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Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: December 02, 2024

Dear Green Members,

As every week, we are thrilled to present a fresh set of funding opportunities from a diverse set of organizations, across various fields of sustainable development! Below, you will also find a comprehensive list of all currently open funding opportunities from previous editions.

 New in:

  1. Applications open for Honor Frost Foundation Medium Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

  2. International Climate Initiative’s Small Grants Program

  3. Call for Proposals: Just Rural Transition Support Program 2025 (see link for eligible countries)

  4. Accountable Adaptation Fellowship Program

 All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. SwedBio Funding Program for CSOs, International Organisations, Institutes & Universities

SwedBio welcomes submissions of concept notes to support a limited number of strategic initiatives through their ‘Collaborative Partner Implementation Pathway’. Grouped under Themes are five different thematic focal areas, some with close interlinkages. These are Livelihood, food & health; Cities & biodiversity; Biocultural diversity; Climate change & ecosystems; and Values & governance.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

2. Box Impact Fund to transform Child Welfare, Crisis Response, and the Environment

They’re looking to support nonprofits with strategic technology needs, digital transformation projects, and creative solutions to enhance organizational efficiency and productivity. Projects solely funding the purchase of hardware or software will not be considered for this grant.

Funding information: Up to USD 25,000

Deadline Date: December 9, 2024

3. Call for Proposals: Pathways Communication Grants

Applications are now open for Pathways Communication Grants to support innovative ways of communicating scientific outcomes of place-based research projects on pathways for sustainability to educate and engage with non-academic audiences. 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: Up to USD 108,000

Deadline Date: December 2, 2024

4. NEW Applications open for Honor Frost Foundation Medium Grant Program

The Honor Frost Foundation is excited to announce its Medium Grant Program to support Maritime Archaeology in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the advancement and research, including publication, of maritime archaeology with particular focus on the eastern Mediterranean, specifically Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus and Egypt.

Funding information: Up to USD 70,000

Deadline Date: January 01, 2025

5. The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grant

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Foundation prefers to support projects that address under-funded issues and geographic areas.

Funding information: USD 50,000

Deadline Date: January 01, 2025

6. Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program

The Nature Forward is providing Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program to help small, local conservation and education projects in developing countries by providing seed money to communities and individuals whose projects have not attracted major support from other sources.

Funding information: USD 3,000

Deadline Date: January 06, 2025

7. NEW International Climate Initiative’s Small Grants Programme

The International Climate Initiative is accepting proposals for the Small Grants Programme to support small, local organisations in the implementation of their climate and biodiversity projects. The IKI Small Grants programme is a complementary instrument within the International Climate Initiative. IKI Small Grants is commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection in close cooperation with the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection.

Funding information: USD 60,000 to USD 200,000

Deadline Date: January 15, 2025

8. INTBAU Grassroots Grant Programme

The INTBAU Grassroots Grants Programme provides funding for projects that test ideas rooted in local responses to climate and context.They are looking for proposals for new or existing plans that support, advance and adapt building traditions around the world with the aim of creating better places for people to live.

Funding information: USD 5,000

Deadline Date: January 19, 2025

9. RFPs: Climate and Mental Health Fund

Applications are now open for the Wellcome Trust’s Climate and Mental Health Fund for Uncovering Mechanisms Between Heat and Mental Health. This award will fund projects to advance understanding of the biological, psychological and/or social mechanisms through which heat affects anxiety, depression and psychosis in the most impacted groups globally. Successful applications will identify relevant climate-resilient and/or mental health interventions with a realistic potential for real-world application.

Funding information: Up to USD 3,000,000

Deadline Date: January 21, 2025

10. NEW Call for Proposals: Just Rural Transition Support Program 2025

Proposals are invited to create and support a global community of practice of non-state actors to engage on issues related to sustainable agriculture and the food systems transition. This grant is a component of the FCDO’s Just Rural Transition Support program. This is a programme that will support the design and implementation of public policies and support (including through subsidy reforms) that scale sustainable agriculture approaches in developing countries.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline Date: January 28, 2025

11. Call for Entries: Expense Support Grant Program

Are you a faculty member or graduate student in need of funding for your academic research? If yes, then this call is for you! Whether you need support for travel, research collaboration, journal submissions, or other eligible expenses, the program is designed to help offset the costs associated with your project. This funding opportunity is open to graduate students and faculty conducting research within the liberal tradition at an accredited college or university.

Funding information: Up to USD 5,000

Deadline: Ongoing

13. Open Call for Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

If you support projects that positively impact the lives of underprivileged people in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has a presence, then apply for the Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program. Projects must be focused on several areas, such as sustainability and support at least one SDG.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

14. Call for Applications: Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs & NPOs

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, like climate impact and regeneration. They support programs that foster bold climate solutions as well as community education and activation.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

15. Open call for Amphibian Survival Alliance’s Emergency Grants Program

The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) has announced the Emergency Grants Program to provide rapid financial support for urgent conservation actions that prevent the imminent extinction of threatened amphibian species or populations.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

16. Applications open for Lush Charity Pot Grant

Applicants are now encouraged to submit applications for the Lush Charity Pot Grant to groups working in the areas of Animal Protection, Environment and Human Rights (incl. social justice, peace & equality)

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

Deadline: Ongoing

17. Call for Applications: Time Land Purchase Grant Program

Are you a conservation NGO looking to protect biodiversity in your area? This is My Earth (TiME) is excited to offer grants to help local organizations purchase and protect land for the benefit of all species, now and in the future. TiME’s Grant Program offers funding for the purchase of land that will be permanently protected, owned, and managed by local partner organizations. To be eligible for the program, the land should be of significant importance for biodiversity conservation and under the threat of destruction or degradation. This unique opportunity is open to conservation organizations worldwide that wish to purchase biodiverse lands for their long-term protection.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

18. Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

19. Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

20. Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs and NPOs

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

21. Catalyst Fund, Roddenberry Foundation

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

22. Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft

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

23. 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

24. 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

25. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC

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

26. Internet Freedom Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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.

Funding information: USD 50,000 to USD 15,000,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. NEW Accountable Adaptation Fellowship Program

The Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN) and University College London (UCL) are seeking applications for its Accountable Adaptation Fellowship Program. Researchers will design and implement projects with overall responsibility for the research and grant management with the support of an academic mentor. ARIN and UCL will provide ongoing support, opportunities for networking and an in-person write shop to develop a publication. The projects will explore specific examples of improving accountability for adaptation in Africa.

Deadline Date: January 01, 2025

2. International Climate Protection Fellowship Program

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship. The Humboldt Foundation aims to achieve a good balance between genders and a high level of diversity among its fellows in all areas. They therefore expressly invite female prospective leaders and members of underrepresented groups to apply. They award up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders working practically and up to five to postdocs each year. The fellowships are funded through the International Climate Initiative.

Deadline Date: February 01, 2025

3. Entries open for WWF Food Systems Fellowship

The WWF’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) invites applications from aspiring and experienced researchers, practitioners, and leaders to pursue graduate-level studies (master’s and PhD) geared towards research that cultivates a better understanding of the place-based nature of food systems and transformation. There is substantial evidence at the global scale of the urgent need for food system transformation, but less attention has been paid to how transformations toward more healthy and sustainable food systems might play out at the national level.

Deadline Date: December 18, 2024

4. Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity

Looking for Fellows who are bold and ready to challenge power; who see the bigger picture of how inequalities are playing out; who are imaginative and daring in the way they envision solutions; who bring care and collaboration into their practice; who recognise the significance of lived experience of inequality, whose own lived experience informs their practice; and who focus not on advancing their careers, but on their commitment to changing the world through collective and collaborative approaches.

Deadline Date: January 10, 2025

5. Kinship Conservation Fellowship Program 2025

Applications are now open for Kinship Conservation Fellowship to support conservation practitioners across the globe. The program is designed to advance your career and equip you with new skills, insights, and analytical tools to accelerate the projects you lead at home.The month-long, in-residence Fellowship focuses on market-based solutions in conservation and cultivates your leadership skills in the sector. Through interactive discussions, systems-thinking exercises, and peer-learning sessions, Fellows engage with stories and innovative solutions to overcome complex challenges that they can apply to their own work.

Deadline Date: January 12, 2025

6. Kleinhans Fellowship Program

Applications are now open for Kleinhans Fellowship Program for research that is oriented toward solving real-world problems. Researchers of any nationality or residence are eligible for the Kleinhans Fellowship; however, the research itself must be conducted in Latin America. Applicants must have a master’s degree in forestry, ecology, botany, environmental science or an appropriate related field. Doctoral candidates or post-doctoral researchers are preferred, although applicants may substitute relevant experience for higher-level degrees.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: November 11, 2024

Dear Green Members,

As every week, we are thrilled to present a fresh set of funding opportunities from a diverse set of organizations, across various fields of sustainable development! Below, you will also find a comprehensive list of all currently open funding opportunities from previous editions.

 

New in:

  1. European Outdoor Conservation Association Grant Program

  2. Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme

  3. INTBAU Grassroots Grant Programme

  4. Kinship Conservation Fellowship Program 2025

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. SwedBio Funding Program for CSOs, International Organisations, Institutes & Universities

SwedBio welcomes submissions of concept notes to support a limited number of strategic initiatives through their ‘Collaborative Partner Implementation Pathway’. Grouped under Themes are five different thematic focal areas, some with close interlinkages. These are Livelihood, food & health; Cities & biodiversity; Biocultural diversity; Climate change & ecosystems; and Values & governance.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

2. Call for Applications: Research Grants on Urban Climate Resilience

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center is pleased to announce the launch of its small research grants program, focused on the theme climate resilience in urban areas. The initiative aims to deepen their understanding of urban climate resilience by supporting original research in low and middle-income countries. The program is designed to expand the evidence base and contribute to building more resilient urban environments in the face of climate change.

Funding Information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline Date: November 12, 2024

3. Climate Risk Insurance Products Program 2024

The InsuResilience Solutions Fund seeks to increase the resilience and capacity of developing and emerging countries to adapt to climate change. Contribution to the development and implementation of climate risk insurance coverage for poor and vulnerable beneficiaries in developing and emerging countries, and therefore contributing to the adaption to climate change.

Funding Information: Up to USD 15,000

Deadline Date: November 13, 2024

4. Call for Applications: Ocean Exploration & Discovery

The National Geographic Society is accepting applications for the Level I grants in support of the Schmidt Ocean Institute- National Geographic Society partnership. The goal of the partnership is to provide early career ocean scientists from around the world the opportunity to lead impactful projects that will explore, understand and inform the protection of the ocean.

Funding Information: Up to USD 20,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

5. CFPs: DUT Program for Sustainable Urban Transitions

The Driving Urban Transitions is accepting grant proposals to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning. The program focus on urban areas, in the context of achieving climate neutral and sustainable cities projects are expected to be focused on urban areas (including peri-urban areas) and their issues and challenges. Where appropriate, they may also consider the effects and impact on other territories like rural areas or consider urban-rural relationships.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

6. RFPs: Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project

The Water Research Foundation is requesting proposals for the Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project to perform greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements using multiple techniques at the same time at two or more water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) to inform the industry of the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.

Funding information: Up to USD 350,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

7. Pairi Daiza Foundation Grant for Biodiversity and Conservation Research

The Pairi Daiza Foundation was created from the desire to draw attention to the value of biodiversity, to create a stronger bond with nature, and to create a lasting commitment to its conservation. Pairi Daiza Foundation provides opportunities to Researchers via project funding or sampling agreements. Pairi Daiza Park belongs to the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the Pairi Daiza Foundation is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Funding information: USD 2,500

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

8. RFP: The Foundations of Water Resource Planning

The Water Research Foundation is requesting proposals for its project titled Foundations of Water Resource Planning: Guidance for Establishing Water Utility Service Levels. This RFP is intentionally flexible in the research approach to encourage creativity and originality from proposers. Proposers should describe how they will conduct the research to meet the objectives.

Funding information: USD 175,000

Deadline Date: November 21, 2024

9. Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant Program

The Asia Climate Solutions (ACS) Design Grant awards grant funding for the design and launch of innovative blended finance solutions that mobilize private capital to sectors critical for climate transition and resilience in developing markets in Asia. The ACS Design Grant aims to demonstrate the potential of funding from family offices, foundations, and donor agencies to catalyze blended finance solutions addressing the climate finance gap, at scale.

Funding information: USD 50,000 to USD 200,000

Deadline Date: November 22, 2024

10. NEW European Outdoor Conservation Association Grant Program

EOCA funds projects which benefit biodiversity in a wild landscape. The definition of ‘landscape’ includes marine environments, and a broad range of wild, non-urban spaces. Projects must conserve, protect, enhance, restore, and/or reconnect habitats within a given landscape that are particularly important for the biodiversity there. Projects should ensure that the habitats being conserved are those that sequester carbon, reduce emissions, enable adaptations to climate change, and/or protect against further habitat and biodiversity loss.

Funding information: Up to USD 32,000

Deadline Date: November 29, 2024

11. NEW Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme

The International AIDS Society (IAS) invites you to submit a proposal to implement a six-month innovation project (from April to October 2025) that addresses a need for young people living with and affected by HIV. The IAS will support a new cohort of five Young Leaders with seed grants to scale up HIV-related innovation projects that respond to a locally defined need.

Funding information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline Date: November 29, 2024

12. Call for Proposals: Pathways Communication Grants

Applications are now open for Pathways Communication Grants to support innovative ways of communicating scientific outcomes of place-based research projects on pathways for sustainability to educate and engage with non-academic audiences. 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 5,000 to USD 15,000

Deadline Date: December 22, 2024

13. The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grant

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Foundation prefers to support projects that address under-funded issues and geographic areas.

Funding information: USD 50,000

Deadline Date: January 01, 2025

14. Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program

The Nature Forward is providing Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program to help small, local conservation and education projects in developing countries by providing seed money to communities and individuals whose projects have not attracted major support from other sources.

Funding information: USD 3,000

Deadline Date: January 06, 2025

15. NEW INTBAU Grassroots Grant Programme

The INTBAU Grassroots Grants Programme provides funding for projects that test ideas rooted in local responses to climate and context.They are looking for proposals for new or existing plans that support, advance and adapt building traditions around the world with the aim of creating better places for people to live.

Funding information: USD 5,000

Deadline Date: January 19, 2025

16. RFPs: Climate and Mental Health Fund

Applications are now open for the Wellcome Trust’s Climate and Mental Health Fund for Uncovering Mechanisms Between Heat and Mental Health. This award will fund projects to advance understanding of the biological, psychological and/or social mechanisms through which heat affects anxiety, depression and psychosis in the most impacted groups globally. Successful applications will identify relevant climate-resilient and/or mental health interventions with a realistic potential for real-world application.

Funding information: Up to USD 3,000,000

Deadline Date: January 21, 2025

17. Call for Entries: Expense Support Grant Program

Are you a faculty member or graduate student in need of funding for your academic research? If yes, then this call is for you! Whether you need support for travel, research collaboration, journal submissions, or other eligible expenses, the program is designed to help offset the costs associated with your project. This funding opportunity is open to graduate students and faculty conducting research within the liberal tradition at an accredited college or university.

Funding information: Up to USD 5,000

Deadline: Ongoing

18. Open Call for Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

If you support projects that positively impact the lives of underprivileged people in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has a presence, then apply for the Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program. Projects must be focused on several areas, such as sustainability and support at least one SDG.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

19. Call for Applications: Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs & NPOs

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, like climate impact and regeneration. They support programs that foster bold climate solutions as well as community education and activation.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

20. Open call for Amphibian Survival Alliance’s Emergency Grants Program

The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) has announced the Emergency Grants Program to provide rapid financial support for urgent conservation actions that prevent the imminent extinction of threatened amphibian species or populations.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

21. Applications open for Lush Charity Pot Grant

Applicants are now encouraged to submit applications for the Lush Charity Pot Grant to groups working in the areas of Animal Protection, Environment and Human Rights (incl. social justice, peace & equality)

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

Deadline: Ongoing

22. Call for Applications: Time Land Purchase Grant Program

Are you a conservation NGO looking to protect biodiversity in your area? This is My Earth (TiME) is excited to offer grants to help local organizations purchase and protect land for the benefit of all species, now and in the future. TiME’s Grant Program offers funding for the purchase of land that will be permanently protected, owned, and managed by local partner organizations. To be eligible for the program, the land should be of significant importance for biodiversity conservation and under the threat of destruction or degradation. This unique opportunity is open to conservation organizations worldwide that wish to purchase biodiverse lands for their long-term protection.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

23. Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

24. Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

25. Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs and NPOs

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. Catalyst Fund, Roddenberry Foundation

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. Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft

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

28. 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

29. 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

30. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC

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

31. Internet Freedom Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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.

Funding information: USD 50,000 to USD 15,000,000

Deadline: Ongoing

 

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Wellcome Career Development Fellowship

Wellcome's Career Development provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programs of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.

Deadline Date: November 26, 2024

2. Call For Proposals: CDRI Fellowship

Applications are now open for the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Fellowship Programme to invest in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions towards disaster and climate resilient infrastructure. The Fellowship provides financial support, peer learning and capacity development opportunities to promote transformative, actionable and scalable solutions for real world issues related to disaster resilience of infrastructure. The Fellowship Programme is designed to create a global multi-disciplinary pool of future-ready professionals and practitioners who will help shape resilient infrastructure systems to prepare for a growingly uncertain future.

Deadline Date: November 30, 2024

 

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: October 14, 2024

Dear Green Members,

As every week, we are thrilled to present a fresh set of funding opportunities across various fields of sustainable development! Below, you will also find a comprehensive list of all currently open funding opportunities from previous editions.

New in:

  1. Climate Risk Insurance Products Program 2024

  2. Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

  3. RFPs: Climate and Mental Health Fund

  4. Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. World Childhood Foundation Grant Program

The World Childhood Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program to inspire, promote and develop solutions to end sexual abuse and exploitation against children. Project periods start from July 1 or January 1. The first grant period is maximum 12 months, with possibilities to apply for continuation and extend the project period up to a maximum of six years

Deadline: Oct 15, 2024

2. Request for Applications: Darwin Initiative Innovation Grants

The Darwin Initiative Innovation invites applications to evaluate a novel approach that, if proven by evaluation activities, could scale to deliver results for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction. Projects should last for between 1 to 2 years maximum, starting on or after 1 April 2025.

Funding information: USD 15,000 to USD 250,000

Deadline: Oct 21, 2024

3. CFAs: Commonwealth Foundation Grant Program

The Commonwealth Foundation is seeking grant application to facilitate constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers, including civil society participation in policy development and implementation. The applicant must be a not-for-profit civil society organization (CSO) registered in an eligible Commonwealth Foundation member country.

Funding information: USD 15,000 to USD 30,000

Deadline: Oct 24, 2024

4. Applications open for Catalytic Climate Finance Facility Initiative

Applications are now open for the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility) Initiative to support blended finance structures targeting climate action in developing economies. The program provides bespoke technical assistance and working capital to accelerate the scaling.

Funding information: Up to USD 500,000

Deadline: Oct 25, 2024

5. Applications open for USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for innovations that address international development challenges and improve the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries around the world. DIV provides tiered funding to pilot, test, and transition to scale (i.e., grow to reach the highest number of beneficiaries possible) those innovations that demonstrate evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and the potential to scale.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline Date: Oct 31, 2024

6. Call for Proposals: Eurofins Foundation Project Grant 2024

The Eurofins Foundation is seeking applications for grant opportunity for projects that contribute to global health and safety and protecting the environment. The objective of the Eurofins Foundation are to support initiatives, across different fields, which share these same goals. The foundation supports initiatives aiming at protecting the environment, improving nutrition and health, helping nonprofits and social businesses working in the fields of environment or health protection and nutrition improvement, promoting inclusion, diversity and equality and all levels of society

Deadline Date: October 31, 2024

7. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Grant Program

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is offering grants to support species conservation work. The Fund gives priority to those species facing a height threat of extinction (with an emphasis on Endangered and Critically Endangered species), as well as those which are listed as Data Deficient or unlisted but are suspected as highly threatened. The Fund is primarily interested in providing support to in situ conservation work in the field, focusing on the species in its natural habitat.

Funding Information: Up to USD 25,000

Deadline Date: October 31, 2024

8. Submit Applications for Wild Animal Initiative Seed Grants

The Wild Animal Initiative’s Seed Grants program provides small amounts of funding to help institutions develop new ideas or build wild animal welfare questions into existing projects. Eligible projects include those that are standalone, or those that add a wild animal welfare component to an existing non-Wild Animal Initiative funded project to broaden its scope.

Funding Information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline Date: November 1, 2024

9. Applications open for Sydney Bailey Fund

The Conflict Research Society is seeking applications for its Sydney Bailey Fund to promote academic and policy-relevant research on conflict processes and cooperation. The CRS boasts an international membership supporting leading and world class research on conflict and peace. The Society provides a forum of deliberation for their partners including leading global academic institutions and NGOs.

Funding Information: Up to USD 1,000

Deadline Date: November 1, 2024

10. EQT Foundation’s Grant Program

They are currently seeking research proposals that can deliver impactful solutions to reduce methane emissions in areas like agriculture, industrial manufacturing, waste management, and others. Whether your project involves developing better agricultural practices, improving methane capture technologies, or reducing emissions from fossil fuel systems, they want to support your work.

Funding Information: Up to USD 100,000

Deadline Date: November 8, 2024

11. Call for Applications: Research Grants on Urban Climate Resilience

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center is pleased to announce the launch of its small research grants program, focused on the theme climate resilience in urban areas. The initiative aims to deepen their understanding of urban climate resilience by supporting original research in low and middle-income countries. The program is designed to expand the evidence base and contribute to building more resilient urban environments in the face of climate change.

Funding Information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline Date: November 12, 2024

12. NEW Climate Risk Insurance Products Program 2024

The InsuResilience Solutions Fund seeks to increase the resilience and capacity of developing and emerging countries to adapt to climate change. Contribution to the development and implementation of climate risk insurance coverage for poor and vulnerable beneficiaries in developing and emerging countries, and therefore contributing to the adaption to climate change.

Funding Information: Up to USD 15,000

Deadline Date: November 13, 2024

13. CFPs: DUT Program for Sustainable Urban Transitions

The Driving Urban Transitions is accepting grant proposals to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning. The program focus on urban areas, in the context of achieving climate neutral and sustainable cities projects are expected to be focused on urban areas (including peri-urban areas) and their issues and challenges. Where appropriate, they may also consider the effects and impact on other territories like rural areas or consider urban-rural relationships.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

14. RFPs: Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project

The Water Research Foundation is requesting proposals for the Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project to perform greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements using multiple techniques at the same time at two or more water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) to inform the industry of the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.

Funding information: Up to USD 350,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

15. Pairi Daiza Foundation Grant for Biodiversity and Conservation Research

The Pairi Daiza Foundation was created from the desire to draw attention to the value of biodiversity, to create a stronger bond with nature, and to create a lasting commitment to its conservation. Pairi Daiza Foundation provides opportunities to Researchers via project funding or sampling agreements. Pairi Daiza Park belongs to the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the Pairi Daiza Foundation is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Funding information: USD 2,500

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

16. RFP: The Foundations of Water Resource Planning

The Water Research Foundation is requesting proposals for its project titled Foundations of Water Resource Planning: Guidance for Establishing Water Utility Service Levels. This RFP is intentionally flexible in the research approach to encourage creativity and originality from proposers. Proposers should describe how they will conduct the research to meet the objectives.

