New in:
1. TDR Global Crowdsourcing Open Call: Equity & Inclusivity in Research Mentorship, Social Entrepreneurship to Spur Health (see link for eligible countries)
2. Fellowships Program, Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study
3. Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments Grants Challenge, International Union for Conservation of Nature (see link for eligible countries)
4. Small Research Grants on Education Program, The Spencer Foundation
5. Call for Applications, The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate Grant Programme
6. Call for Project Proposals: Blue Center Program, Coral Guardian (see link for eligible countries)
7. Call for Research Projects, Agence Française de Développement (see link for eligible countries)
8. Bayer Digital Campus Challenge 2023
All currently open calls:
Grant-making opportunities
1. Call for Proposals: Gender and Youth Promotion initiatives, Peacebuilding Support Office (see link for eligible countries)
Promoting the positive engagement of women in peacebuilding through innovative approaches. Directly responds to challenges and gaps identified in the 2022 Secretary-General’s Report on Women, Peace and Security and 2023 PBSO’s Thematic Review on Climate Security and Peacebuilding, this year’s call for focuses on: climate change mitigation and adaptation; and women and natural resources management.
Deadline: June 9, 2023
2. Pathways Communication Grants Program 2023 (see link for eligible countries)
The Pathways Communication Grants Program seeks to ensure that scientific contributions supporting the development of pathways for sustainability reach relevant audiences beyond the scientific community.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 Deadline: June 15, 2023
3. Pathways Communication Grants Program 2023, Future Earth(see link for eligible countries)
To promote wider uptake and understanding of pathways for sustainability, the grant supports the dissemination of scientific findings of place-based research projects via innovative formats and practices.
Funding information: amount for each project in 2023 is EUR 2,500 to 10,000; estimated number of awards per call: 3-10; total funding available in 2023 is EUR 60,000. Deadline: June 15, 2023
4. Small Grants Program, Save Our Seas Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Aimed at original and innovative start- up projects, the grant presents an opportunity for early career scientists, conservationists or educators. Targets local projects conducted by local project leaders. Only projects concerned with marine chondrichthyan species (sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes and chimaeras) will be considered.
Funding information: Small projects up to USD 10,000 (with grants averaging USD 5,000). Deadline: June 16, 2023
5. Call for Applications, Watershed Investment Program, Nature for Water Facility (see link for eligible countries)
To deliver water security benefits by deploying a defined portfolio of Nature based Solutions interventions within a specified service area.
Deadline: June 19, 2023
6. Grant Program 2023, Conservation Nation
Supports innovative, on-the-ground conservation globally by practitioners from traditionally marginalized communities. Focuses on helping foster conservation solutions serving the needs of both nature and people and in terrestrial, marine, or freshwater ecosystems supporting a wide range of biodiversity.
Funding information: Conservationists are eligible for funding up to USD 10,000 for a grant period of one to two years. Deadline: June 23, 2023
7. Calls for Proposals, International Development Research Centre(see link for eligible countries)
Supports high-quality, innovative and gender responsive research that addresses key Future of Work challenges and opportunities to advance skills, strengthen social protection and promote decent work.
Funding information: regional research hubs can submit budget requests up to maximum CAD 1,700,000. Deadline: June 26, 2023
8. New Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments Grants Challenge, International Union for Conservation of Nature (see link for eligible countries)
Supports activities designed to address gender-based violence and environmental linkages in environmental and climate-related programs and generate evidence on promising interventions.
Funding information: The RISE grants challenge seeks to fund up to six projects between USD 100,000 - USD 400,000 each, with implementation timelines of 18-24 months.
Deadline: June 30, 2023
9. Call for Proposals, International Economic Association (see link for eligible countries)
Calling for well-defined research proposals that will generate evidence on “what works” i.e., what interventions are effective and successful in lowering the gender gap in economics. The evidence can be obtained, for example, by piloting trials of new interventions or analyzing the impact of existing policies.
Funding information: the budget depends on the nature of the proposal but will be in the range of USD 15,000 to 25,000 over two years. Deadline: June 30, 2023
10. Grants Program, The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation Grants Program seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 Deadline: July 1, 2023
11. Call for Proposals, Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance(see link for eligible countries)
Invites all parties to submit proposals for financial support to accelerate research and modelling on ocean risk and resilience to inform financial innovation as well as private and public sector policy action.
Funding information: Pilot grant – between USD 50,000 to 150,000 for up to 24 months. Project grant – between USD 150,000 to 500,000 for up to 24 months. Deadline: July 2, 2023
12. Call for Applications, Darwin Initiative(see link for eligible countries)
Invites applications to deliver strong results for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction based on good evidence, and strongly demonstrate the potential to scale further.
