Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: September 15, 2022

New in:

  1. Khyentse Foundation: Trisong Grants to Promote Mental Health & Wellbeing (see link for eligible countries)

  2. RSE Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research Fund (see link for eligible countries)

  3. Mozilla Technology Fund: Auditing Tools for AI Systems (see link for eligible countries)

  4. Fund for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid: Call for Applications (see link for eligible countries)

  5. Water4All Joint Call for Transnational Collaborative Water RDI Projects (see link for eligible countries)

  6. Transformative Action in the Household Energy Sector (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Open Call for Deploying Advanced National QCI Systems and Networks (see link for eligible countries)

The European Commission is seeking proposals for its program entitled “Deploying advanced national QCI systems and networks”

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Sep 22, 2022

2. Lady Freethinker announces Urgent Need Fund (see link for eligible countries)

The Lady Freethinker is pleased to announce an open call for the Urgent Need Fund to help organizations involved with the rescue and care of animals in need.

Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000

Deadline: Sep 23, 2022

3. Call for Proposals: Indigenous People’s Assistance Facility (see link for eligible countries)

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is seeking proposals for its program entitled “Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility (IPAF)” that focuses on advancing indigenous peoples’ conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity for adaptation and resilience to climate change.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Sep 27, 2022

4. CFPs: 2022-2023 Cultivating Humanities and Social Sciences Research Grants (see link for eligible countries)

The Association for Asian Studies invites applications from law- and lower middle-income countries of Southeast Asia (e.g., Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam) as well as from less economically advantaged countries and areas of South Asia (e.g., Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India)

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Sep 30, 2022

5. Greater Good Grants Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Banyan Tree Global Foundation (BTGF) is pleased to announce the applications for the Greater Good Grants Program to support measurable impact and progress towards larger regional or global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals to help people and the planet.

Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000

Deadline: Sep 30, 2022

6. New Khyentse Foundation: Trisong Grants to Promote Mental Health & Wellbeing (see link for eligible countries)

The Khyentse Foundation is seeking applications for its Trisong Grants to identify and support individuals and organizations that are working to promote mental health and well-being in the world, through projects and programs that have a foundation in Buddha’s wisdom.

Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000

Deadline: Sept 30, 2022

7. Call for Applications, Darwin Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

Darwin Initiative Extra grants, ranging from £600,000 to £5m, are intended for approaches that are on a clear scaling pathway: building on good evidence from smaller projects to demonstrating the potential to scale further by completion, delivering strong results for biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction. This can be through landscape or replication scaling, or through delivering systems change which will have sustained impact beyond the project’s original scale. They expect these projects to be supported by strong evidence.

Funding information: USD 600,000 to USD 5,000,000

Deadline: Oct. 3, 2022

8. New Mozilla Technology Fund: Auditing Tools for AI Systems (see link for eligible countries)

The Mozilla Technology Fund (MTF) is seeking proposals from projects which are providing tools and resources to auditors who are working to create greater accountability for AI systems.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2022

9. Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants – Apply Now! (see link for eligible countries)

Max Weber Foundation has launched the applications for Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants to improve the career opportunities for humanities and social science academics in their qualification phase.

Funding information: Less than USD 1,000

Deadline: Oct 7, 2022

10. Spencer Foundation’s Conference Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Spencer Foundation is pleased to announce the proposals for Conference Grant Program 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: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Oct 11, 2022

11. Call for Applications, 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 one grants – up to USD 20,000; level two grants – up to 100,000.

Deadline: Oct 12, 2022

12. Open Call for Grassroots Sports Programmes and Infrastructure Innovation (see link for eligible countries)

The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce the proposals for Grassroots Sports Programmes and Infrastructure Innovation.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Oct 12, 2022

13. Minor Foundation for Major Challenges: Small and Large Grants Programme (see link for eligible countries)

The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) Small and Large Grants Programme is now open to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy.

Funding information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000

Deadline: Oct 14, 2022

14. New Fund for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid: Call for Applications (see link for eligible countries)

The Central Project Management Agency is accepting applications from Grant from the fund for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid. Select and finance projects that meet the strategic directions of Lithuanian development cooperation and the concepts approved by the Development cooperationand humanitarian aid fund board.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Oct 17, 2022

15. New Transformative Action in the Household Energy Sector (see link for eligible countries)

The Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is seeking proposals for its Transformative Action in the Household Energy Sector to reduce black carbon and methane emissions from cooking, heating, and lighting in low- and middle-income countries

Deadline: Oct. 26, 2022

16. New RSE Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research Fund (see link for eligible countries)

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (SAPHIRE) Fund is now open for applications which aimed at developing new, as well as enhancing and adding value to existing international research partnerships between Scottish universities, research institutes and partners in Australia, India, Japan, Pakistan, South Korea, Singapore and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Oct 27, 2022

17. Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe announces Travel Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe is seeking applications for its Travel Grant Program to support travel costs for Jewish heritage professionals who are attending professional conferences or training.

Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000

Deadline: Oct 31, 2022

18. New Water4All Joint Call for Transnational Collaborative Water RDI Projects (see link for eligible countries)

The first Water4All Joint Call for transnational collaborative water RDI Projects is open to address at least one of the following topics: Resilience, adaptation and mitigation to hydroclimatic extreme events; Tools for water management – in the context of hydroclimatic extreme events; Improved water governance in the context of hydroclimatic extreme events and international contexts.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Oct 31, 2022

19. Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity Grants (see link for eligible countries)

Darwin Initiative's Capability & Capacity invites projects that focus on developing the capability and capacity of national and local organisation to efficiently deliver effective and successful biodiversity conservation – poverty reduction projects. The grant supports the embedding of new skills and knowledge, grants can support practical elements where they are clearly linked to the strengthening of capability and capacity. The focus of the grant must be on capability and capacity building, and seek to strengthen the ability of benefiting organisations to successfully design and deliver interventions aligned to the objectives of the Darwin Initiative.

Funding information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000

Deadline: Nov. 7, 2022

20. Darwin Initiative Innovation (see link for eligible countries)

Darwin Initiative Innovation welcomes applications for projects ranging from £10,000 to £200,000 which are aimed at projects intending to test a novel approach that if proven could scale to deliver results for biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction. Darwin Initiative Innovation is aimed at projects intending to test a novel approach that if proven could scale to deliver results for biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction.

Funding information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000

Deadline: Nov. 7, 2022

21. European Commission offering Grants Program (see link for eligible countries)

The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to enhance situational awareness and preparedness of first responders and improved capacities to minimise time-to-react in urban areas in the case CBRN-E-related events.

Funding information: USD 500,000 to USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Nov 23, 2022

22. NOFO: Middle East Regional Cooperation Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) Program is now open for applications to enhance research and development cooperation between Israel and its Arab neighbors – in support of achieving a comprehensive and lasting Middle East peace.

Funding information: USD 500,000 to USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Dec 15, 2022

23. 2022 SNAPP Funding (see link for eligible countries)

The Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) is offering 2022 Request for Proposals to fund expert teams to deliver rapid solutions to the most critical challenges facing humans and the planet.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Dec 15, 2022

24. Crowder-Messersmith Conservation Fund (see link for eligible countries)The Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS) is pleased to launch a call for applications for the Crowder-Messersmith Fund to provide startup funding for nature conservation projects in developing countries.Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000Deadline: Jan 6, 2023

25. Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs and NPOs (see link for eligible countries)

Cisco welcomes applications for Global Impact Cash Grants from community partners around the world who share their vision and offer an innovative approach to a critical social challenge.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Ongoing

26. Roddenberry Foundation’s Catalyst Fund (see link for eligible countries)

The Roddenberry Foundation is accepting applications for its Catalyst Fund from anyone, anywhere in the world who has an early-stage idea.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Ongoing

27. Global Youth Mobilization

A movement of young people taking action to improve their lives now and in a post-COVID-19 world. Have an idea for a solution to overcome a challenge created by the COVID-19 pandemic? Want to support your local community? Campaign for change in your local area?

Funding information: individual young people or informal groups can apply for either USD 500 or 1,500. Youth-led grassroots organizations can apply for either USD 3,000 or 5,000.

Deadline: Ongoing

28. 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

29. Microsoft announces Climate Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Funding information: Microsoft is pleased to announce an open call for the Climate Innovation Fund to accelerate technology development and deployment of new climate innovations through equity and debt capital.

Deadline: Ongoing

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

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: Ongoing

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Nominations now Open for the Food Planet Prize (see link for eligible countries)

Do you have an idea that could solve the dilemma of feeding a growing population on a warming planet? Do you know of an innovation that has the potential to sustainably transform the food system? Give it a chance to win the world’s biggest environmental Prize and nominate it below for the Food Planet Prize.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Sept. 30, 2022

2. Lead 2030 Challenge for Climate Action (see link for eligible countries)

Deloitte is proud to support the Lead2030 Challenge for SDG13 for the second year in a row. This challenge seeks to empower passionate people finding meaningful and innovative ways of tackling climate change.Deloitte is looking for bold solutions that reduce impacts of climate change and/or empower others to act on climate change. Examples of solutions may include behavioral change, technology solutions or scaling of technology solutions, education, nature-based solutions, community actions or collaborations.

Funding information: USD 50,000

Deadline: Oct. 21, 2022

3. Call for Code Global Challenge, Code of Council

Form a team and take on sustainability issues from improving supply chains to clean energy solutions and protection of biodiversity.

Prizes: USD 285,000 total prize pool amount - All winners will receive open source support from the Linux Foundation.

Deadline: Oct 31, 2022

4. The Commonwealth Fund: Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice (see link for eligible countries)

The Commonwealth Fund is currently accepting applications for its Harkness Fellowships to provide a unique opportunity for individuals who are committed to advancing health care policy and practice to spend a year in the United States conducting internationally comparative research with mentorship from leading U.S experts.

Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000

Deadline: Nov 1, 2022

5. Digital Campus Challenge 2022, Bayer

What effects do you think new digital technologies will have and how will Bayer change? And how can they be leveraged in the health business? Are you enrolled in the field of STEM, Economics or Humanities? Take the opportunity to get noticed: Bayer may offer to purchase your invention!

Deadline: Nov 6, 2022.

6. 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.

7. 2023 Energy Globe Award for Sustainability (see link for eligible countries)

Nominations are now open for 2023 Energy Globe Award to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for most of their environmental problems feasible solutions are already available. The best projects will be honored as part of a ceremony that will be broadcast worldwide as well as featured in the international media. International winning projects for the award categories of Earth, Fire, Water, Air, Youth and Sustainable Start-Ups will also each receive a cash award.

Funding Information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000