Funding information: USD 175,000

Deadline Date: November 21, 2024

17. NEW Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant Program

The Asia Climate Solutions (ACS) Design Grant awards grant funding for the design and launch of innovative blended finance solutions that mobilize private capital to sectors critical for climate transition and resilience in developing markets in Asia. The ACS Design Grant aims to demonstrate the potential of funding from family offices, foundations, and donor agencies to catalyze blended finance solutions addressing the climate finance gap, at scale.

Funding information: USD 50,000 to USD 200,000

Deadline Date: November 22, 2024

18. The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grant

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Foundation prefers to support projects that address under-funded issues and geographic areas.

Funding information: USD 50,000

Deadline Date: January 01, 2025

19. Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program

The Nature Forward is providing Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program to help small, local conservation and education projects in developing countries by providing seed money to communities and individuals whose projects have not attracted major support from other sources.

Funding information: USD 3,000

Deadline Date: January 06, 2025

20. NEW RFPs: Climate and Mental Health Fund

Applications are now open for the Wellcome Trust’s Climate and Mental Health Fund for Uncovering Mechanisms Between Heat and Mental Health. This award will fund projects to advance understanding of the biological, psychological and/or social mechanisms through which heat affects anxiety, depression and psychosis in the most impacted groups globally. Successful applications will identify relevant climate-resilient and/or mental health interventions with a realistic potential for real-world application.

Funding information: Up to USD 3,000,000

Deadline Date: January 21, 2025

21. Open Call for Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

If you support projects that positively impact the lives of underprivileged people in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has a presence, then apply for the Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program. Projects must be focused on several areas, such as sustainability and support at least one SDG.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

22. Call for Applications: Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs & NPOs

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, like climate impact and regeneration. They support programs that foster bold climate solutions as well as community education and activation.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

23. Open call for Amphibian Survival Alliance’s Emergency Grants Program

The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) has announced the Emergency Grants Program to provide rapid financial support for urgent conservation actions that prevent the imminent extinction of threatened amphibian species or populations.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

24. Applications open for Lush Charity Pot Grant

Applicants are now encouraged to submit applications for the Lush Charity Pot Grant to groups working in the areas of Animal Protection, Environment and Human Rights (incl. social justice, peace & equality)

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

Deadline: Ongoing

25. Call for Applications: Time Land Purchase Grant Program

Are you a conservation NGO looking to protect biodiversity in your area? This is My Earth (TiME) is excited to offer grants to help local organizations purchase and protect land for the benefit of all species, now and in the future. TiME’s Grant Program offers funding for the purchase of land that will be permanently protected, owned, and managed by local partner organizations. To be eligible for the program, the land should be of significant importance for biodiversity conservation and under the threat of destruction or degradation. This unique opportunity is open to conservation organizations worldwide that wish to purchase biodiverse lands for their long-term protection.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

26. Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

27. Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

28. Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs and NPOs

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

29. Catalyst Fund, Roddenberry Foundation

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

30. Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft

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

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 USD 40,000.

Deadline: Ongoing

33. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC

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. Internet Freedom Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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.

Funding information: USD 50,000 to USD 15,000,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: October 07, 2024

Dear Green Members,

As every week, we are thrilled to present a fresh set of funding opportunities across various fields of sustainable development! Below, you will also find a comprehensive list of all currently open funding opportunities from previous editions.

 New in:

  1. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Grant Program

  2. EQT Foundation’s Grant Program

  3. RFP: The Foundations of Water Resource Planning

  4. Kleinhans Fellowship Program


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Fjallraven Field Grant Program

The Explorers Club and Swedish-based outdoor gear and clothing company, Fjällräven, have partnered to create a grant program to promote excellence in field exploration through scientific research. This grant award supports exploration and research to better understand the environment, a changing climate, and the interconnectivity of wildlife and civilizations around the planet.

Funding information: Up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

2. Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants

The Fundación MAPFRE is pleased to announce the Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants to promote projects carried out by individual researchers or research teams and whose object of study is related to health promotion or insurance and social protection.

Funding information: Up to USD 280,000

Deadline: Oct 7, 2024

3. World Childhood Foundation Grant Program

The World Childhood Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program to inspire, promote and develop solutions to end sexual abuse and exploitation against children. Project periods start from July 1 or January 1. The first grant period is maximum 12 months, with possibilities to apply for continuation and extend the project period up to a maximum of six years

Deadline: Oct 15, 2024

4. Request for Applications: Darwin Initiative Innovation Grants

The Darwin Initiative Innovation invites applications to evaluate a novel approach that, if proven by evaluation activities, could scale to deliver results for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction. Projects should last for between 1 to 2 years maximum, starting on or after 1 April 2025.

Funding information: USD 15,000 to USD 250,000

Deadline: Oct 21, 2024

5. CFAs: Commonwealth Foundation Grant Program

The Commonwealth Foundation is seeking grant application to facilitate constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers, including civil society participation in policy development and implementation. The applicant must be a not-for-profit civil society organization (CSO) registered in an eligible Commonwealth Foundation member country.

Funding information: USD 15,000 to USD 30,000

Deadline: Oct 24, 2024

6. Applications open for Catalytic Climate Finance Facility Initiative

Applications are now open for the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility) Initiative to support blended finance structures targeting climate action in developing economies. The program provides bespoke technical assistance and working capital to accelerate the scaling.

Funding information: Up to USD 500,000

Deadline: Oct 25, 2024

7. Applications open for USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for innovations that address international development challenges and improve the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries around the world. DIV provides tiered funding to pilot, test, and transition to scale (i.e., grow to reach the highest number of beneficiaries possible) those innovations that demonstrate evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and the potential to scale.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline Date: Oct 31, 2024

8. Call for Proposals: Eurofins Foundation Project Grant 2024

The Eurofins Foundation is seeking applications for grant opportunity for projects that contribute to global health and safety and protecting the environment. The objective of the Eurofins Foundation are to support initiatives, across different fields, which share these same goals. The foundation supports initiatives aiming at protecting the environment, improving nutrition and health, helping nonprofits and social businesses working in the fields of environment or health protection and nutrition improvement, promoting inclusion, diversity and equality and all levels of society

Deadline Date: October 31, 2024

9. NEW Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Grant Program

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is offering grants to support species conservation work. The Fund gives priority to those species facing a height threat of extinction (with an emphasis on Endangered and Critically Endangered species), as well as those which are listed as Data Deficient or unlisted but are suspected as highly threatened. The Fund is primarily interested in providing support to in situ conservation work in the field, focusing on the species in its natural habitat.

Funding Information: Up to USD 25,000

Deadline Date: October 31, 2024

10. Submit Applications for Wild Animal Initiative Seed Grants

The Wild Animal Initiative’s Seed Grants program provides small amounts of funding to help institutions develop new ideas or build wild animal welfare questions into existing projects. Eligible projects include those that are standalone, or those that add a wild animal welfare component to an existing non-Wild Animal Initiative funded project to broaden its scope.

Funding Information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline Date: November 1, 2024

11. Applications open for Sydney Bailey Fund

The Conflict Research Society is seeking applications for its Sydney Bailey Fund to promote academic and policy-relevant research on conflict processes and cooperation. The CRS boasts an international membership supporting leading and world class research on conflict and peace. The Society provides a forum of deliberation for their partners including leading global academic institutions and NGOs.

Funding Information: Up to USD 1,000

Deadline Date: November 1, 2024

12. NEW EQT Foundation’s Grant Program

They are currently seeking research proposals that can deliver impactful solutions to reduce methane emissions in areas like agriculture, industrial manufacturing, waste management, and others. Whether your project involves developing better agricultural practices, improving methane capture technologies, or reducing emissions from fossil fuel systems, they want to support your work.

Funding Information: Up to USD 100,000

Deadline Date: November 8, 2024

13. Call for Applications: Research Grants on Urban Climate Resilience

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center is pleased to announce the launch of its small research grants program, focused on the theme climate resilience in urban areas. The initiative aims to deepen their understanding of urban climate resilience by supporting original research in low and middle-income countries. The program is designed to expand the evidence base and contribute to building more resilient urban environments in the face of climate change.

Funding Information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline Date: November 12, 2024

14. CFPs: DUT Program for Sustainable Urban Transitions

The Driving Urban Transitions is accepting grant proposals to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning. The program focus on urban areas, in the context of achieving climate neutral and sustainable cities projects are expected to be focused on urban areas (including peri-urban areas) and their issues and challenges. Where appropriate, they may also consider the effects and impact on other territories like rural areas or consider urban-rural relationships.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

15. RFPs: Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project

The Water Research Foundation is requesting proposals for the Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project to perform greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements using multiple techniques at the same time at two or more water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) to inform the industry of the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.

Funding information: Up to USD 350,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

16. Pairi Daiza Foundation Grant for Biodiversity and Conservation Research

The Pairi Daiza Foundation was created from the desire to draw attention to the value of biodiversity, to create a stronger bond with nature, and to create a lasting commitment to its conservation. Pairi Daiza Foundation provides opportunities to Researchers via project funding or sampling agreements. Pairi Daiza Park belongs to the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the Pairi Daiza Foundation is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Funding information: USD 2,500

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

17. NEW RFP: The Foundations of Water Resource Planning

The Water Research Foundation is requesting proposals for its project titled Foundations of Water Resource Planning: Guidance for Establishing Water Utility Service Levels. This RFP is intentionally flexible in the research approach to encourage creativity and originality from proposers. Proposers should describe how they will conduct the research to meet the objectives.

Funding information: USD 175,000

Deadline Date: November 21, 2024

18. The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grant

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Foundation prefers to support projects that address under-funded issues and geographic areas.

Funding information: USD 50,000

Deadline Date: January 01, 2025

19. Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program

The Nature Forward is providing Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program to help small, local conservation and education projects in developing countries by providing seed money to communities and individuals whose projects have not attracted major support from other sources.

Funding information: USD 3,000

Deadline Date: January 06, 2025

20. Open Call for Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

If you support projects that positively impact the lives of underprivileged people in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has a presence, then apply for the Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program. Projects must be focused on several areas, such as sustainability and support at least one SDG.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

21. Call for Applications: Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs & NPOs

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, like climate impact and regeneration. They support programs that foster bold climate solutions as well as community education and activation.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

22. Open call for Amphibian Survival Alliance’s Emergency Grants Program

The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) has announced the Emergency Grants Program to provide rapid financial support for urgent conservation actions that prevent the imminent extinction of threatened amphibian species or populations.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

23. Applications open for Lush Charity Pot Grant

Applicants are now encouraged to submit applications for the Lush Charity Pot Grant to groups working in the areas of Animal Protection, Environment and Human Rights (incl. social justice, peace & equality)

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

Deadline: Ongoing

24. Call for Applications: Time Land Purchase Grant Program

Are you a conservation NGO looking to protect biodiversity in your area? This is My Earth (TiME) is excited to offer grants to help local organizations purchase and protect land for the benefit of all species, now and in the future. TiME’s Grant Program offers funding for the purchase of land that will be permanently protected, owned, and managed by local partner organizations. To be eligible for the program, the land should be of significant importance for biodiversity conservation and under the threat of destruction or degradation. This unique opportunity is open to conservation organizations worldwide that wish to purchase biodiverse lands for their long-term protection.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

25. Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

26. Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

27. Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs and NPOs

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

28. Catalyst Fund, Roddenberry Foundation

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

29. Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft

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 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

31. 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

32. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC

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

33. Internet Freedom Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

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 USD 25,000.

Deadline: Ongoing

35. 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

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.

Funding information: USD 50,000 to USD 15,000,000

Deadline: Ongoing

37. SwedBio Funding Program for CSOs, International Organisations, Institutes & Universities

SwedBio welcomes submissions of concept notes to support a limited number of strategic initiatives through their ‘Collaborative Partner Implementation Pathway’. Grouped under Themes are five different thematic focal areas, some with close interlinkages. These are Livelihood, food & health; Cities & biodiversity; Biocultural diversity; Climate change & ecosystems; and Values & governance.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: September 26, 2024

Dear Green Members,

As every week, we are thrilled to present a fresh set of funding opportunities across various fields of sustainable development! Below, you will also find a comprehensive list of all currently open funding opportunities from previous editions.

New in:

  1. Applications open for Catalytic Climate Finance Facility Initiative

  2. Submit Applications for Wild Animal Initiative Seed Grants

  3. Applications open for Sydney Bailey Fund

  4. Call for Applications: Research Grants on Urban Climate Resilience


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Proposals: STEG Small Research Grants

The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) is currently inviting applications to the eighth call for proposals for Small Research Grants (SRGs). SRGs can fund research assistance, data collection and or purchase, and potentially research stipends teaching buyouts (if sufficiently justified). Grants also support travel to field sites, even when secondary data is utilized.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 25,000

Deadline Date: September 30, 2024

2. Applications open for Stephenson Advancement Grant

Applications are now open for Stephenson Explorers Advancement Grant to support exploration and field research for marine exploration and conservation projects. The Philip Stephenson Foundation promotes marine exploration, protection, and conservation projects focused on adding value to people’s lives and the health of the environment.

Funding information: Up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

3. Fjallraven Field Grant Program

The Explorers Club and Swedish-based outdoor gear and clothing company, Fjällräven, have partnered to create a grant program to promote excellence in field exploration through scientific research. This grant award supports exploration and research to better understand the environment, a changing climate, and the interconnectivity of wildlife and civilizations around the planet.

Funding information: Up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

4. Open Call for Rolex Club Grants Program

The Explorers Club is pleased to announce an open call for the Rolex Explorers Club Grants program. The Rolex Explorers Club Grants send extraordinary young explorers into the field and promote the significant role that exploration plays in addressing cutting-edge scientific questions, understanding the environment and the world they live in, and learning more about the history to protect the future.

Funding information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

5. Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants

The Fundación MAPFRE is pleased to announce the Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants to promote projects carried out by individual researchers or research teams and whose object of study is related to health promotion or insurance and social protection.

Funding information: Up to USD 280,000

Deadline: Oct 7, 2024

6. World Childhood Foundation Grant Program

The World Childhood Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program to inspire, promote and develop solutions to end sexual abuse and exploitation against children. Project periods start from July 1 or January 1. The first grant period is maximum 12 months, with possibilities to apply for continuation and extend the project period up to a maximum of six years

Deadline: Oct 15, 2024

7. Request for Applications: Darwin Initiative Innovation Grants

The Darwin Initiative Innovation invites applications to evaluate a novel approach that, if proven by evaluation activities, could scale to deliver results for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction. Projects should last for between 1 to 2 years maximum, starting on or after 1 April 2025.

Funding information: USD 15,000 to USD 250,000

Deadline: Oct 21, 2024

8. CFAs: Commonwealth Foundation Grant Program

The Commonwealth Foundation is seeking grant application to facilitate constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers, including civil society participation in policy development and implementation. The applicant must be a not-for-profit civil society organization (CSO) registered in an eligible Commonwealth Foundation member country.

Funding information: USD 15,000 to USD 30,000

Deadline: Oct 24, 2024

9. NEW Applications open for Catalytic Climate Finance Facility Initiative

Applications are now open for the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility) Initiative to support blended finance structures targeting climate action in developing economies. The program provides bespoke technical assistance and working capital to accelerate the scaling.

Funding information: Up to USD 500,000

Deadline: Oct 25, 2024

10. Applications open for USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for innovations that address international development challenges and improve the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries around the world. DIV provides tiered funding to pilot, test, and transition to scale (i.e., grow to reach the highest number of beneficiaries possible) those innovations that demonstrate evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and the potential to scale.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline Date: Oct 31, 2024

11. Call for Proposals: Eurofins Foundation Project Grant 2024

The Eurofins Foundation is seeking applications for grant opportunity for projects that contribute to global health and safety and protecting the environment. The objective of the Eurofins Foundation are to support initiatives, across different fields, which share these same goals. The foundation supports initiatives aiming at protecting the environment, improving nutrition and health, helping nonprofits and social businesses working in the fields of environment or health protection and nutrition improvement, promoting inclusion, diversity and equality and all levels of society

Deadline Date: October 31, 2024

12. NEW Submit Applications for Wild Animal Initiative Seed Grants

The Wild Animal Initiative’s Seed Grants program provides small amounts of funding to help institutions develop new ideas or build wild animal welfare questions into existing projects. Eligible projects include those that are standalone, or those that add a wild animal welfare component to an existing non-Wild Animal Initiative funded project to broaden its scope.

Funding Information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline Date: November 1, 2024

13. NEW Applications open for Sydney Bailey Fund

The Conflict Research Society is seeking applications for its Sydney Bailey Fund to promote academic and policy-relevant research on conflict processes and cooperation. The CRS boasts an international membership supporting leading and world class research on conflict and peace. The Society provides a forum of deliberation for their partners including leading global academic institutions and NGOs.

Funding Information: Up to USD 1,000

Deadline Date: November 1, 2024

14. NEW Call for Applications: Research Grants on Urban Climate Resilience

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center is pleased to announce the launch of its small research grants program, focused on the theme climate resilience in urban areas. The initiative aims to deepen their understanding of urban climate resilience by supporting original research in low and middle-income countries. The program is designed to expand the evidence base and contribute to building more resilient urban environments in the face of climate change.

Funding Information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline Date: November 12, 2024

15. CFPs: DUT Program for Sustainable Urban Transitions

The Driving Urban Transitions is accepting grant proposals to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning. The program focus on urban areas, in the context of achieving climate neutral and sustainable cities projects are expected to be focused on urban areas (including peri-urban areas) and their issues and challenges. Where appropriate, they may also consider the effects and impact on other territories like rural areas or consider urban-rural relationships.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

16. RFPs: Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project

The Water Research Foundation is requesting proposals for the Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project to perform greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements using multiple techniques at the same time at two or more water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) to inform the industry of the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.

Funding information: Up to USD 350,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

17. Pairi Daiza Foundation Grant for Biodiversity and Conservation Research

The Pairi Daiza Foundation was created from the desire to draw attention to the value of biodiversity, to create a stronger bond with nature, and to create a lasting commitment to its conservation. Pairi Daiza Foundation provides opportunities to Researchers via project funding or sampling agreements. Pairi Daiza Park belongs to the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the Pairi Daiza Foundation is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Funding information: USD 2,500

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

18. The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grant

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Foundation prefers to support projects that address under-funded issues and geographic areas.

Funding information: USD 50,000

Deadline Date: January 01, 2025

19. Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program

The Nature Forward is providing Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program to help small, local conservation and education projects in developing countries by providing seed money to communities and individuals whose projects have not attracted major support from other sources.

Funding information: USD 3,000

Deadline Date: January 06, 2025

20. Open Call for Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

If you support projects that positively impact the lives of underprivileged people in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has a presence, then apply for the Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program. Projects must be focused on several areas, such as sustainability and support at least one SDG.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

21. Call for Applications: Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs & NPOs

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, like climate impact and regeneration. They support programs that foster bold climate solutions as well as community education and activation.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

22. Open call for Amphibian Survival Alliance’s Emergency Grants Program

The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) has announced the Emergency Grants Program to provide rapid financial support for urgent conservation actions that prevent the imminent extinction of threatened amphibian species or populations.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

23. Applications open for Lush Charity Pot Grant

Applicants are now encouraged to submit applications for the Lush Charity Pot Grant to groups working in the areas of Animal Protection, Environment and Human Rights (incl. social justice, peace & equality)

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

Deadline: Ongoing

24. Call for Applications: Time Land Purchase Grant Program

Are you a conservation NGO looking to protect biodiversity in your area? This is My Earth (TiME) is excited to offer grants to help local organizations purchase and protect land for the benefit of all species, now and in the future. TiME’s Grant Program offers funding for the purchase of land that will be permanently protected, owned, and managed by local partner organizations. To be eligible for the program, the land should be of significant importance for biodiversity conservation and under the threat of destruction or degradation. This unique opportunity is open to conservation organizations worldwide that wish to purchase biodiverse lands for their long-term protection.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

25. Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

26. Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

27. Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs and NPOs

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

28. Catalyst Fund, Roddenberry Foundation

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

29. Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft

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 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

31. 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

32. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC

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

33. Internet Freedom Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

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 USD 25,000.

Deadline: Ongoing

35. 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

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.

Funding information: USD 50,000 to USD 15,000,000

Deadline: Ongoing

37. SwedBio Funding Program for CSOs, International Organisations, Institutes & Universities

SwedBio welcomes submissions of concept notes to support a limited number of strategic initiatives through their ‘Collaborative Partner Implementation Pathway’. Grouped under Themes are five different thematic focal areas, some with close interlinkages. These are Livelihood, food & health; Cities & biodiversity; Biocultural diversity; Climate change & ecosystems; and Values & governance.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: September 19, 2024

Dear Green Members,

As every week, we are thrilled to present a fresh set of funding opportunities across various fields of sustainable development! Below, you will also find a comprehensive list of all currently open funding opportunities from previous editions.

 

New in:

  1. CFAs: Commonwealth Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

  2. Call for Applications: Research Grants on Urban Climate Resilience

  3. RFPs: Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project

  4. Entries open for WWF Food Systems Fellowship

 

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Apply for What’s Possible Fund- Children's Rights Innovation Fund

The Children's Rights Innovation Fund (CRIF), in collaboration with its donor and youth collaborators, has launched a new funding opportunity called What’s Possible. CRIF invites youth activists to apply for the What’s Possible Fund aimed at supporting young activists, community workers, and organisers across many focus areas. This fund will offer grants to directly support young activists, community workers, and organizers across many focus areas-all with the aim of providing critical direct support to advance their continued safety.

Deadline Date: September 24, 2024

2. Call for Proposals: STEG Small Research Grants

The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) is currently inviting applications to the eighth call for proposals for Small Research Grants (SRGs). SRGs can fund research assistance, data collection and or purchase, and potentially research stipends teaching buyouts (if sufficiently justified). Grants also support travel to field sites, even when secondary data is utilized.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 25,000

Deadline Date: September 30, 2024

3. Applications open for Stephenson Advancement Grant

Applications are now open for Stephenson Explorers Advancement Grant to support exploration and field research for marine exploration and conservation projects. The Philip Stephenson Foundation promotes marine exploration, protection, and conservation projects focused on adding value to people’s lives and the health of the environment.

Funding information: Up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

4. Fjallraven Field Grant Program

The Explorers Club and Swedish-based outdoor gear and clothing company, Fjällräven, have partnered to create a grant program to promote excellence in field exploration through scientific research. This grant award supports exploration and research to better understand the environment, a changing climate, and the interconnectivity of wildlife and civilizations around the planet.

Funding information: Up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

5. Open Call for Rolex Club Grants Program

The Explorers Club is pleased to announce an open call for the Rolex Explorers Club Grants program. The Rolex Explorers Club Grants send extraordinary young explorers into the field and promote the significant role that exploration plays in addressing cutting-edge scientific questions, understanding the environment and the world they live in, and learning more about the history to protect the future.

Funding information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

6. Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants

The Fundación MAPFRE is pleased to announce the Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants to promote projects carried out by individual researchers or research teams and whose object of study is related to health promotion or insurance and social protection.

