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Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
Grant Assistance to Support Strategic Initiatives, Arca Foundation (USA)
Connection Grants Program, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)
Grant Program, Visegrad Fund (list of eligible countries in link)
Grant Program, Primate Conservation, Inc. (regions of interest: Asia and West Africa)
Call for Proposals, International Fund for Agricultural Development (Latin America & Caribbean)
Call for Grant Proposals, Canadian Internet Registration Authority
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)
All currently open calls:
Grant-making opportunities
Institutional Grants Program, Tinker Foundation (US & Latin America)
Seeks to support changes to policy and practice that improve the lives of Latin Americans. Foundation’s funding encompasses three program areas (democratic governance, education, and sustainable resource management) in which research, innovation, scaling of proven models, and exchange of ideas have the potential for significant, positive impact.
Funding information: grant amount typical range between USD 50,000 - 150,000 per year, for up to three years. Also welcomes requests for smaller grants in support of more bounded projects or to complement other resources.
Deadline: Jan 31, 20202020 Innovation for Peace and Justice Challenge is now open for Applications
Applications are now open for "Innovation for Peace and Justice - How can displaced populations access affordable and quality services that are essential to their safety and wellbeing?" Challenge with an aim to find and support innovative solutions that will connect refugees and forcibly displaced populations with enduring and effective legal, healthcare, and education services.
Deadline: Jan 31, 2020.Grants, Van Tienhoven Foundation (see list of countries)
Aims to promote the protection, conservation, and sustainable use of ecosystems and it's living organisms, where ever these are threatened or under pressure outside the Netherlands. Project priorities should focus on: threatened species and ecosystems and/or key biodiversity areas; countering human-induced causes for these threats; practicality and hands-on; initiated, owned and supported by local stakeholders; able to raise awareness.
Funding information: maximum requested budget of EUR 10,000 euro from the foundation and a total project budget of no more than EUR 50,000
Deadline: Jan 31, 2020.Aboriginal Land Clean-up and Prevention Program (ALCUP), NSW Environment Protection Authority
This program aims to protect and enhance land that is culturally significant to Aboriginal people. It seeks to provide support to Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) to manage illegal dumping on private land owned by Aboriginal communities.
Range: AUS 10,000 – 75,000
Deadline: This program is open on an ongoing basis until 30 September 2019 or until funds are exhausted.New Grant Assistance to Support Strategic Initiatives, Arca Foundation (USA)
Seeking applications for its grant program to support organizations and projects that work to advance economic and racial justice, an inclusive democracy, peace and security, human rights, and a clean environment.
Funding information: average grant is approximately USD 50,000. However, many are less and a few are larger grants, depending upon the project.
Deadline: Feb 1, 2020.New Connection Grants Program, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)
The goal is to realize the potential of social sciences and humanities research for intellectual, cultural, social and economic influence, benefit and impact on and beyond the campus by supporting specific activities/tools that facilitate the flow/exchange of research knowledge.
Funding information: for events – CAD 7,000 to 25,000; for outreach activities – CAD 7,000 to 50,000; higher amounts may be considered if well justified.
Deadline: Feb 1, 2020.New Grant Program, Visegrad Fund (list of eligible countries in link)
To support regional partnerships among NGOs and civil society organizations, public institutions and municipalities, private companies and nonprofit organizations as well as education and research centers that contribute to cooperation in the Visegrad region. Focus areas: culture and common identity; education and capacity building; innovation, R&D, entrepreneurship; democratic values and media; public policy and institutional partnership; regional development, environment and tourism; and social development.
Funding information: Grants can cover up to 100% of project budget with 15% for overheads
Deadline: Feb 1, 2020.New Grant Program, Primate Conservation, Inc. (regions of interest: Asia and West Africa)
To fund field research that supports conservation programs for wild populations of primates. Priority will be given to projects that study, in their natural habitat, the least known and most endangered species. The involvement of citizens from the country in which the primates are found will be a plus.
Funding information: averaged approx. USD 2,500, with a maximum grant of USD 5,000
Deadline: Feb 1, 2020.Endangered Animal Species small grants project, Fondation Ensemble
Contributes to protecting one or more threatened animal species according to the IUCN classification (‘Critically Endangered’ or ‘Endangered’). Project is participatory and partnership-based: designed and implemented in conjunction with the relevant populations and with recognized local and/or international partners, and fosters capacity building.
Funding information: request should not exceed EUR 8,000 and should not exceed 50% of the total project budget.
Deadline: Feb 1, 2020.Call for Proposals to Save Endangered Flora and Fauna, Prince Bernhard Nature Fund
To support small, local initiatives worldwide towards the conservation of endangered species (flora & fauna), or other initiatives that promote conservation and wise use of nature and our natural resources base. Preferential support for projects in developing countries, with special focus on tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Range: Up to USD/EUR 20,000
Deadline: Feb 1, 2020.Small Grants Program, Clif Bar Family Foundation (United States)
Supports innovative small and mid-sized groups working to strengthen their food system and communities, enhance public health, and safeguard environment and natural resources.
Deadline: Feb 1, 2020.Civic Engagement and Environmental Impact Grants to improve the Quality of Life in Communities
First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund announced a Civic Engagement and Environmental Impact Grants Program to improve the quality of life in communities around the world. Emphasis is placed on programs that support the First Solar Corporate giving values which include: focusing on “green” education initiatives, access to clean energy and water in underserved areas, and the development of innovative and sustainable technologies.
