – ₹1 CrSocial enterprisesSocial EnterpriseSeed to Series AIndia (rural)www.villgro.orghttps://www.villgro.orgPioneer social enterprise incubator; environment + agri angle; debt + equity + grants✅ Yes
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80Social Alpha (Tata Trusts)AcceleratorSocial innovation platformClean energy, Water, Waste, AgricultureUSD 25K – USD 500KSocial enterprises, Impact startupsSocial EnterprisePre-seed to Series AIndiawww.socialalpha.orghttps://www.socialalpha.orgTata Trusts-backed; specialises in env + health + agri; co-invests with other impact funds✅ Yes
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81Spring Accelerator (IKEA Foundation)AcceleratorCorporate-backed acceleratorRenewable energy, Clean cooking, WasteUSD 50K grant + supportSocial enterprises, NGOsSocial Enterprise / NGOSeedIndia + Africawww.springaccelerator.orghttps://www.springaccelerator.orgIKEA Foundation backed; renewable energy access; clean cooking; India cohorts run regularly✅ Yes
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82NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore)AcceleratorUniversity incubatorAll sectors incl. sustainability₹5 L – ₹25 L + servicesEarly-stage startupsStartupPre-seedIndia (Bangalore focus)www.nsrcel.orghttps://nsrcel.orgIIM-B backed; Goldman Sachs women program; sustainability cohorts growing✅ Yes
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83Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF)Blended FinanceEquity fund (India infra)Renewable energy, InfrastructureUSD 10 Mn – USD 100 MnRenewable energy companiesCorporate / StartupGrowth to ScaleIndiawww.ggef.inhttps://www.ggef.in£120 Mn fund; UK FCDO + India NIIF; targets clean energy infra in India✅ Yes
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84India Climate Collaborative (ICC)PlatformPhilanthropic pooled fundClimate policy, Clean energy, ForestsGrants to NGOs via pooled fundNGOs, Research institutesNGO / ResearchScaleIndiawww.indiaclimate.orghttps://www.indiaclimate.orgDonors pooling capital for India climate work; good for policy-focused env orgs✅ Yes
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85Neev Fund (SBI + UK DFID)Blended FinanceEquity fundWomen-led businesses, UnderservedUSD 1 Mn – USD 10 MnSocial enterprises in underserved areasSocial EnterpriseSeed to Series AIndia (underserved)www.neevfund.comhttps://www.neevfund.comSupported IIC climate reports; invests in enterprises with positive env + social impact✅ Yes
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86REC Green BondGreen FinanceGreen Bond / DebtRenewable energy, Green infrastructureINR 100 Cr – ₹5000 CrRenewable energy companies, UtilitiesCorporateScaleIndia + International investorswww.recindia.nic.inhttps://www.recindia.nic.inLargest green bond issuer in South/SE Asia; $750 Mn raised; good for large env infrastructure✅ Yes
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87PFC Green FinanceGreen FinanceConcessional loan / Green bondClean energy, EV, Green infraINR 50 Cr – ₹10,000 CrPSUs, State utilities, CompaniesCorporate / GovernmentScaleIndiawww.pfcindia.comhttps://www.pfcindia.comPartners with GCF, ADB; growing non-power green portfolio; EV fleet financing (Blu Smart case)✅ Yes
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88SIDBI Green FinanceGovernment DFIGreen loan / Blended financeMSME cleantech, Waste, Energy efficiency₹25 L – ₹25 CrMSMEs in cleantech / env sectorsMSME / StartupGrowthIndiawww.sidbi.inhttps://www.sidbi.inPartners with AFD, ADB, KfW, GIZ; GCF submission pipeline; 4E energy efficiency scheme for MSMEs✅ Yes
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89Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF)MultilateralREDD+ grant / Results-based paymentForest conservation, REDD+USD 5 Mn – USD 50 Mn per programGovt, Forest Dept, NGOs (as partners)Government / NGOScaleIndia (via MoEFCC)www.forestcarbonpartnership.orghttps://www.forestcarbonpartnership.orgWorld Bank managed; India submitted REDD+ strategy; NGOs can be implementation partners✅ Yes