Funding information: Up to USD 280,000

Deadline: Oct 7, 2024

7. World Childhood Foundation Grant Program

The World Childhood Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program to inspire, promote and develop solutions to end sexual abuse and exploitation against children. Project periods start from July 1 or January 1. The first grant period is maximum 12 months, with possibilities to apply for continuation and extend the project period up to a maximum of six years

Deadline: Oct 15, 2024

8. Request for Applications: Darwin Initiative Innovation Grants

The Darwin Initiative Innovation invites applications to evaluate a novel approach that, if proven by evaluation activities, could scale to deliver results for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction. Projects should last for between 1 to 2 years maximum, starting on or after 1 April 2025.

Funding information: USD 15,000 to USD 250,000

Deadline: Oct 21, 2024

9. NEW CFAs: Commonwealth Foundation Grant Program

The Commonwealth Foundation is seeking grant application to facilitate constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers, including civil society participation in policy development and implementation. The applicant must be a not-for-profit civil society organization (CSO) registered in an eligible Commonwealth Foundation member country.

Funding information: USD 15,000 to USD 30,000

Deadline: Oct 24, 2024

10. Applications open for USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for innovations that address international development challenges and improve the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries around the world. DIV provides tiered funding to pilot, test, and transition to scale (i.e., grow to reach the highest number of beneficiaries possible) those innovations that demonstrate evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and the potential to scale.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline Date: Oct 31, 2024

11. Call for Proposals: Eurofins Foundation Project Grant 2024

The Eurofins Foundation is seeking applications for grant opportunity for projects that contribute to global health and safety and protecting the environment. The objective of the Eurofins Foundation are to support initiatives, across different fields, which share these same goals. The foundation supports initiatives aiming at protecting the environment, improving nutrition and health, helping nonprofits and social businesses working in the fields of environment or health protection and nutrition improvement, promoting inclusion, diversity and equality and all levels of society

Deadline Date: October 31, 2024

12. NEW Call for Applications: Research Grants on Urban Climate Resilience

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center is pleased to announce the launch of its small research grants program, focused on the theme climate resilience in urban areas. The initiative aims to deepen their understanding of urban climate resilience by supporting original research in low and middle-income countries. The program is designed to expand the evidence base and contribute to building more resilient urban environments in the face of climate change.

Funding Information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline Date: November 12, 2024

13. CFPs: DUT Program for Sustainable Urban Transitions

The Driving Urban Transitions is accepting grant proposals to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning. The program focus on urban areas, in the context of achieving climate neutral and sustainable cities projects are expected to be focused on urban areas (including peri-urban areas) and their issues and challenges. Where appropriate, they may also consider the effects and impact on other territories like rural areas or consider urban-rural relationships.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

14. NEW RFPs: Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project

The Water Research Foundation is requesting proposals for the Evaluating Plant-wide and Process-specific Quantification Methods Project to perform greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements using multiple techniques at the same time at two or more water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) to inform the industry of the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.

Funding information: Up to USD 350,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

15. Pairi Daiza Foundation Grant for Biodiversity and Conservation Research

The Pairi Daiza Foundation was created from the desire to draw attention to the value of biodiversity, to create a stronger bond with nature, and to create a lasting commitment to its conservation. Pairi Daiza Foundation provides opportunities to Researchers via project funding or sampling agreements. Pairi Daiza Park belongs to the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the Pairi Daiza Foundation is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Funding information: USD 2,500

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

16. The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grant

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Foundation prefers to support projects that address under-funded issues and geographic areas.

Funding information: USD 50,000

Deadline Date: January 01, 2025

17. Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program

The Nature Forward is providing Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program to help small, local conservation and education projects in developing countries by providing seed money to communities and individuals whose projects have not attracted major support from other sources.

Funding information: USD 3,000

Deadline Date: January 06, 2025

18. Open Call for Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

If you support projects that positively impact the lives of underprivileged people in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has a presence, then apply for the Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program. Projects must be focused on several areas, such as sustainability and support at least one SDG.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

19. Call for Applications: Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs & NPOs

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, like climate impact and regeneration. They support programs that foster bold climate solutions as well as community education and activation.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

20. Open call for Amphibian Survival Alliance’s Emergency Grants Program

The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) has announced the Emergency Grants Program to provide rapid financial support for urgent conservation actions that prevent the imminent extinction of threatened amphibian species or populations.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

21. Applications open for Lush Charity Pot Grant

Applicants are now encouraged to submit applications for the Lush Charity Pot Grant to groups working in the areas of Animal Protection, Environment and Human Rights (incl. social justice, peace & equality)

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

Deadline: Ongoing

22. Call for Applications: Time Land Purchase Grant Program

Are you a conservation NGO looking to protect biodiversity in your area? This is My Earth (TiME) is excited to offer grants to help local organizations purchase and protect land for the benefit of all species, now and in the future. TiME’s Grant Program offers funding for the purchase of land that will be permanently protected, owned, and managed by local partner organizations. To be eligible for the program, the land should be of significant importance for biodiversity conservation and under the threat of destruction or degradation. This unique opportunity is open to conservation organizations worldwide that wish to purchase biodiverse lands for their long-term protection.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

23. Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

24. Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

25. Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs and NPOs

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. Catalyst Fund, Roddenberry Foundation

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. Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft

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

28. 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

29. 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

30. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC

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

31. Internet Freedom Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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.

Funding information: USD 50,000 to USD 15,000,000

Deadline: Ongoing

35. SwedBio Funding Program for CSOs, International Organisations, Institutes & Universities

SwedBio welcomes submissions of concept notes to support a limited number of strategic initiatives through their ‘Collaborative Partner Implementation Pathway’. Grouped under Themes are five different thematic focal areas, some with close interlinkages. These are Livelihood, food & health; Cities & biodiversity; Biocultural diversity; Climate change & ecosystems; and Values & governance.

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

Deadline: Ongoing



Fellowships and other opportunities

1. WCRP Global South Fellowship 2024

The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) has announced a research fellowship with a focus on Africa available through its new Global South Fellowship program. The objective of the Global South Fellowship program is to give early to mid-career researchers from the Global South the benefit to develop their own WCRP related research activity, thereby boosting climate research activities in their own region.

Deadline Date: September 30, 2024

2. Global Fellowships: Frontiers in Nature Research and Conservation

The Senckenberg Society for Nature Research offers fellowships to highly motivated and talented early career scientists (doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers) from the Global South. The Senckenberg goal is to support excellent research, to expand and strengthen the worldwide cooperation network and to contribute to the global exchange of knowledge. The fellows will have access to the 41 million objects in the Senckenberg collection, to their research laboratories and research infrastructures, to their libraries, and to the expertise of the scientific staff.

Deadline Date: October 01, 2024

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: September 10, 2024

Dear Green Members,

As every week, we are thrilled to present a fresh set of funding opportunities across various fields of sustainable development! Below, you will also find a comprehensive list of all currently open funding opportunities from previous editions.

New in:

  1. Call for Applications: Regional study on Gender Norms and Education (see link for eligible countries)

  2. CFPs: DUT Program for Sustainable Urban Transitions (see link for eligible countries)

  3. Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program

  4. Global Fellowships: Frontiers in Nature Research and Conservation

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC

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

2. EPIC announces Air Quality Fund

The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is currently accepting applications for the Air Quality Fund. The mission is to confront the global energy challenge by ensuring Energy Markets provide access to reliable, affordable energy needed for growth, while limiting emissions that cause Climate Change and damages to the Environment.

Funding information: Up to USD 200,000

Deadline: Sep 10, 2024

3. NEW Call for Applications: Regional study on Gender Norms and Education

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking applications from single organization or consortium to conduct research on trends around boys’ school dropout and declining enrolment across primary and junior secondary education in Tanzania and the broader East African region.

Funding information: Up to USD 140,000

Deadline: Sep 13, 2024

4. CFAs: The Exploration Fund Grant

The Explorers Club is seeking grant applications to support students and early career field scientists who are conducting fieldwork across a variety of disciplines. Provide background and state your project goals, methodologies, and intended outcomes, as well as the potential impact the project may have culturally, environmentally, or both.

Funding information: Up to USD 5,000

Deadline: Sep 13, 2024

5. Call for Proposals: Prepositioning Assistive Products for Humanitarian Emergencies

The ATscale Secretariat, hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Geneva, Switzerland, invites interested and eligible non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other non-profit organizations, as well as UN entities, to respond to a call for proposals for the grant project: ‘Prepositioning of assistive products for humanitarian emergencies’. The objective of the grant is to support the establishment of a stock of prepositioned assistive products.

Funding information: Up to USD 350,000

Deadline: Sep 13, 2024

6. Apply for Hyland R. Johns Grant Program

The Hyland R. Johns Grant Program funds longer-term research and technology transfer projects that have the potential to benefit the everyday work of arborists. Established in 1995 to honor one of the leaders in the arboriculture industry and a founder of the ISA Research Trust.

Funding information: Up to USD 25,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2024

7. Jack Kimmel International Grant Program

The TREE Fund is seeking applications for its Jack Kimmel International Grant Program from arboriculture and urban forestry researchers all over the world. The Jack Kimmel International Grant Program, championed by the Canadian TREE Fund, honors the late Jack Kimmel who was the former Director of Parks for the City of Toronto. This grant is administered by TREE Fund, with participation from the Canadian TREE Fund in the evaluation process.

Funding information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2024

8. CFPs: Innovation & High Impact in addressing the most Burning Issues in Online Child Safety

Safe Online is excited to announce a new USD 5 Million Global Open Call for Proposals to continue laying the groundwork for a safe internet globally, in line with the latest data and evidence from the field, technology developments and relevant frameworks addressing digital harms to children. With this new Open Call, Safe Online will continue to invest in a ‘whole system’ approach for maximum impact by supporting the work across multiple sectors in a coordinated manner.

Funding information: Up to USD 500,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2024

9. FIRE Free Inquiry Grant to Support Research on Free Speech

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is thrilled to announce that they are accepting proposals for the third cycle of their Free Inquiry Grant program, supporting research that advances the understanding of free speech and academic freedom. Since its founding more than two decades ago as the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, FIRE has become the nation’s leading defender of fundamental rights on college campuses

Funding information: Up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2024

10. OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Grant: Women Scientists in the Developing World

The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) invites applications for the OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Grant for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World. Grants are given to women scientists who have made significant contributions in the area of inclusive health, whose research is linked to SDG3 (Good health and wellbeing).

Funding information: Up to USD 5,000

Deadline: Sep 16, 2024

11. Apply for What’s Possible Fund- Children's Rights Innovation Fund

The Children's Rights Innovation Fund (CRIF), in collaboration with its donor and youth collaborators, has launched a new funding opportunity called What’s Possible. CRIF invites youth activists to apply for the What’s Possible Fund aimed at supporting young activists, community workers, and organisers across many focus areas. This fund will offer grants to directly support young activists, community workers, and organizers across many focus areas-all with the aim of providing critical direct support to advance their continued safety.

Deadline Date: September 24, 2024

12. Call for Proposals: STEG Small Research Grants

The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) is currently inviting applications to the eighth call for proposals for Small Research Grants (SRGs). SRGs can fund research assistance, data collection and or purchase, and potentially research stipends teaching buyouts (if sufficiently justified). Grants also support travel to field sites, even when secondary data is utilized.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 25,000

Deadline Date: September 30, 2024

13. Applications open for Stephenson Advancement Grant

Applications are now open for Stephenson Explorers Advancement Grant to support exploration and field research for marine exploration and conservation projects. The Philip Stephenson Foundation promotes marine exploration, protection, and conservation projects focused on adding value to people’s lives and the health of the environment.

Funding information: Up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

14. Fjallraven Field Grant Program

The Explorers Club and Swedish-based outdoor gear and clothing company, Fjällräven, have partnered to create a grant program to promote excellence in field exploration through scientific research. This grant award supports exploration and research to better understand the environment, a changing climate, and the interconnectivity of wildlife and civilizations around the planet.

Funding information: Up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

15. Open Call for Rolex Club Grants Program

The Explorers Club is pleased to announce an open call for the Rolex Explorers Club Grants program. The Rolex Explorers Club Grants send extraordinary young explorers into the field and promote the significant role that exploration plays in addressing cutting-edge scientific questions, understanding the environment and the world they live in, and learning more about the history to protect the future.

Funding information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

16. Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants

The Fundación MAPFRE is pleased to announce the Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants to promote projects carried out by individual researchers or research teams and whose object of study is related to health promotion or insurance and social protection.

Funding information: Up to USD 280,000

Deadline: Oct 7, 2024

17. World Childhood Foundation Grant Program

The World Childhood Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program to inspire, promote and develop solutions to end sexual abuse and exploitation against children. Project periods start from July 1 or January 1. The first grant period is maximum 12 months, with possibilities to apply for continuation and extend the project period up to a maximum of six years

Deadline: Oct 15, 2024

18. Request for Applications: Darwin Initiative Innovation Grants

The Darwin Initiative Innovation invites applications to evaluate a novel approach that, if proven by evaluation activities, could scale to deliver results for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction. Projects should last for between 1 to 2 years maximum, starting on or after 1 April 2025.

Funding information: USD 15,000 to USD 250,000

Deadline: Oct 21, 2024

19. Applications open for USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for innovations that address international development challenges and improve the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries around the world. DIV provides tiered funding to pilot, test, and transition to scale (i.e., grow to reach the highest number of beneficiaries possible) those innovations that demonstrate evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and the potential to scale.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline Date: Oct 31, 2024

20. Call for Proposals: Eurofins Foundation Project Grant 2024

The Eurofins Foundation is seeking applications for grant opportunity for projects that contribute to global health and safety and protecting the environment. The objective of the Eurofins Foundation are to support initiatives, across different fields, which share these same goals. The foundation supports initiatives aiming at protecting the environment, improving nutrition and health, helping nonprofits and social businesses working in the fields of environment or health protection and nutrition improvement, promoting inclusion, diversity and equality and all levels of society

Deadline Date: October 31, 2024

21. NEW CFPs: DUT Program for Sustainable Urban Transitions

The Driving Urban Transitions is accepting grant proposals to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning. The program focus on urban areas, in the context of achieving climate neutral and sustainable cities projects are expected to be focused on urban areas (including peri-urban areas) and their issues and challenges. Where appropriate, they may also consider the effects and impact on other territories like rural areas or consider urban-rural relationships.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline Date: November 14, 2024

22. Pairi Daiza Foundation Grant for Biodiversity and Conservation Research

The Pairi Daiza Foundation was created from the desire to draw attention to the value of biodiversity, to create a stronger bond with nature, and to create a lasting commitment to its conservation. Pairi Daiza Foundation provides opportunities to Researchers via project funding or sampling agreements. Pairi Daiza Park belongs to the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the Pairi Daiza Foundation is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Funding information: USD 2,500

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

23. The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grant

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Foundation prefers to support projects that address under-funded issues and geographic areas.

Funding information: USD 50,000

Deadline Date: January 01, 2025

24. NEW Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program

The Nature Forward is providing Crowder Messersmith Conservation Grant Program to help small, local conservation and education projects in developing countries by providing seed money to communities and individuals whose projects have not attracted major support from other sources.

Funding information: USD 3,000

Deadline Date: January 06, 2025

25. Open Call for Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

If you support projects that positively impact the lives of underprivileged people in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has a presence, then apply for the Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program. Projects must be focused on several areas, such as sustainability and support at least one SDG.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

26. Call for Applications: Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs & NPOs

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, like climate impact and regeneration. They support programs that foster bold climate solutions as well as community education and activation.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

27. Open call for Amphibian Survival Alliance’s Emergency Grants Program

The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) has announced the Emergency Grants Program to provide rapid financial support for urgent conservation actions that prevent the imminent extinction of threatened amphibian species or populations.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

28. Applications open for Lush Charity Pot Grant

Applicants are now encouraged to submit applications for the Lush Charity Pot Grant to groups working in the areas of Animal Protection, Environment and Human Rights (incl. social justice, peace & equality)

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

Deadline: Ongoing

29. Call for Applications: Time Land Purchase Grant Program

Are you a conservation NGO looking to protect biodiversity in your area? This is My Earth (TiME) is excited to offer grants to help local organizations purchase and protect land for the benefit of all species, now and in the future. TiME’s Grant Program offers funding for the purchase of land that will be permanently protected, owned, and managed by local partner organizations. To be eligible for the program, the land should be of significant importance for biodiversity conservation and under the threat of destruction or degradation. This unique opportunity is open to conservation organizations worldwide that wish to purchase biodiverse lands for their long-term protection.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

30. Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

31. Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

32. Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs and NPOs

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

33. Catalyst Fund, Roddenberry Foundation

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

34. Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft

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

35. 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

36. 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

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: September 2, 2024

Dear Green Members,

As every week, we are excited to share a brand-new set of funding opportunities in the broad range of sustainable development with you! Further down, you can find the exhaustive list of all currently open funding opportunities of previous editions.

If you are considering applying for any of the following opportunities, you can let others know in the comments section or reach out to your local Network Manager, as there may be other members looking to jointly apply.

Also, to ensure that you receive all opportunities, please make sure to update your email settings (LINK). If you have any questions related to this change, feel free to reach out to Gautham Varada Narayan (gautham.narayan@unsdsn.org). Enjoy!

New in:

  1. Apply for What’s Possible Fund- Children's Rights Innovation Fund

  2. Call for Proposals: STEG Small Research Grants

  3. Climate Change Fellowships: Advancing Life on a Sustainable Planet

  4. Smithsonian Environmental Justice Fellowship


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. CFPs: Climate Action, Mainstreaming Resilience and Strengthening Data for Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is inviting applications for the Climate Action, Mainstreaming Resilience and Strengthening Data for Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure projects to equip relevant government agencies in SIDS with needed technical support and knowledge products for promoting resilient infrastructure, with the goal to foster resilient economies and a secure future for SIDS.

Funding information: USD 150,000 to USD 500,000

Deadline: Aug 31, 2024

2. Applications open for Halton Foundation Grant Program

Halton Foundation provides grants for research focused on indoor air quality, thermal conditions, breathable particulates, and illnesses that may result from sub-standard indoor environmental quality. They are one-time grants which are single-year grants for a specific purpose

Funding information: USD 5,000 to USD 50,000

Deadline: Sep 1, 2024

3. Applications open for ProVeg Grants Program

The ProVeg Grants program is accelerating the transformation of the food system by providing support for organisations involved in this vital work. Since 2019, ProVeg International has provided more than 500 grants to organisations and individuals in over 70 countries. they provide both financial support and assistance with capacity-building.

Funding information: Up to USD 30,000

Deadline: Sep 1, 2024

4. Call for Application: Rising Explorer Grant

The Explorers Club is proud to announce its Rising Explorer Grant to support the fieldwork of serious researchers and, as part of its public service commitment, offers exploration grants to High School Students and College Undergraduates as a way to help get their expedition science career off the ground, and out in to the field. The Explorers Club is proud of its history and also looks toward the future by recognizing the importance of new ideas and avenues of exploration.

Deadline: Sep 6, 2024

5. Call for Projects: Combined Challenges of Ageing and Socio-Economic Contexts

The Agence française de développement (AFD) is launching a research program to examine how demographic structures and dynamics as well as plural forms of socio-economic development are articulated/intertwined. The AFD group is a public institution that finances, supports and accelerates transitions towards a more just and sustainable world.

Funding information: Up to USD 75,000

Deadline: Sep 9, 2024

6. EPIC announces Air Quality Fund

The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is currently accepting applications for the Air Quality Fund. The mission is to confront the global energy challenge by ensuring Energy Markets provide access to reliable, affordable energy needed for growth, while limiting emissions that cause Climate Change and damages to the Environment.

Funding information: Up to USD 200,000

Deadline: Sep 10, 2024

7. CFAs: The Exploration Fund Grant

The Explorers Club is seeking grant applications to support students and early career field scientists who are conducting fieldwork across a variety of disciplines. Provide background and state your project goals, methodologies, and intended outcomes, as well as the potential impact the project may have culturally, environmentally, or both.

Funding information: Up to USD 5,000

Deadline: Sep 13, 2024

8. Call for Proposals: Prepositioning Assistive Products for Humanitarian Emergencies

The ATscale Secretariat, hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Geneva, Switzerland, invites interested and eligible non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other non-profit organizations, as well as UN entities, to respond to a call for proposals for the grant project: ‘Prepositioning of assistive products for humanitarian emergencies’. The objective of the grant is to support the establishment of a stock of prepositioned assistive products.

Funding information: Up to USD 350,000

Deadline: Sep 13, 2024

9. Apply for Hyland R. Johns Grant Program

The Hyland R. Johns Grant Program funds longer-term research and technology transfer projects that have the potential to benefit the everyday work of arborists. Established in 1995 to honor one of the leaders in the arboriculture industry and a founder of the ISA Research Trust.

Funding information: Up to USD 25,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2024

10. Jack Kimmel International Grant Program

The TREE Fund is seeking applications for its Jack Kimmel International Grant Program from arboriculture and urban forestry researchers all over the world. The Jack Kimmel International Grant Program, championed by the Canadian TREE Fund, honors the late Jack Kimmel who was the former Director of Parks for the City of Toronto. This grant is administered by TREE Fund, with participation from the Canadian TREE Fund in the evaluation process.

Funding information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2024

11. CFPs: Innovation & High Impact in addressing the most Burning Issues in Online Child Safety

Safe Online is excited to announce a new USD 5 Million Global Open Call for Proposals to continue laying the groundwork for a safe internet globally, in line with the latest data and evidence from the field, technology developments and relevant frameworks addressing digital harms to children. With this new Open Call, Safe Online will continue to invest in a ‘whole system’ approach for maximum impact by supporting the work across multiple sectors in a coordinated manner.

Funding information: Up to USD 500,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2024

12. FIRE Free Inquiry Grant to Support Research on Free Speech

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is thrilled to announce that they are accepting proposals for the third cycle of their Free Inquiry Grant program, supporting research that advances the understanding of free speech and academic freedom. Since its founding more than two decades ago as the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, FIRE has become the nation’s leading defender of fundamental rights on college campuses

Funding information: Up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2024

13. OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Grant: Women Scientists in the Developing World

The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) invites applications for the OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Grant for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World. Grants are given to women scientists who have made significant contributions in the area of inclusive health, whose research is linked to SDG3 (Good health and wellbeing).

Funding information: Up to USD 5,000

Deadline: Sep 16, 2024

14. NEW Apply for What’s Possible Fund- Children's Rights Innovation Fund

The Children's Rights Innovation Fund (CRIF), in collaboration with its donor and youth collaborators, has launched a new funding opportunity called What’s Possible. CRIF invites youth activists to apply for the What’s Possible Fund aimed at supporting young activists, community workers, and organisers across many focus areas. This fund will offer grants to directly support young activists, community workers, and organizers across many focus areas-all with the aim of providing critical direct support to advance their continued safety.

Deadline Date: September 24, 2024

15. NEW Call for Proposals: STEG Small Research Grants

The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) is currently inviting applications to the eighth call for proposals for Small Research Grants (SRGs). SRGs can fund research assistance, data collection and or purchase, and potentially research stipends teaching buyouts (if sufficiently justified). Grants also support travel to field sites, even when secondary data is utilized.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 25,000

Deadline Date: September 30, 2024

16. Applications open for Stephenson Advancement Grant

Applications are now open for Stephenson Explorers Advancement Grant to support exploration and field research for marine exploration and conservation projects. The Philip Stephenson Foundation promotes marine exploration, protection, and conservation projects focused on adding value to people’s lives and the health of the environment.

