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Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: April 14, 2022

New in:


1. 2022 Better Working World Data Challenge, Ernst & Young

2. Call for Applicants for Comprehensive Training, World Health Organization

3. ODI Fellowship Scheme 2022

4. Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grants Program, UNIFOR

5. Novel Measurement for Performance Improvement Challenge, MIT Solve (see link for eligible countries)

6. Call for submissions, Images of women-led solutions to desertification, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Proposals, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (see link for eligible countries)

To counter judicial harassment of civil society representatives and human rights defenders (HRDs) from marginalized communities.

Funding information: grants of up to USD 25,000 are available for projects

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

2. IKI Small Grants, GIZ (see link for eligible countries)

For funding of the implementation of local or regional climate and biodiversity projects.

Funding information: selects project proposals and provides between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

3. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.

Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

4. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).

Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

5. Call for Letters of Inquiry, Essential Open Source Software for Science, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Funding for software projects that are essential to biomedical research, have previously demonstrated impact, show potential for continued improvement, and expect to deliver added value to the biomedical research community through the proposed activities.

Funding information: up to USD 200,000

Deadline: Apr 19, 2022.

6. Call for Applications, UTFORSK Program, Diku (see link for eligible countries)

For increased quality and relevance in higher education, research, and innovation in Norway through internationalization and cooperation with the business sector.

Funding information: funds available are a min. of NOK 100 million; each project may be awarded up to NOK 3 million

Deadline: Apr 20, 2022.

7. Call for Applications, Wellcome Trust (see link for eligible countries)

Supports multidisciplinary teams to help improve the understanding of the biological significance of SARS-CoV-2 variants, focused on laboratory investigations in immunology, virology or structural biology.

Funding information: provides a max. of GBP 3 million to cover research expenses, including salaries where required.

Deadline: Apr 28, 2022.

8. Call for Letters of Inquiry, Weeden Foundation

The Foundation embraces the protection of biodiversity as its overarching priority. To address the adverse impact of economic and human population growth on biodiversity, the Foundation’s grantmaking includes both Consumption and Population programs.

Funding information: average grant size is USD 25,000, and only under exceptional circumstances do grants exceed this amount.

Deadline: Apr 29, 2022.

9. Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.

Funding information: the maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is EUR 25,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

10. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)

Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.

Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

11. Higher Education and the SDGs Challenge Grants, The Association of Commonwealth Universities (see link for eligible countries)

To fund collaborative work around the SDGs focused on the themes: teaching and learning, research, estates and stewardship, engagement and impact, and partnerships.

Funding information: four grants of GBP 2,500 are available.

Deadline: May 3, 2022.

12. Call for Proposals 2022: Bioeconomy in the North (see link for eligible countries)

To support excellent research and innovation through transnational collaborations leading to new products, technologies and strategies that contribute to net-zero emission goals, involving the use of wood-based biomass resources in the Northern hemisphere.

Funding information: total budget for funding transnational research projects will be approx. about EUR 7 million (excluding Canadian contribution).

Deadline: May 4, 2022.

13. Research Grants on Education: Large, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This program is “field-initiated,” meaning that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, or method.

Funding information: budgets ranging from USD 125,000 up through 500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Deadline: May 4, 2022.

14. Call for Proposals, 2022 International Cooperation Social, "La Caixa" Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To fight against poverty and inequalities, focusing action mainly on the most vulnerable individuals and families, with the aim of contributing to improving their living conditions and facilitating comprehensive development and social inclusion processes.

Funding information: projects submitted may apply for grants for an amount of up to EUR 50,000.

Deadline: May 5, 2022.

15. Conference Grants, Spencer Foundation

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

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

Deadline: May 5, 2022.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. New 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

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 25,000.

Deadline: ongoing

33. 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

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.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: ongoing


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. PhD Fellowships, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)

Offered to women scientists from science- and technology-lagging countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a host institute in another developing country in the Global South.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

2. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

3. New Call for submissions, Images of women-led solutions to desertification, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification

The UNCCD Secretariat seeks to collect original and exceptional photographs, to showcase promising practices which, demonstrate women’s leadership and innovation in adapting to land degradation, desertification, and drought.

Deadline: Apr 18, 2022.

4. New ODI Fellowship Scheme 2022

To provide host institutions in the countries with high-caliber professionals to fill pressing skills gaps, while offering fellows the experience of working inside bureaucracies in a different country context to their own.

Deadline: Apr 27, 2022.

5. Call for Expressions of Interests, UNEP and GEF

Expressions of interest from academic/research institutions to participate in a climate change adaptation project that seeks to build capacities among institutional members of the Least Developed Countries Universities Consortium on Climate Change so they are better equipped to provide related technical advisory services to their host governments and other clients.

Deadline: Apr 29, 2022.

6. 2023 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program

Fellows will be selected based on demonstrated commitment in the area of health equity and leadership potential. The program will build and support a group of global, multidisciplinary leaders equipped with the technical knowledge, skills and network to advance health equity in their organizations and communities.

Deadline: May 1, 2022.

7. New Call for Applicants for Comprehensive Training, World Health Organization

Comprehensive training for the promotion of vaccine demand to maintain and restore routine immunization and promote COVID-19 vaccination.

Deadline: May 8, 2022.

8. International Fellowships for Urban Scholars, Urban Studies Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Each award will cover the cost of a sabbatical period at a university of the candidate’s choice, worldwide, for the purpose of writing-up the candidate’s existing research findings in the form of publishable articles and/or a book.

Deadline: May 9, 2022.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. New 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: June 3, 2022.

16. 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.

17. New 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.

18. 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.

19. 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: April 1, 2022

New in:


1. Call for Letters of Inquiry, Essential Open Source Software for Science, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

2. Call for Letters of Inquiry, Weeden Foundation

3. Call for Applications, Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

4. Call for Proposals, Climate Investment Platform (see link for eligible countries)

5. UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity 2022 (see link for eligible countries)

6. Call for Applications, Wellcome Trust (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. 2022 Tech for Good Grant Program, F5

Focused on closing the funding gap in technology infrastructure among nonprofit organizations that serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and/or underserved communities.

