New in:
1. Build a World of Play Challenge, LEGO Foundation
2. Pacific Development Research Partnership Initiative 2022, Asian Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)
3. Scientific Product Grant Program, Wildlife Acoustics
4. Scholarships for Global Professionals 2022-23, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)
5. 3rd Call for Ocean Innovation Challenge (see link for eligible countries)
6. Future Rising Fellows Program, Girl Rising
All currently open calls:
Grant-making opportunities
1. Call for Proposals, The Sanitation Learning Hub (see link for eligible countries)
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Research Grant Program. Using and promoting gender transformative sanitation approaches and ‘Leave No One Behind’ policies and programs: this keeps the focus on the poorest, most marginalized and hardest to reach households and communities.
Funding information: up to 3 grants of up to GBP 15,000 (approximately USD 20,000)
Deadline: Feb 18, 2022.
2. The RRR Accelerator - Develop Solutions to Prevent E-Waste, PREVENT Waste Alliance (see link for eligible countries)
For NGOs or private companies that want to start an innovative project to promote the reuse, refurbishment and repair (RRR) of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in low- and middle-income countries.
Benefits: up to EUR 20,000; access to peer learning and capacity building; expert coaching and mentoring; individual project and spending plan development support; outreach support
Deadline: Feb 21, 2022.
3. Call for Proposals for AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)
Proposal should develop and test models for decision makers and planners to implement energy infrastructures and energy supply in Africa which safeguard a systemic approach to the water-energy food nexus.
Funding information: check will normally be done for the coordinator if requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for: public bodies or international organizations, or cases where individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60,000.
Deadline: Feb 23, 2022.
4. Thomas Jefferson Fund, FACE Foundation (USA and France)
To support new collaborations and the most innovative projects between promising young researchers in France and the US. Aims to foster forward-looking collaborative research in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and of Science for Society that addresses the most pressing global challenges.
Funding information: each grant will amount to USD 20,000 over two years to be split equally between the French and the American teams.
Deadline: Feb 24, 2022.
5. New Scholarships for Global Professionals 2022-23, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)
Aims to develop future global leaders that will contribute to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and contribute to a positive and sustainable development in their home countries.
Funding information: full tuition fee coverage paid directly by SI to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester; monthly payment of SEK 10,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.
6. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
To provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate.
Funding information: max. grant size is USD 25,000; any application asking for more than this will be rejected. Total project budget can be higher if there are other funding sources.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.
7. Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund
Provides rapid and targeted support through seed capital for innovative approaches to ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change.
Funding information: for contributions of USD 50,000 to 250,000, with no specified or prioritized regional or country focus. The maximum project duration is 36 months.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.
8. Bio-Bridge Initiative, Convention on Biological Diversity (see link for eligible countries)
For the fourth round of technical and scientific cooperation demonstration projects under the Bio-Bridge Initiative. Provides seed funding to incubate projects and partnerships that promote exemplary approaches, particularly through South-South and triangular cooperation, to address biodiversity-related issues and challenges, and showcase good practices and lessons learned.
Funding information: Funding up to USD 20,000 is available.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.
9. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.
Funding information: financial support of up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.
10. Pitch for the Grant 2022, World Wetlands Day
Inviting individuals, community organizations and social enterprises to submit pitches of project ideas or initiatives, which aim to contribute to healthy wetlands by either promoting conservation, restoration or improved management.
Funding information: winning project idea or initiative will receive EUR 10,000 provided by Danone.
Deadline: Mar 2, 2022.
11. New Future Rising Fellows Program, Girl Rising
Virtual Fellowship program provides financial assistance and professional development for a cohort of 10 young leaders between 17-24 who are working at the intersection of gender equity and climate change or environmental justice.
Funding information: each fellow will receive a stipend of USD 5,000 and can apply for a small additional grant for direct project expenses and materials.
Deadline: Mar 10, 2022.
12. Water Management 2022 Program, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Areas (see link for eligible countries)
Proposals should look into the integrated water resource management aspects by specifically dealing with the water storage and distribution system challenges through innovative technologies and solutions, when possible, nature-based, and considering the effects of climate change.
Grant size: total indicative amount allocated to this call is EUR 8.2 million
Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.
13. New Pacific Development Research Partnership Initiative 2022, Asian Development Bank(see link for eligible countries)
This call for proposals is limited to economists whose research focus is on the microeconomics of development, who are experienced in using micro-econometric methods (including quasi-experimental methods), and who are experienced in using microdata (e.g., household-level, individual-level, firm-level, or farm-level datasets).
Funding information: an honorarium of USD 5,000 will be paid to authors of selected proposals
Deadline: Mar 18, 2022.