Funding information: Up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

17. Fjallraven Field Grant Program

The Explorers Club and Swedish-based outdoor gear and clothing company, Fjällräven, have partnered to create a grant program to promote excellence in field exploration through scientific research. This grant award supports exploration and research to better understand the environment, a changing climate, and the interconnectivity of wildlife and civilizations around the planet.

Funding information: Up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

18. Open Call for Rolex Club Grants Program

The Explorers Club is pleased to announce an open call for the Rolex Explorers Club Grants program. The Rolex Explorers Club Grants send extraordinary young explorers into the field and promote the significant role that exploration plays in addressing cutting-edge scientific questions, understanding the environment and the world they live in, and learning more about the history to protect the future.

Funding information: Up to USD 10,000

Deadline: Oct 4, 2024

19. Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants

The Fundación MAPFRE is pleased to announce the Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants to promote projects carried out by individual researchers or research teams and whose object of study is related to health promotion or insurance and social protection.

Funding information: Up to USD 280,000

Deadline: Oct 7, 2024

20. World Childhood Foundation Grant Program

The World Childhood Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program to inspire, promote and develop solutions to end sexual abuse and exploitation against children. Project periods start from July 1 or January 1. The first grant period is maximum 12 months, with possibilities to apply for continuation and extend the project period up to a maximum of six years

Deadline: Oct 15, 2024

21. Request for Applications: Darwin Initiative Innovation Grants

The Darwin Initiative Innovation invites applications to evaluate a novel approach that, if proven by evaluation activities, could scale to deliver results for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction. Projects should last for between 1 to 2 years maximum, starting on or after 1 April 2025.

Funding information: USD 15,000 to USD 250,000

Deadline: Oct 21, 2024

22. Applications open for USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for innovations that address international development challenges and improve the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries around the world. DIV provides tiered funding to pilot, test, and transition to scale (i.e., grow to reach the highest number of beneficiaries possible) those innovations that demonstrate evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and the potential to scale.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Oct 31, 2024

22. Call for Proposals: Eurofins Foundation Project Grant 2024

The Eurofins Foundation is seeking applications for grant opportunity for projects that contribute to global health and safety and protecting the environment. The objective of the Eurofins Foundation are to support initiatives, across different fields, which share these same goals. The foundation supports initiatives aiming at protecting the environment, improving nutrition and health, helping nonprofits and social businesses working in the fields of environment or health protection and nutrition improvement, promoting inclusion, diversity and equality and all levels of society

Deadline: October 31, 2024

24. Pairi Daiza Foundation Grant for Biodiversity and Conservation Research

The Pairi Daiza Foundation was created from the desire to draw attention to the value of biodiversity, to create a stronger bond with nature, and to create a lasting commitment to its conservation. Pairi Daiza Foundation provides opportunities to Researchers via project funding or sampling agreements. Pairi Daiza Park belongs to the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the Pairi Daiza Foundation is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Funding information: USD 2,500

Deadline Date: November 15, 2024

25. The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grant

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Foundation prefers to support projects that address under-funded issues and geographic areas.

Funding information: USD 50,000

Deadline Date: January 01, 2025

26. Open Call for Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

If you support projects that positively impact the lives of underprivileged people in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has a presence, then apply for the Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program. Projects must be focused on several areas, such as sustainability and support at least one SDG.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

27. Call for Applications: Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs & NPOs

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, like climate impact and regeneration. They support programs that foster bold climate solutions as well as community education and activation.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

28. Open call for Amphibian Survival Alliance’s Emergency Grants Program

The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) has announced the Emergency Grants Program to provide rapid financial support for urgent conservation actions that prevent the imminent extinction of threatened amphibian species or populations.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

29. Applications open for Lush Charity Pot Grant

Applicants are now encouraged to submit applications for the Lush Charity Pot Grant to groups working in the areas of Animal Protection, Environment and Human Rights (incl. social justice, peace & equality)

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

Deadline: Ongoing

30. Call for Applications: Time Land Purchase Grant Program

Are you a conservation NGO looking to protect biodiversity in your area? This is My Earth (TiME) is excited to offer grants to help local organizations purchase and protect land for the benefit of all species, now and in the future. TiME’s Grant Program offers funding for the purchase of land that will be permanently protected, owned, and managed by local partner organizations. To be eligible for the program, the land should be of significant importance for biodiversity conservation and under the threat of destruction or degradation. This unique opportunity is open to conservation organizations worldwide that wish to purchase biodiverse lands for their long-term protection.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

31. Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

32. Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

33. Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs and NPOs

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

34. Catalyst Fund, Roddenberry Foundation

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

35. Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft

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

36. 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

37. 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

38. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC

To provide financial assistance to developing countries, particularly low-income countries, in support of their economic and social development efforts.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: November 23, 2023

New in:

  1. Call for Applications: Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grants Program

  2. Call for Proposals: Promote Research on the Antarctic Ecosystem (see link for eligible countries)

  3. Applications open for USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program

  4. Applications open for the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue Media Fellowship 2024

  5. Open call for the Trinity Challenge on Antimicrobial Resistance


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. 2024 ClimateScience Olympiad Student

Are you ready to step into the shoes of world leaders? Apply now for the 2024 ClimateScience Olympiad, a student competition to find solutions to climate change. ClimateScience Olympiad 2024 winners will receive a cash prize or a sponsored trip to Australia during the UN Climate Summit, COP29.

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

Deadline: Nov 24, 2023

2. Call for Applications: Climate x Health Small Grant Program

The Climate x Health initiative, co-convened by Wellcome Trust, The Rockefeller Foundation, the Global Climate and Health Alliance, and Amref Health Africa, is delighted to offer interested organizations the opportunity to apply for a small grant to strengthen joint advocacy, action, and accountability for climate and health in early 2024.

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

Deadline: Nov 27, 2023

3. New Call for Applications: Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grants Program

Applications are now open for the Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grants Program to support researchers exploring critical research questions that will unlock new avenues of wild animal welfare research and are not prioritized by other funders.The grants empower wild animal welfare researchers to explore topics neglected by other funders. They support research that advances understanding of the fundamental concepts, novel methods, and preliminary interventions that will most rapidly accelerate progress in the field.

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

Deadline: Dec 1, 2023

4. Request for Applications to address Solid Waste Management

The Environmental Research & Education Foundation has announced a request for applications to address all areas of integrated solid waste management, with a strong focus towards research that increases sustainable solid waste management practices.

Deadline: Dec 1, 2023

5. Call for Applications, Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant 2023

To provide small grants to aspiring PhD students at the dissertation level to support the research they are undertaking for their project in the major fields of the social sciences.

Funding information: each grant is worth a total of USD 10,000; USD 7,500 is awarded initially and USD 2,500 upon completion of the project.

Deadline: Dec 1, 2023

6. Call for Applications: Tutator Forward Grant Program

Applications are now open for the Tutator Forward, an in-kind grant program for organizations that are working to make a positive impact on society or the environment. They work with the grantee organizations to understand their needs and requirements, and they develop a custom software solution that can help them to achieve their goals.

Deadline: Dec 4, 2023

7. Call for Proposals: SWITCH Asia - Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production (see link for eligible countries)

The EU has launched the “SWITCH-Asia Programme” aiming at supporting the transition of energy-intense and high polluting industries in the Asia-Pacific region such as plastics and waste, textiles and leather, agri-food and beverage (most of which are women-oriented sectors). The global objective of this call for proposals is: to support the transition of the region to a low-carbon, resource efficient and circular economy, whilst promoting more sustainable value chains and products between the region and Europe, contributing to the recovery of local economies.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Dec 12, 2023

8. Call for Proposals: Social Science Research on Solar Radiation Modification (see link for eligible countries)

The Degrees Initiative is offering grants to researchers in the Global South to study the social and political dimensions of solar radiation modification (SRM) geo engineering. SRM is a controversial proposal for reducing some of the impacts of climate change by reflecting a small fraction of sunlight away from the Earth. It is the first fund aimed entirely at researchers in developing countries and emerging economies to study SRM’s social and political dimensions. It supports work across social science disciplines, including anthropology, economics, ethics, geography, law, political science, psychology, risk science, and sociology.

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

Deadline: Dec 13, 2023

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

Promotes integrated and targeted responses that cut across sectors, are grounded in local realities, address the root causes of vulnerabilities, build resilience, and adopt multi-stakeholder partnerships to fully realize the transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda.

Funding information: for programs that aim to extend awareness and usage of the human security approach (Window II), the seed funding from the UNTFHS should not exceed USD 300,000

Deadline: Dec 15, 2023

10. Applications open for ITTF Foundation’s Dream Building Fund

The ITTF Foundation is inviting applications for the Dream Building Fund (DBF) to support initiatives that solve societal issues within their communities by providing financial and knowledge support for change-makers who bring local solutions to humanity's most pressing problems aligning with UN SDGs through table tennis.

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

Deadline Date: Dec 17, 2023

11. Call for Applications: Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Funding information: There is no minimum or maximum grant size. It is anticipated that most grants will fall in the USD 25,000-50,000 per year range.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2024

12. Applications open for Climate Democracy Accelerator Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) is a six-month, practice-oriented training and support program that prepares members to plan and implement an inclusive and participatory process for a just climate transition. Participants will develop a project to implement a climate-focused participatory program that addresses the needs and voices of local communities.

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

Deadline: Jan 5, 2024

13. Call for Applications: Free Rivers Fund’s Grant

Partnering with the paddle sports industry, Free Rivers Fund is providing grants for activist and conservation groups that commit to the fight to protect rivers from dams and development. The Free Rivers Fund (FRF) supports initiatives and actions in defense of free flowing rivers. Free Rivers Fund aims to support those initiatives that most urgently need funding.

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

Deadline: Jan 10, 2024

14. Applications open for the Holohil Grant Program

For more than 35 years Holohil has supported endangered species research and educational work for a variety of agencies and researchers. Holohil is currently accepting applications for its grant program to support research projects that are of high value for their species, have a sound research design, and have a positive conservation intention.

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

Deadline: Jan 15, 2024

15. Call for Applications: MFMC Grants to support Advocates of Climate Change Mitigation

The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges has announced two grant opportunities that support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.

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

Deadline: Jan 18, 2024

16. Call for Submissions: Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Program

The United States Government, as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub, invites applications for the Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships in Higher Education program. USAID and its partners have been working to tackle the world’s toughest development challenges for more than 50 years. Their mission is to partner to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing our security and prosperity.

Deadline: March 4, 2024

17. New Call for Proposals: Promote Research on the Antarctic Ecosystem (see link for eligible countries)

The Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund (AWR) facilitates and promotes research on the Antarctic ecosystem. It was created to ensure a resilient Antarctica, in which the management of all natural resources must rely on precaution and thorough and up-to-date knowledge.

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

Deadline: April 5, 2024

18. Call for Applications, Human Health Grants, Ekhaga Foundation

To promote human health by working for the development of improved food, natural medicines and healing methods, as well as supporting research for a healthier way of life, which can have a disease-preventing effect.

Funding information: no maximum ceiling for the amount of funds that can be applied for. The foundation's annual distribution framework in recent years has been in the range of SEK 10-20 million. Usually there are about 10 projects that receive funds.

Deadline: May 20, 2024

19. New Applications open for USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for innovations that address international development challenges and improve the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries around the world. DIV provides tiered funding to pilot, test, and transition to scale (i.e., grow to reach the highest number of beneficiaries possible) those innovations that demonstrate evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and the potential to scale.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Oct 31, 2024

20. Call for Applications: Time Land Purchase Grant Program

Are you a conservation NGO looking to protect biodiversity in your area? This is My Earth (TiME) is excited to offer grants to help local organizations purchase and protect land for the benefit of all species, now and in the future. TiME’s Grant Program offers funding for the purchase of land that will be permanently protected, owned, and managed by local partner organizations. To be eligible for the program, the land should be of significant importance for biodiversity conservation and under the threat of destruction or degradation. This unique opportunity is open to conservation organizations worldwide that wish to purchase biodiverse lands for their long-term protection.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

21. 2023 OpenAI Cybersecurity Grant Program

The goal is to work with defenders across the globe to change the power dynamics of cybersecurity through the application of AI and the coordination of like-minded individuals working for collective safety.

Funding information: will grant in increments of USD 10,000 from a fund of USD $1M, in the form of API credits, direct funding and/or equivalents.

Deadline: Ongoing

22. Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

23. Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

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 USD 25,000.

Deadline: Ongoing

35. 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

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.

Funding information: USD 50,000 to USD 15,000,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Open call for the Industrial Decarbonization Innovation Challenge

The Centrepolis Accelerator is excited to announce the launch of the Industrial Decarbonization Innovation Challenge. The challenge will connect industrial decarbonization technologies with some of the leading industrial companies and investors in the world. The goal is to globally crowdsource those who are the best in industrial decarbonization technologies and connect them with their industrial corporate sponsors to accelerate their emission reduction goals and industrial decarbonization programs.

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

Deadline Date: Nov 30, 2023

2. Open Call for Indigenous Youth Changemakers Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

The Cultural Survival is inviting applications for the Indigenous Youth Fellowship Project to support young Indigenous leaders aged 17-28 in creating and disseminating knowledge through creative forms and critical thinking. It is an opportunity to develop capacities in Indigenous rights, Indigenous languages, cultures, and traditional knowledge in regards to climate mitigation and natural resource exploitation. Fellows work to represent the voices of their communities and bring awareness of local issues to global conversations through their proposed projects while strengthening their cultural identities and leadership.

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

Deadline: Nov 30, 2023

3. Open call for proposals: Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue Media Fellowship 2024

GIZ invites you to become part of the BETD.24 and to report on the discussions and proposed innovative energy solutions. Reporting on and raising awareness about the international energy transition, renewable energies and energy efficiency are crucial in order to meet the targets set by the Paris Climate Agreement. The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) Media Fellowship offers the unique opportunity to join them in Berlin and look behind the scenes of the Global Energiewende.

Deadline: Dec 4, 2023

4. Siemens Innovation Ecosystem’s Tech for Sustainability Campaign 2024

The Tech for Sustainability Campaign is a global initiative for students, researchers, startups and innovative individuals to leverage technology to solve real-world sustainability challenges.

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

Deadline: Dec 5, 2023

5. Open Call for World Wildlife Fund’s Food Systems Fellowship Program 2024 (see link for eligible countries)

The World Wildlife Fund is accepting applications for the Food Systems Fellowship to support outstanding masters or doctoral students to develop evidence-based, innovative, and interdisciplinary research on food systems at the national level to catalyze the process of generating an improved understanding of the country-specific nature of food systems and transformation. Fellows will also have an opportunity to join the expansive global community of EFN alumni to enable knowledge exchange and collective success.

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

Deadline: Dec 18, 2023

6. Submissions Open: University Faculty Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched the Current and Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship to improve the capacity of local and regional faculty to activate the training of current and future conservation leaders, leading to more equitable and accessible conservation science capacity, education, and leadership for the benefit of people and nature.

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

Deadline: December 18, 2023

7. Call for Ideas: Tackling Climate and Sustainable Development Challenges (see link for eligible countries)

The Lab is looking for innovative finance solutions that can unlock investment to tackle some of the most difficult climate and sustainable development challenges and investment opportunities for a net zero economy. Proposed sustainable finance vehicles should offer returns for private investors, create jobs and other local economic benefits, sustain biodiversity, improve climate resilience and/or decrease emissions. In 2024, the Lab will develop a record ten climate finance ideas from five regional programs and four thematic streams.

Deadline: Dec 27, 2023

8. Applications open for Kinship Conservation Fellowship

Grab the opportunity to advance your career and equip you with new skills, insights, and analytical tools to accelerate the projects you lead at home! Apply for the Kinship Conservation Fellowship. The Kinship Conservation Fellowship supports conservation practitioners across the globe, focusing on market-based solutions in conservation and cultivating leadership skills in the sector. Through interactive discussions, systems-thinking exercises, and peer-learning sessions, Fellows engage with stories and innovative solutions to overcome complex challenges that they can apply to their own work.

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

Deadline: Jan 14, 2024

9. Call for Applications: International Climate Protection Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

Are you working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your home country – a non-European developing or transition country? If yes, then Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship. The Foundation will award up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders and up to five to postdoctoral researchers, which are funded through the International Climate Initiative.

Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000 Deadline: Feb 1, 2024

10. New Open call for the Trinity Challenge on Antimicrobial Resistance

Applications are open for the Trinity Challenge on Antimicrobial Resistance to promote innovation in finding new data sources and integration of data, steering clear of incomplete and siloed information. Antimicrobial resistance, which for the purposes of this Challenge relates specifically to antibiotic resistance in bacteria, is a global security threat, impacting human, animal, and environmental health (often referred to as One Health). The Trinity Challenge encourages novel analytics and technology to derive evidence-based knowledge, and drive more effective policy and action.

Funding information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million

Deadline: Feb 29, 2024

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: November 3, 2023

New in:

  1. Call for Proposals: Update the ICAT Policy Assessment Guides and Renewable Energy Guide (see link for eligible countries)

  2. Call for Proposals: Social Science Research on Solar Radiation Modification (see link for eligible countries)

  3. Applications open for ITTF Foundation’s Dream Building Fund

  4. Open call for the Industrial Decarbonization Innovation Challenge

  5. Call for Ideas: Tackling Climate and Sustainable Development Challenges (see link for eligible countries)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Applications: Transforming Child Welfare, Crisis Response, and the Environment

Box is excited to announce a grant opportunity for organizations working in crisis response, child welfare, and the environment. For environmental protection, Box is looking for digital transformation leading to planet-saving outcomes covering areas such as environmental protection, energy conservation, renewable energy, nature conservation, and biodiversity. Application examples include projects like improving environmental research or calculating your impact from going paperless.

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

Deadline: Nov 8, 2023

2. Call for Applications: EJ4Climate Grant Program for Community-based Organizations

The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is excited to announce that the third cycle of the USD 2 million Environmental Justice for Climate (EJ4Climate) Grant Program is now open for applications for projects on “Community empowerment strategies to improve resilience to extreme weather events in urban settings”.

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

Deadline: Nov 9, 2023

3. Call for Applications: Coral Accelerator Program

The Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP) is seeking applications to propose ideas and concepts that will accelerate international research and development to supply the technologies and innovations required to secure a future for corals. The Coral Accelerator Program (CAP) will fund international collaborative teams with impactful ideas in coral conservation and restoration. Awards will span across the full range of novel early-phase projects through to final proof-of-concept development and testing.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Nov 10, 2023

4. Call for Applications: Advancing the Disinfection of Wet Weather‐Driven Sewer Overflows

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is inviting applications for best practices and case studies under Advancing the Disinfection of Wet Weather‐Driven Sewer Overflows Project. One of the project’s objectives is to improve receiving water quality by fostering widespread adoption of disinfection practices and technologies, when needed, at strategic locations throughout sewersheds and at potential peak wet‐weather flow management points within water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) and stormwater treatment systems.

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

Deadline: Nov 14, 2023

5. Submit Proposals: Ozone Nanobubbles (NBs) Technologies for Water Treatment

Proposals are now being accepted for the Ozone Nanobubbles (NBs) Technologies for Water Treatment Project, funded by the Water Research Foundation (WRF). The overall objective of this project is to assess and evaluate the potential application of ozone nanobubbles (NBs) for water treatment. The specific objectives of this study include the examination on the behavior and performance of ozone NBs with the preferred ozone dissolution technique.

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

Deadline: Nov 14, 2023

6. Request for Proposals: Climate‐Resilient Water Infrastructure and Supporting Strategies

Applicants are now being invited to submit project proposals for Making the Case for Climate‐Resilient Water Infrastructure and Supporting Strategies. This project is co-funded by the Water Research Foundation (WRF) and Water Utility Climate Alliance (WUCA) as part of WRF’s Emerging Opportunities Program. Climate adaptation/resilience is one challenge within a complicated web of regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, affordability, and asset management challenges facing water utilities today.

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

Deadline: Nov 14, 2023

7. Applications open for Green Screen Catalyst Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Green Screen Coalition has launched the Catalyst Fund to support the burgeoning ecosystem of actors working on the intersection of digital rights and climate justice to build cross-territorial strategies and weave thematic threads across movements. The goal of the Fund is to bring a diversity of voices into the local and global debates and enact change in terms of policy, research and community building.

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

Deadline: Nov 15, 2023

8. Grants to support Wildlife Research, Habitat Monitoring & Environmental Conservation

Wildlife Acoustics is offering a grant program to support the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. The quarterly grant program provides scientists with bioacoustics research tools to further their study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other vocal wildlife.

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

Deadline: Nov 15, 2023

9. New Call for Proposals: Update the ICAT Policy Assessment Guides and Renewable Energy Guide (see link for eligible countries)

The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT), managed by UNOPS on behalf of the Donor Steering Committee (DSC), has announced a call for proposals to improve the introductory guide for the ICAT Series of Policy Assessment Guides and update Renewable Energy Guide. The ICAT series of 10 policy assessment guides provide a stepwise and integrated approach for estimating the greenhouse gas, sustainable development and transformational impacts of countries’ climate policies and actions.

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

Deadline Date: Nov 16, 2023

10. Request for Proposals: Developing a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Library for Unit Processes

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is requesting proposals for the development of a greenhouse gas emissions library for unit processes by water utilities and decentralized systems. One of the project’s objectives is to develop a standardized approach for the water sector to determine baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to common unit processes and evaluate the impact of process/operational changes to their systems.

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

Deadline: Nov 21, 2023

11. Request for Proposals: Integrating Energy Data into Water Utility Operations

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced a request for proposals for "Integrating Energy Data into Water Utility Operations: Energy Management Challenges and Best Practices". Many water utilities (drinking water, wastewater, distribution systems, collection systems) have goals to reduce energy consumption, become energy neutral, or even become net energy producers. Proposals should include how big data can help reduce energy consumption.

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

Deadline: Nov 21, 2023

12. Request for Proposals: Maximizing Value of Natural Assets & Green Infrastructure at the Watershed Scale

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is requesting proposals for maximizing the value of natural assets and green infrastructure at the watershed scale project. The research team will conduct one webcast hosted by WRF and collaborating organizations on the overall findings of this project. The research team is encouraged to submit one open access peer-reviewed journal paper after the completion of the project. In addition, the research team should consider additional outreach activities, such as presenting project findings at conferences.

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

Deadline: Nov 21, 2023

13. Request for Proposals: Integrating Nature-based Solutions & Gray Infrastructure to Optimize Treatment Performance

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is requesting proposals for integrating nature-based solutions and gray infrastructure to optimize treatment performance projects. A project objective includes assessing water quality performance capabilities of mixed treatment trains using existing datasets, published literature values, and/or advanced tools such as simulation models.

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

Deadline: Nov 21, 2023

14. Request for Proposals: Unlocking the Advantages of Internally Stored Carbon for Nutrient Removal

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is requesting proposals for unlocking the advantages of internally stored carbon for nutrient removal projects. A project objective includes identifying knowledge gaps and advancing fundamental scientific knowledge related to biological nutrient removal (BNR) driven by internally stored carbon.

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

Deadline: Nov 21, 2023

15. Call for Proposals: Evaluation & Demonstration of Biotechnological Tools & Methods

Submissions are now open for the Evaluation and Demonstration of Biotechnological Tools and Methods for Improving Biofiltration Operation and Optimization Project, funded by the Water Research Foundation (WRF) as part of WRF's Research Priority Program. The specific objectives are related to evaluating effects of microbial community structure, function, and population dynamics on biofilter operation and optimization using biotechnological tools and methods, and to recommend the most suitable tools and methods for biofiltration optimization for water utilities, among other objectives.