Funding information: USD 10,000. Twenty grant partners will be selected for funding in total.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.

2. Call for Applications, 2022 Racial Equity Research Grants Program, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education.

Funding information: for projects ranging from one to five years with budgets up to USD 75,000

Deadline: Apr 1, 2022.

3. New Call for Proposals, Climate Investment Platform (see link for eligible countries)

Will support proposals by (majority) women-led organizations or organizations whose primary focus is women’s empowerment. Projects should directly enhance the productivity of demand-side renewable energy users or provide a combination of value-addition and renewable energy generation in a single tool.

Funding information: up to USD 40,000

Deadline: Apr 8, 2022.

4. Small Research Grants Program on Education, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived for projects ranging from one to five years.

Funding information: proposed budgets for this program are limited to USD 50,000 total and may not include indirect cost charges per Spencer’s policy.

Deadline: Apr 12, 2022.

5. Grants Program, National Geographic Society

Provides seed funding and support to early career individuals, as well as those more advanced in their careers, who are working to address critical challenges, advance new solutions, and inspire positive transformation across all seven continents.

Funding information: Level I grants receive funding up to USD 20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, and mentorship; Level II grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Apr 13, 2022.

6. Call for Proposals, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (see link for eligible countries)

To counter judicial harassment of civil society representatives and human rights defenders (HRDs) from marginalized communities.

Funding information: grants of up to USD 25,000 are available for projects

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

7. IKI Small Grants, GIZ (see link for eligible countries)

For funding of the implementation of local or regional climate and biodiversity projects.

Funding information: selects project proposals and provides between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

8. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.

Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

9. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).

Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

10. New Call for Letters of Inquiry, Essential Open Source Software for Science, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Funding for software projects that are essential to biomedical research, have previously demonstrated impact, show potential for continued improvement, and expect to deliver added value to the biomedical research community through the proposed activities.

Funding information: up to USD 200,000

Deadline: Apr 19, 2022.

11. Call for Applications, UTFORSK Program, Diku (see link for eligible countries)

For increased quality and relevance in higher education, research, and innovation in Norway through internationalization and cooperation with the business sector.

Funding information: funds available are a min. of NOK 100 million; each project may be awarded up to NOK 3 million

Deadline: Apr 20, 2022.

12. New Call for Applications, Wellcome Trust (see link for eligible countries)

Supports multidisciplinary teams to help improve the understanding of the biological significance of SARS-CoV-2 variants, focused on laboratory investigations in immunology, virology or structural biology.

Funding information: provides a max. of GBP 3 million to cover research expenses, including salaries where required.

Deadline: Apr 28, 2022.

13. New Call for Letters of Inquiry, Weeden Foundation

The Foundation embraces the protection of biodiversity as its overarching priority. To address the adverse impact of economic and human population growth on biodiversity, the Foundation’s grantmaking includes both Consumption and Population programs.

Funding information: average grant size is USD 25,000, and only under exceptional circumstances do grants exceed this amount.

Deadline: Apr 29, 2022.

14. Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.

Funding information: the maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is EUR 25,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

15. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)

Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.

Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

16. Call for Proposals 2022: Bioeconomy in the North (see link for eligible countries)

To support excellent research and innovation through transnational collaborations leading to new products, technologies and strategies that contribute to net-zero emission goals, involving the use of wood-based biomass resources in the Northern hemisphere.

Funding information: total budget for funding transnational research projects will be approx. about EUR 7 million (excluding Canadian contribution).

Deadline: May 4, 2022.

17. Research Grants on Education: Large, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This program is “field-initiated,” meaning that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, or method.

Funding information: budgets ranging from USD 125,000 up through 500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Deadline: May 4, 2022.

18. Conference Grants, Spencer Foundation

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

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

Deadline: May 5, 2022.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. New 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.

24. New 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. Global Youth Mobilization

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

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

Deadline: ongoing

28. Global Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries)

A social impact-first investment vehicle that works with mission-aligned development agencies, philanthropy, and other funders to find and fund evidence-based innovations with the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people.

Deadline: ongoing

29. 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 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. 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

34. 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

35. 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. Equitable Health Systems Challenge, MIT Solve

How can we build affordable, accessible, and high-quality health systems that serve everyone, everywhere? Looking for eight technology-based solutions that help build equitable health systems for all, especially for the most underserved communities.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.

2. Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program, World Bank Group (see link for eligible countries)

Matches aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with World Bank research economists, creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency.

Deadline: Apr 2, 2022.

3. Innovation & Research Battlefield Challenge 2022, Business for Development

Looking for innovative research proposals that offer innovative solutions to Building Sustainable Post-Mining Economies.

Benefits: up to USD 28,6000, thanks to sponsorship from BHP and The University of Queensland's Sustainable Minerals Institute

Deadline: Apr 6, 2022.

4. ECOSOC Youth Forum 2022, Major Group for Children and Youth

Opportunity for young people to share their perspectives on how to transform the world into a fairer and more sustainable place and reach the SDGs amidst the continuing crisis.

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

5. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 7, One Young World

Aims to find and support innovative renewable energy solutions with the potential of substantially increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix – welcoming solutions from young innovators

Award information: USD 50,000 grant from bp, mentorship, and participation at Summit

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

6. Build a World of Play Challenge, LEGO Foundation

Bold, transformational ideas that focus on young children’s wellbeing and holistic development, while addressing global social issues. To be in with a chance of a grant, your ideas will be impactful, feasible, community-centered, and sustainable.