14. Next Generation Women Leaders Program, McKinsey & Company (see link for eligible countries)
Seeking applications for the Next Generation Women Leaders (NGWL) EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Program to continue with weekly workshops and informative virtual sessions throughout May and June.
Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.
15. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 14, One Young World
Seeks to support solutions that utilize novel technologies to reduce marine pollution, enhance water quality, and promote biodiversity and sustainability of their natural marine ecosystems.
Funding information: sponsorship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 and a USD 50,000 grant from Novartis
Deadline: Mar 22, 2022.
16. Small Research Grants Program on Education, Spencer Foundation
To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived for projects ranging from one to five years.
Funding information: proposed budgets for this program are limited to USD 50,000 total and may not include indirect cost charges per Spencer’s policy.
Deadline: Apr 12, 2022.
17. Grants Program, National Geographic Society
Provides seed funding and support to early career individuals, as well as those more advanced in their careers, who are working to address critical challenges, advance new solutions, and inspire positive transformation across all seven continents.
Funding information: Level I grants receive funding up to USD 20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, and mentorship; Level II grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to USD 100,000
Deadline: Apr 13, 2022.
18. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)
Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.
Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
19. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)
To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).
Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
20. Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)
The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.
Funding information: the maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is EUR 25,000
Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.
21. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)
Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.
Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000
Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.
22. New Scientific Product Grant Program, Wildlife Acoustics
To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Provides scientists with products and software to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife.
Funding information: USD 12,000 per quarter
Deadline: May 15, 2022.
23. Call for Applications, Grant Program, Ekhaga Foundation
To promote human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines and healing practices, and to support research for a healthier way of life, which in itself may have a disease preventive effect.
Deadline: May 20, 2022.
24. Global Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries)
A social impact-first investment vehicle that works with mission-aligned development agencies, philanthropy, and other funders to find and fund evidence-based innovations with the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people.
Deadline: ongoing
25. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council (see link for eligible countries)
A call for proposals for The Mercury Project, a $10M+ research consortium investigating the impacts of health misinformation and evaluating interventions to prevent its spread in the United States, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Deadline: ongoing
26. Call for Applications, Daily Grant Program, The Pollination Project
Micro grants 365 days a year to grassroots global change agents who seek to spread compassion in their communities and in the world for the benefit of all. To contribute to the creation of a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world for all.
Funding information: total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding from TPP must be less than USD 40,000
Deadline: ongoing
27. Expedition Grants, Explorers Club and Discovery, Inc.
To foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond, including our commitment to mitigate climate change, prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and ensure the health of our lands, oceans and all that inhabit them.
Funding information: grants generally range from USD 25,000 to 40,000.
Deadline: ongoing
28. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC (see link for eligible countries)
To provide financial assistance to developing countries, particularly low-income countries, in support of their economic and social development efforts.
Funding information: amounts of up to USD 100,000, OPEC Fund's contribution to a stand-alone project should not exceed 50% of the total cost of the said project
Deadline: ongoing
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. 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: ongoing
Fellowships and other opportunities
1. Call for Proposals, Developing Online Modules for Alliance Teaching and Training, Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (see link for eligible countries)
Invites proposals from an individual or small team of health policy and systems researchers with expertise in curriculum development and online teaching pedagogy to develop content based on Alliance key reference materials into teaching modules for its online course platform. This is not a research call.
Deadline: Feb 17, 2022.
2. DSM | One Young World Scholarship 2022 (see link for eligible countries)
Offers four impactful young leaders to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 which takes place in Tokyo from 16 – 19 May. Will support young entrepreneurs who are making a local or global impact on agri-food systems in one of three focus areas: health for the planet, health for people, healthy livelihoods.
Deadline: Feb 22, 2022.
3. Global Summit Program, FORA: Network for Change (see link for eligible countries)
Thirty (30) Delegates from around the world will meet to build their advocacy skills, grow their confidence as advocates, and build networks in order to advance gender equality and women’s leadership in their home countries.
Deadline: Feb 25, 2022.
4. Call for Proposals, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
To identify and select potential laboratories partners. Open to any laboratory worldwide that is able to perform one or more vaccine-relevant immunological assays for SARS-CoV-2 and/or other pathogens for preclinical and/or human samples under a high-level quality system.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.
5. 2022–2023 Junior Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)
Fellows will have the opportunity to establish expertise on a specific region and will be called on to provide analysis of that region for internal use and potentially in response to media and other external queries. Fellows will also bolster their knowledge of global democracy using a comparative lens; build a network of external regional experts; develop crucial project management skills; and strengthen research and analysis skills.
Funding information: Fellows receive an annual salary of USD 42,000—amounting to a pre-tax, pre-deduction salary of USD 3,500 per month for 9 months—and a generous benefits package.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.
