NGI Zero grants

NLnet · Grant · checked Sep 28, 2026 today

What you get: €5,000 to €50,000 for a first grant
Amount: No dollar amount stated
Window: Open nowNext deadline, 12:00 CET in 36 days
Next date: Nov 3, 2026: Next deadline, 12:00 CET
For: For the project
Lasts: No end date
First grant: €5,000 to €50,000
Deadlines: Every two months
Focus: Technical development
Who can get it: Open source technical work; EU-supported funds usually need applicants from Horizon Europe eligible countries.

Next deadline: November 3rd 2026 12:00 CET (noon)

From nlnet.nl , checked Sep 28, 2026.

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