Award information: up to ten finalists will be selected in Sept. 2022; each will receive DKK 6.5 million (approximately USD 1 million)

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

7. 3rd Call for Ocean Innovation Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

Addresses the theme 'Area-Based Management & the Blue Economy,' specifically one or more SDG targets SDGs 14.2, 14.5, 14.7, then you may submit your preliminary proposal.

Deadline: Apr 9, 2022.

8. Call for Nominations, Environmental Education 30 Under 30 Class of 2022, North American Association for Environmental Education

Recognizes outstanding leaders from around the world who are using environmental education (EE) to create stronger, healthier communities.

Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.

9. 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program, Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. The scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.

Benefits: up to USD 10,000 per year (max. two years); approx. 10 students awarded annually

Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.

10. PhD Fellowships, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)

Offered to women scientists from science- and technology-lagging countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a host institute in another developing country in the Global South.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

11. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

12. Call for Expressions of Interests, UNEP and GEF

Expressions of interest from academic/research institutions to participate in a climate change adaptation project that seeks to build capacities among institutional members of the Least Developed Countries Universities Consortium on Climate Change so they are better equipped to provide related technical advisory services to their host governments and other clients.

Deadline: Apr 29, 2022.

13. 2023 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program

Fellows will be selected based on demonstrated commitment in the area of health equity and leadership potential. The program will build and support a group of global, multidisciplinary leaders equipped with the technical knowledge, skills and network to advance health equity in their organizations and communities.

Deadline: May 1, 2022.

14. International Fellowships for Urban Scholars, Urban Studies Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Each award will cover the cost of a sabbatical period at a university of the candidate’s choice, worldwide, for the purpose of writing-up the candidate’s existing research findings in the form of publishable articles and/or a book.

Deadline: May 9, 2022.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

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. 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: March 25, 2022

New in:

1. Call for Expressions of Interests, UNEP and GEF

2. Call for Applications, 2022 Racial Equity Research Grants Program, Spencer Foundation

3. Innovation & Research Battlefield Challenge 2022, Business for Development

4. Call for Proposals, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (see link for eligible countries)

5. Call for Nominations, Environmental Education 30 Under 30 Class of 2022, North American Association for Environmental Education

6. Call for Proposals, Knowledge Network Partnerships, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Proposals from Civil Society Organizations, UNDP (see link for eligible countries)

To support the development, diffusion and evidence building of innovative adaptation practices, tools, and technologies in developing countries.

Funding information: proposals amounts up to an all-inclusive max. amount of USD 80,000.

Deadline: Mar 25, 2022.

2. 2022 Tech for Good Grant Program, F5

Focused on closing the funding gap in technology infrastructure among nonprofit organizations that serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and/or underserved communities.

Funding information: USD 10,000. Twenty grant partners will be selected for funding in total.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.

3. New Call for Applications, 2022 Racial Equity Research Grants Program, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education.

Funding information: for projects ranging from one to five years with budgets up to USD 75,000

Deadline: Apr 1, 2022.

4. Small Research Grants Program on Education, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived for projects ranging from one to five years.

Funding information: proposed budgets for this program are limited to USD 50,000 total and may not include indirect cost charges per Spencer’s policy.

Deadline: Apr 12, 2022.

5. Grants Program, National Geographic Society

Provides seed funding and support to early career individuals, as well as those more advanced in their careers, who are working to address critical challenges, advance new solutions, and inspire positive transformation across all seven continents.

Funding information: Level I grants receive funding up to USD 20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, and mentorship; Level II grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Apr 13, 2022.

6. New Call for Proposals, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (see link for eligible countries)

To counter judicial harassment of civil society representatives and human rights defenders (HRDs) from marginalized communities.

Funding information: grants of up to USD 25,000 are available for projects

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

7. IKI Small Grants, GIZ (see link for eligible countries)

For funding of the implementation of local or regional climate and biodiversity projects.

Funding information: selects project proposals and provides between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

8. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.

Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

9. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).

Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

10. Call for Applications, UTFORSK Program, Diku (see link for eligible countries)

For increased quality and relevance in higher education, research, and innovation in Norway through internationalization and cooperation with the business sector.

Funding information: funds available are a min. of NOK 100 million; each project may be awarded up to NOK 3 million

Deadline: Apr 20, 2022.

11. Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.

Funding information: the maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is EUR 25,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

12. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)

Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.

Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

13. Call for Proposals 2022: Bioeconomy in the North (see link for eligible countries)

To support excellent research and innovation through transnational collaborations leading to new products, technologies and strategies that contribute to net-zero emission goals, involving the use of wood-based biomass resources in the Northern hemisphere.

Funding information: total budget for funding transnational research projects will be approx. about EUR 7 million (excluding Canadian contribution).

Deadline: May 4, 2022.

14. Research Grants on Education: Large, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This program is “field-initiated,” meaning that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, or method.

Funding information: budgets ranging from USD 125,000 up through 500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Deadline: May 4, 2022.

15. Conference Grants, Spencer Foundation

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

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

Deadline: May 5, 2022.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. New 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.

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. 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. 2022 CleanTech Challenge

A global business plan competition for students with innovative clean technology ideas, jointly hosted by the London Business School and University College London. To identify and reward innovative clean technology ideas that have been taken from a concept phase to a stage in which they would ideally attract Series A funding or otherwise be self-sustainable.

Benefits: winner(s) of the CleanTech Challenge will receive a cash award of GBP 7,500+ plus mentoring.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.

2. Call for Applications, Geneva Challenge, Graduate Institute Geneva

To stimulate reflection and innovation on development from diverse disciplinary and contextual perspectives. To gather contributions that are both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to a relevant international development problem stemming from an interdisciplinary collaboration between three to five enrolled master students from anywhere in the world.

Award information: The ADG contest distributes 25,000 CHF in monetary prizes. The winning project will be awarded CHF 10,000; the two teams in second place will receive CHF 5,000 each and the two teams in third place, CHF 2,500 each.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.

