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Seed Funding for Cooperation Projects in the Baltic Sea Region
The Swedish Institute seeks to strengthen Sweden’s relations and develop cooperation with the countries around the Baltic Sea and in their immediate area. The project activities that the Swedish Institute supports via ‘seed funding’ must be clearly linked to one or more of the challenges identified in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea region. Projects including countries in the EU Eastern Partnership must also relate to it.
Funding Information: A project can apply for SEK 100,000 to SEK 500,000.
Deadline: Feb 12, 2020.
Call for Proposals, CEPI
Rolling funding opportunity to rapidly develop and manufacture already proven vaccine technology approach that can be used against the new coronavirus. In coordination with WHO, CEPI is promoting the development of new vaccines against the emerging threat.
Deadline: Feb 14, 2020.
Youth Grants, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation (United States)
Looking for the best ideas from young people about how they can help end childhood hunger in their communities. Supporting youth leaders ages 5-25 to turn their ideas into action and make an impact on the issue of childhood hunger on Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) – April 17-19, 2020 – and beyond.
Funding information: grants up to USD 1,200
Deadline: Feb 16, 2020.
Call for Project Ideas, European Climate Initiative (EU)
Supports projects that enhance the implementation of the EU climate and energy framework, support the transition to low-emission economies and societies in the EU, conduct trans-national climate education and foster a better understanding of Germany’s climate policy in the EU. The initiative focuses on: creating awareness/pooling knowledge, establishing networks and exchanging successful models, and capacity development.
Funding information: a grant between EUR 50,000 and at most EUR 1,000,000 may be made for each project. The project’s term should not be more than 28 months and must be concluded in March 2023 at the latest.
Deadline: Feb 18, 2020.
Environmental Damages Fund (EDF), Government of Canada
To restore the environment and conserve wildlife and habitats in a scientifically sound, cost-effective, and technically feasible way. Project categories: restoration, environmental quality improvement, research and development, education and awareness.
Funding information: Details on available funds and fund use requirements can be found on the Available Funds page
Deadline: Feb 18, 2020.
New Call for Proposals, Fondation Franklinia
Project must contribute to preserve threatened tree species throughout the world, avoid their extinction and improve their conservation status.
Funding information: favors conservation projects with reasonable budget in relation to proposed activities. Costs/benefits ratio will be an important criterion during project selection. Management costs (overheads) must represent less than 10% of the budget.
Deadline: Feb 21, 2020.
Call for Proposals, Wehubit (Belgian bilateral development cooperation countries)
General objective of the program is to support and improve digitization in view of speeding up sustainable development, strengthening prosperity, reducing inequality and empowering people and businesses in the partner countries of the Belgian Development Cooperation.
Funding information: min. amount is EUR 50,0000 and max. amount is EUR 350,000
Deadline: Feb 21, 2020.
2020 Call for Proposals on "Promotion of Family Farming" in West Africa
The Fondation de France and the French Committee for International Solidarity (CFSI) has announced a 2020 Call for Projects "Promotion of Family Farming in West Africa" to promote local initiatives to increase access to food through viable and sustainable West African family farming, to share the gains on a larger scale and to contribute documentation of the sustainability of this agricultural model that is likely to challenge decision-makers to take these issues into account in public policies.
Funding Information: short-term projects (one-year duration) – EUR 10,000 to EUR 15,000;
multi-year projects (3 years maximum) - maximum amount of EUR 50,000
Deadline: Feb 24, 2020.
Call for Proposals, UN Women Lebanon
Welcomes proposals for partnerships to achieve results under the following thematic areas: 1) Women’s Economic Empowerment – with a focus on building resilience across the humanitarian-development next, complemented with protection services. 2) Women, Peace, and Security.
Funding information: budget range should be USD 50,000 to USD 500,000
Deadline: Feb 25, 2020.
Call for Grant Proposals, Canadian Internet Registration Authority
The application period for CIRA's Community Investment Program is open and organizations can apply for a grant to support projects working to address issues like cybersecurity, digital literacy and internet infrastructure. Especially looking for projects that benefit rural, northern and Indigenous communities.
Funding information: Grants are available up to CAD 100,000; In addition, one grant is available up to CAD 250,000.
Deadline: Feb 25, 2020.
Minorities Fellowship Program, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
OHCHR’s most comprehensive training program for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. Serves as an opportunity for human rights activists working towards the protection and promotion of minority rights to expand their partners’ base by building a strategic dialogue with fellow activists from across the globe, the UN, relevant Geneva-based NGOs, and other partners.
Funding information: a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance for the duration of the Program; a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Program.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2020.
Species Conservation Projects, Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Open to applications for funding support from conservationists based in all parts of the world, and will potentially support projects focused on any and all kinds of plant, animal and fungus species, subject to the approval of an independent evaluation committee.
