Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: August 8, 2021

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1. Call for Applications, UNCTAD Youth Forum

2. Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge 2021, IFAD

3. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 13, One Young World

4. Tree and Soil Research Fund Grant Program, Tree Fund

5. Nominations Open for the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honor Awards, UN Habitat

6. Empower Fellowships, UNOSSC (see link for eligible countries)

7. Call for Proposals, International Telecommunication Union

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. 2021 STEM Education Grants for Women and Girls of Color for Non-U.S. Nonprofits, F5

Committed to helping build the pipeline of tomorrow’s female changemakers and future leaders through science, technology, engineering, and math Education Grants by investing in programs to increase access to STEM education and career opportunities for girls and women of color.

Funding information: grant amount is USD 50,000

Deadline: Aug 6, 2021.

2. International Elephant Foundation accepting Applications for 2022 Asian and African Elephant Conservation and Research Funding (eligible for Asian and African countries) The International Elephant Foundation (IEF) is currently accepting applications for the Asian and African elephant conservation initiatives for funding in 2022.

Grant Size: USD 1000 to 10,000.

Deadline: Aug 6, 2021.

3. Call for Proposals, US Department of Health and Human Services (see link for eligible countries)

To support global health security partners to develop or continue the implementation of surveillance activities that focus on protecting and improving public health globally through strategic planning, policy, strengthening surveillance capacities and systems through partnerships.

Funding information: total program funding USD 300 million; award ceiling/floor USD 0

Deadline: Aug 9, 2021.

4. Request for Proposals, ClimateWorks Foundation

For Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal Analogues to support research grants to help close key knowledge gaps to advance ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR), and to catalyze public and philanthropic interest in this field of research.

Funding information: grant size of a project proposal should not exceed USD 220,000

Deadline: Aug 11, 2021.

5. Conference Grants, Spencer Foundation

To provide support to scholars to organize small research conferences, focused symposia, or other forms of convenings around important issues in education research.

Funding information: this program supports proposals with budgets of USD 50,000 or less.

Deadline: Aug 13, 2021.

6. Grant Program, The Alongside Wildlife Foundation

This seed grant program funds research, outreach, and conservation projects focusing on wildlife around the world.

Funding information: in 2021, grants will be up to USD 2,500.

Deadline: Aug 13, 2021.

7. Call for Projects, UEFA Foundation

This call for projects is 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, 2021.

8. Call for Applications, Scientific Product Grant Program, Wildlife Acoustics

To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation that provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs, and other vocal wildlife.

Funding information: up to USD 5,000 is available to be awarded each quarter.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2021.

9. Joint Call for Proposals on Food System, Sustainable FOOD production and consumption (see link for eligible countries)

To strengthen Research and Development on innovative solutions for resilient, climate-smart and sustainable food systems, with a focus on approaches to improve resource efficiency and enhance the capability of food systems to withstand severe physical and economic shocks.

Funding information: joint network consists of 14 funding bodies from 13 countries committing EUR 7,850,000 for transnational research.

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

10. Call for Proposals, Wild Animal Initiative

For research on the welfare, ecology, and everyday experiences of juvenile wild animals. Relevant projects might include studies that extend captive animal welfare assessment techniques to juvenile wild animals, or those that demonstrate how ecological concepts can relate to wild animal health and wellbeing.

Funding information: grant size USD 25,000 - 250,000

Deadline: Aug 29, 2021.

11. New Call for Proposals, International Telecommunication Union

Aims to build back better with broadband by reinforcing digital infrastructure and digital ecosystems so that countries can better leverage ICTs to support COVID-19 pandemic recovery efforts and preparedness for a post-COVID normal and remain resilient during disasters.

Funding information: 15 research grants worth USD 42,000 each will be awarded to winning research teams.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

12. Grants Program, Fondation Segré Conservation Action Fund (see link for eligible countries)

To enable and support Civil Society Organizations engaged in the conservation of threatened animal species to carry out sustainable conservation measures at local level to protect the species, their habitats and to improve the livelihoods of the people who depend on them.

Funding information: Indicative financial sub-envelope for grants is 90% of the total amount of EUR 500,000 made available for Year 1. Grants amount to a maximum of EUR 50,000.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

13. Call for Applications, Merck Research Grants 2021

To create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science and to generate valuable seeds for future business.

Funding information: amount of the grant(s) is EUR 40,000 - 450,000 per year/up to 3 years.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

14. Small Research Grants on Education Program, Spencer Foundation

Supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This 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.

Funding information: Budgets up to USD 50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Deadline: Sep 1, 2021.

15. New Tree and Soil Research Fund Grant Program, Tree Fund

Welcomes research proposals and applications from a wide range of academic and technical disciplines, both qualitative and quantitative. Priorities include: design and specification of trees and soils in urban landscapes, propagation and nursery practices impacting establishment and long-term growth of trees, improving species diversity, tree root and canopy structure improvement, soil and drainage design and modification, tree planting practices and space design, and others.