3. Equitable Health Systems Challenge, MIT Solve

How can we build affordable, accessible, and high-quality health systems that serve everyone, everywhere? Looking for eight technology-based solutions that help build equitable health systems for all, especially for the most underserved communities.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.

4. Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program, World Bank Group (see link for eligible countries)

Matches aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with World Bank research economists, creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency.

Deadline: Apr 2, 2022.

5. New Innovation & Research Battlefield Challenge 2022, Business for Development

Looking for innovative research proposals that offer innovative solutions to Building Sustainable Post-Mining Economies.

Benefits: up to USD 28,6000, thanks to sponsorship from BHP and The University of Queensland's Sustainable Minerals Institute

Deadline: Apr 6, 2022.

6. ECOSOC Youth Forum 2022, Major Group for Children and Youth

Opportunity for young people to share their perspectives on how to transform the world into a fairer and more sustainable place and reach the SDGs amidst the continuing crisis.

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

7. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 7, One Young World

Aims to find and support innovative renewable energy solutions with the potential of substantially increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix – welcoming solutions from young innovators

Award information: USD 50,000 grant from bp, mentorship, and participation at Summit

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

8. Build a World of Play Challenge, LEGO Foundation

Bold, transformational ideas that focus on young children’s wellbeing and holistic development, while addressing global social issues. To be in with a chance of a grant, your ideas will be impactful, feasible, community-centered, and sustainable.

Award information: up to ten finalists will be selected in Sept. 2022; each will receive DKK 6.5 million (approximately USD 1 million)

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

9. 3rd Call for Ocean Innovation Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

Addresses the theme 'Area-Based Management & the Blue Economy,' specifically one or more SDG targets SDGs 14.2, 14.5, 14.7, then you may submit your preliminary proposal.

Deadline: Apr 9, 2022.

10. New Call for Nominations, Environmental Education 30 Under 30 Class of 2022, North American Association for Environmental Education

Recognizes outstanding leaders from around the world who are using environmental education (EE) to create stronger, healthier communities.

Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.

11. 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program, Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. The scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.

Benefits: up to USD 10,000 per year (max. two years); approx. 10 students awarded annually

Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.

12. PhD Fellowships, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)

Offered to women scientists from science- and technology-lagging countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a host institute in another developing country in the Global South.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

13. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

14. New Call for Expressions of Interests, UNEP and GEF

Expressions of interest from academic/research institutions to participate in a climate change adaptation project that seeks to build capacities among institutional members of the Least Developed Countries Universities Consortium on Climate Change so they are better equipped to provide related technical advisory services to their host governments and other clients.

Deadline: Apr 29, 2022.

15. 2023 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program

Fellows will be selected based on demonstrated commitment in the area of health equity and leadership potential. The program will build and support a group of global, multidisciplinary leaders equipped with the technical knowledge, skills and network to advance health equity in their organizations and communities.

Deadline: May 1, 2022.

16. International Fellowships for Urban Scholars, Urban Studies Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Each award will cover the cost of a sabbatical period at a university of the candidate’s choice, worldwide, for the purpose of writing-up the candidate’s existing research findings in the form of publishable articles and/or a book.

Deadline: May 9, 2022.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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: March 17, 2022

New in:


1. Call for Proposals 2022: Bioeconomy in the North (see link for eligible countries)

2. Call for Applications, UTFORSK Program, Diku (see link for eligible countries)

3. Call for Proposals from Civil Society Organizations, UNDP (see link for eligible countries)

4. IKI Small Grants, GIZ (see link for eligible countries)

5. PhD Fellowships, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)

6. ECOSOC Youth Forum 2022, Major Group for Children and Youth


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Pacific Development Research Partnership Initiative 2022, Asian Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

This call for proposals is limited to economists whose research focus is on the microeconomics of development, who are experienced in using micro-econometric methods (including quasi-experimental methods), and who are experienced in using microdata (e.g., household-level, individual-level, firm-level, or farm-level datasets).

Funding information: an honorarium of USD 5,000 will be paid to authors of selected proposals

Deadline: Mar 18, 2022.

2. Call for Proposals, Regional Urban Living Lab Centers, UN-Habitat (see link for eligible countries)

Project aims to deliver on the combined ambitions of the UN’s New Urban Agenda, Sustainable Development Goals, and the Paris agreement – making a direct contribution by focusing on implementation programs in the area of energy, waste management, and transportation.

Funding information: up to 4 Agreements of Cooperation with selected entities in Asia, Africa and Latin America. For each, it will contribute financial resources up to a maximum of USD 60,000.

Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.

3. Next Generation Women Leaders Program, McKinsey & Company (see link for eligible countries)

Seeking applications for the Next Generation Women Leaders (NGWL) EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Program to continue with weekly workshops and informative virtual sessions throughout May and June.

Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.

4. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 14, One Young World

Seeks to support solutions that utilize novel technologies to reduce marine pollution, enhance water quality, and promote biodiversity and sustainability of their natural marine ecosystems.

Funding information: sponsorship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 and a USD 50,000 grant from Novartis

Deadline: Mar 22, 2022.

5. New Call for Proposals from Civil Society Organizations, UNDP (see link for eligible countries)

To support the development, diffusion and evidence building of innovative adaptation practices, tools, and technologies in developing countries.

Funding information: proposals amounts up to an all-inclusive max. amount of USD 80,000.

Deadline: Mar 25, 2022.

6. 2022 Tech for Good Grant Program, F5

Focused on closing the funding gap in technology infrastructure among nonprofit organizations that serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and/or underserved communities.

Funding information: USD 10,000. Twenty grant partners will be selected for funding in total.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.

7. Small Research Grants Program on Education, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived for projects ranging from one to five years.

Funding information: proposed budgets for this program are limited to USD 50,000 total and may not include indirect cost charges per Spencer’s policy.

Deadline: Apr 12, 2022.