Funding Information: grant requests must be for projects or services that cost or exceed USD 10,000.
Deadline: Feb 1, 2020.Professional Development Grants Program, World Wild Fund (see list of countries)
Provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities. PDGs support training-related costs, including registration fees and tuition, meals and accommodations, books and materials, international travel, visa fees, and local transportation.
Funding information: applicants can request up to USD 6,500
Deadline: Feb 1, 2020.Call for Inquiry Forms, 2020 Grant Program, Motorola Solutions Foundation
This year the foundation will focus its giving in three key areas: STEM education, specifically focused on technology and engineering; public safety education; and blended public safety and technology, and engineering education programs.
Funding information: grant max. request USD 50,000
Deadline: Feb 3, 2020.Call for Proposals, ARCHIPELAGO (see list of African and European countries)
4-year European program, funded by the EU in the framework of the EU Emergency Trust Fund (EUTF) for Africa. Its main objectives are to improve the employability of young people through targeted technical and vocational education and training (TVET) measures and to support the growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Funding information: The overall indicative amount made available is EUR 4,500,000. Min. amount EUR 400,000 and max. amount EUR 500,000.
Deadline: Feb 6, 2020.Secondary Agriculture Education Challenge Grant Program, US Department of Agriculture – National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Seeks to promote and strengthen secondary education and two-year postsecondary education in the food, agriculture, natural resources and human (FANH) sciences in order to help ensure the existence of a workforce in the US that's qualified to serve the FANH sciences system; and encourage more young Americans to pursue and complete a baccalaureate or higher degree in the FANH sciences.
Funding information: estimated total USD 800,000; award ceiling USD 300,000; award floor USD 50,000
Deadline: Feb 6, 2020.New Grant Program, Honnold Foundation
Unrestricted grant funding to organizations or projects that use solar energy to increase social and economic equity and reduce environmental impact.
Funding information: Grant awards are typically no larger than USD 100,000.
Deadline: Feb 7, 2020.Call for Proposals, Civil Society Organizations as Actors of Governance and Development work in the field, European Commission (South Africa)
The specific objective is to increase the participation of South African CSOs in tackling climate change: mitigating greenhouse gases emissions and adapting to its adverse effects. It intends to tackle climate change while enhancing gender equality and participation of youth and encourages innovative partnerships with the double objective of leaving no-one behind and leveraging the strengths of different stakeholders.
Funding information: overall amount EUR 3,998,003.70; any grant requested must fall between min. amount EUR 300,000 and max. amount EUR 700,000
Deadline: Feb 10, 2020.Call for Proposals, VIVA Girls Initiative, MADRE
First cycle of its initiative to support the leadership, power, creativity, and organizing of girls around the world. Individual or group must plan to implement, or is currently implementing work that aims to: build a just peace (preventing, surviving, and recovering from war); advance climate justice (including advocating for just economic and environmental policies); end gender-based violence (including protections for women, girls, and LGBTIQ people).
Funding information: USD 100 to 20,000. Financial support that can be used for general support and/or projects, to be used over a period of 12 months.
Deadline: Feb 10, 2020.Request for Proposals, OPTions Initiative (see list of low- and middle-income countries)
The goal of the Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation Initiative is to support access to safe abortion. It seeks innovative and transformative approaches that put women and girls in control of where, when and how they terminate their pregnancy. The focus is to support the development and testing of: 1) new approaches to increasing early access to existing abortion products/services, 2) next generation methods of pregnancy termination.
Funding information: seed grants of up to CAD 250,000 over 18 to 24 months.
Deadline: Feb 11, 2020.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.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.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.New 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.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.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.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.New 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.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.New 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 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
International Youth Fellow, Aga Khan Foundation Canada
9-month professional development program for Canadians seeking hands-on experience in international development. Includes three streams: International Development Management (IDM) and International Microfinance and Microenterprise (IMM).
Award: most of the costs associated with living and working overseas are covered. Successful candidates required to make a one-time contribution of USD 1000 towards costs.
Deadline: Jan 31, 2020.ReNature Training Course, University of Trento
February 5-7, 2020
Nature-based Solutions in Urban Planning. The course, organized by the ReNature project, will upskill participants in: understanding the ecological foundations of NbS, assessing their impacts on ecosystem services and their socio-economic implications, identifying planning barriers and opportunities, applying key principles for NbS design.Call for Applications, Digital Innovation Accelerator
Participants begin by submitting their digital innovation solutions for Gender Equality, EduTech as well as Environmental Climate Action-related topics. 45 short-listed teams will participate in the 6-month Digital Innovation Accelerator program where they will – among others – receive capacity-building support; refine their business models and pitch strategy; optimize their SDG impacts, and work on their investment readiness.
Award: 12 winning teams of the competition stage will receive tailored support packages equivalent to EUR 15,000 each
Deadline: Feb 3, 2020.Call for Applications, 2020 Emerging Voices for Global Health (EV4GH)
An innovative multi-partner blended training program for young, promising and emerging health policy & systems researchers, decision makers and other health system actors with an interest to become influential global health voices and/or local change makers. EV4GH coaches “Emerging Voices” to participate actively in international conferences where global health issues are addressed and to raise their voice in scientific and policy debates.
Deadline: Feb 6, 2020.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.New 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.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.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.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.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.