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

Deadline: Nov 21, 2023

16. Call for Validation of an Integrated Framework of Wastewater & Stormwater Treatment Options of CECs

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is pleased to announce an open call for the Validation of an Integrated Framework of Wastewater & Stormwater Treatment Options of CECs Project. Research is needed to demonstrate/validate an integrated framework of wastewater treatment, as well as stormwater (and other non-point sources) treatment of CECs. Utilities, regulators, and policymakers need quantitative information to help develop policies that support the best and most cost-effective solutions for CECs. A fully developed stakeholder driven, multi-decision criteria analysis, ensuring triple bottom line guidance to utilities, will improve water sector knowledge on cost-effective approaches to managing multiple CECs in all water types.

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

Deadline: Nov 21, 2023

17. 2024 ClimateScience Olympiad Student

Are you ready to step into the shoes of world leaders? Apply now for the 2024 ClimateScience Olympiad, a student competition to find solutions to climate change. ClimateScience Olympiad 2024 winners will receive a cash prize or a sponsored trip to Australia during the UN Climate Summit, COP29.

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

Deadline: Nov 24, 2023

18. Call for Applications, Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant 2023

To provide small grants to aspiring PhD students at the dissertation level to support the research they are undertaking for their project in the major fields of the social sciences.

Funding information: each grant is worth a total of USD 10,000; USD 7,500 is awarded initially and USD 2,500 upon completion of the project.

Deadline: Dec 1, 2023

19. New Call for Proposals: Social Science Research on Solar Radiation Modification (see link for eligible countries)

The Degrees Initiative is offering grants to researchers in the Global South to study the social and political dimensions of solar radiation modification (SRM) geo engineering. SRM is a controversial proposal for reducing some of the impacts of climate change by reflecting a small fraction of sunlight away from the Earth. It is the first fund aimed entirely at researchers in developing countries and emerging economies to study SRM’s social and political dimensions. It supports work across social science disciplines, including anthropology, economics, ethics, geography, law, political science, psychology, risk science, and sociology.

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

Deadline: Dec 13, 2023

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

Promotes integrated and targeted responses that cut across sectors, are grounded in local realities, address the root causes of vulnerabilities, build resilience, and adopt multi-stakeholder partnerships to fully realize the transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda.

Funding information: for programs that aim to extend awareness and usage of the human security approach (Window II), the seed funding from the UNTFHS should not exceed USD 300,000

Deadline: Dec 15, 2023

21. New Applications open for ITTF Foundation’s Dream Building Fund

The ITTF Foundation is inviting applications for the Dream Building Fund (DBF) to support initiatives that solve societal issues within their communities by providing financial and knowledge support for change-makers who bring local solutions to humanity's most pressing problems aligning with UN SDGs through table tennis.

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

Deadline Date: Dec 17, 2023

22. Call for Applications: Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Funding information: There is no minimum or maximum grant size. It is anticipated that most grants will fall in the USD 25,000-50,000 per year range.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2024

23. Call for Submissions: Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Program

The United States Government, as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub, invites applications for the Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships in Higher Education program. USAID and its partners have been working to tackle the world’s toughest development challenges for more than 50 years. Their mission is to partner to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing our security and prosperity.

Deadline: March 4, 2024

24. Call for Applications, Human Health Grants, Ekhaga Foundation

To promote human health by working for the development of improved food, natural medicines and healing methods, as well as supporting research for a healthier way of life, which can have a disease-preventing effect.

Funding information: no maximum ceiling for the amount of funds that can be applied for. The foundation's annual distribution framework in recent years has been in the range of SEK 10-20 million. Usually there are about 10 projects that receive funds.

Deadline: May 20, 2024

25. Call for Applications: Time Land Purchase Grant Program

Are you a conservation NGO looking to protect biodiversity in your area? This is My Earth (TiME) is excited to offer grants to help local organizations purchase and protect land for the benefit of all species, now and in the future. TiME’s Grant Program offers funding for the purchase of land that will be permanently protected, owned, and managed by local partner organizations. To be eligible for the program, the land should be of significant importance for biodiversity conservation and under the threat of destruction or degradation. This unique opportunity is open to conservation organizations worldwide that wish to purchase biodiverse lands for their long-term protection.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

26. 2023 OpenAI Cybersecurity Grant Program

The goal is to work with defenders across the globe to change the power dynamics of cybersecurity through the application of AI and the coordination of like-minded individuals working for collective safety.

Funding information: will grant in increments of USD 10,000 from a fund of USD $1M, in the form of API credits, direct funding and/or equivalents.

Deadline: Ongoing

27. Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

28. Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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. 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.

Deadline: Nov 5, 2023

2. Open call for FOODITY Programme to create Sustainable Food Systems (see link for eligible countries)

Do you have the next big digital idea to empower citizens to make healthier food choices and create more sustainable food systems? Apply for the chance to join the FOODITY programme, get funded up and receive training and support to develop your solution! FOODITY is running a pilot development programme for creating 6 data-driven solutions to drive innovation in food and nutrition while putting the power of personal data use back into the hands of citizens. The selected innovators will learn how to properly use this data architecture through training and mentoring, as well as deepen their understanding of the ethics of data management, among other technical topics.

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

Deadline: Nov 8, 2023

3. Call for Applications: Pure Ocean Challenges

Applications are now open for the Pure Ocean Challenges to support innovative applied research projects around the world, thus contributing to the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems and biodiversity. (Based on the United Nation's 10 Ocean Decade Challenges)

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

Deadline: Nov 15, 2023

4. New Open call for the Industrial Decarbonization Innovation Challenge

The Centrepolis Accelerator is excited to announce the launch of the Industrial Decarbonization Innovation Challenge. The challenge will connect industrial decarbonization technologies with some of the leading industrial companies and investors in the world. The goal is to globally crowdsource those who are the best in industrial decarbonization technologies and connect them with their industrial corporate sponsors to accelerate their emission reduction goals and industrial decarbonization programs.

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

Deadline Date: Nov 30, 2023

5. Open Call for Indigenous Youth Changemakers Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

The Cultural Survival is inviting applications for the Indigenous Youth Fellowship Project to support young Indigenous leaders aged 17-28 in creating and disseminating knowledge through creative forms and critical thinking. It is an opportunity to develop capacities in Indigenous rights, Indigenous languages, cultures, and traditional knowledge in regards to climate mitigation and natural resource exploitation. Fellows work to represent the voices of their communities and bring awareness of local issues to global conversations through their proposed projects while strengthening their cultural identities and leadership.

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

Deadline: Nov 30, 2023

6. Siemens Innovation Ecosystem’s Tech for Sustainability Campaign 2024

The Tech for Sustainability Campaign is a global initiative for students, researchers, startups and innovative individuals to leverage technology to solve real-world sustainability challenges.

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

Deadline: Dec 5, 2023

7. Open Call for World Wildlife Fund’s Food Systems Fellowship Program 2024 (see link for eligible countries)

The World Wildlife Fund is accepting applications for the Food Systems Fellowship to support outstanding masters or doctoral students to develop evidence-based, innovative, and interdisciplinary research on food systems at the national level to catalyze the process of generating an improved understanding of the country-specific nature of food systems and transformation. Fellows will also have an opportunity to join the expansive global community of EFN alumni to enable knowledge exchange and collective success.

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

Deadline: Dec 18, 2023

8. Submissions Open: University Faculty Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched the Current and Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship to improve the capacity of local and regional faculty to activate the training of current and future conservation leaders, leading to more equitable and accessible conservation science capacity, education, and leadership for the benefit of people and nature.

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

Deadline: December 18, 2023

9. New Call for Ideas: Tackling Climate and Sustainable Development Challenges (see link for eligible countries)

The Lab is looking for innovative finance solutions that can unlock investment to tackle some of the most difficult climate and sustainable development challenges and investment opportunities for a net zero economy. Proposed sustainable finance vehicles should offer returns for private investors, create jobs and other local economic benefits, sustain biodiversity, improve climate resilience and/or decrease emissions. In 2024, the Lab will develop a record ten climate finance ideas from five regional programs and four thematic streams.

Deadline: Dec 27, 2023

10. Call for Applications: International Climate Protection Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

Are you working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your home country – a non-European developing or transition country? If yes, then Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship. The Foundation will award up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders and up to five to postdoctoral researchers, which are funded through the International Climate Initiative.

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

Deadline: Feb 1, 2024

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: September 4, 2023

New in:

  1. 2023 Call for Proposals to Advance Transformative Change in Key Sectors

  2. The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges: Small & Large Grants Program

  3. Call for Solutions: Green Transitions for Industrial Cities

  4. Hurtigruten Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

  5. Call for Applications: International Climate Protection Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1.Call for Proposals, CLIMAREST Consortium (see link for eligible countries)

To facilitate the replication of demonstrated technologies and tools for marine restoration in associated regions in new projects after CLIMAREST is finished (2026- 2030). Suitable associated regions are the ones that face similar challenges and needs for restoration and climate resilience measures as the demonstration areas.

Funding information: the grant each associated region can apply for is up to EUR 100,000.

Deadline: Sep 8, 2023

2.Call for International Mobility, Agropolis Foundation

Designed to generate proposals addressing the various themes identified under each of the three crosscutting axes, which are fully aligned with SDGs 12 (responsible production and consumption), 13 (agriculture and climate change: adaptation and mitigation) and 15 (conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity).

Funding information: max. budget for each mobility project is EUR 30,000

Deadline: Sep 8, 2023

3. New 2023 Call for Proposals to Advance Transformative Change in Key Sectors

The Climate & Clean Air Coalition is seeking proposals to Advance Transformative Change in Key Sectors. This call for proposals seeks projects to accelerate implementation of the CCAC sector engagement strategies. Projects should lay the groundwork for scaled up mitigation of SLCP emissions by demonstrating the desirability, viability, and feasibility of a mitigation solution or approach across a country, sector or region.

Funding information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million

Deadline: Sept 10, 2023

4.Call for Applications, Jack Kimmel International Grant Program

To provide much needed funding to arboriculture and urban forestry researchers all over the world. welcomes research proposals and applications from a wide range of academic and technical disciplines, of both a qualitative and a quantitative nature.

Funding information: grant award amounts are limited to a maximum of USD 10,000 and will vary depending upon the adjudged value of the project relative to the needs of the arboriculture community.

Deadline: Sept 15, 2023

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.Call for Proposals, Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (see link for eligible countries)

To contribute towards enhancing the quality of higher education in Norway and selected partner countries, through academic cooperation and mutual student mobility. Desired impact: Qualified candidates with knowledge and skills, who can contribute to solving local and global challenges.

Funding information: up to NOK 6 million per project for a period of up to five years. Additionally, projects can apply for a limited number of full degree master's scholarships, with a fixed amount of NOK 400 000, over a period of 2 years per student.

Deadline: Sep 20, 2023

9.Request for Proposals, Research Grant Program, Good Food Institute

For research projects in the field of alternative protein development.

Funding information: total budgets (including indirect costs) should be less than or equal to USD 250,000.

Deadline: Sep 21, 2023

10.Call for Proposals, Integrating Climate Change & Biodiversity into the Forest Management of the Future, Velux Stiftung

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

11.Synergies: Support for Research-based Programs

The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia is looking to support research-based and process-oriented programs that foster exchange between art, science and technology involving organizations in Switzerland and across the world.

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

Deadline: Oct 2, 2023

12. New The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges: Small & Large Grants Program

The MFMC is inviting applications for its Small and Large Grants Program, which supports communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. Projects should be related to urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.

Funding information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000 Deadline: Oct 5, 2023

13.Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window

The Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window, made possible with support from the Government of Canada, will award early-stage grant funding for the design and launch of innovative blended finance vehicles focused on the intersection of climate change and gender equality in emerging markets globally.

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

Deadline: Oct 5, 2023

14.Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants 2023, Max Weber Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To improve career opportunities for humanities and social scientists in the qualification phase. The scientists carry out a research project of their choice in at least two and up to three host countries of the institutes and branch offices of the MWS or the Richard Koebner Minerva Center for German History

Deadline: Oct 6, 2023

15.Call for Applications, Holohil Grant Program

To offer Holohil transmitters at a reduced (or no) cost to projects deserving of support. Holohil has supported endangered species research and educational work for a variety of agencies and researchers. During that time, they have donated transmitters predominately for bat and raptor research.

Funding information: each quarter, Holohil will be supporting projects by donating up to CAD 2,500 toward the purchase of Holohil transmitters.

Deadline: Oct 15, 2023

16.Call for Applications: Ocean Conservation Trust Grants

The projects must further the goals and program of the Ocean Conservation Trust. Projects can be research-based, educational or community events but, the unifying theme is that the project must contribute towards a healthy Ocean.

Deadline: Oct 15, 2023

17.Getty Library Research Grants

Getty Library Research Grants are now open for applications to support a wide range of research pursuits. They provide partial, short-term support for researchers requiring the use of specific collections housed in the Getty Research Institute (GRI).

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

Deadline: Oct 16, 2023

18.Call for Applications, Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants, Fundación MAPFRE

Aimed at researchers or research teams led by a researcher (in both cases, the Principal Investigator, must be the only one per project for the purposes of the application) from the academic and professional fields, who wish to develop research programs in health promotion / insurance and social security.

Funding information: max. gross amount for health promotion grants is EUR 30,000; for insurance and social protection grants EUR 15,000.

Deadline: Oct 17, 2023

19. New Call for Solutions: Green Transitions for Industrial Cities

The International Climate Development Institute (ICDI) invites global cities and the public sector to join them in fostering knowledge sharing, peer-to-peer learning and collaboration as cities around the world work together to transition to a green, sustainable and smart future. The call aims to stimulate the adoption of smart, adaptable and practical solutions, ensuring that no one is left behind on the journey to a greener future.

Deadline: Oct 23, 2023

20.Call for Proposals, Pathways Communication Grants 2023, Future Earth

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 EUR 2,500 to 10,000. Estimated number of awards per call: 3-10. Total funding available for 2023 is EUR 60,000.

Deadline: Oct 31, 2023

21.Call for Proposals: Prevention Envelope of the Transition Support Facility (see link for eligible countries)

The Prevention Envelope represents an important shift in the TSF funding strategy, aligning with the AfDB’s 2022-2026 Strategy for Addressing Fragility and Building Resilience in Africa. It adopts a results-driven approach that focuses on preventive interventions to address fragility and conflict, aiming for scaled up results and greater impact for lasting resilience.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Oct 31, 2023

22. New Hurtigruten Foundation Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Hurtigruten Foundation is seeking applications for its grant program to fight climate change, strengthen local communities, and stop unsustainable mass tourism. To ensure that the efforts have a measurable effect, they have chosen to focus on three areas: Preserving endangered wildlife; Battling plastic waste and marine litter; and, Supporting local communities in the areas where they operate.

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

Deadline: Nov 1, 2023

23.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 without intellectual disabilities. These grants fund youth-led programs that promote inclusion in schools and communities across the globe.

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

Deadline: Nov 1, 2023

24.Grants to support Wildlife Research, Habitat Monitoring & Environmental Conservation

Wildlife Acoustics is offering a grant program to support the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. The quarterly grant program provides scientists with bioacoustics research tools to further their study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other vocal wildlife.

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

Deadline: Nov 15, 2023

25.2024 ClimateScience Olympiad Student

Are you ready to step into the shoes of world leaders? Apply now for the 2024 ClimateScience Olympiad, a student competition to find solutions to climate change. ClimateScience Olympiad 2024 winners will receive a cash prize or a sponsored trip to Australia during the UN Climate Summit, COP29.

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

Deadline: Nov 24, 2023

26.Call for Applications, Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant 2023

To provide small grants to aspiring PhD students at the dissertation level to support the research they are undertaking for their project in the major fields of the social sciences.

Funding information: each grant is worth a total of USD 10,000; USD 7,500 is awarded initially and USD 2,500 upon completion of the project.

Deadline: Dec 1, 2023

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

Promotes integrated and targeted responses that cut across sectors, are grounded in local realities, address the root causes of vulnerabilities, build resilience, and adopt multi-stakeholder partnerships to fully realize the transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda.

Funding information: for programs that aim to extend awareness and usage of the human security approach (Window II), the seed funding from the UNTFHS should not exceed USD 300,000

Deadline: Dec 15, 2023

28.Call for Applications, Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Funding information: There is no minimum or maximum grant size. It is anticipated that most grants will fall in the USD 25,000-50,000 per year range.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2024

29.Call for Applications, Human Health Grants, Ekhaga Foundation

To promote human health by working for the development of improved food, natural medicines and healing methods, as well as supporting research for a healthier way of life, which can have a disease-preventing effect.

Funding information: no maximum ceiling for the amount of funds that can be applied for. The foundation's annual distribution framework in recent years has been in the range of SEK 10-20 million. Usually there are about 10 projects that receive funds.

Deadline: May 20, 2024

30.2023 OpenAI Cybersecurity Grant Program

The goal is to work with defenders across the globe to change the power dynamics of cybersecurity through the application of AI and the coordination of like-minded individuals working for collective safety.

Funding information: will grant in increments of USD 10,000 from a fund of USD $1M, in the form of API credits, direct funding and/or equivalents.

Deadline: Ongoing

31.Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

32.Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

33.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

34.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

35.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

36.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

37.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

38.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

39.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

40.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

41.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

42.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

43.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

44.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

45.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.Call for Applications, Fellowship Program, Nippon Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Advanced training in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, or related disciplines including marine science in support of management frameworks, to mid-level Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States so that they may obtain the necessary skills in the implementation of the legal framework set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and related instruments, as well as to formulate comprehensive ocean management regimes, including within the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Deadline: Sep 8, 2023

2.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

3.Call for Applications, Postdoctoral Fellowships, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

Targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. Postdoctoral Fellowships help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors.

Deadline: Sep 13, 2023

4.TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

The TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is 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 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India.

Deadline: Sept 15, 2023

5.Call for Applications, Fellowship Program for International Mobility, INQUA (see link for eligible countries)

To support early-career scientists, as well as scientists from low and middle-income countries/developing countries, to gain international Quaternary research experience at a foreign institution for the duration of 3–6 months. Aim: to contribute to the development of collaborative research.

Benefits: covers (part of) the costs associated with travel (economy class) and expenses (subsistence, accommodation etc.) of the fellow while living abroad up to a maximum of EUR 15,000.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2023

6.GDF Conservation and Communities Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

Global Diversity Foundation (GDF) is offering an online and in-person Fellowship for leaders of Global South grassroots organizations working at the intersection of biodiversity and livelihoods. The Fellowship is a 10 month learning and development program that seeks to bring greater equity in conservation funding flows from the Global North by supporting grassroots Global South civil society organizations.

Deadline: Sept 17, 2023

7.Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

Fellowships in Life Sciences to highly motivated scientists wishing to pursue postdoctoral research in a world-class scientific environment.

Benefits: monthly stipend in Trieste (Italy) EUR 2,000; New Delhi (India) USD 1,590; Cape Town (South Africa) ZAR 23,000.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2023

8.Call for Entries, Future Designer International Innovation Design Awards (IIDA) & Science for SDGs Innovation Contest, UNESCO

Solicits innovation and creative works from young people around the world to raise awareness of and advocate for the important role of Science, Engineering and STEM in achieving the SDGs.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2023

9.OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program 2024

Applications are now open for the OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program 2024 to provide Indigenous Peoples with the opportunity to learn about the work of UN institutions and mechanisms that deal with human rights in general and Indigenous Peoples' issues in particular.

Deadline: Sept 30, 2023

10.Call for Applications, Nuffield International Scholarships (see link for eligible countries)

Scholarships focus on sustainable solutions for the future of agriculture in areas such as soil health, technology innovations, risk mitigation, natural capital, public policy in agriculture, diversity and inclusion, regenerative agriculture or carbon sequestration.

Benefits: each scholarship bursary is valued at USD 25,000

Deadline: Oct 7, 2023

11.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

12.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.

Deadline: Nov 5, 2023

13. New Call for Applications: International Climate Protection Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

Are you working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your home country – a non-European developing or transition country? If yes, then Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship. The Foundation will award up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders and up to five to postdoctoral researchers, which are funded through the International Climate Initiative.

Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000 Deadline: Feb 1, 2024

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: August 24, 2023

New in:

  1. Synergies: Support for Research-based Programs

  2. Getty Library Research Grants

  3. 2024 ClimateScience Olympiad Student

  4. TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

  5. GDF Conservation and Communities Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

  6. OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program 2024

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1.Call for Proposals, Accelerated Blue Economy Edition for SIDS & Coastal LDC, UNDP (see link for eligible countries)

To accelerate progress on SDG14 by catalyzing replicable and scalable innovations (technological, policy, economic, financial) that can be sustained and directly contribute to achieve one or more SDG14 targets.

Funding information: hands-on support and mentoring from the OIC Incubator, plus up to USD 40,000 as a deliverable based contract within a period of maximum six months. Innovations must be administered in and benefit a coastal least developing country (LDC) and/or small island developing state (SIDS).

Deadline: Aug 28, 2023

2.Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre (see link for eligible countries)

For applied research projects to generate and mobilize evidence in support of contextualizing and scaling the impact of innovative approaches to strengthen gender-responsive and socially inclusive education and safe schooling experiences for all children, especially those facing multiple forms of gender inequalities and marginalization, in Global Partnership for Education partner countries.

Funding information: Single country grants up to CAD 500,000; Multi-country grants up to CAD 1,500,000; Regional/global grants up to CAD 2,500,000

Deadline: Aug 28, 2023

3.Call for Applications, Manifest Climate Grant Program, Fifty Years

Looking to fund projects with the potential to accelerate the ability to solve the climate crisis by leveraging the power of biology. Emphasis on funding high-risk, high-reward proposals that might not otherwise get funded.

Funding information: provides anywhere from USD 25,000 to 100,000. They prefer cost-effective projects with appropriately priced budgets.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2023

4.Call for Proposals, The Fondation Segré Conservation Action Fund, International Union for Conservation of Nature (see link for eligible countries)

To support Civil Society Organizations engaged in the conservation of Vulnerable (VU), Endangered (EN) or Critically Endangered (CR) Freshwater Decapods, Freshwater Fishes, Freshwater Odonates and Freshwater Molluscs to safeguard their habitats, address the threats they face, and promote the well-being of both the species themselves and the communities dependent on freshwater ecosystems.

Funding information: Conservation Action Grants (max. EUR 50,000) / Research Support Grants (max. EUR 7,000)

Deadline: Aug 31, 2023

5.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

6.Call for Applications, Open Rivers Program / Arcadia (see link for eligible countries)

To support projects that lead to the removal of small dams and the restoration of river flow and biodiversity.

Funding information: For most grants, a maximum cap of EUR 100,000 for catchment development projects is applied.

Deadline: Sep 1, 2023

7.Call for Proposals, CLIMAREST Consortium (see link for eligible countries)

To facilitate the replication of demonstrated technologies and tools for marine restoration in associated regions in new projects after CLIMAREST is finished (2026- 2030). Suitable associated regions are the ones that face similar challenges and needs for restoration and climate resilience measures as the demonstration areas.

Funding information: the grant each associated region can apply for is up to EUR 100,000.

