New in:
1. Call for Proposals, BRICS COVID-19 (India)
2. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)
3. Call for Young Transatlantic Fellows, New Urban Progress (Germany and USA)
4. Bhumi Fellowship (India)
5. Call for Applications, UN Office for South-South Cooperation (see eligible countries in Africa and Asia-Pacific)
6. Bilateral Research Call, UK Research and Innovation (Colombia and United Kingdom)
7. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capacity Building Program, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (USA)
8. Call for Applications, African Women’s Development Fund (see eligible countries)
9. Call for Applications, UNESCO
10. Small Grants Program, Sabin Vaccine Institute (see eligible countries)
All currently open calls:
Grant-making opportunities
1. Business Partnership Facility announces Call for Projects "Enterprises for SDGs"
Provides grants to support and develop private sector involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. Aims to simultaneously achieve: Social impact and economic viability. The projects targeted by this call must contribute to the achievement of at least one clearly identified SDG.
Funding Information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000
Deadline: Jul 9, 2020.
2. Standard Grants Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USA)
Matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.
Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.
3. Rapid Response Digital Health Infrastructure grant, Government of Australia (Australia)
Provides funds to drive innovation and contribute to global efforts to control COVID-19 through rapid responses to high-need challenges. Digital Health may include but is not limited to, predictive modelling, digital tools for remote screening, diagnostics, monitoring.
Funding information: between AUD 500,000 to AUD 2 million
Deadline: Jul 14, 2020.
4. EU announces 2020 Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations (Argentina)
The European Union (EU) has announced a Call for Proposals to contribute to the strengthening of civil society as independent actors of sustainable development. In a difficult socio-economic situation, in which Argentina faces significant challenges linked to the financial crisis and the consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the specific objectives of this call for proposals is to promote society's organizations Argentine civilian.
Funding Information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million
Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.
5. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.
6. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.
7. New Small Grants Program, Sabin Vaccine Institute (see eligible countries)
Focus on research to improve our understanding of COVID-19 misinformation, generation of evidence about the impact misinformation may have upon acceptance of a future vaccine and/or demand for other vaccines and routine immunization, and in-country interventions that address misinformation.
Funding information: Each small grant project will be allocated up to USD 25,000 to cover associated costs, including project implementation, dissemination of research findings and meeting reporting deliverables.
Deadline: Jul 17, 2020.
8. Grant Round Competition, Global Challenges Local Solutions (Europe)
Grantmaking program that supports community foundations throughout Europe to address global challenges on the local level. It was set to provide them with additional resources that can improve local initiatives.
Funding information: up to USD 15,000
Deadline: Jul 20, 2020.
9. 2020 Japan Water Forum Fund (see eligible countries in link)
Aims to support selected grass-roots organizations in developing countries that have been addressing local water-related issues. Considering that clean water, sanitation and hygiene play a vital role in preventing infectious diseases including COVID-19, will highly appreciate proposals of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects.
Funding information: up to USD 1,000 per project.
Deadline: Jul 21, 2020.
10. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic
National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.
Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.
Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.
11. Request for Proposals, Southeast Aquatics Fund 2020 (USA)
Soliciting proposals to restore habitats and improve water quality in targeted river basins and watersheds of the Southeast. Competitive grants program that supports watershed-based restoration that will improve the health of these aquatic systems and secure populations of native freshwater aquatic species.
Funding information: grant awards expected to range from USD 150,000 to 350,000, depending on the overall scale and duration of the project.
Deadline: Jul 23, 2020.
12. Funding Call, The African Academy of Sciences (Africa)
Seeks early and mid-career scientists who demonstrate excellence in their development and application of science in Africa. These individuals become ‘Affiliate of the AAS’ for a period of five years during which they receive individualized professional development support and join a wider community of science leaders on the African continent.
Deadline: Jul 24, 2020.
13. 2020 Environment Small Grants, Columbia Basin Trust (Canada)
Projects that take place within the Columbia Basin Trust region that will strengthen environmental well-being and address: ecosystems, climate, water, and environmental education.
Funding information: CAD 5,000 + for large grants; less than CAD 5,000 for small grants
Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.
14. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)
To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development
Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.
Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.
15. New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capacity Building Program, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (USA)
Seeks to support DEI change at the organizational level and believe DEI learning and growth is important for all types of organizations — from white-led to Black, Indigenous and people of color-led, small to large, and community-based to nationally focused.
Award information: up to USD 60,000 over 2 years awarded to approx.. 11-12 organizations
Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.
16. Call for Applications, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Resource Management programs, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)
Prioritizes projects focused on justice and rule of law and will continue to review and consider other Democratic Governance projects on an ad hoc basis. Its work on the environment is focused on efforts that support sustainable management of habitat and resources and incorporate socio-economic dimensions affecting the well-being of local communities.
Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.