Funding information: main grants range from GBP 100,000 to 600,000. Deadline: July 3, 2023
13. International Grant Program, Toyota Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
The Toyota Foundation has launched the International Grant Program which focuses on “Cultivating Empathy through Learning from Our Neighbors: Practitioners’ Exchange on Common Issues in Asia” in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia countries.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 Deadline: July 3, 2023
14. Call for Project Ideas, IKI Medium Grants 2023 (see link for eligible countries)
Applications are now open for the IKI Medium Grants Program to strengthen the capacities of smaller nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and local actors in developing and emerging countries and is implemented on behalf of the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
Funding information: USD 500,000 to USD 1,000,000 Deadline: July 4, 2023
15. Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre(see link for eligible countries)
IDRC and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) invite proposals for applied research projects to generate and mobilize evidence in support of scaling the impact of innovative approaches to strengthen education data systems and data use, focusing on GPE partner countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, & Pacific.
Funding information: allocation up to CAD 14 million. Amounts vary depending on single country, multi country, and regional/global grants. Deadline: July 17, 2023
16. New Call for Applications, The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate Grant Programme
Funding research into how the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity can help address climate change and improve livelihoods of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations.
Deadline: July 20, 2023
17. New Call for Research Projects, Agence Française de Développement (see link for eligible countries)
This call is dedicated to research projects that address the contribution of the commons to democratic issues and citizen participation. Research questions will be addressed through the lens of social and environmental justice.
Funding information: budgets requested by each research project proposal must not be less than EUR 30 000 and not exceed EUR 200 000. Co-financing is encouraged. Deadline: July 23, 2023
18. Request for Proposals, The Water Research Foundation
Seeking proposals for Preparing the Water Sector to Embrace Technology: Skillsets and Enterprise Management Approaches for the Digital Age.
Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 150,000 in WRF funds for this project. Deadline: July 25, 2023
19. Conservation Insight Grants 2023, PTES (see link for eligible countries)
The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Conservation Insight Grants program.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 Deadline: Aug 6, 2023
20. New Small Research Grants on Education Program, The Spencer Foundation
To support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.
Funding information: with budgets up to USD 50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. Deadline: Aug 9, 2023
21. Call for Applications, Special Program, UNEP (see link for eligible countries)
The UNEP is seeking applications for the Special Program to support country-driven institutional strengthening at the national level, in the midst of an integrated approach to address the financing of the sound management of chemicals and wastes, considering the national development strategies, plans and priorities for each country, to increase sustainable public institutional capacity for the sound management of chemicals and wastes throughout their life cycle.
Funding information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000 Deadline: Aug 11, 2023
22. Call for Research Proposals in the field of Green Hydrogen (see link for eligible countries)
Merck is seeking research proposals in the field of green hydrogen.
Funding information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000 Deadline: Aug 31, 2023
23. Call for Applications, Global EbA Fund (see link for eligible countries)
To support catalytic projects that help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change.
Funding information: grants range USD 50,000 to 250,000, with an encouraged duration up to 24 months. Deadline: Sep 15, 2023
24. Small Scale Projects, Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries)
The European Commission is accepting proposals for the Innovation Fund Small Scale Projects.
Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000 Deadline: Sep 19, 2023
25. Call for Proposals, Promoting Scientific Knowledge to Support the Science-Basis for Fisheries Conservation (see link for eligible countries)
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals to promote the development and/or the strengthening of the scientific knowledge needed to support the science-basis for fisheries conservation and management measures.
Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000 Deadline: Sep 19, 2023
Proposals in forestry focused on developing or integrating solutions for adapting to or mitigating climate change, promoting biodiversity, providing resilient ecosystems services while supplying sustainable forest products. Also seeking proposals that incentivize action and behavioral change, transforming the theoretical and abstract values of forest products and services.
Funding information: projects may last from 1 to 4 years, and funding of up to CHF 100,000 per year is available, with at least 10% to be used for knowledge transfer. Projects with several partners are possible. Deadline: Sep 23, 2023
27. Special Olympics Youth Innovative Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)
Are you ready to Promote Inclusion in Your Community? Special Olympics awards Project-Based Grants to young people with a without intellectual disabilities. These grants fund youth-led that promote inclusion in schools and communities across the globe.
Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000 Deadline: Nov 1, 2023
28. Call for Grant Proposals, ICNL (see link for eligible countries)
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to invite proposals for grants as part of its ongoing project to safeguard civic freedoms and address democratic backsliding that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 Deadline: Ongoing
29. Call for Proposals, Best Practice Pandemic Governance and Civic Society Collaboration(see link for eligible countries)
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) seeks individuals or organizations to conduct research assessing for examples of pandemic governance best practices with respect to civic freedoms and civil society collaboration.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 Deadline: Ongoing
30. 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
31. Catalyst Fund, Roddenberry Foundation (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
32. Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft (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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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 USD 40,000. Deadline: Ongoing
36. 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
37. Internet Freedom Fund, Open Technology Fund (see link for eligible countries)
To support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-focused projects that promote human rights, Internet freedom, open societies.