8. Grants Program, National Geographic Society

Provides seed funding and support to early career individuals, as well as those more advanced in their careers, who are working to address critical challenges, advance new solutions, and inspire positive transformation across all seven continents.

Funding information: Level I grants receive funding up to USD 20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, and mentorship; Level II grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Apr 13, 2022.

9. New IKI Small Grants, GIZ (see link for eligible countries)

For funding of the implementation of local or regional climate and biodiversity projects.

Funding information: selects project proposals and provides between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

10. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.

Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

11. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).

Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

12. New Call for Applications, UTFORSK Program, Diku (see link for eligible countries)

For increased quality and relevance in higher education, research, and innovation in Norway through internationalization and cooperation with the business sector.

Funding information: funds available are a min. of NOK 100 million; each project may be awarded up to NOK 3 million

Deadline: Apr 20, 2022.

13. Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.

Funding information: the maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is EUR 25,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

14. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)

Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.

Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

15. New Call for Proposals 2022: Bioeconomy in the North (see link for eligible countries)

To support excellent research and innovation through transnational collaborations leading to new products, technologies and strategies that contribute to net-zero emission goals, involving the use of wood-based biomass resources in the Northern hemisphere.

Funding information: total budget for funding transnational research projects will be approx. about EUR 7 million (excluding Canadian contribution).

Deadline: May 4, 2022.

16. Research Grants on Education: Large, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This program is “field-initiated,” meaning that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, or method.

Funding information: budgets ranging from USD 125,000 up through 500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Deadline: May 4, 2022.

17. Conference Grants, Spencer Foundation

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

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

Deadline: May 5, 2022.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

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. Digital Equity Accelerator Program, Aspen Institute (see link for eligible countries)

Will support participating nonprofits in scaling their innovative approaches to help meet the needs of underserved communities affected by the digital divide.

Funding information: HP Inc. is backing the Accelerator with innovative technology as well as more than USD 100,000 in capacity-building grants for each participating organization.

Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.

2. Orange Knowledge Program, Nuffic (see link for eligible countries)

Aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.

Deadline: Mar 22, 2022.

3. 2022 CleanTech Challenge

A global business plan competition for students with innovative clean technology ideas, jointly hosted by the London Business School and University College London. To identify and reward innovative clean technology ideas that have been taken from a concept phase to a stage in which they would ideally attract Series A funding or otherwise be self-sustainable.

Benefits: winner(s) of the CleanTech Challenge will receive a cash award of GBP 7,500+ plus mentoring.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.

4. Call for Applications, Geneva Challenge, Graduate Institute Geneva

To stimulate reflection and innovation on development from diverse disciplinary and contextual perspectives. To gather contributions that are both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to a relevant international development problem stemming from an interdisciplinary collaboration between three to five enrolled master students from anywhere in the world.

Award information: The ADG contest distributes 25,000 CHF in monetary prizes. The winning project will be awarded CHF 10,000; the two teams in second place will receive CHF 5,000 each and the two teams in third place, CHF 2,500 each.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.

5. Equitable Health Systems Challenge, MIT Solve

How can we build affordable, accessible, and high-quality health systems that serve everyone, everywhere? Looking for eight technology-based solutions that help build equitable health systems for all, especially for the most underserved communities.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.

6. Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program, World Bank Group (see link for eligible countries)

Matches aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with World Bank research economists, creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency.

Deadline: Apr 2, 2022.

7. New ECOSOC Youth Forum 2022, Major Group for Children and Youth

Opportunity for young people to share their perspectives on how to transform the world into a fairer and more sustainable place and reach the SDGs amidst the continuing crisis.

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

8. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 7, One Young World

Aims to find and support innovative renewable energy solutions with the potential of substantially increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix – welcoming solutions from young innovators

Award information: USD 50,000 grant from bp, mentorship, and participation at Summit

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

9. Build a World of Play Challenge, LEGO Foundation

Bold, transformational ideas that focus on young children’s wellbeing and holistic development, while addressing global social issues. To be in with a chance of a grant, your ideas will be impactful, feasible, community-centered, and sustainable.

Award information: up to ten finalists will be selected in Sept. 2022; each will receive DKK 6.5 million (approximately USD 1 million)

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

10. 3rd Call for Ocean Innovation Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

Addresses the theme 'Area-Based Management & the Blue Economy,' specifically one or more SDG targets SDGs 14.2, 14.5, 14.7, then you may submit your preliminary proposal.

Deadline: Apr 9, 2022.

11. 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program, Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. The scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.

Benefits: up to USD 10,000 per year (max. two years); approx. 10 students awarded annually

Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.

12. New PhD Fellowships, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)

Offered to women scientists from science- and technology-lagging countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a host institute in another developing country in the Global South.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

13. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

14. 2023 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program

Fellows will be selected based on demonstrated commitment in the area of health equity and leadership potential. The program will build and support a group of global, multidisciplinary leaders equipped with the technical knowledge, skills and network to advance health equity in their organizations and communities.

Deadline: May 1, 2022.

15. International Fellowships for Urban Scholars, Urban Studies Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Each award will cover the cost of a sabbatical period at a university of the candidate’s choice, worldwide, for the purpose of writing-up the candidate’s existing research findings in the form of publishable articles and/or a book.

Deadline: May 9, 2022.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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: February 24, 2022

New in:

1. Joint Project on Gender and Antimicrobial Resistance, International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (see link for eligible countries)

2. Racial Equity Research Grants Program, Spencer Foundation

3. Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund, Roger Williams Park Zoo

4. 2022 CleanTech Challenge

5. Designing a Sustainable Secondary Substation Challenge, Enel Global Infrastructure & Networks

6. Project Grants Program, Standards and Trade Development Facility (see link for eligible countries)



All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Thomas Jefferson Fund, FACE Foundation (USA and France)

To support new collaborations and the most innovative projects between promising young researchers in France and the US. Aims to foster forward-looking collaborative research in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and of Science for Society that addresses the most pressing global challenges.