Deadline: Sep 8, 2023

8.Call for International Mobility, Agropolis Foundation

Designed to generate proposals addressing the various themes identified under each of the three crosscutting axes, which are fully aligned with SDGs 12 (responsible production and consumption), 13 (agriculture and climate change: adaptation and mitigation) and 15 (conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity).

Funding information: max. budget for each mobility project is EUR 30,000

Deadline: Sep 8, 2023

9.Call for Applications, Jack Kimmel International Grant Program

To provide much needed funding to arboriculture and urban forestry researchers all over the world. welcomes research proposals and applications from a wide range of academic and technical disciplines, of both a qualitative and a quantitative nature.

Funding information: grant award amounts are limited to a maximum of USD 10,000 and will vary depending upon the adjudged value of the project relative to the needs of the arboriculture community.

Deadline: Sept 15, 2023

10.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

11.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

12.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

13.Call for Proposals, Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (see link for eligible countries)

To contribute towards enhancing the quality of higher education in Norway and selected partner countries, through academic cooperation and mutual student mobility. Desired impact: Qualified candidates with knowledge and skills, who can contribute to solving local and global challenges.

Funding information: up to NOK 6 million per project for a period of up to five years. Additionally, projects can apply for a limited number of full degree master's scholarships, with a fixed amount of NOK 400 000, over a period of 2 years per student.

Deadline: Sep 20, 2023

14.Request for Proposals, Research Grant Program, Good Food Institute

For research projects in the field of alternative protein development.

Funding information: total budgets (including indirect costs) should be less than or equal to USD 250,000.

Deadline: Sep 21, 2023

15.Call for Proposals, Integrating Climate Change & Biodiversity into the Forest Management of the Future, Velux Stiftung

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

16. NewSynergies: Support for Research-based Programs

The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia is looking to support research-based and process-oriented programs that foster exchange between art, science and technology involving organizations in Switzerland and across the world.

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

Deadline: Oct 2, 2023

17.Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window

The Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window, made possible with support from the Government of Canada, will award early-stage grant funding for the design and launch of innovative blended finance vehicles focused on the intersection of climate change and gender equality in emerging markets globally.

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

Deadline: Oct 5, 2023

18.Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants 2023, Max Weber Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To improve career opportunities for humanities and social scientists in the qualification phase. The scientists carry out a research project of their choice in at least two and up to three host countries of the institutes and branch offices of the MWS or the Richard Koebner Minerva Center for German History

Deadline: Oct 6, 2023

19.Call for Applications, Holohil Grant Program

To offer Holohil transmitters at a reduced (or no) cost to projects deserving of support. Holohil has supported endangered species research and educational work for a variety of agencies and researchers. During that time, they have donated transmitters predominately for bat and raptor research.

Funding information: each quarter, Holohil will be supporting projects by donating up to CAD 2,500 toward the purchase of Holohil transmitters.

Deadline: Oct 15, 2023

20.Call for Applications: Ocean Conservation Trust Grants

The projects must further the goals and programs of the Ocean Conservation Trust. Projects can be research-based, educational or community events but, the unifying theme is that the project must contribute towards a healthy Ocean.

Deadline: Oct 15, 2023

21. NewGetty Library Research Grants

Getty Library Research Grants are now open for applications to support a wide range of research pursuits. They provide partial, short-term support for researchers requiring the use of specific collections housed in the Getty Research Institute (GRI).

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

Deadline: Oct 16, 2023

22.Call for Applications, Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants, Fundación MAPFRE

Aimed at researchers or research teams led by a researcher (in both cases, the Principal Investigator, must be the only one per project for the purposes of the application) from the academic and professional fields, who wish to develop research programs in health promotion / insurance and social security.

Funding information: max. gross amount for health promotion grants is EUR 30,000; for insurance and social protection grants EUR 15,000.

Deadline: Oct 17, 2023

23.Call for Proposals, Pathways Communication Grants 2023, Future Earth

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 EUR 2,500 to 10,000. Estimated number of awards per call: 3-10. Total funding available for 2023 is EUR 60,000.

Deadline: Oct 31, 2023

24.Call for Proposals: Prevention Envelope of the Transition Support Facility (see link for eligible countries)

The Prevention Envelope represents an important shift in the TSF funding strategy, aligning with the AfDB’s 2022-2026 Strategy for Addressing Fragility and Building Resilience in Africa. It adopts a results-driven approach that focuses on preventive interventions to address fragility and conflict, aiming for scaled up results and greater impact for lasting resilience.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Oct 31, 2023

25.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 without intellectual disabilities. These grants fund youth-led programs that promote inclusion in schools and communities across the globe.

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

Deadline: Nov 1, 2023

26.Grants to support Wildlife Research, Habitat Monitoring & Environmental Conservation

Wildlife Acoustics is offering a grant program to support the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. The quarterly grant program provides scientists with bioacoustics research tools to further their study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other vocal wildlife.

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

Deadline: Nov 15, 2023

27. New2024 ClimateScience Olympiad Student

Are you ready to step into the shoes of world leaders? Apply now for the 2024 ClimateScience Olympiad, a student competition to find solutions to climate change. ClimateScience Olympiad 2024 winners will receive a cash prize or a sponsored trip to Australia during the UN Climate Summit, COP29.

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

Deadline: Nov 24, 2023

28.Call for Applications, Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant 2023

To provide small grants to aspiring PhD students at the dissertation level to support the research they are undertaking for their project in the major fields of the social sciences.

Funding information: each grant is worth a total of USD 10,000; USD 7,500 is awarded initially and USD 2,500 upon completion of the project.

Deadline: Dec 1, 2023

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

Promotes integrated and targeted responses that cut across sectors, are grounded in local realities, address the root causes of vulnerabilities, build resilience, and adopt multi-stakeholder partnerships to fully realize the transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda.

Funding information: for programs that aim to extend awareness and usage of the human security approach (Window II), the seed funding from the UNTFHS should not exceed USD 300,000

Deadline: Dec 15, 2023

30.Call for Applications, Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Funding information: There is no minimum or maximum grant size. It is anticipated that most grants will fall in the USD 25,000-50,000 per year range.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2024

31.Call for Applications, Human Health Grants, Ekhaga Foundation

To promote human health by working for the development of improved food, natural medicines and healing methods, as well as supporting research for a healthier way of life, which can have a disease-preventing effect.

Funding information: no maximum ceiling for the amount of funds that can be applied for. The foundation's annual distribution framework in recent years has been in the range of SEK 10-20 million. Usually there are about 10 projects that receive funds.

Deadline: May 20, 2024

32.2023 OpenAI Cybersecurity Grant Program

The goal is to work with defenders across the globe to change the power dynamics of cybersecurity through the application of AI and the coordination of like-minded individuals working for collective safety.

Funding information: will grant in increments of USD 10,000 from a fund of USD $1M, in the form of API credits, direct funding and/or equivalents.

Deadline: Ongoing

33.Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. The Innovating for Climate Resilience fund invests, through grant, equity, and debt instruments, in innovations with the potential to scale and support the world’s poorest to build resilience and adaptation.

Funding information: More than USD 1 million

Deadline: Ongoing

34.Rapid Ocean Conservation Grants Program

The Waitt Foundation is seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale.

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

Deadline: Ongoing

35.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

36.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

37.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

38.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

39.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

40.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

41.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

42.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

43.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

44.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

45.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

46.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

47.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.Call for Applications, S.H.E. See Her Exceed Mentoring Program, International Seabed Authority (see link for eligible countries)

The Women in Deep-Sea Research project is contributing to the design and development of tailored capacity development initiatives to increase the participation and enable leadership of women scientists from developing States in deep-sea research. It also strives to mainstream gender equity policy by decision-makers in deep-sea research related sectors/academic fields.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2023

2.Women in Clean Cooking Mentorship Program 2023, Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (see link for eligible countries)

In collaboration with the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), GWNET launches its third cohort specifically targeting women in Africa, Asia, and Haiti.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2023

3.Call for Expressions of Interest: Young Researchers’ Network, European Partnership for Democracy

To bring together a diverse group of international young scholars and democracy support practitioners from all regions. The initiative aims to foster cross-regional and cross-disciplinary exchanges on the topic of youth participation in democracies across the world.

Compensation: successful candidates will receive EUR 10,000 to support their part-time research on the country case study and ad-hoc research assistance

Deadline: Sep 1, 2023

4.Call for Applications, Fellowship Program, Nippon Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Advanced training in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, or related disciplines including marine science in support of management frameworks, to mid-level Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States so that they may obtain the necessary skills in the implementation of the legal framework set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and related instruments, as well as to formulate comprehensive ocean management regimes, including within the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Deadline: Sep 8, 2023

5.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

6.Call for Applications, Postdoctoral Fellowships, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

Targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. Postdoctoral Fellowships help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors.

Deadline: Sep 13, 2023

7. NewTWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

The TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is 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 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India.

Deadline: Sept 15, 2023

8.Call for Applications, Fellowship Program for International Mobility, INQUA (see link for eligible countries)

To support early-career scientists, as well as scientists from low and middle-income countries/developing countries, to gain international Quaternary research experience at a foreign institution for the duration of 3–6 months. Aim: to contribute to the development of collaborative research.

Benefits: covers (part of) the costs associated with travel (economy class) and expenses (subsistence, accommodation etc.) of the fellow while living abroad up to a maximum of EUR 15,000.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2023

9. NewGDF Conservation and Communities Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

Global Diversity Foundation (GDF) is offering an online and in-person Fellowship for leaders of Global South grassroots organizations working at the intersection of biodiversity and livelihoods. The Fellowship is a 10 month learning and development program that seeks to bring greater equity in conservation funding flows from the Global North by supporting grassroots Global South civil society organizations.

Deadline: Sept 17, 2023

10.Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

Fellowships in Life Sciences to highly motivated scientists wishing to pursue postdoctoral research in a world-class scientific environment.

Benefits: monthly stipend in Trieste (Italy) EUR 2,000; New Delhi (India) USD 1,590; Cape Town (South Africa) ZAR 23,000.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2023

11.Call for Entries, Future Designer International Innovation Design Awards (IIDA) & Science for SDGs Innovation Contest, UNESCO

Solicits innovation and creative works from young people around the world to raise awareness of and advocate for the important role of Science, Engineering and STEM in achieving the SDGs.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2023

12. NewOHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program 2024

Applications are now open for the OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Program 2024 to provide Indigenous Peoples with the opportunity to learn about the work of UN institutions and mechanisms that deal with human rights in general and Indigenous Peoples' issues in particular.

Deadline: Sept 30, 2023

13.Call for Applications, Nuffield International Scholarships (see link for eligible countries)

Scholarships focus on sustainable solutions for the future of agriculture in areas such as soil health, technology innovations, risk mitigation, natural capital, public policy in agriculture, diversity and inclusion, regenerative agriculture or carbon sequestration.

Benefits: each scholarship bursary is valued at USD 25,000

Deadline: Oct 7, 2023

14.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

15.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.

Deadline: Nov 5, 2023

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: May 27, 2023

New in:

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

2. Climate Resiliency Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

3. Call for Applications, Watershed Investment Program, Nature for Water Facility (see link for eligible countries)

4. Call for Applications, Global EbA Fund (see link for eligible countries)

5. Renewable Transformation Challenge, Elsevier (see link for eligible countries)

6. Request for Proposals, The Water Research Foundation

7. Open Call for Stories on Community-Driven and Locally Led Adaptation, Climate and Development Knowledge Network (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Applications, Net Zero Research Fund, Scotiabank(see link for eligible countries)

To support the efforts of academic institutions and think tanks that are leading decarbonization efforts in key sectors in countries across Scotiabank’s geographic footprint.

Funding information: grants from a minimum of CAD 25,000 up to a maximum of CAD 100,000.

Deadline: May 31, 2023

2. Tech for Good Grants, F5

Nonprofit organizations that need greater technology resources to help address the outsized effects of climate change upon Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and/or communities of color are the focus of F5's Tech for Good Grants in 2023.

Funding information: grant of USD 25,000. Ten grant partners will be selected.

Deadline: May 31, 2023.

3. 2ndCall for Proposals, Scalable Cities Action Grant(see link for eligible countries)

The European Commission (EC) is seeking 2nd call for proposals for its Scalable Cities Action Grant to support the replication of measures already successfully tested in Smart Cities and Communities projects.

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

Deadline: May 31, 2023

4. Call for Grant Applications, Land Grabbing and Land Deals (see link for eligible countries)

The Land Deal Politics Initiative (LDPI) is offering 25 grants of USD 3,000 each to researchers based in/from the Global South who have undertaken original empirical research on land grabs.

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

Deadline: May 31, 2023

5. Research Grant Funding Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Cure Parkinson’s (CP) is inviting applications for its Research Grant Funding Program.

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

Deadline: June 5, 2023

6. Support to the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness, European Commission

The European Commission is providing grants to support the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness.

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

Deadline: June 6, 2023

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. New 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. New 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. New 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. New 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. Call for Proposals, Integrating Climate Change & Biodiversity into the Forest Management of the Future, Velux Stiftung

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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

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 to USD 15,000,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Call for Applications, Empowering Women in Geospatial Information Technology, SERVIR (see link for eligible countries)

To train young women from the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region on the use of Earth observation (EO) data and geospatial information technology (GIT) for different applications.

Deadline: May 26, 2023

2. Research Innovation and Collaboration Exchange Fellowships, East-West Center(see link for eligible countries)

To provide fellowships for scholars, policy experts, non-government organization / civil society organization members, researchers, or journalists from the Indo-Pacific Region, including the United States, to undertake research or other projects on topics related to the domestic/international governance, environmental issues, political economy issues around trade, technology and integration, and geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific.

Deadline: May 31, 2023

3. Annual RGHI Senior Fellowship Program, Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute (see link for eligible countries)

To stimulate new research and translation of findings into tangible advances in hygiene practices around the world. It encompasses basic research, clinical investigation, epidemiology, behavioral science, sociology, health economics and engineering.

Funding information: For projects of a 3-year duration. Up to 50% salary for up to 3 years; up to USD 250,000 for research costs; up to USD 15,000 for travel expenses; up to USD 15,000 for training and capacity building.

Deadline: May 31, 2023

4. New 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. New 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

9. New 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

10. 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

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: February 23, 2023

New in:

1. MFMC Grants to Support Advocates of Climate Change Mitigation (see link for eligible)

2. 2ndCall for Proposals Scalable Cities Action Grant (see link for eligible)

3. Pacific American Fund: Call for Concept Notes (see link for eligible)

4. NOFO: Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet (see link for eligible countries)

5. Grants to Support for Simple Programmes: Organic Production Method (see link for eligible countries)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Digital Freedom Fund to Support Strategic Litigation on Digital Rights in Europe (see link for eligible countries)

The Digital Freedom Fund is now open for applications to support strategic litigation on digital rights in Europe that contributes to advancing human rights in the digital context.

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

Deadline: Feb 28, 2023

2. Call for Research Proposals: Targeting Diagnoses and Policy Interventions (see link for eligible countries)

The Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) has announced a call for research papers to deepen knowledge on trade and the environment in LAC, in order to generate relevant information and analysis for decision-making in the public and private sectors of countries in the region.

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

Deadline: Feb 28, 2023

3. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (see link for eligible countries)

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ) is now open for applications 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: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Feb 28, 2023

4. United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery (see link for eligible countries)

The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery has launched the 2024 call for applications.

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

Deadline: Mar 1, 2023

5. Mind & Life Institute: PEACE Grants Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Mind & Life Institute is pleased to launch the Prosociality, Empathy, Altruism, Compassion, and Ethics (PEACE) Grant Program to support projects that advance the understanding of wholesome mental qualities and positive interpersonal and social action related to PEACE.

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

Deadline: Mar 1, 2023

6. Request for Proposals: West Africa Regional Hub Small Grants Fund(see link for eligible countries)

Le Centre de Recherche et d’Action pour la Paix (CERAP), EGAP’s West Africa Regional Hub, is soliciting proposals for quantitative field studies on the theme of democracy, conflict, and polarization.

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

Deadline: Mar 5, 2023

7. EC: Programme Level Collaboration between National R&I Policy-Makers (see link for eligible countries)

The European Commission (EC) is inviting applications for the Programme Level Collaboration between National Research and Innovation (R&I) Policy-Makers under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)

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

Deadline: Mar 9, 2023

8. Up to 60,000 pounds Available under Climate Change and Forced Displacement Programme(see link for eligible countries)

The Climate Change and Forced Displacement Programme is now open for applications to increase the climate resilience of displaced people and their host communities.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 Deadline: Mar 8, 2023

9. Open Call for Bio-based Solutions for Humanitarian Applications (see link for eligible countries)

The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals for Bio-based Solutions for Humanitarian Applications.

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

Deadline: Mar 28, 2023

10. Open Call: Restoration of Deep-Sea Habitats (see link for eligible countries)

The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals for the Restoration of Deep-Sea Habitats.

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

Deadline: Mar 28, 2023

11. Open Call for Strategies to Prevent & Reduce Plastic Packaging Pollution from the Food System (see link for eligible countries)

The European Commission (EC) has launched the Strategies to prevent and reduce plastic packaging pollution from the food system under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)

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

Deadline: Mar 28, 2023

12. Aii announces 1stCall for Applications for Climate Solutions Portfolio (see link for eligible countries)

The Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) has announced the first call for applications for the Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP), a data-backed tool to deploy grants from the catalytic Fashion Climate Fund.

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

Deadline: Mar 31, 2023

13. (New) Pacific American Fund: Call for Concept Notes (see link for eligible)

The Pacific American Fund Year 3 Grants Cycle is now seeking concept papers from Pacific Islands-based organizations addressing: climate change adaptation; environment, biodiversity conservation, and natural resource governance; disaster risk reduction, and disaster resilience building; access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. All grants are required to address gender equality, women’s empowerment, gender-based violence, and social inclusion.

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

Deadline: Mar 31, 2023

14. Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme (see link for eligible countries)

The Cure Parkinson’s (CP) welcomes applications for its Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme.

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

Deadline: Apr 3, 2023

15. DRL NOFO: Advancing Women’s Leadership in the Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (see link for eligible countries)

The U.S. department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for programs that bolster women civil society activists and human rights defenders, in all their diversity, as leaders in the promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Apr 3, 2023

16. Animal Behaviour and Cognition Funding Opportunity(see link for eligible countries)

The National Geographic Society is launching a rigorous global effort to find three of the best scientists doing field research on animal behavior and cognition.

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

Deadline: Apr 12, 2023

17. Grants for Improving Rural Future through Better Territorial Governance and Rural-urban Synergies (see link for eligible countries)

The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals for improving Rural Future through Better Territorial Governance and Rural-urban Synergies.

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

Deadline: Apr 12, 2023

18. (New) NOFO: Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet (see link for eligible countries)

The U.S Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects to strengthen the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online through an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure global internet, with a focus on technology development.

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

Deadline: Apr 19, 2023

19. (New) MFMC Grants to Support Advocates of Climate Change Mitigation (see link for eligible)

The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) is now accepting applications to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy.

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

Deadline: Apr 20, 2023

20. (New) Grants to Support for Simple Programmes: Organic Production Method(see link for eligible countries)

The European Commission (EC) is accepting applications for Simple Programmes – Organic Method

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000 Deadline: Apr 20, 2023

21. Call for Applications: Giving Joy Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Giving Joy is now applications for its grants program to strengthen and inspire women’s entrepreneurship worldwide.

Funding information: Less than USD 1,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2023

22. (New) 2ndCall for Proposals Scalable Cities Action Grant(see link for eligible)

The European Commission (EC) is seeking 2nd call for proposals for its Scalable Cities Action Grant to support the replication of measures already successfully tested in Smart Cities and Communities projects.

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

Deadline: May 31, 2023

23. The Maypole Fund accepting Applications from Women Only (see link for eligible countries)

Applications are now open for the Maypole Fund’s imaginative, non-violent projects and activities which proactively challenge militarism in locally relevant and appropriate ways.

Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000 Deadline: Jun 30, 2023

24. The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation Grants Program (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: Jul 1, 2023

25. PTES Conservation Insight Grants 2023 (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

26. ISTAT announces 2023 Humanitarian Aid Grant Program(see link for eligible countries)

The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation is accepting applications for the 2023 Humanitarian Aid Program

Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000 Deadline: Aug 7, 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. ICNL Call for Grant Proposals: Up to USD 45,000 in Funding(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. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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. 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.

2. 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

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: August 8, 2022

New in:

1. What Works 2 announces Open Call for 3-year Innovation Grant

2. Spencer Foundation’s Conference Grant Program

3. Open Call for Grassroots Sports Programmes and Infrastructure Innovation

4. Lady Freethinker announces Urgent Need Fund

5. Scaling Up Nutrition Movement Pooled Fund 2.0

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. IPA: Human Trafficking Research Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

For full randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and other rigorous impact evaluations to assess the impact of counter-trafficking programs. Proposals to assess counter-trafficking interventions that fall into any or all of the "4P’s” (prevention, protection, prosecution, partnership).

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

Deadline: Aug 5, 2022

2. Swarovski Foundation launches Creative for their Future Program for All (see link for eligible countries)

Swarovski Foundation has launched a program to support all creatives worldwide aged 21 to 30 across disciplines including fashion, design, art, architecture and engineering – with no limit to creative medium.

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

Deadline: Aug 8, 2022

3. Small Research Grants Program on Education (see link for eligible countries)

The Spencer Foundation is inviting applications for Small Research Grant on Education.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,00

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022

4. Project Grants Program, Standards and Trade Development Facility (see link for eligible countries)

To improve food safety, animal and plant health capacity to comply with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.

Funding information: project grants, up to a maximum of USD 1,000,000.

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

5. AI for Accessibility Grants Program – Apply Now! (see link for eligible countries)

Microsoft is currently accepting proposals for the AI for Accessibility Grants Program to empower your work through grants, investments in technology, and expertise.

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

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022

6. 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 12,000 worth of eligible products to recipients worldwide per quarter. Applicants may each request up to USD 4,000 worth of products and software licenses.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022.

7. New Scaling Up Nutrition Movement Pooled Fund 2.0 (see link for eligible countries)

UNOPS invites interested and eligible applicants to join an exceptional 2022 application exercise related to the Scaling up Nutrition (SuN) Pooled Fund 2.0 extension period covering the period of July – December 2022.

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

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022

8. Consumer Protection Research Initiative: Call for Proposals (see link for eligible countries)

The Consumer Protection Research Fund is open to all academic researchers and accepts proposals for randomized evaluations of consumer protection in digital financial services in lower and lower-middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

Funding information: USD100,000 to USD500,000

Deadline: Aug 19, 2022

9. SGCI invites Project Proposals from Organizations (see link for eligible countries)

The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is calling for proposals to support the councils with implementing policy frameworks to promote public-private partnerships.

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

Deadline: Aug 26, 2022

10. Professional Development Language Grant (see link for eligible countries)

The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv is inviting applications for the Professional Development Language Grant to Jewish heritage professionals for online courses in Hebrew or any Jewish language.

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2022

11. 2022 Research Grants Program, Merck

The aim is 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: grants of up to EUR 500,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2022.

12. New What Works 2 announces Open Call for 3-year Innovation Grant (see link for eligible countries)

What Works To Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale Programme (What Works 2) is seeking concept note applications from women-led WROs in the Global South to apply for a 3-year grant to test innovations on how to prevent violence against women and girls, including in conflict and crisis and for the most marginalized women and girls in all their diversity.

