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EarthON Foundation

New York, India

US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting climate-focused startups and grassroots organizations in India and the Global South with grants up to $60,000 and 10-month programs.

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EarthON Foundation at a glance

Address	New York, India
Programmes	1 open call right now
Official website	earthonfoundation.org

Programs by EarthON Foundation

1 open now · 4 past · Filter all programs

Open now

Greenovation Circularity Challenge 2026

by EarthON Foundation

Up to ₹4Cr

Past programs

Greenovation Urban Climate Resilience Challenge

by EarthON Foundation

Up to ₹20L

Greenovation Green Steel Challenge by EarthON Foundation

by EarthON Foundation

Up to ₹25L

Greenovation DRE for Livelihoods Challenge – EarthON & Startup India

by EarthON Foundation

Up to ₹20L

Greenovation Agrivoltaics Challenge

by EarthON Foundation

Up to ₹15L

Programs EarthON Foundation supports

Programs this organisation partners on, run by others. · 1 past program

Past programs

Greenovation Circularity Challenge

by EarthON Foundation

Up to ₹20L

About EarthON Foundation

EarthON Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New York (Forest Hills) that democratizes traditional funding practices by blending philanthropy and investment to unlock the potential of grassroots organizations and early-stage ventures across India and the Global South.

The foundation provides grants of up to USD 25,000 for CSOs, NGOs, and grassroots organizations, and investments of USD 30,000-60,000 for early-stage for-profit startup founders. Its flagship Changemakers program is a 10-month initiative supporting climate leaders and early-stage entrepreneurs working in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, circularity, and economic transitions across India.

With 4 cohorts engaging 80+ NGOs and rural enterprises and 120+ startups across 18 Indian states, EarthON's bootcamps have distributed over USD 100,000 in grants. The foundation also runs sector-specific challenges like the Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge and the Green Steel Challenge.

Who Benefits

Climate-focused early-stage founders, NGO leaders, and rural enterprises in India working on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, circular economy, and green technology seeking grants, mentorship, and community support.

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Frequently asked questions about EarthON Foundation

What does EarthON Foundation do?

Where is EarthON Foundation located?

EarthON Foundation is based in New York, India.

What programs does EarthON Foundation run?

EarthON Foundation currently has 1 open programme: Greenovation Circularity Challenge 2026. 4 further programmes have run in the past.

What sectors does EarthON Foundation support?

EarthON Foundation works with startups in Climate Tech, Sustainable Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Circular Economy.

What stage of startup does EarthON Foundation support?

EarthON Foundation supports startups at the Ideation, Validation and Early Revenue stages.

How do I apply to EarthON Foundation?

Applications run through each programme's own call. EarthON Foundation lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://earthonfoundation.org/.