Funding information: each grant will amount to USD 20,000 over two years to be split equally between the French and the American teams.

Deadline: Feb 24, 2022.

2. Scholarships for Global Professionals 2022-23, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

Aims to develop future global leaders that will contribute to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and contribute to a positive and sustainable development in their home countries.

Funding information: full tuition fee coverage paid directly by SI to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester; monthly payment of SEK 10,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

3. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

To provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate.

Funding information: max. grant size is USD 25,000; any application asking for more than this will be rejected. Total project budget can be higher if there are other funding sources.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

4. Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

Provides rapid and targeted support through seed capital for innovative approaches to ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change.

Funding information: for contributions of USD 50,000 to 250,000, with no specified or prioritized regional or country focus. The maximum project duration is 36 months.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

5. Bio-Bridge Initiative, Convention on Biological Diversity (see link for eligible countries)

For the fourth round of technical and scientific cooperation demonstration projects under the Bio-Bridge Initiative. Provides seed funding to incubate projects and partnerships that promote exemplary approaches, particularly through South-South and triangular cooperation, to address biodiversity-related issues and challenges, and showcase good practices and lessons learned.

Funding information: Funding up to USD 20,000 is available.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

6. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.

Funding information: financial support of up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

7. Pitch for the Grant 2022, World Wetlands Day

Inviting individuals, community organizations and social enterprises to submit pitches of project ideas or initiatives, which aim to contribute to healthy wetlands by either promoting conservation, restoration or improved management.

Funding information: winning project idea or initiative will receive EUR 10,000 provided by Danone.

Deadline: Mar 2, 2022.

8. New Joint Project on Gender and Antimicrobial Resistance, International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (see link for eligible countries)

To explore the interconnections between antimicrobial resistance and gender as well as interconnected socio-behavioral characteristics. The scope of this project should consider at minimum human health (including healthcare and community settings) and animal health, including food animal production, focusing primarily on small- and medium-scale farming.

Funding information: this project has a maximum budget available of USD 150,000.

Deadline: Mar 9, 2022.

9. Future Rising Fellows Program, Girl Rising

Virtual Fellowship program provides financial assistance and professional development for a cohort of 10 young leaders between 17-24 who are working at the intersection of gender equity and climate change or environmental justice.

Funding information: each fellow will receive a stipend of USD 5,000 and can apply for a small additional grant for direct project expenses and materials.

Deadline: Mar 10, 2022.

10. New Racial Equity Research Grants Program, Spencer Foundation

Supports education research projects that will contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education through rigorous, intellectually ambitious, and technically sound research.

Funding information: accepting applications for projects ranging from one to five years with budgets up to USD 75,000.

Deadline: Mar 14, 2022.

11. Water Management 2022 Program, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Areas (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals should look into the integrated water resource management aspects by specifically dealing with the water storage and distribution system challenges through innovative technologies and solutions, when possible, nature-based, and considering the effects of climate change.

Grant size: total indicative amount allocated to this call is EUR 8.2 million

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

12. Pacific Development Research Partnership Initiative 2022, Asian Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

This call for proposals is limited to economists whose research focus is on the microeconomics of development, who are experienced in using micro-econometric methods (including quasi-experimental methods), and who are experienced in using microdata (e.g., household-level, individual-level, firm-level, or farm-level datasets).

Funding information: an honorarium of USD 5,000 will be paid to authors of selected proposals

Deadline: Mar 18, 2022.

13. Next Generation Women Leaders Program, McKinsey & Company (see link for eligible countries)

Seeking applications for the Next Generation Women Leaders (NGWL) EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Program to continue with weekly workshops and informative virtual sessions throughout May and June.

Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.

14. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 14, One Young World

Seeks to support solutions that utilize novel technologies to reduce marine pollution, enhance water quality, and promote biodiversity and sustainability of their natural marine ecosystems.

Funding information: sponsorship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 and a USD 50,000 grant from Novartis

Deadline: Mar 22, 2022.

15. Small Research Grants Program on Education, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived for projects ranging from one to five years.

Funding information: proposed budgets for this program are limited to USD 50,000 total and may not include indirect cost charges per Spencer’s policy.

Deadline: Apr 12, 2022.

16. Grants Program, National Geographic Society

Provides seed funding and support to early career individuals, as well as those more advanced in their careers, who are working to address critical challenges, advance new solutions, and inspire positive transformation across all seven continents.

Funding information: Level I grants receive funding up to USD 20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, and mentorship; Level II grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Apr 13, 2022.

17. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.

Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

18. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).

Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

19. Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.

Funding information: the maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is EUR 25,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

20. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)

Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.

Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. New 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.

24. New 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.

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. 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

1. Global Summit Program, FORA: Network for Change (see link for eligible countries)

Thirty (30) Delegates from around the world will meet to build their advocacy skills, grow their confidence as advocates, and build networks in order to advance gender equality and women’s leadership in their home countries.

Deadline: Feb 25, 2022.

2. Call for Proposals, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

To identify and select potential laboratories partners. Open to any laboratory worldwide that is able to perform one or more vaccine-relevant immunological assays for SARS-CoV-2 and/or other pathogens for preclinical and/or human samples under a high-level quality system.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

3. 2022–2023 Junior Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

Fellows will have the opportunity to establish expertise on a specific region and will be called on to provide analysis of that region for internal use and potentially in response to media and other external queries. Fellows will also bolster their knowledge of global democracy using a comparative lens; build a network of external regional experts; develop crucial project management skills; and strengthen research and analysis skills.

Funding information: Fellows receive an annual salary of USD 42,000—amounting to a pre-tax, pre-deduction salary of USD 3,500 per month for 9 months—and a generous benefits package.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

4. Climate Investment Challenge

To develop and describe creative financial solutions and innovations addressing the defining challenge of our time – climate change. This could include identifying untapped climate finance opportunities or developing innovative financial structures or instruments that improve the bankability of climate investments.