6. Climate Investment Challenge
To develop and describe creative financial solutions and innovations addressing the defining challenge of our time – climate change. This could include identifying untapped climate finance opportunities or developing innovative financial structures or instruments that improve the bankability of climate investments.
Funding information: winning and runner-up teams awarded GBP 10,000 and GBP 5,000 respectively.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.
7. 2022 CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge
Global search for innovations that make buildings more climate-resilient and resource-efficient is on. Up to 10 outstanding innovations will be given an opportunity to pilot at selected CapitaLand properties around the world and up to SGD 50,000 to cover each pilot's costs.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.
8. 2021-22 Design Challenge, Efficiency for Access (see link for eligible countries)
Invites teams of university students to create affordable, high-performing off-grid appliances and enabling technologies to provide sustainable energy for all, they urgently need to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high performing appliances.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.
9. Call for Applications, Eisenhower Fellowships (see link for eligible countries)
Identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.
10. Russell E. Train Fellowships, World Wildlife Fund (see link for eligible countries)
Supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.
11. Call for Applications, Oppenheimer-Turvill PhD Scholarship (see link for eligible countries)
Part of the University’s new Oppenheimer Program in African Landscape Systems. Will examine the healthy and resilient functioning of socio-ecological systems including rangelands, croplands and woodlands that support human society, by focusing on the Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES) land surface model to improve its value to decision makers in Africa.
Benefits: covers international tuition fees, a tax-free stipend of at least GBP 15,609 for four years full-time, and a research training support grant
Deadline: Mar 4, 2022.
12. Call for Proposals for 2022 Women’s Digital Center Program, Orange Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
To empower economically vulnerable women by providing them with training in digital technology and use of software, financial management and entrepreneurship.
Deadline: Mar 12, 2022.
13. ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships, Swissnex network (see link for eligible countries)
To promote research opportunities in Switzerland for Indian, Australian and Singapore students and to foster the exchange between Swiss and Asia-Pacific universities & institutions.
Funding information: amount CHF 1,600
Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.
14. Digital Equity Accelerator Program, Aspen Institute (see link for eligible countries)
Will support participating nonprofits in scaling their innovative approaches to help meet the needs of underserved communities affected by the digital divide.
Funding information: HP Inc. is backing the Accelerator with innovative technology as well as more than USD 100,000 in capacity-building grants for each participating organization.
Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.
15. Orange Knowledge Program, Nuffic (see link for eligible countries)
Aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.
Deadline: Mar 22, 2022.
16. Call for Applications, Geneva Challenge, Graduate Institute Geneva
To stimulate reflection and innovation on development from diverse disciplinary and contextual perspectives. To gather contributions that are both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to a relevant international development problem stemming from an interdisciplinary collaboration between three to five enrolled master students from anywhere in the world.
Award information: The ADG contest distributes 25,000 CHF in monetary prizes. The winning project will be awarded CHF 10,000; the two teams in second place will receive CHF 5,000 each and the two teams in third place, CHF 2,500 each.
Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.
17. Equitable Health Systems Challenge, MIT Solve
How can we build affordable, accessible, and high-quality health systems that serve everyone, everywhere? Looking for eight technology-based solutions that help build equitable health systems for all, especially for the most underserved communities.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.
18. New Build a World of Play Challenge, LEGO Foundation
Bold, transformational ideas that focus on young children’s wellbeing and holistic development, while addressing global social issues. To be in with a chance of a grant, your ideas will be impactful, feasible, community-centered, and sustainable.
Award information: up to ten finalists will be selected in Sept. 2022; each will receive DKK 6.5 million (approximately USD 1 million)
Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.
19. New 3rd Call for Ocean Innovation Challenge (see link for eligible countries)
Addresses the theme 'Area-Based Management & the Blue Economy,' specifically one or more SDG targets SDGs 14.2, 14.5, 14.7, then you may submit your preliminary proposal.
Deadline: Apr 9, 2022.
20. 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program, Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (see link for eligible countries)
To inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. The scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.
Benefits: up to USD 10,000 per year (max. two years); approx. 10 students awarded annually
Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.
21. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)
Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
22. Call for Transnational Access Program, Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure
To promote transnational cooperation and mobility of researchers throughout pan-European research infrastructures.
Deadline: May 15, 2022.
23. Children’s Rights and Technology in Digital Age MOOC, Global Campus of Human Rights
Takes a deep dive into how often children are exposed to the newest technological developments and, through a human rights approach, promotes a more ethical, human-centric, and accessible tech-infused future.
Deadline: Jul 31, 2022.
24. 2022 Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Recognizes innovative entries that leverage biodiversity data and tools from the GBIF network to advance open science. Open-ended, so entrants have a broad remit for creating tools and techniques that improve the access, utility or quality of GBIF-mediated data.
Award information: up to EUR 20,000
Deadline: Aug 14, 2022.
25. 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.