Funding information: maximum award value of USD 10,000.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

16. IMPACT 3rd Funding Round Open for Applications, Philip Morris International

To support projects dedicated to reducing or preventing illegal trade, and countering its negative consequences for individuals, their families, and communities. Thematic areas: border control; capacity building; restorative justice and victims protection; networks engagement, awareness building and international cooperation; COVID-19 and the threat of illicit trade

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

17. Call for EOIs, Endangered Landscapes Programme (see link for eligible countries)

To: Support viable populations of native species with the capacity for landscape-scale movement; Provide space for the natural functioning of ecological processes; Provide sustainable cultural, social and economic benefits to people; Are resilient to climate change

Funding information: maximum awarded per project will be UD 5 Million, over 5 year

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

18. Gender Equality in Research & Innovation Grants, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

To promote inclusive gender equality plans, there is a strong need for expert policy and knowledge support for inclusive GEP implementation, in research and innovation (R&I) organisations (including research funding and performing organisations, incl. companies and SMEs).

Funding information: equal to or greater than EUR 500,000

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

19. Modelling and Quantifying the Impacts of Open Science Practice, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

Open science consists of sharing knowledge and data as early as possible in the research process, in open collaboration with all relevant actors, including citizens.

Funding information: equal to or greater than EUR 500,000

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

20. Call for Applications, Gupta Family Foundation

Grants are made to non-government organizations around the world that provide social assistance to people challenged by poverty, disability, or discrimination. The foundation also supports relief agencies that serve people affected by emergencies and natural disasters.

Funding information: up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

21. Call for Proposals, Incentive Grants, World Health Organization (see link for eligible countries)

For Young Researchers from Low- and Middle-Income Countries – Implementation Research to Scale-up National NCD Responses for Achieving SDG 3.4

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

22. Call for Applications, Getty Scholar Grants, The Getty Foundation

For established scholars, or individuals who have attained distinction in their fields. Open to researchers of all nationalities who are working in the social sciences, humanities, or arts.

Funding information: depending on the term duration (3, 6 or 9 months) – USD 21,500; USD 43,000; USD 65,000

Deadline: Oct 1, 2021.

23. AI for Earth Grants, Microsoft

To support projects that use AI to change the way people and organizations monitor, model, and manage Earth’s natural systems.

Funding information: Azure compute credit grants provide you with Azure credits worth USD 5,000, USD 10,000, or USD 15,000, depending on your project scope, to start using Azure AI tools and cloud computing with your existing labelled dataset.

Deadline: Oct 4, 2021.

24. Call for Applications for Achieving Zero Polluted Seas and Ocean, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

In line with the European Green Deal’s zero pollution ambition and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, successful proposals will support the development and implementation of a policy vision and the transition needed to reach clean European seas, cutting across behavioural, socio-economic and governance spheres.

Funding information: requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500,000

Deadline: Oct 6, 2021.

25. Call for Applications, For Women in Science

To identify and support women in science at each step of their careers throughout the world. This program is aimed at PhD or Post-doctoral candidates as well as Medical doctors doing research.

Award information: an award of EUR 15,000 and will participate in a training program specifically designed as a career booster

Deadline: Oct 7, 2021.

26. Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants, Max Weber Stiftung (see link for eligible countries)

Meant to improve the career opportunities for humanities and social science academics in their qualification phase.

Funding information: travel costs, daily rates between EUR 27.00 and 62.00 depending on the host country and lodging

Deadline: Oct 8, 2021.

27. Call for Proposals, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

For the Advanced energy performance assessment and certification to support the transition towards a climate neutral building stock over the full life cycle, relying on technological innovations to improve speed and quality of as-built performance assessment and service life compliance checks, also linking to other instruments such as building logbooks, building renovation roadmaps, Level(s) and other datasets.

Deadline: Oct 19, 2021.

28. Call for Proposals for Human Security Awareness and Usage Programmes, United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals focused on addressing the multidimensional challenges and advancing the SDGs in LDCs, LLDCs, SIDS, and the Sahel region. Where appropriate, proposals that link with existing initiatives or Funds and apply the human security approach will be considered favorably.

Funding information: For these programs, the total contribution from the UNTFHS should not exceed USD 300,000 for a period of 12-18 months.

Deadline: Oct 31, 2021.

29. Rapid Response Fund, Open Technology Fund

Aims to facilitate the digital emergency response community to resolve threats in a timely and comprehensive manner for individuals, communities, and organizations whose free expression has recently been repressed.

Funding information: total value of support cannot exceed USD 50,000. Average support amounts are between USD 5,000 and 25,000.

Deadline: ongoing

30. Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program

A new initiative to support innovation that contributes to reducing global poverty and inequality. Through flexible grant funding, FID enables innovators and researchers to test new ideas, build rigorous evidence of what works, and scale the highest-impact and most cost- effective solutions.