Funding information: winning and runner-up teams awarded GBP 10,000 and GBP 5,000 respectively.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

5. 2022 CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge

Global search for innovations that make buildings more climate-resilient and resource-efficient is on. Up to 10 outstanding innovations will be given an opportunity to pilot at selected CapitaLand properties around the world and up to SGD 50,000 to cover each pilot's costs.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

6. 2021-22 Design Challenge, Efficiency for Access (see link for eligible countries)

Invites teams of university students to create affordable, high-performing off-grid appliances and enabling technologies to provide sustainable energy for all, they urgently need to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high performing appliances.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

7. Call for Applications, Eisenhower Fellowships (see link for eligible countries)

Identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

8. Russell E. Train Fellowships, World Wildlife Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

9. Call for Applications, Oppenheimer-Turvill PhD Scholarship (see link for eligible countries)

Part of the University’s new Oppenheimer Program in African Landscape Systems. Will examine the healthy and resilient functioning of socio-ecological systems including rangelands, croplands and woodlands that support human society, by focusing on the Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES) land surface model to improve its value to decision makers in Africa.

Benefits: covers international tuition fees, a tax-free stipend of at least GBP 15,609 for four years full-time, and a research training support grant

Deadline: Mar 4, 2022.

10. Call for Proposals for 2022 Women’s Digital Center Program, Orange Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To empower economically vulnerable women by providing them with training in digital technology and use of software, financial management and entrepreneurship.

Deadline: Mar 12, 2022.

11. New Designing a Sustainable Secondary Substation Challenge, Enel Global Infrastructure & Networks

Looking for a new design concept for a prefabricated secondary substation, which must have innovative features in design, materials, and construction, incorporating the principles of sustainability and, in particular, a circular by design approach.

Funding information: total prize pool budget is USD 30,000. Furthermore, partial awards may be considered for solutions that meet some, but not all, of the criteria.

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

12. ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships, Swissnex network (see link for eligible countries)

To promote research opportunities in Switzerland for Indian, Australian and Singapore students and to foster the exchange between Swiss and Asia-Pacific universities & institutions.

Funding information: amount CHF 1,600

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

13. Digital Equity Accelerator Program, Aspen Institute (see link for eligible countries)

Will support participating nonprofits in scaling their innovative approaches to help meet the needs of underserved communities affected by the digital divide.

Funding information: HP Inc. is backing the Accelerator with innovative technology as well as more than USD 100,000 in capacity-building grants for each participating organization.

Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.

14. Orange Knowledge Program, Nuffic (see link for eligible countries)

Aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.

Deadline: Mar 22, 2022.

15. New 2022 CleanTech Challenge

A global business plan competition for students with innovative clean technology ideas, jointly hosted by the London Business School and University College London. To identify and reward innovative clean technology ideas that have been taken from a concept phase to a stage in which they would ideally attract Series A funding or otherwise be self-sustainable.

Benefits: winner(s) of the CleanTech Challenge will receive a cash award of GBP 7,500+ plus mentoring.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.

16. Call for Applications, Geneva Challenge, Graduate Institute Geneva

To stimulate reflection and innovation on development from diverse disciplinary and contextual perspectives. To gather contributions that are both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to a relevant international development problem stemming from an interdisciplinary collaboration between three to five enrolled master students from anywhere in the world.

Award information: The ADG contest distributes 25,000 CHF in monetary prizes. The winning project will be awarded CHF 10,000; the two teams in second place will receive CHF 5,000 each and the two teams in third place, CHF 2,500 each.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.

17. Equitable Health Systems Challenge, MIT Solve

How can we build affordable, accessible, and high-quality health systems that serve everyone, everywhere? Looking for eight technology-based solutions that help build equitable health systems for all, especially for the most underserved communities.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.

18. Build a World of Play Challenge, LEGO Foundation

Bold, transformational ideas that focus on young children’s wellbeing and holistic development, while addressing global social issues. To be in with a chance of a grant, your ideas will be impactful, feasible, community-centered, and sustainable.

Award information: up to ten finalists will be selected in Sept. 2022; each will receive DKK 6.5 million (approximately USD 1 million)

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

19. 3rd Call for Ocean Innovation Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

Addresses the theme 'Area-Based Management & the Blue Economy,' specifically one or more SDG targets SDGs 14.2, 14.5, 14.7, then you may submit your preliminary proposal.

Deadline: Apr 9, 2022.

20. 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program, Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. The scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.

Benefits: up to USD 10,000 per year (max. two years); approx. 10 students awarded annually

Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.

21. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

22. Call for Transnational Access Program, Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure

To promote transnational cooperation and mobility of researchers throughout pan-European research infrastructures.

Deadline: May 15, 2022.

23. Children’s Rights and Technology in Digital Age MOOC, Global Campus of Human Rights

Takes a deep dive into how often children are exposed to the newest technological developments and, through a human rights approach, promotes a more ethical, human-centric, and accessible tech-infused future.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2022.

24. 2022 Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Recognizes innovative entries that leverage biodiversity data and tools from the GBIF network to advance open science. Open-ended, so entrants have a broad remit for creating tools and techniques that improve the access, utility or quality of GBIF-mediated data.

Award information: up to EUR 20,000

Deadline: Aug 14, 2022.

25. Scholarship for Displaced Students, Columbia University

Supports displaced students from anywhere in the world who are unable to complete their higher education. These students will receive full tuition, housing, and living assistance while pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees across all 18 Columbia schools and affiliates. Scholarship aims to shift the global dialogue surrounding displaced persons, from one that views them as a burden to one that recognizes them as vital contributors to global innovation and prosperity.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: February 18, 2022

New in:

1. Build a World of Play Challenge, LEGO Foundation

2. Pacific Development Research Partnership Initiative 2022, Asian Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

3. Scientific Product Grant Program, Wildlife Acoustics

4. Scholarships for Global Professionals 2022-23, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

5. 3rd Call for Ocean Innovation Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

6. Future Rising Fellows Program, Girl Rising

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Proposals, The Sanitation Learning Hub (see link for eligible countries)

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Research Grant Program. Using and promoting gender transformative sanitation approaches and ‘Leave No One Behind’ policies and programs: this keeps the focus on the poorest, most marginalized and hardest to reach households and communities.