Funding information: Minimum of USD 10,000 and maximum of 900,000 for a year-long contract. Note, however, that OTF’s target support ceiling is USD 300,000; most supported efforts receive between USD 50,000 and 200,000. Deadline: Ongoing
38. 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 USD 25,000. Deadline: Ongoing
39. Grant Program, Fund for Innovation in Development
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
40. 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 to USD 15,000,000 Deadline: Ongoing
Fellowships and other opportunities
1. Open Call for Stories on Community-Driven and Locally Led Adaptation, Climate and Development Knowledge Network(see link for eligible countries)
To identify cases from community-based, local non-governmental organizations or local governments that have recognized, prioritized and mobilized the capacity and knowledge held by local actors to design and deliver local adaptation interventions.
Deadline: June 12, 2023
2. New TDR Global Crowdsourcing Open Call: Equity & Inclusivity in Research Mentorship, Social Entrepreneurship to Spur Health (see link for eligible countries)
Focuses on age and gender dimensions of mentorship and examines how age intersects with gender to influence mentorship options, opportunities and disadvantage or privilege. This highlights the need to make institutional research mentorship more equitable and inclusive in LMICs.
Deadline: June 15, 2023.
3. Open Call, Addressing Climate Change Convenings, Rockefeller Foundation(see link for eligible countries)
Successful applicants will change systems and provide pathways to mitigate and adapt to the worst effects of climate change. They are especially interested in addressing the challenges faced by low and middle-income countries, which bear the least responsibility for the crisis yet face the greatest risks.
Deadline: June 16, 2023
4. New Call for Project Proposals: Blue Center Program, Coral Guardian (see link for eligible countries)
A training and support program created by Coral Guardian, addressed to local structures aiming to develop their own project for the conservation of coral ecosystems by involving local communities.
Deadline: June 18, 2023
5. Call for Applications, RELX Environmental Challenge (see link for eligible countries)
Open to individuals or organizations operating in the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. Awarded to projects that best demonstrate how they can provide sustainable access to safe water or sanitation. Projects must have clear practical applicability, address identified need and advance related issues such as health, education, or human rights.
Prize details: Min. of two prizes will be awarded (total estimated value of all prizes is at least USD 75,000) Deadline: June 18, 2023
6. Call for Applications, Women Techmakers Ambassador Program, Google(see link for eligible)
Women Techmakers Ambassadors are leaders around the world who are passionate about empowering their communities through organizing events, public speaking, creating content, and mentoring. With access to a global community and exclusive resources, Ambassadors are helping build a world where all women can thrive in tech.
Deadline: June 30, 2023
7. Renewable Transformation Challenge, Elsevier (see link for eligible countries)
To recognize and honor outstanding work towards a world powered by renewable energy and with accessible energy for all. Can include either supply side (energy generation for end-use energy consumption) or demand side (including energy efficiency) programs, or both, and applicants may address any or all of the end-use energy sectors.
Prize information: a EUR 20,000 prize for the first-place entry. Deadline: July 3, 2023
8. Climate Resiliency Challenge(see link for eligible countries)
Focused on empowering frontline communities to prevent, prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters. While they are open to all compelling climate-related disaster solutions, they are particularly focused on wildfires, floods, and extreme weather events.
Funding information: Multiple awards will be given in each category listed, for a total of USD 1 million. Deadline: July 10, 2023
9. Call for Applications, Co-operative Research Program Fellowships 2024, OECD (see link for eligible countries)
For research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries and who would like to conduct research projects abroad, in another member country of the CRP. The aim is to strengthen the international exchange of ideas and increase international mobility and co-operation among scientists working in these areas.
Award: Consists of 3 components which collectively are called the travel lump sum allowance (travel costs, weekly subsistence allowance, terminal charges). Deadline: Sep 10, 2023
10. New Fellowships Program, Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study
STIAS provides and maintains an independent ‘creative space for the mind’ to advance the cause of science and scholarship across all disciplines. It is global in its reach and local in its African roots, and values original thinking and innovation in this context. No restriction is placed on the country of origin, discipline, or academic affiliation when STIAS considers a fellowship invitation.
Deadline: Oct 31, 2023
11. New Bayer Digital Campus Challenge 2023
Are you a student with a passion for digital innovation and a drive to make a difference in health care or agriculture? Submit your ideas leveraging the power of disruptive technologies to address some of the major challenges facing humanity: A growing and aging world population and the increasing strain on nature’s ecosystems.