Funding information: max. grant size is USD 25,000, but the total budget of a project can be higher if there are other sources of funding.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2020.
Peace Research Grants, International Peace Research Association (IPRA) Foundation
The aim is to advance the field of peace research through rigorous investigation into the causes of conflict and examination of alternatives to violence. Especially interested in projects that investigate how the conditions of peace can be advanced and/or the causes of war and other forms of violence be addressed, including their effects on people and society.
Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.
Impact Grants Program, Woodard & Curran Foundation (US)
Will award innovative project(s) that applies or advances technology to address water (e.g. water, wastewater, stormwater) issues. Open to all US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that meet the Foundation’s eligibility requirements.
Funding information: up to two Impact Grants (total available is USD 100,000, whether one or two grants are awarded) to be distributed over three consecutive years: 2020-2023.
Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.
Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (list of countries in link)
Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including mothers and children as beneficiaries will be given priority.
Funding information: selected projects will receive financial support of up to EUR 5,000
Deadline: Mar 1, 2020.
Small Grants Fund, Global Forest Watch
Seeking civil society organizations that have innovative ideas for using the near-real-time data on GFW to combat deforestation through monitoring, enforcement, advocacy and capacity building.
Funding information: grant awards between USD 10,000 – 40,000; individualized training and support; form part of the GFW partnereship
Deadline: Mar 1, 2020.
New Call for Proposals, IFAD (see list of countries in link)
A three-year IFAD grant financing to implement the project: Stepping up IFAD’s gender transformative agenda - Women’s land rights (WLR) initiative, to contribute to the development and integration of gender-transformative approaches to promoting women’s land rights into development programs, policies and strategies in selected countries
Funding information: while no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a min. counterpart contribution of US 500,000.
Deadline: Mar 2, 2020.
Small Research Grants, Spencer Foundation
Program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, method, or location. Goal is to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.
Funding information: proposed budgets are limited to USD 50,000
Deadline: Mar 3, 2020.
Small Grants, International Climate Initiative (IKI) (see list of countries)
To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in implementing the Paris Agreement as well as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the future post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).
Funding information: up to EUR 100,000. Exceeding amounts not considered.
Deadline: Mar 5, 2020.
Travel Grants Program, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
To reinforce efforts and resources in the promotion of inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (ISARD) toward food security and poverty alleviation in the region.
Funding information: up to a maximum of US 1,200 to each qualified agriculture and agriculture-related professionals and social scientists including graduate students in SE Asia.
Deadline: Mar 7, 2020.
New Letters of Inquiry for Small Grant, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund & Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
To implement a capacity-building program for CEPF grantees and key stakeholder groups located in the focus countries, including a regional online training course and in-country event workshops in each of the four CEPF priority countries.
Funding information: provides a max. funding of US 49,950 (includes all costs associated with consultants, travel, workshops, coordination, logistics, taxes and other direct costs.
Deadline: Mar 8, 2020.
Request for Proposals for Multi-year Projects, JRS Biodiversity Foundation (see list of African countries)
Focused on biodiversity data, knowledge and information services related to (1) freshwater biodiversity, (2) pollinator biodiversity, and (3) biodiversity informatics capacity development
Funding information: total requested grant for 1‐3 years may range from about USD 50,000 - USD 250,000.
Deadline: Mar 10, 2020.
Pacific Development and Conservation Trust, New Zealand Government
For projects that promote sustainable development in the Pacific and New Zealand, while conserving the natural environment and cultural heritage of its people.
Funding information: about NZD 250,000 grants awarded each year. There is no min. or max. grant amount. Grants usually range from NZD 2,000 to 50,000.
Deadline: Mar 11, 2020.
Research and Development (R&D) Fund, Efficiency for Access Coalition (see list of focus countries)
The focus is on projects developing enabling technologies or products for weak and off-grid areas, with a particular focus on interoperability and inclusivity. Overall focus is in recognition of SDG 5 to achieve gender equality, SDG 7 to ensure access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, and SDG 10 to reduce inequality within/amongst countries.
Funding information: grants are available from GBP 50,000 to GBP 300,000. Up to GBP 2 million in funding has been made available for this call.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.
Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program, USDA (United States)
Seeking applications to provide grants for “Agriculture Innovation Centers” that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
Funding information: estimated USD 3,500,000; ceiling USD 1,000,000; floor USD 500,000.
Deadline: Mar 20, 2020.
Call for Proposals from CSOs, European Union (Philippines and EU)
To support CSO's contributions towards reinforced governance, social change and inclusive policy-making in the Philippines and strengthen the capacity of Philippines civil society organizations.
Award information: Indicative allocation of funds by lot: Lot 1 for EUR 889,300 and Lot 2 for EUR 889,300. Requested grants must fall between a min. of EUR 300,000 & max. of 500,000.