Funding information: USD 50,000 to USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Sep 2, 2022

13. Fifth Call for Proposals for STEG Small Research Grants (see link for eligible countries)

The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) invites applications to the fifth call for proposals for Small Research Grants (SRGs).

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

Deadline: Sep 5, 2022

14. BCAF launches First Implementation Support Call for Proposals (see link for eligible countries)

The Blue Carbon Accelerator Fund (BCAF) is launching its first Implementation Support Call for Proposals, which will provide support for implementing blue carbon ecosystem restoration and conservation projects.

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

Deadline: Sep 7, 2022

15. European Commission announces Call for Grant Proposals

Funding information: The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to an innovative decision-support system for improved care pathways for patients with neurodegenerative diseases and comorbidities

Deadline: Sep 12, 2022

16. Seed Grants Program, The Alongside Wildlife Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To support the kinds of important wildlife projects that are typically overlooked by most major organizations. A seed grant program, prioritizing projects that have not yet started or are within their first year, focusing on terrestrial and shoreline-associated animals (including invertebrates). They do not generally fund marine work, and do not fund projects that propose lethal solutions to human/wildlife conflict and wildlife rehabilitation work.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2022.

17. Plastic Waste Management & Behaviour Change Programme (see link for eligible countries)

The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) is looking for a civil society, non-governmental and non-profit partner, including university or research institute to collaborate in providing global technical guidance and support in the development and implementation of behavior change activities in plastics and waste management.

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

Deadline: Sep 15, 2022

18. 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

19. New 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

20. New 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

21. 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.

22. New 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. Call for Changemakers, IUCN Leaders Forum

Applications are now open for the IUCN Leaders Forum, an annual event, gathering leaders and changemakers from around the world, in-person, to discuss innovative solutions to critical global challenges, make bold commitments, build partnerships and catalyze action for impactful change in nature conservation and sustainability.

Deadline: Aug 5, 2022.

35. Novel Measurement for Performance Improvement Challenge, MIT Solve (see link for eligible countries)

Seeks solutions that will offer new ways of measuring primary health care performance improvement in low- and middle-income countries.

Prize information: a total of USD 500,000 is available for up to eight selected solutions. Of the USD 500,000 in funding, USD 100,000 is available for up to four early-stage solutions and USD 400,000 is available for up to four growth-stage solutions.

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022.

36. Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call, Islamic Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

(IsDB) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) invites youth-led organizations, networks or coalitions to propose new and innovative ideas and solutions to support a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.

Funding information: the top three ideas will be awarded USD 50,000; USD 30,000; and USD 20,000 respectively, to implement the proposed solution

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

37. 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.

38. New Call for Applications: Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises (see link for eligible countries)

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), are launching the pilot initiative Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises, a programme that seeks to support young women leading civil society organizations in fragile and/or conflict-affected countries.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022

39. Submit Applications for Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

The Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs is seeking applications for the Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship, fellows will explore the wide range of climate change initiatives housed at Yale, and delve into cutting-edge scholarship on a broad range of clean energy and climate issues.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022

40. Ocean Changemakers Challenge: Next Wave of Innovators, World Ocean Initiative

A competition showcasing leading changemakers working to develop business solutions to ocean-related sustainability challenges. It is aimed at early-career researchers or professionals.

Benefits: travel/accommodation to the summit, opportunity to present the innovation, mentoring.

Deadline: Aug 19, 2022.

41. Fellowship Program, International Tropical Timber Organization (see link for eligible countries)

To promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines.

Funding information: maximum amount for an award is USD 10,000. ITTO Fellowship Award provides tuition/training/conference fees, transportation fees, daily subsistence allowance, book allowance and other allowances.

Deadline: Sep 1, 2022.

42. Women’s Political Leadership Training Program, Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy (see link for eligible countries)

The 12-month training focuses on developing political leadership skills and is open only to women who hold an elected seat in a local or regional government in any OECD-DAC listed ODA-countries.

Deadline: Sep 9, 2022.

43. 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.

44. 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

45. 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.

46. 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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: July 29, 2022

New in:

1. Plastic Waste Management & Behaviour Change Programme (see link for eligible countries)

2. SGCI invites Project Proposals from Organizations (see link for eligible countries)

3. Fifth Call for Proposals for STEG Small Research Grants (see link for eligible countries)

4. Call for Applications: Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises (see link for eligible countries)

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

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Fueling Advocates Initiative for Non-Profit Organizations (see link for eligible countries)

Is your organization tackling issues related to industrial animal agriculture (a.k.a factory farming) in low- and middle-income countries? Does your organization want to bring in more academic research and academic experts to bolster its work? If yes, then the Tiny Beam Fund’s Fueling Advocates Initiative (FAI) is open for applications.

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

Deadline: 29 Jul, 2022

2. RFAs: Data Systems Implementation for Migrant Remittances and Financial Services (see link for eligible countries)

The UNCDF has launched a request for applications focused on data systems implementation for Migrant Remittances and Financial Services.

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

Deadline: Jul 31, 2022

3. Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including mothers and children as beneficiaries will be given priority.

Funding information: selected projects receive up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2022.

4. Air Quality Management Community of Practice in Maritime Southeast Asia (see link for eligible countries)

This project will build a regional community of practice to convene air quality experts, decision makers, community groups, the private sector, and other air quality practitioners and stakeholders. The community will develop new ideas through information sharing and developing best practices to: improve air quality monitoring, modeling, forecasting, and data management; expand awareness and understanding of air quality issues; and develop and implement air quality management frameworks and clean air solutions across scales.

Funding information: USD 440,440

Deadline: Aug 4, 2022

5. IPA: Human Trafficking Research Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

For full randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and other rigorous impact evaluations to assess the impact of counter-trafficking programs. Proposals to assess counter-trafficking interventions that fall into any or all of the "4P’s” (prevention, protection, prosecution, partnership).

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

Deadline: Aug 5, 2022

6. Swarovski Foundation launches Creative for their Future Program for All (see link for eligible countries)

Swarovski Foundation has launched a program to support all creatives worldwide aged 21 to 30 across disciplines including fashion, design, art, architecture and engineering – with no limit to creative medium.

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

Deadline: Aug 8, 2022

7. Small Research Grants Program on Education (see link for eligible countries)

The Spencer Foundation is inviting applications for Small Research Grant on Education.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,00

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022

8. Project Grants Program, Standards and Trade Development Facility (see link for eligible countries)

To improve food safety, animal and plant health capacity to comply with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.

Funding information: project grants, up to a maximum of USD 1,000,000.

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

9. AI for Accessibility Grants Program – Apply Now! (see link for eligible countries)

Microsoft is currently accepting proposals for the AI for Accessibility Grants Program to empower your work through grants, investments in technology, and expertise.

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

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022

10. 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 12,000 worth of eligible products to recipients worldwide per quarter. Applicants may each request up to USD 4,000 worth of products and software licenses.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022.

11. Consumer Protection Research Initiative: Call for Proposals (see link for eligible countries)

The Consumer Protection Research Fund is open to all academic researchers and accepts proposals for randomized evaluations of consumer protection in digital financial services in lower and lower-middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

Funding information: USD100,000 to USD500,000

Deadline: Aug 19, 2022

12. New SGCI invites Project Proposals from Organizations (see link for eligible countries)

The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is calling for proposals to support the councils with implementing policy frameworks to promote public-private partnerships.

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

Deadline: Aug 26, 2022

13. Professional Development Language Grant (see link for eligible countries)

The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv is inviting applications for the Professional Development Language Grant to Jewish heritage professionals for online courses in Hebrew or any Jewish language.

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2022

14. 2022 Research Grants Program, Merck

The aim is 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: grants of up to EUR 500,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2022.

15. New Fifth Call for Proposals for STEG Small Research Grants (see link for eligible countries)

The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) invites applications to the fifth call for proposals for Small Research Grants (SRGs).

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

Deadline: Sep 5, 2022

16. BCAF launches First Implementation Support Call for Proposals (see link for eligible countries)

The Blue Carbon Accelerator Fund (BCAF) is launching its first Implementation Support Call for Proposals, which will provide support for implementing blue carbon ecosystem restoration and conservation projects.

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

Deadline: Sep 7, 2022

17. European Commission announces Call for Grant Proposals

Funding information: The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to an innovative decision-support system for improved care pathways for patients with neurodegenerative diseases and comorbidities

Deadline: Sep 12, 2022

18. Seed Grants Program, The Alongside Wildlife Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To support the kinds of important wildlife projects that are typically overlooked by most major organizations. A seed grant program, prioritizing projects that have not yet started or are within their first year, focusing on terrestrial and shoreline-associated animals (including invertebrates). They do not generally fund marine work, and do not fund projects that propose lethal solutions to human/wildlife conflict and wildlife rehabilitation work.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2022.

19. New Plastic Waste Management & Behaviour Change Programme (see link for eligible countries)

The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) is looking for a civil society, non-governmental and non-profit partner, including university or research institute to collaborate in providing global technical guidance and support in the development and implementation of behavior change activities in plastics and waste management.

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

Deadline: Sep 15, 2022

20. New 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

21. 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.

22. 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

23. 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

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. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. SIAM Convening on Climate Science, Sustainability, and Clean Energy

Invites researchers, thought leaders, and professionals to participate in a 3-day scoping workshop around the general themes of climate science, sustainability, and clean energy.

Benefits: participants will receive reimbursement for travel to and from the workshop venue; meals and accommodation will be included as part of the workshop.

Deadline: Jul 29, 2022.

34. 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.

35. Apply Now! Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is inviting application for the Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge.

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

Deadline: Aug 1, 2022

36. Call for Changemakers, IUCN Leaders Forum

Applications are now open for the IUCN Leaders Forum, an annual event, gathering leaders and changemakers from around the world, in-person, to discuss innovative solutions to critical global challenges, make bold commitments, build partnerships and catalyze action for impactful change in nature conservation and sustainability.

Deadline: Aug 5, 2022.

37. Novel Measurement for Performance Improvement Challenge, MIT Solve (see link for eligible countries)

Seeks solutions that will offer new ways of measuring primary health care performance improvement in low- and middle-income countries.

Prize information: a total of USD 500,000 is available for up to eight selected solutions. Of the USD 500,000 in funding, USD 100,000 is available for up to four early-stage solutions and USD 400,000 is available for up to four growth-stage solutions.

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022.

38. Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call, Islamic Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

(IsDB) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) invites youth-led organizations, networks or coalitions to propose new and innovative ideas and solutions to support a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.

Funding information: the top three ideas will be awarded USD 50,000; USD 30,000; and USD 20,000 respectively, to implement the proposed solution

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

39. 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.

40. New Call for Applications: Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises (see link for eligible countries)

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), are launching the pilot initiative Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises, a programme that seeks to support young women leading civil society organizations in fragile and/or conflict-affected countries.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022

41. Submit Applications for Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

The Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs is seeking applications for the Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship, fellows will explore the wide range of climate change initiatives housed at Yale, and delve into cutting-edge scholarship on a broad range of clean energy and climate issues.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022

42. Ocean Changemakers Challenge: Next Wave of Innovators, World Ocean Initiative

A competition showcasing leading changemakers working to develop business solutions to ocean-related sustainability challenges. It is aimed at early-career researchers or professionals.

Benefits: travel/accommodation to the summit, opportunity to present the innovation, mentoring.

Deadline: Aug 19, 2022.

43. Fellowship Program, International Tropical Timber Organization (see link for eligible countries)

To promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines.

Funding information: maximum amount for an award is USD 10,000. ITTO Fellowship Award provides tuition/training/conference fees, transportation fees, daily subsistence allowance, book allowance and other allowances.

Deadline: Sep 1, 2022.

44. Women’s Political Leadership Training Program, Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy (see link for eligible countries)

The 12-month training focuses on developing political leadership skills and is open only to women who hold an elected seat in a local or regional government in any OECD-DAC listed ODA-countries.

Deadline: Sep 9, 2022.

45. 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.

46. 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

47. 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.

48. 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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: July 15, 2022

New in:

1. Swarovski Foundation launches Creative for their Future Program for All (see link for eligible countries)

2. BCAF launches First Implementation Support Call for Proposals (see link for eligible countries)

3. Consumer Protection Research Initiative: Call for Proposals (see link for eligible countries)

4. Professional Development Language Grant (see link for eligible countries)

5. Air Quality Management Community of Practice in Maritime Southeast Asia (see link for eligible countries)



All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Global E-STEM Innovation Grants Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Pratt & Whitney is seeking applications for its Global E-STEM Innovations Grants Program to support promising programs that build and use STEM knowledge and skills in environmental learning and problem solving.

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

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022

2. Call for Applications, Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

A nature-based solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of human communities to climate change.

Funding information: grants issued will be in the range of USD 50,000 to 250,000 (of max. 3 years in duration)

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022.

3. BMJ Global Health Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

Applications are now open for the 2022 BMJ Global Health Grant to support early career researchers in low-income and lower-middle-income countries (LMICSs).

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

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022

4. Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists Grants Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YCLES) is offering grants to environmental educators for instruments and supplies to facilitate youth environmental research and data collection and to equip the rising generation with scientific thinking abilities.

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

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022

5. Global EbA Fund to Adapt Adverse Effects of Climate Change (see link for eligible countries)

A nature-based solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of human communities to climate change. The Fund supports catalytic initiatives to help overcome identified barriers to upscaling EbA.

Funding information: grants issued will be in the range of USD 50,000 to USD 250,000 (of maximum three years in duration).

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022

6. Special Calls for Proposals: Building Resilience through Value-Added Projects (see link for eligible countries)

The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) is calling for proposals under the “Building Resilience through Value-added Projects” Fund.

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

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022

7. Landecker Democracy Fellowship focusing on Democracy in the Digital Age (see eligible countries)

The Humanity in Action has launched the Landecker Democracy Fellowship to bring together 30 diverse leaders from the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States who spend one-year projects that reinvent democratic spaces.

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

Deadline: Jul 17, 2022

8. Open Call for Research and Policy Project Proposals (see link for eligible countries)

The International Network for Sustainable Financial Policy insights, Research and Exchange (INSPIRE) has announced an open call for Research and Policy Project Proposals: Environment-related financial risks and regulatory capital requirements.

Funding information: USD10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Jul 20, 2022

9. Darwin Initiative Main Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

Will support and influence stakeholders to incorporate biodiversity considerations in achieving poverty reduction, through evidence and best practices, and targeting the outcome.

Funding information: invites applications for projects between GBP 100,000 - 600,000.

Deadline: Jul 25, 2022.

10. Open Call for European AI Fund 2022 (see link for eligible countries)

Applications are now open for the European AI Fund to empower a diverse ecosystem of civil society organizations to shape technology and policy around Artificial Intelligence.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Jul 25, 2022

11. Fueling Advocates Initiative for Non-Profit Organizations (see link for eligible countries)

Is your organization tackling issues related to industrial animal agriculture (a.k.a factory farming) in low- and middle-income countries? Does your organization want to bring in more academic research and academic experts to bolster its work? If yes, then the Tiny Beam Fund’s Fueling Advocates Initiative (FAI) is open for applications.

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

Deadline: 29 Jul, 2022

12. RFAs: Data Systems Implementation for Migrant Remittances and Financial Services (see link for eligible countries)

The UNCDF has launched a request for applications focused on data systems implementation for Migrant Remittances and Financial Services.

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

Deadline: Jul 31, 2022

13. Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including mothers and children as beneficiaries will be given priority.

Funding information: selected projects receive up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2022.

14. New Air Quality Management Community of Practice in Maritime Southeast Asia (see link for eligible countries)

This project will build a regional community of practice to convene air quality experts, decision makers, community groups, the private sector, and other air quality practitioners and stakeholders. The community will develop new ideas through information sharing and developing best practices to: improve air quality monitoring, modeling, forecasting, and data management; expand awareness and understanding of air quality issues; and develop and implement air quality management frameworks and clean air solutions across scales.

Funding information: USD 440,440

Deadline: Aug 4, 2022

15. IPA: Human Trafficking Research Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

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

Deadline: Aug 5, 2022

16. New Swarovski Foundation launches Creative for their Future Program for All (see link for eligible countries)

Swarovski Foundation has launched a program to support all creatives worldwide aged 21 to 30 across disciplines including fashion, design, art, architecture and engineering – with no limit to creative medium.

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

Deadline: Aug 8, 2022

17. Small Research Grants Program on Education (see link for eligible countries)

The Spencer Foundation is inviting applications for Small Research Grant on Education.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,00

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022

18. Project Grants Program, Standards and Trade Development Facility (see link for eligible countries)

To improve food safety, animal and plant health capacity to comply with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.

Funding information: project grants, up to a maximum of USD 1,000,000.

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

19. AI for Accessibility Grants Program – Apply Now! (see link for eligible countries)

Microsoft is currently accepting proposals for the AI for Accessibility Grants Program to empower your work through grants, investments in technology, and expertise.

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

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022

20. 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 12,000 worth of eligible products to recipients worldwide per quarter. Applicants may each request up to USD 4,000 worth of products and software licenses.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022.

21. New Consumer Protection Research Initiative: Call for Proposals (see link for eligible countries)

The Consumer Protection Research Fund is open to all academic researchers and accepts proposals for randomized evaluations of consumer protection in digital financial services in lower and lower-middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

Funding information: USD100,000 to USD500,000

Deadline: Aug 19, 2022

22. New Professional Development Language Grant (see link for eligible countries)

The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv is inviting applications for the Professional Development Language Grant to Jewish heritage professionals for online courses in Hebrew or any Jewish language.

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2022

23. 2022 Research Grants Program, Merck

The aim is 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: grants of up to EUR 500,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2022.

24. New BCAF launches First Implementation Support Call for Proposals (see link for eligible countries)

The Blue Carbon Accelerator Fund (BCAF) is launching its first Implementation Support Call for Proposals, which will provide support for implementing blue carbon ecosystem restoration and conservation projects.

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

Deadline: Sep 7, 2022

25. European Commission announces Call for Grant Proposals

Funding information: The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to an innovative decision-support system for improved care pathways for patients with neurodegenerative diseases and comorbidities

Deadline: Sep 12, 2022

26. 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.

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. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. Sustainable Urban Planning Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Aims to develop algorithms or methodologies that use remote sensing to quantify critical issues emerging from the expansion of historic centers toward modern suburbs.

Benefits: EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

39. Copernicus Frontier Tech Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Entries that can demonstrate state-of-the-art technologies in EO, such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, DLT/blockchain, AR/VR/XR, mobile technology, Cybersec and Future of Cloud (hybrid/edge computing, confidential computing, and federated/decentralized computing) for Digital Copernicus.

Benefits: EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

40. DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Innovative solutions that use Earth observation data to support sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being.

Benefits: 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

41. The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is now open for individuals and organizations whose projects use green and sustainable chemistry solutions to tackle some of the developing world’s greatest sustainability challenges

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

Deadline: Jul 14, 2022

42. Harvest for Health Breakthrough Crop Challenge, Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research

To develop a predictive model that can screen underutilized crops to determine a crop’s usefulness as a source of functional ingredients or nutrients.

Funding information: seed funding of up to USD 75,000 to develop a predictive model of underutilized crops.

Deadline: Jul 20, 2022.

43. 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.

44. Apply Now! Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is inviting application for the Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge.

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

Deadline: Aug 1, 2022

45. Novel Measurement for Performance Improvement Challenge, MIT Solve (see link for eligible countries)

Seeks solutions that will offer new ways of measuring primary health care performance improvement in low- and middle-income countries.

Prize information: a total of USD 500,000 is available for up to eight selected solutions. Of the USD 500,000 in funding, USD 100,000 is available for up to four early-stage solutions and USD 400,000 is available for up to four growth-stage solutions.

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022.

46. Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call, Islamic Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

(IsDB) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) invites youth-led organizations, networks or coalitions to propose new and innovative ideas and solutions to support a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.

Funding information: the top three ideas will be awarded USD 50,000; USD 30,000; and USD 20,000 respectively, to implement the proposed solution

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

47. 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.

48. New Submit Applications for Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

The Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs is seeking applications for the Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship, fellows will explore the wide range of climate change initiatives housed at Yale, and delve into cutting-edge scholarship on a broad range of clean energy and climate issues.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022

49. Ocean Changemakers Challenge: Next Wave of Innovators, World Ocean Initiative

A competition showcasing leading changemakers working to develop business solutions to ocean-related sustainability challenges. It is aimed at early-career researchers or professionals.

Benefits: travel/accommodation to the summit, opportunity to present the innovation, mentoring.

Deadline: Aug 19, 2022.

50. 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.

51. 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

52. 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.

53. 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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: June 30, 2022

New in:

1. European Commission announces Call for Grant Proposal (see link for eligible countries)

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

3. Submit Applications for Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

4. RFAs: Data Systems Implementation for Migrant Remittances and Financial Services (see link for eligible countries)

5. Open Call for Research and Policy Project Proposals (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Applications, 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: grants awarded are for maximum of USD 25,000 for each project.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2022.

2. Call for Proposals, Small Grants Program, Wild Animal Initiative

To empower wild animal welfare researchers to explore topics neglected by other funders.

Funding information: grant size USD 2,000 – 30,000. Supports research that advances understanding of the fundamental concepts, novel methods, and preliminary interventions that will most rapidly accelerate progress in the field.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2022.

3. Call for Proposals, Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility (see link for eligible countries)

For coastal Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Green-Gray Infrastructure projects with potential to combine conservation and/or restoration of ecosystems with the selective use of conventional engineering approaches.

Funding information: up to a maximum of EUR 250,000 per project

Deadline: Jul 3, 2022.

4. New Global E-STEM Innovation Grants Program (see link for eligible countries)

The Pratt & Whitney is seeking applications for its Global E-STEM Innovations Grants Program to support promising programs that build and use STEM knowledge and skills in environmental learning and problem solving.

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

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022

5. Call for Applications, Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

A nature-based solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of human communities to climate change.

Funding information: grants issued will be in the range of USD 50,000 to 250,000 (of max. 3 years in duration)

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022.

6. Global EbA Fund to Adapt Adverse Effects of Climate Change (see link for eligible countries)

A nature-based solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of human communities to climate change. The Fund supports catalytic initiatives to help overcome identified barriers to upscaling EbA.

Funding information: grants issued will be in the range of USD 50,000 to USD 250,000 (of maximum three years in duration).

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022.

7. Special Calls for Proposals: Building Resilience through Value-Added Projects (see link for eligible countries)

The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) is calling for proposals under the “Building Resilience through Value-added Projects” Fund.

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

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022

8. Landecker Democracy Fellowship focusing on Democracy in the Digital Age (see eligible countries)

The Humanity in Action has launched the Landecker Democracy Fellowship to bring together 30 diverse leaders from the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States who spend one-year projects that reinvent democratic spaces.

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

Deadline: Jul 17, 2022

9. New Open Call for Research and Policy Project Proposals (see link for eligible countries)

The International Network for Sustainable Financial Policy insights, Research and Exchange (INSPIRE) has announced an open call for Research and Policy Project Proposals: Environment-related financial risks and regulatory capital requirements.

Funding information: USD10,000 to USD 100,000

Deadline: Jul 20, 2022

10. Darwin Initiative Main Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

Will support and influence stakeholders to incorporate biodiversity considerations in achieving poverty reduction, through evidence and best practices, and targeting the outcome.