Deadline: ongoing

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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 Nominations Open for the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honor Awards, UN Habitat

Recognizes individuals and institutions which have made outstanding contributions to urban development including improving the quality of urban life for all and the provision of adequate, affordable and accessible housing. Selection Committee will look at best practices, initiatives and innovative solutions related to SDG 11 and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deadline: Aug 8, 2021.

2. 14th Eco-generation Environmental Essay Competition

Tunza Eco-generation and Samsung Engineering jointly with United Nations Environment Program would like to launch “The 14th Eco-generation Environmental Essay Competition” inviting youth all over the world to raise awareness on the theme of the upcoming World Environment Day – Ecosystem Restoration.

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

3. Global Food System Challenge, Institute of Food Technologists

The goal of the Challenge is to inspire and support passionate, diverse and multidisciplinary teams to create game-changing innovations that will help transform the food system to be more sustainable, make healthier diets more accessible, and empower consumers to make choices benefitting both personal and planetary health.

Award information: up to eight USD 25,000 grants, up to three USD 100,000 grants and up to two USD 250,000 grand prizes

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

4. 2022 Gratitude Network Fellowship Program

Seeks to increase the leadership development capacity of leaders who in turn transform their organizations. They engage Coaches and Expert Advisors to support the Fellows to hone their leadership skills, work with their teams more effectively, and ultimately increase their organization’s impact for children and youth.

Deadline: Aug 20, 2021.

5. Call for Proposals for 2nd Round of Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation, GEF (see link for eligible countries)

Emphasis placed on concepts that promote innovation and risk taking for climate adaptation impact, including through system transformation and non-traditional partnership for the GEF. To maximize innovation and impact across projects, robust knowledge-sharing and synergy creation efforts continue to be a strong dimension, particularly through south-south learning.

Deadline: Aug 22, 2021.

6. International Master’s Fellowships, Wellcome (see link for eligible countries)

This scheme offers nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at Master’s degree level.

Deadline: Aug 24, 2021.

7. New Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 13, One Young World

Looking for bold solutions that reduce impacts of climate change and/or empower others to act on climate change. Examples may include behavioural change, technology solutions or scaling of technology solutions, education, nature-based solutions, community actions or collaborations.

Funding information: a USD 50,000 grant from Deloitte, plus 12-month training.

Deadline: Aug 30, 2021.

8. New Call for Applications, UNCTAD Youth Forum

Theme: Pull up: Change Di Riddim, will be focusing on innovation, inclusion, and youth empowerment for developmental transformation. Open for student and young professionals interested in trade and development-related issues.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

9. 2022 Women’s Political Leadership (see link for eligible countries)

The 12-months training focuses on developing political leadership skills and is open only to women who hold an elected seat in a local government.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

10. Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative to Support Young Environmental Leaders

Small grants to individuals to expand their knowledge, experience and training, the Initiative aims to strengthen environmental CSOs’ capacity and efficiency. The mission is to provide an accessible and tailored small grant for education and training of individuals who are nominated by their organization as potential future leaders.

Funding information: 10 grants of EUR 2,500; 4 grants of EUR 5,000; 2 grants of EUR 7,000

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

11. Food Coalition Call for Proposals, FAO

In the context of G20 Call to Action (through the Matera Declaration) for Food Security, and on the Occasion of G20 Joint Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Development, The Food Coalition is launching a Call for Proposals to mobilize political commitment, technical and financial support for countries affected by COVID-19 pandemic.

Deadline: Sep 18, 2021.

12. Call for Applications, Fellowship Program, Nippon Foundation

To provide opportunities for advanced education and research in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea and related disciplines, including marine science in support of management frameworks, to Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States, so that they may obtain the necessary knowledge to assist their countries/regions to formulate comprehensive ocean policies and to implement the legal regime set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and related instruments.

Deadline: Sep 24, 2021.

13. New Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge 2021, IFAD

Focus on showcasing solutions and aims to inspire research and ideas in the field of agriculture and food systems.

Award information: two grants of USD 5,000 each to the top two innovators, plus in-kind prizes

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

14. New Empower Fellowships, UNOSSC (see link for eligible countries)

To offer early-career female scientists from the Global South, exchange visits of 6-months at the ICGEB laboratories in New Delhi and Cape Town or at other institutions based in an eligible ICGEB Member State, to perform research work on biotechnology and related fields, including Health (Infectious Diseases and Non-Communicable Diseases), Sustainable and Effective Agriculture, Industrial Biotechnology and Renewable Energy.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

15. 2022-23 Wilson Center Fellowship

Fellows conduct research and write in their areas of interest, while interacting with policymakers in Washington and Wilson Center staff and other scholars in residence.

Award information: a stipend of USD 90,000 for a nine-month fellowship

Deadline: Oct 1, 2021.

16. 2021 Japan-Nordic Joint Call for Strategic International Collaborative Research Program, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (see link for eligible countries)

The aim of this program is to contribute solutions to challenges facing world today and to bolster Japan’s scientific and technological capabilities through collaboration with a broad range of countries.

Funding information: JPY 7.69 million per year for each project

Deadline: Oct 7, 2021.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.