Deadline: Mar 24, 2020.
Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program, USDA (USA)
Collaborative solutions may include but are not limited to: research; prevention; planning; policy; preparedness; implementation; best management practices; recovery; and reforestation that promotes the resilience of the country’s urban & community forests.
Funding information: total program funding USD 9,000,000. Award ceiling USD 300,000, award floor USD 100,000
Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.
Call for Proposals, International Fund for Agricultural Development (Latin America & Caribbean)
To promote the inclusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in existing IFAD projects and programs in Latin America and Caribbean by successfully supporting the implementation of RETs in agriculture in benefit of smallholder farmers, producers, associations and members of medium enterprises.
Funding information: grant amount is up to USD 2,000,000. Co-financing (in-cash and/or in-kind) provided by the applicant and any additional co-financing is part of the selection criteria. While no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a minimum counterpart contribution between USD 500,000 and USD 2,000,000.
Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.
Call for Proposals, US Department of State (Japan)
Open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive education and/or promoting job and career development opportunities for people with disabilities.
Funding information: awards may range from a min. of USD5,000 to a max. of USD75,000.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.
Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)
Will consider awarding grants to programs promoting: the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment; the advancement of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels; young people through advancement of education and employment skills development; the arts to educate and expose the public on NZ culture.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.
Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction, National Geographic Society
To support priorities of IUCN SSC Species Conservation Plans as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN SSC Species Specialist Group. The goal is to halt biodiversity decline by implementing conservation plans for species and groups of species.
Funding information: requests should be less than USD 30,000, but can be up to USD 50,000
Deadline: Apr 10, 2020.
Improving the Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centers of Excellence Program, European Union (EU/Turkey)
The objective of this call for proposals is: to establish a flexible, transparent, innovative and quality based education system which supports social and economic development and prepares for employment, where all segments of society find the possibility to learn within their own needs.
Funding information: min. amount EUR 200,000; max. amount EUR 600,000
Deadline: Apr 14, 2020.
Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
To promote multi-perspective research on how global mobility influences general health, various health determinants and the well-being of local and mobile populations, and how the effects of mobility can be addressed in a sustainable way.
Funding information: Up to 15 unrestricted preparatory grants of EUR 50,000 each for a 10-month period will be awarded to the shortlisted 1st stage applicants; A total grant fund of EUR 9,000,000 is available for project grants of up to EUR 1,500,000 per project, for 4 to 6 projects of a 3 to 5-year duration.
Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.
Call for Proposals, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (see list of countries)
Civil society organizations are invited to present proposals for projects that contribute to NICFI’s strategic goal, which is that reversed and reduced loss of tropical forest contribute to a stable climate, protect biodiversity and enhance sustainable development.
Funding information: For applications covering a five-year period, priority will be given to projects with a total budget above NOK 20 million.
Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.
New Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society
The Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability (RFP) focuses on the gathering and analysis of archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and paleoclimatological data for the purposes of increasing understanding of human-environmental interactions over time, to ultimately contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 80,000.
Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.
New Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)
To support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints.
Funding information: Standard Research Projects – up to USD 300,000 (total project, not per year).
Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.
Social Justice Small Grants, Mercy Foundation (Australia)
Provides seed funding to assist communities and organizations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. The focus for 2020 is ‘Justice in the digital world’. Program is only available to nonprofit organizations.
Funding information: amounts range from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000.
Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.
Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.
Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.
Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
Deadline: May 1, 2020.
Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
Provides funds for local NGOs to acquire (through purchase or lease) threatened nature, create safe reserves and connect wildlife habitats for endangered species.
Funding information: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
Deadline: May 1, 2020.
Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
Aims to co-fund innovative projects led by the private sector, not-for-profit organizations and research institutes to develop new assistive and adaptive digital devices and technologies in order to make it easier for Canadians with disabilities to more fully participate in the digital economy.
Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.
Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.
Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.
U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.
Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
The goal of the program is to deliver risk management solutions - informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools - to manage water futures in Canada and other cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.
Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.
Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000
Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

Fellowships and other opportunities

Soros Equality Fellowship, Open Society Foundation
To support emerging mid-career professionals who will become long-term innovative leaders impacting racial justice. The aim is to incubate new ideas, promote risk-taking, and develop different ways of thinking that challenge and expand our existing assumptions.
Award information: USD 100,000 to support the production of an innovative racial justice project over the course of 18 months.
Deadline: Feb 13, 2020.
FAMAE: Food for Good Challenge to Develop Innovative and Concrete Solution
The FAMAE is seeking applications for the Food for Good Challenge to develop an innovative and concrete solution from field to fork to deliver fair, sustainable & healthy food, for everybody, everywhere. The goal of the FAMAE endowment fund is to seek pragmatic, efficient, durable, universal and money-saving solutions to make life easier for urban citizens while reducing their environmental footprint.