Funding information: invites applications for projects between GBP 100,000 - 600,000.

Deadline: Jul 25, 2022.

11. Open Call for European AI Fund 2022 (see link for eligible countries)

Applications are now open for the European AI Fund to empower a diverse ecosystem of civil society organizations to shape technology and policy around Artificial Intelligence.

Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000

Deadline: Jul 25, 2022

12. New RFAs: Data Systems Implementation for Migrant Remittances and Financial Services (see link for eligible countries)

The UNCDF has launched a request for applications focused on data systems implementation for Migrant Remittances and Financial Services.

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

Deadline: Jul 31, 2022

13. Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including mothers and children as beneficiaries will be given priority.

Funding information: selected projects receive up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2022.

14. IPA: Human Trafficking Research Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

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

Deadline: Aug 5, 2022

15. Small Research Grants Program on Education (see link for eligible countries)

The Spencer Foundation is inviting applications for Small Research Grant on Education.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,00

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022

16. Project Grants Program, Standards and Trade Development Facility (see link for eligible countries)

To improve food safety, animal and plant health capacity to comply with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.

Funding information: project grants, up to a maximum of USD 1,000,000.

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

17. 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 12,000 worth of eligible products to recipients worldwide per quarter. Applicants may each request up to USD 4,000 worth of products and software licenses.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022.

18. 2022 Research Grants Program, Merck

The aim is 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: grants of up to EUR 500,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2022.

19. New European Commission announces Call for Grant Proposals

Funding information: The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to an innovative decision-support system for improved care pathways for patients with neurodegenerative diseases and comorbidities

Deadline: Sep 12, 2022

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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

23. New 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. Sustainable Urban Planning Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Aims to develop algorithms or methodologies that use remote sensing to quantify critical issues emerging from the expansion of historic centers toward modern suburbs.

Benefits: EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

32. Copernicus Frontier Tech Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Entries that can demonstrate state-of-the-art technologies in EO, such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, DLT/blockchain, AR/VR/XR, mobile technology, Cybersec and Future of Cloud (hybrid/edge computing, confidential computing, and federated/decentralized computing) for Digital Copernicus.

Benefits: EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

33. DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Innovative solutions that use Earth observation data to support sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being.

Benefits: 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

34. The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is now open for individuals and organizations whose projects use green and sustainable chemistry solutions to tackle some of the developing world’s greatest sustainability challenges

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

Deadline: Jul 14, 2022

35. Harvest for Health Breakthrough Crop Challenge, Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research

To develop a predictive model that can screen underutilized crops to determine a crop’s usefulness as a source of functional ingredients or nutrients.

Funding information: seed funding of up to USD 75,000 to develop a predictive model of underutilized crops.

Deadline: Jul 20, 2022.

36. 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.

37. Apply Now! Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is inviting application for the Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge.

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

Deadline: Aug 1, 2022

38. Novel Measurement for Performance Improvement Challenge, MIT Solve (see link for eligible countries)

Seeks solutions that will offer new ways of measuring primary health care performance improvement in low- and middle-income countries.

Prize information: a total of USD 500,000 is available for up to eight selected solutions. Of the USD 500,000 in funding, USD 100,000 is available for up to four early-stage solutions and USD 400,000 is available for up to four growth-stage solutions.

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022.

39. Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call, Islamic Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

(IsDB) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) invites youth-led organizations, networks or coalitions to propose new and innovative ideas and solutions to support a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.

Funding information: the top three ideas will be awarded USD 50,000; USD 30,000; and USD 20,000 respectively, to implement the proposed solution

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

40. 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.

41. New Submit Applications for Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

The Yale Jackson Institute for Global Affairs is seeking applications for the Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship, fellows will explore the wide range of climate change initiatives housed at Yale, and delve into cutting-edge scholarship on a broad range of clean energy and climate issues.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022

42. Ocean Changemakers Challenge: Next Wave of Innovators, World Ocean Initiative

A competition showcasing leading changemakers working to develop business solutions to ocean-related sustainability challenges. It is aimed at early-career researchers or professionals.

Benefits: travel/accommodation to the summit, opportunity to present the innovation, mentoring.

Deadline: Aug 19, 2022.

43. 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.

44. 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

45. 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.

46. 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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: June 9, 2022

New in:

1. The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

2. Apply Now! Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

3. Small Research Grants Program on Education (see link for eligible countries)

4. Small Grants Awards to promote Awareness of Pneumonia (see link for eligible countries)

5. Landecker Democracy Fellowship focusing on Democracy in the Digital Age (see eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Applications, UNHCR Digital Inclusion Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Provides a flexible and open space for testing new activities that support further digital inclusion and enhance self-reliance, addressing technology barriers, creating enabling legal and regulatory environments and breaking down digital divides, for example around gender and disability.Funding information: usually up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Jun 10, 2022.

2. Small Grants, Save our Seas Foundation

Aimed at original and innovative start-up projects, the grant presents an opportunity for early career scientists, conservationists or educators. It 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: grants up to USD 10,000 (averaging USD 5,000)

Deadline: Jun 14, 2022.

3. UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity 2022 (see link for eligible countries)

Aimed at supporting the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors in developing countries, the call is open to projects from eligible countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention.

Funding information: up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Jun 15, 2022.

4. Request for Proposals, Lasting Impact Through Systems Change, Sorenson Impact Foundation

Focuses on fundamental socio-economic gaps, barriers, and challenges in our society and supporting solutions that are addressed or catalyzed by impact investing. Focus areas: wealth gap, displaced populations, inclusive investment, and unlocking impact measurement at scale.

Funding information: awards are anticipated to range in size from USD 100,000 to 250,000.

Deadline: Jun 17, 2022.

5. Call for Proposals, Initiative for Climate Smart Supply Chains (see link for eligible countries)

To engage actors along the agricultural supply chain jointly implement projects fighting climate change and promoting just transition.

Funding information: GIZ is awarding up to 50% of total funding to the best-placed projects and supports them in their realization.

Deadline: Jun 20, 2022.

6. Call for Proposals, Environment and Peace, PeaceNexus Foundation

Inviting applications from international organizations with an environmental, conservation, biodiversity protection or climate-focused mission for support on embedding conflict-sensitive approaches into their operations and organizational system.

Funding information: selected applicants receive process accompaniment and a small grant of up to 45,000 CHF to cover external expertise and process costs (i.e. meetings, travel, communication).

Deadline: June 21, 2022.

7. New Small Grants Awards to promote Awareness of Pneumonia (see link for eligible countries)

The Merieux Foundation and Every Breath Counts are calling for proposals for World Pneumonia Day Small Grants Awards to support local, small-scale projects that promote and build awareness of pneumonia and enhance engagement in the local fight to reduce deaths.

Funding information: USD 1000 to USD 10,000

Deadline: Jun 23, 2022

8. Call for proposals, Gender Equality & Macroeconomics small grants program summer 2022, Bretton Woods project (see link for eligible countries)

For proposals from Global South women’s rights and economic justice organizations who are seeking financial support for programming and advocacy activities that contribute to addressing the ways in which macroeconomic policies promoted by international financial institutions (IFIs) undermine women’s rights and gender equality.

Funding information: small grants of up to USD 11,500 for project work aligned with (GEM) aims.

Deadline: Jun 26, 2022.

9. Call for Applications, 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: grants awarded are for maximum of USD 25,000 for each project.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2022.

10. Call for Proposals, Small Grants Program, Wild Animal Initiative

To empower wild animal welfare researchers to explore topics neglected by other funders.

Funding information: grant size USD 2,000 – 30,000. Supports research that advances understanding of the fundamental concepts, novel methods, and preliminary interventions that will most rapidly accelerate progress in the field.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2022.

11. Call for Proposals, Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility (see link for eligible countries)

For coastal Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Green-Gray Infrastructure projects with potential to combine conservation and/or restoration of ecosystems with the selective use of conventional engineering approaches.

Funding information: up to a maximum of EUR 250,000 per project

Deadline: Jul 3, 2022.

12. Call for Applications, Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

A nature-based solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of human communities to climate change.

Funding information: grants issued will be in the range of USD 50,000 to 250,000 (of max. 3 years in duration)

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022.

13. Global EbA Fund to Adapt Adverse Effects of Climate Change (see link for eligible countries)

A nature-based solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of human communities to climate change. The Fund supports catalytic initiatives to help overcome identified barriers to upscaling EbA.

Funding information: grants issued will be in the range of USD 50,000 to USD 250,000 (of maximum three years in duration).

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022.

14. New Landecker Democracy Fellowship focusing on Democracy in the Digital Age (see link for eligible countries)

The Humanity in Action has launched the Landecker Democracy Fellowship to bring together 30 diverse leaders from the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States who spend one-year projects that reinvent democratic spaces.

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

Deadline: Jul 17, 2022

15. Darwin Initiative Main Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)

Will support and influence stakeholders to incorporate biodiversity considerations in achieving poverty reduction, through evidence and best practices, and targeting the outcome.

Funding information: invites applications for projects between GBP 100,000 - 600,000.

Deadline: Jul 25, 2022.

16. Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including mothers and children as beneficiaries will be given priority.

Funding information: selected projects receive up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2022.

17. New Small Research Grants Program on Education (see link for eligible countries)

The Spencer Foundation is inviting applications for Small Research Grant on Education.

Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,00

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022

18. Project Grants Program, Standards and Trade Development Facility (see link for eligible countries)

To improve food safety, animal and plant health capacity to comply with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.

Funding information: project grants, up to a maximum of USD 1,000,000.

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

19. 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 12,000 worth of eligible products to recipients worldwide per quarter. Applicants may each request up to USD 4,000 worth of products and software licenses.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2022.

20. 2022 Research Grants Program, Merck

The aim is 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: grants of up to EUR 500,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2022.

21. 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.

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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 Expressions of Interest, World Forum for Democracy 2022

Innovative initiatives aiming at enhancing democracy and reversing democratic decline from all over the world. The initiatives will be presented in short speeches of ten minutes and critically assessed by multidisciplinary panels and participants in the labs.

Deadline: Jun 15, 2022.

2. Call for Proposals, Human Rights & Climate Change Training, Asia Europe Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

The objectives of the training are to increase participants' knowledge of the interlinks between human rights and climate change policy and how human rights obligations can support action to tackle climate change at the national, regional, and international level.

Deadline: Jun 26, 2022.

3. 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: Jun 28, 2022.

4. Sustainable Urban Planning Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Aims to develop algorithms or methodologies that use remote sensing to quantify critical issues emerging from the expansion of historic centers toward modern suburbs.

Benefits: EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

5. Copernicus Frontier Tech Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Entries that can demonstrate state-of-the-art technologies in EO, such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, DLT/blockchain, AR/VR/XR, mobile technology, Cybersec and Future of Cloud (hybrid/edge computing, confidential computing, and federated/decentralized computing) for Digital Copernicus.

Benefits: EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

6. DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Innovative solutions that use Earth observation data to support sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being.

Benefits: 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

7. New The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is now open for individuals and organizations whose projects use green and sustainable chemistry solutions to tackle some of the developing world’s greatest sustainability challenges

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

Deadline: Jul 14, 2022

8. Harvest for Health Breakthrough Crop Challenge, Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research

To develop a predictive model that can screen underutilized crops to determine a crop’s usefulness as a source of functional ingredients or nutrients.

Funding information: seed funding of up to USD 75,000 to develop a predictive model of underutilized crops.

Deadline: Jul 20, 2022.

9. 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.

10. New Apply Now! Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is inviting application for the Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge.

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

Deadline: Aug 1, 2022

11. Novel Measurement for Performance Improvement Challenge, MIT Solve (see link for eligible countries)

Seeks solutions that will offer new ways of measuring primary health care performance improvement in low- and middle-income countries.

Prize information: a total of USD 500,000 is available for up to eight selected solutions. Of the USD 500,000 in funding, USD 100,000 is available for up to four early-stage solutions and USD 400,000 is available for up to four growth-stage solutions.

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022.

12. Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call, Islamic Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

(IsDB) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) invites youth-led organizations, networks or coalitions to propose new and innovative ideas and solutions to support a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.

Funding information: the top three ideas will be awarded USD 50,000; USD 30,000; and USD 20,000 respectively, to implement the proposed solution

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

13. 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.

14. Ocean Changemakers Challenge: Next Wave of Innovators, World Ocean Initiative

A competition showcasing leading changemakers working to develop business solutions to ocean-related sustainability challenges. It is aimed at early-career researchers or professionals.

Benefits: travel/accommodation to the summit, opportunity to present the innovation, mentoring.

Deadline: Aug 19, 2022.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: May 12, 2022

New in:

1. Digital Campus Challenge 2022, Bayer

2. Request for Proposals, Lasting Impact Through Systems Change, Sorenson Impact Foundation

3. Request for Applications, Agritech Challenge, UNCDF (see link for eligible countries)

4. Fellowship Program, UNAOC (see link for eligible countries)

5. Grant Competition, Global Challenges Local Solutions (see link for eligible countries)

6. Orange Knowledge Program, Nuffic (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. 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.

2. Keystone Grants, Save Our Seas Foundation

Funding and supporting research, conservation and education projects worldwide, focusing primarily on threatened marine wildlife and their habitats.

Funding information: grants average USD 25,000 per year

Deadline: May 16, 2022.

3. Invitation to Submit Concepts for Research Grants: Vaccines and Transparency, Transparency International Global Health

A call for research partners in order to better understand transparency, integrity, corruption and accountability in the global financing or deployment of COVID-19 vaccines.

Funding information: they invite proposals between GBP 3,500 and a maximum of GBP 14,000.

Deadline: May 16, 2022.

4. Call for Concept Notes, SAGE Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Organizations and movements primarily in the Global South piloting innovative efforts and building cross-movement power to hold economic actors accountable to human rights.

Funding information: up to 5-7 grants of USD 70,000 - 100,000 each, for 12-18 months

Deadline: May 16, 2022.

5. New Request for Applications, Agritech Challenge, UNCDF (see link for eligible countries)

Inviting applications from innovators that are looking to co-create or adapt solutions for smallholder farmers.

Funding information: UNCDF's contributions can range from USD 15,000 to USD 5,000 depending on the readiness level for solution pilots in participating countries.

Deadline: May 20, 2022.

6. Call for Proposals, Lacuna Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals from organizations interested in developing datasets for equitable climate outcomes in climate & energy and climate & health. Lacuna Fund provides data scientists, researchers, and social entrepreneurs with the resources they need to either produce new labeled datasets to address an underserved population or problem, augment existing ones, or update old sets.

Funding information: for climate and health, total pool available is approx. USD 1 million. For climate and energy, total pool available is approx. USD 2.5 million.

Deadline: May 20, 2022.

7. 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.

8. New Grant Competition, Global Challenges Local Solutions (see link for eligible countries)

Open to support community foundations throughout Europe to address global challenges on the local level, focusing on initiatives referring directly to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Funding information: total amount of up to USD 300,000 will be awarded within the Special GCLS Grant Round.

Deadline: May 31, 2022.

9. Call for Applications, Digital X, UNDP

To find, match, and scale proven and innovative digital solutions around the world.

Benefits: Opportunity to partner with UNDP teams on projects of up to USD 100,000 with adhoc mentoring support

Deadline: May 31, 2022.

10. Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund, Roger Williams Park Zoo

Field studies and other projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, and projects that involve in-country collaborators receive the highest funding priority.

Deadline: Jun 1, 2022.

11. Global TFF Challenge 2022, TFF Digital Labs

Impact-focused food and agriculture innovation challenge which calls on creative solutions to the prevailing question: “How do we feed 10 billion people on a hotter planet?”

Benefits: USD 30,000+ in cash grants, acceleration program, mentoring, and more.

Deadline: Jun 3, 2022.

12. Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grants Program, UNIFOR

To support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.

Deadline: Jun 3, 2022.

13. Call for Concept Notes, Climate Adaptation and Resilience Smaller Grants, International Development Research Centre (see link for eligible countries)

Initiative supporting research to enable socially inclusive and sustainable action to build resilience to climate change and natural hazards across Africa and Asia-Pacific.

Funding information: smaller projects for grants up to CAD 1.5 million, and larger projects for grants between CAD 6-8 million. Project duration will not exceed 42 months.

Deadline: Jun 7, 2022.

14. Call for Proposals, Knowledge Network Partnerships, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

Establish thematic communities/centers of expertise that will generate, promote, test, exchange and disseminate knowledge, skills, expertise, innovation, and scientific evidence in support of the Capacity-Development and Science Pillars of the Knowledge Network.

Funding information: EUR 1,500,000 for projects without pre-defined thematic and geographic scope.

Deadline: Jun 9, 2022.

15. Small Grants, Save our Seas Foundation

Aimed at original and innovative start-up projects, the grant presents an opportunity for early career scientists, conservationists or educators. It 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: grants up to USD 10,000 (averaging USD 5,000)

Deadline: Jun 14, 2022.

16. UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity 2022 (see link for eligible countries)

Aimed at supporting the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors in developing countries, the call is open to projects from eligible countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention.

Funding information: up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Jun 15, 2022.

17. New Request for Proposals, Lasting Impact Through Systems Change, Sorenson Impact Foundation

Focuses on fundamental socio-economic gaps, barriers, and challenges in our society and supporting solutions that are addressed or catalyzed by impact investing. Focus areas: wealth gap, displaced populations, inclusive investment, and unlocking impact measurement at scale.

Funding information: awards are anticipated to range in size from USD 100,000 to 250,000.

Deadline: Jun 17, 2022.

18. Call for Proposals, Small Grants Program, Wild Animal Initiative

To empower wild animal welfare researchers to explore topics neglected by other funders.

Funding information: grant size USD 2,000 – 30,000. Supports research that advances understanding of the fundamental concepts, novel methods, and preliminary interventions that will most rapidly accelerate progress in the field.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2022.

19. Call for Applications, Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

A nature-based solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of human communities to climate change.

Funding information: grants issued will be in the range of USD 50,000 to 250,000 (of max. 3 years in duration)

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022.

20. Global EbA Fund to Adapt Adverse Effects of Climate Change (see link for eligible countries)

A nature-based solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of human communities to climate change. The Fund supports catalytic initiatives to help overcome identified barriers to upscaling EbA.

Funding information: grants issued will be in the range of USD 50,000 to USD 250,000 (of maximum three years in duration).

Deadline: Jul 15, 2022.

21. Project Grants Program, Standards and Trade Development Facility (see link for eligible countries)

To improve food safety, animal and plant health capacity to comply with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.

Funding information: project grants, up to a maximum of USD 1,000,000.

Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.

22. 2022 Research Grants Program, Merck

The aim is 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: grants of up to EUR 500,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2022.

23. 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

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 Transnational Access Program, Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure

To promote transnational cooperation and mobility of researchers throughout pan-European research infrastructures.

Deadline: May 15, 2022.

2. Call for Innovative Solutions for Sustainability in the Events Industry, Enel X

Creative solutions that can be applicable to the Events Industry in order to develop a package of sustainable solutions for Event organizers, more specifically in the field of: logistics and energy.

Award information: USD 15,000

Deadline: May 20, 2022.

3. Call for Applications, Graduate Scholarship Program, World Bank Group (see link for eligible countries)

To support citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master degree program in a development-related topic.

Benefits: two-way air travel, travel allowance, tuition, monthly subsistence allowance.

Deadline: May 27, 2022.

4. Atlas Corps Fellowship: Climate Change and Environmental Professionals

Fellows serve full-time at mission-driven organizations and help the world progress towards the achievement of the SDGs by working on initiatives that protect the planet, combat the threat of climate change, or promote clean energy and sustainable ecosystems.

Deadline: May 31, 2022.

5. Fellowships, International Society for Infectious Diseases (see link for eligible countries)

To enable early-career investigators, from low and lower-middle-income countries outside of the region, to travel to Europe for multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training.

Funding information: two fellowships of up to USD 7,500 and up to three months in duration are awarded annually.

Deadline: May 31, 2022.

6. Young Global Leaders Class of 2023

To accelerate the impact of a diverse community of responsible leaders across borders and sectors to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Deadline: May 31, 2022.

7. Call for Proposals for 2022 Public Forum, World Trade Organization

“Towards a sustainable and inclusive recovery: ambition to action”. How trade can contribute to a post-pandemic economic recovery, in particular, how trade rules can be strengthened and government policies improved to create a more resilient, sustainable, inclusive trading system.

Deadline: Jun 1, 2022.

8. 2022 Better Working World Data Challenge, Ernst & Young

Open to university students, young professionals with less than two years of experience or Ernst & Young (EY) employees looking to learn more about data science and are interested in building a sustainable future.

Deadline: Jun 3, 2022.

9. New Fellowship Program, UNAOC (see link for eligible countries)

The goal is to challenge perceptions and deconstruct stereotypes by providing participants with first hand exposure to cultural diversity. In every country they visit, Fellows will interact with a wide range of local stakeholders. Together, they explore opportunities for intercultural collaboration and exchange ideas and good practices on building pluralistic and diverse societies as a foundation for sustainable peace.

Deadline: Jun 5, 2022.

10. Technovators for Social Good Scholarship, One Young World

To fund scholarships for young women working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Benefits: access to the One Young World Summit 2022, accommodation, travel costs, and more.

Deadline: Jun 5, 2022.

11. Call for Expressions of Interest, World Forum for Democracy 2022

Innovative initiatives aiming at enhancing democracy and reversing democratic decline from all over the world. The initiatives will be presented in short speeches of ten minutes and critically assessed by multidisciplinary panels and participants in the labs.

Deadline: Jun 15, 2022.

12. New 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: Jun 28, 2022.

13. Sustainable Urban Planning Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Aims to develop algorithms or methodologies that use remote sensing to quantify critical issues emerging from the expansion of historic centers toward modern suburbs.

Benefits: EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

14. Copernicus Frontier Tech Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Entries that can demonstrate state-of-the-art technologies in EO, such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, DLT/blockchain, AR/VR/XR, mobile technology, Cybersec and Future of Cloud (hybrid/edge computing, confidential computing, and federated/decentralized computing) for Digital Copernicus.

Benefits: EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

15. DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Innovative solutions that use Earth observation data to support sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being.

Benefits: 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2022 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 11, 2022.

16. Harvest for Health Breakthrough Crop Challenge, Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research

To develop a predictive model that can screen underutilized crops to determine a crop’s usefulness as a source of functional ingredients or nutrients.

Funding information: seed funding of up to USD 75,000 to develop a predictive model of underutilized crops.

Deadline: Jul 20, 2022.

17. 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.

18. Novel Measurement for Performance Improvement Challenge, MIT Solve (see link for eligible countries)

Seeks solutions that will offer new ways of measuring primary health care performance improvement in low- and middle-income countries.

Prize information: a total of USD 500,000 is available for up to eight selected solutions. Of the USD 500,000 in funding, USD 100,000 is available for up to four early-stage solutions and USD 400,000 is available for up to four growth-stage solutions.

Deadline: Aug 9, 2022.

19. 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.

20. Ocean Changemakers Challenge: Next Wave of Innovators, World Ocean Initiative

A competition showcasing leading changemakers working to develop business solutions to ocean-related sustainability challenges. It is aimed at early-career researchers or professionals.

Benefits: travel/accommodation to the summit, opportunity to present the innovation, mentoring.

Deadline: Aug 19, 2022.

21. 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.

22. New 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.

23. 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.