17. Call for Applications, Educational Equity during the pandemic, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)
Special funding initiative that will provide short-term grants to civil society organizations in Latin America that are working to address the specific educational needs generated by the pandemic.
Funding information: project budgets should fall within the range of USD 10,000 to 75,000 depending on the scope and scale of activity; total allocation USD 500,000
Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.
18. Commemorative Grant Fund for Capacity Building of Young Scientists (CGF) Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible Asia-Pacific countries in link)
Research projects with high priority include fieldwork-based studies which are scientifically and socio-culturally sound. Each project should be implemented by a project scientist, with adequate support of, and collaboration with, a project coordinator, who has scientific achievements and intends to take responsibilities for the research project.
Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 1,500,000 per project; total annual budget JPY 20,000,000.
Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.
19. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)
Provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. This training can include short courses, certificate training, or conferences among other training opportunities.
Funding information: grants awarded up to USD 2,000 based on program requirements.
Deadline: Aug 1, 2020.
20. New Bilateral Research Call, UK Research and Innovation (Colombia and United Kingdom)
Invites internationally competitive and cross disciplinary research projects, that aim to enhance the evidence base on understanding and addressing the mental health challenges facing post-conflict societies in Colombia.
Funding information: up to 9 joint research projects, for up to 36 months. UK applications can request up to GBP 333,000 (80% fEC). Colombian component of each project may receive up to COP 483,000.
Deadline: Aug 3, 2020.
21. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)
Will provide supplemental research funding to teams that are already engaged in the study of a promising system alignment mechanism, with the objective of learning how this mechanism performs in addressing health and social needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding information: up to USD 100,000; up to five awards
Deadline: Aug 5, 2020.
22. New Call for Applications, African Women’s Development Fund (see eligible countries)
Encourages applications for work that is led by and supports the leadership and concerns of women facing multiple discriminations (women with diverse abilities; women living with HIV and AIDS, young women, LBTQ communities, women sex workers, women in the rural areas and marginalized women in urban areas.
Funding information: Grant sizes vary per call. Please refer to the maximum grant sizes indicated in the call. Organizations applying for grants of USD 20,000 and above will be required to provide audit report conducted by a reputable audit firm.
Deadline: Aug 10, 2020.
23. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)
Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials.
Funding information: DKK 700,000,000
Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.
24. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)
Seeks to learn from programs, policies, and practices that are advancing gender equity around the world to understand how they can be adapted to improve health and well-being in the United States, and build a national Culture of Health.
Funding information: up to USD 1,000,000. Individual awards between USD 100,000 –250,000 each.
Deadline: Aug 26, 2020.
25. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (see eligible countries in link)
Looking for innovative initiatives to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people. In order to do so the SDC launched four Calls for Proposals.
Funding information: depending on the particular Call
Deadline: Aug 28, 2020.
26. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck
Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.
Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years
Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.
27. Call for Proposals, Agropolis Foundation (Sub-Saharan Africa)
"Innovative Co-Learning for Agriculture-based Solutions", in partnership with the Center for Synthesis and Analysis on Biodiversity (Cesab) Biodiversity Research Foundation (FRB) and the Biovision Foundation aims to support innovative, intersectoral and interdisciplinary training or learning projects that promote the agroecological transition through innovative approaches, tools, teams and networks.
Funding information: Up to EUR 835,000, complemented by partial postdoc co-funding by FRB/Cesab (valued at EUR 65,000) and by co-funding of two Summer/Winter/Thematic Schools by Biovision Foundation (valued at EUR 20,000).
Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.
28. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)
For projects supporting science education and informal learning environments. Aims to promote science general education and strengthen interest, knowledge and competencies in science and technology among children, young people and the population in general.
Funding information: total of up to DKK 50,000,000. for distribution in autumn 2020 for project grants of DKK 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 of up to 6 years duration.
Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.
29. Call for Proposals, NordGen (Nordic countries)
For projects aimed at adapting environmentally and climate-friendly crops by using plant genetic resources. To support the development of Nordic plant breeding to satisfy the long-term needs of the agricultural and horticultural industries, especially adaptation to climate change, targets for environmental policies, and demands from consumers and markets.
Funding information: approx. 24 million SEK in total. A max. of 16 million SEK per project
Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.
30. NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries (see eligible countries in link)
Invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products to proactively support the program objectives and the research consortia funded in the SDG Interactions program.
Funding information: EUR 300,000
Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.
31. Call for Proposals, European Commission (Morocco)
Promotion of social services to vulnerable populations in the area of social assistance, notably through the introduction of innovative services or upgrading and development of existing services (services offered by social protection establishments (EPS), in particular for children and the disabled (educational inclusion and other services).
Funding information: min. amount EUR 250,000; max. amount EUR 400,000.
Deadline: Sep 22, 2020.
32. Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)
Open to students or PhD students enrolled for and following a full-time education at an educational institution in Denmark. Initiative aims at strengthening economic growth and employment in the country. The long-term goal is to create growth companies that contribute with jobs, export income and growth in society.
Funding information: depending on the grant type, you can apply for up to DKK 25,000 or up to DKK 50,000
Deadline: Sep 28, 2020.
33. New Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)
Provides financial aid to individuals and causes which provide: assistance towards the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment, assistance in the advancement of culture and education, assistance to young people through advancement of education and employment skills development, and assistance in the arts that expose NZ culture.
Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.
34. Call for Proposals, European Commission (EU)
Preparatory Action on Media literacy for All which aims at boosting media literacy in Europe through pursuing innovation and collaboration across media literacy communities within the EU, including by building on and scaling up existing solutions.
Funding information: total EUR 500,000; depending on the quality of the proposals, the Commission expects to fund 2 - 5 projects.
Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.
35. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)
Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.
Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.
Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.
36. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
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.
37. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council
As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships
Deadline: ongoing
38. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)
Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.
Deadline: ongoing
39. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
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 regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.
Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.
40. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)
Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.
Funding information: up to USD 8,000
Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
41. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund
Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.
Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.
Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.
42. 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
1. New Call for Applications, UNESCO
Second International Conference on “Water, Megacities and Global Change” (EauMega 2020), will take place from 1 to 4 December 2020 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, to bring all these actors together. To contribute to addressing technical and operational ideas to be part of the debate and propose solutions concerning megacities and water.
Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.
2. Call for Digital Solutions, ENGIE North America (USA)
Seeking digital solutions to enable/strengthen engagement and participation of a city’s residents with ENGIE and the city during the implementation of energy, infrastructure projects in cities across North America.
Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.
3. New Call for Young Transatlantic Fellows, New Urban Progress (Germany and USA)
Looking for ten citizens from Germany and ten from the United States to be part of a transatlantic dialogue by sharing best practices on how urban areas can be innovative, networked, and fair.
Deadline: Jul 14, 2020.
4. New Bhumi Fellowship (India)
Full-time paid two-year program designed to develop educational changemakers to lead the next movement in the public education system. Centered around the holistic development of children, the fellowship helps fellows build an ecosystem within the school, enabling school leaders and teachers to equip students with knowledge, adaptability, and resilience.
Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.
5. SDG Champions Program (Nigeria)
The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) is on a drive to expand and engage more young people in achieving the 2030 Agenda with a focus on human capacity development and access to decent work.
Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.
6. John G. Bene Fellowship 2020, International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Trees and People: Resilience in a Changing Climate. Covers field research expenses for advanced master’s or doctoral students who intend to conduct their field research in one or more developing countries. Funds may be used to collect data and samples in the field, conduct interviews or surveys with local populations, and organize focus groups or workshops. Candidates must use findings from their field research to write their thesis.
Award information: one award of a maximum of CAD 15,000
Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.
7. Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council launch 2021 SEA Program
SEA is a program co-created by Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council which creates space for cultural practitioners to reflect on how their work in arts and culture can contribute to sustainable development within South East Asia through their individual and collective leadership. The program has 4 main gatherings spread over a one-year period where Fellows get together. Each gathering takes place in a different country and has a unique purpose: exchange, create, share then reflect. The program is an opportunity develop yourself, to develop and work with others, and to make an impact on society.
Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.
8. New Call for Applications, UN Office for South-South Cooperation (see eligible countries in Africa and Asia-Pacific)
The “Youth Triangular Cooperation Academy for Sustainable Development Agenda" (YTCA4SDA) will provide training focusing on sustainability education and run student competition for the youth from the Global South in Asia-Pacific.
Deadline: Jul 26, 2020.
9. SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, The World Academy of Sciences
Fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months.
Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.
10. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The World Academy of Sciences-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of India (developing countries in the South)
For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in laboratories and institutes of the CSIR of India.
Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.
11. 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.
12. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020
A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.
Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.
13. Call for Projects, UEFA Foundation for Children
Aimed at any organization that shares the values of the UEFA foundation and proposes practical measures to help children, in the areas of access to sport, health, education, employment, personal development and supporting vulnerable children.
Deadline: Aug 15, 2020.
14. New Call for Proposals, BRICS COVID-19 (India)
BRICS STI Framework Programme is launching a call for multilateral basic, applied and innovation research projects facilitating cooperation among the researchers and institutions in the consortia which consist of partners from at least three BRICS countries
Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.
15. Call for Applications, Fellow Programme, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies
Welcomes proposals that envisage active collaboration with IASS researchers and aim to achieve joint outputs with one or more of the institute’s research groups: perception, values, orientation; democratic transformations; governance for the environment and society; systemic interdependencies: technology, nature, society; energy systems and societal change; forums: science, policy and society.
Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.
16. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign
Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.
Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.
17. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)
Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.
Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel
Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.