Award information: Funding will be at least EUR 15,000 per category and may reach nearly EUR 2,000,000.
Deadline: Feb 14, 2020.
Women in Wind Global Leadership Program 2020, Global Wind Energy Council & Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (list of eligible countries in link)
The program is designed to accelerate the careers of women in the wind industry, support their pathway to leadership positions and foster a global network of mentorship, knowledge-sharing and empowerment.
Benefits: mentorship program, week-long conference in Europe, network-building opportunities, and more.
Deadline: Feb 16, 2020.
European Development Days 2020 Young Leaders Program
Looking for 17 extraordinary young people aged 21-26 who can represent the powerful impact that youth are having in the sustainable development field.
Benefits: 10-day visit to Brussels, where Young Leaders will meet EU experts, stakeholders and play a leading role in the program, which will include speaking in various sessions alongside global leaders.
Deadline: Feb 21, 2020.
New Young Leaders Program, UN Youth Envoy
Convened by the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, the Young Leaders come together as a community to support efforts to engage young people in the realization of the SDGs both through strategic opportunities with the UN and through their existing initiatives, platforms, and networks.
Deadline: Feb 22, 2020.
New Ideas for Action Challenge
The World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center at Wharton are pleased to announce the 2020 Ideas for Action (I4A) competition, which engages young people (18-35 years old) to develop innovative solutions in support of the implementation of the SDGs.
Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.
International Climate Protection Fellowship, Humboldt Foundation (list of countries)
Enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany.
Deadline: March 1, 2020.
Teach for India Fellowship Program
Opportunity for students and professionals with a Bachelor’s degree serve as full-time teachers to children from low-income communities in some of the nation’s most under-resourced schools.
Award information: salary of Rs 20,412 per month, housing allowance ranging from Rs 5,300 to 10,000 (depending on city and if required to relocate), and allowance for school supplies.
Deadline: March 1, 2020.
New Young Leaders Program, Women Deliver
Connects outstanding young advocates with the platforms, the people, and the resources that can amplify their influence on a larger scale. With an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Women Deliver elevates the work of young people taking a stand for gender equality.
Benefits: global visibility; networking opportunities; alumni membership; continued support
Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.
International Training Program (ITP), Sida (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia)
Seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and invest in employees as potential change agents.
Award information: benefits for participants – increased knowledge of methods/tools for sustainable urban water and sanitation services/systems; increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes; shared experiences from colleagues; extended professional network. Benefits for organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water/sanitation services; educated and encouraged staff; collaboration opportunities with various organizations, experts and agencies.
Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.
Puerto Rico Youth Fellowship, Open Society Foundations
Human rights projects could include those relating to criminal justice, workers’ rights, LGBTTIQ rights, food justice, environmental justice, education (including the right to public education), health, housing, or immigration, among other subject areas.
Benefits: USD 45,000, structured to cover project related costs as well as a living stipend.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.
Call for Proposals, Professional Development Workshops, European Evaluation Society
The professional development sessions constitute a unique opportunity for the community of professionals in evaluation to gain knowledge and experience from stimulating and knowledgeable presenters, and to exchange with colleagues. It also provides presenters with an opportunity to share and discuss their knowledge and experience with highly motivated participants from all over the world.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.
Pre- and Post-Doctoral Mellon Fellowships, The Climate Museum
Seeks applications from humanities scholars who wish to engage the public on climate change and inequality. Fellows will work with staff and partners to develop public programs exploring the many ways in which the climate crisis is a social justice crisis.
Benefits: The pre-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 32,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance. The post-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 63,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.
New Research Fellowship Program, Jacobs Foundation
Program for early career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the development, learning and living conditions of children and youth. Thematic priorities include, but are not limited to educational sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political sciences, linguistics, neurosciences, and medical sciences.
Funding information: amount CHF 150,000; period: 3 years; fellowships per year: up to 12
Deadline: Mar 16, 2020.
New Fellowship Program, UNESCO
To enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation.
Benefits: roundtrip travel; travel allowance; accommodation/meal stipend; and more
Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.
International Training Program, Sida
Sida is seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and to invest in capable and engaged employees as potential change agents.
Benefits: for participants - Increased knowledge of methods and tools for planning services and systems, increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes, and more. For organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water and sanitation services, collaboration opportunities, and more.
Deadline: Apr 26, 2020.
Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.
Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.
The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.
Scholarship for Displaced Students, Columbia University
Supports displaced students from anywhere in the world who are unable to complete their higher education. These students will receive full tuition, housing, and living assistance while pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees across all 18 Columbia schools and affiliates. Scholarship aims to shift the global dialogue surrounding displaced persons, from one that views them as a burden to one that recognizes them as vital contributors to global innovation and prosperity.