Funding information: up to 3 grants of up to GBP 15,000 (approximately USD 20,000)

Deadline: Feb 18, 2022.

2. The RRR Accelerator - Develop Solutions to Prevent E-Waste, PREVENT Waste Alliance (see link for eligible countries)

For NGOs or private companies that want to start an innovative project to promote the reuse, refurbishment and repair (RRR) of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in low- and middle-income countries.

Benefits: up to EUR 20,000; access to peer learning and capacity building; expert coaching and mentoring; individual project and spending plan development support; outreach support

Deadline: Feb 21, 2022.

3. Call for Proposals for AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

Proposal should develop and test models for decision makers and planners to implement energy infrastructures and energy supply in Africa which safeguard a systemic approach to the water-energy food nexus.

Funding information: check will normally be done for the coordinator if requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for: public bodies or international organizations, or cases where individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60,000.

Deadline: Feb 23, 2022.

4. Thomas Jefferson Fund, FACE Foundation (USA and France)

To support new collaborations and the most innovative projects between promising young researchers in France and the US. Aims to foster forward-looking collaborative research in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and of Science for Society that addresses the most pressing global challenges.

Funding information: each grant will amount to USD 20,000 over two years to be split equally between the French and the American teams.

Deadline: Feb 24, 2022.

5. New Scholarships for Global Professionals 2022-23, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

Aims to develop future global leaders that will contribute to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and contribute to a positive and sustainable development in their home countries.

Funding information: full tuition fee coverage paid directly by SI to your Swedish university in the beginning of each semester; monthly payment of SEK 10,000 to cover your living expenses throughout the study period

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

6. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

To provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate.

Funding information: max. grant size is USD 25,000; any application asking for more than this will be rejected. Total project budget can be higher if there are other funding sources.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

7. Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

Provides rapid and targeted support through seed capital for innovative approaches to ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change.

Funding information: for contributions of USD 50,000 to 250,000, with no specified or prioritized regional or country focus. The maximum project duration is 36 months.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

8. Bio-Bridge Initiative, Convention on Biological Diversity (see link for eligible countries)

For the fourth round of technical and scientific cooperation demonstration projects under the Bio-Bridge Initiative. Provides seed funding to incubate projects and partnerships that promote exemplary approaches, particularly through South-South and triangular cooperation, to address biodiversity-related issues and challenges, and showcase good practices and lessons learned.

Funding information: Funding up to USD 20,000 is available.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

9. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.

Funding information: financial support of up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

10. Pitch for the Grant 2022, World Wetlands Day

Inviting individuals, community organizations and social enterprises to submit pitches of project ideas or initiatives, which aim to contribute to healthy wetlands by either promoting conservation, restoration or improved management.

Funding information: winning project idea or initiative will receive EUR 10,000 provided by Danone.

Deadline: Mar 2, 2022.

11. New Future Rising Fellows Program, Girl Rising

Virtual Fellowship program provides financial assistance and professional development for a cohort of 10 young leaders between 17-24 who are working at the intersection of gender equity and climate change or environmental justice.

Funding information: each fellow will receive a stipend of USD 5,000 and can apply for a small additional grant for direct project expenses and materials.

Deadline: Mar 10, 2022.

12. Water Management 2022 Program, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Areas (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals should look into the integrated water resource management aspects by specifically dealing with the water storage and distribution system challenges through innovative technologies and solutions, when possible, nature-based, and considering the effects of climate change.

Grant size: total indicative amount allocated to this call is EUR 8.2 million

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

13. New Pacific Development Research Partnership Initiative 2022, Asian Development Bank(see link for eligible countries)

This call for proposals is limited to economists whose research focus is on the microeconomics of development, who are experienced in using micro-econometric methods (including quasi-experimental methods), and who are experienced in using microdata (e.g., household-level, individual-level, firm-level, or farm-level datasets).

Funding information: an honorarium of USD 5,000 will be paid to authors of selected proposals

Deadline: Mar 18, 2022.

14. Next Generation Women Leaders Program, McKinsey & Company (see link for eligible countries)

Seeking applications for the Next Generation Women Leaders (NGWL) EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Program to continue with weekly workshops and informative virtual sessions throughout May and June.

Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.

15. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 14, One Young World

Seeks to support solutions that utilize novel technologies to reduce marine pollution, enhance water quality, and promote biodiversity and sustainability of their natural marine ecosystems.

Funding information: sponsorship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 and a USD 50,000 grant from Novartis

Deadline: Mar 22, 2022.

16. Small Research Grants Program on Education, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived for projects ranging from one to five years.

Funding information: proposed budgets for this program are limited to USD 50,000 total and may not include indirect cost charges per Spencer’s policy.

Deadline: Apr 12, 2022.

17. Grants Program, National Geographic Society

Provides seed funding and support to early career individuals, as well as those more advanced in their careers, who are working to address critical challenges, advance new solutions, and inspire positive transformation across all seven continents.

Funding information: Level I grants receive funding up to USD 20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, and mentorship; Level II grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Apr 13, 2022.

18. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.

Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

19. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).

Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

20. Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.

Funding information: the maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is EUR 25,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

21. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)

Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.

Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

22. New Scientific Product Grant Program, Wildlife Acoustics

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

Funding information: USD 12,000 per quarter

Deadline: May 15, 2022.

23. Call for Applications, Grant Program, Ekhaga Foundation

To promote human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines and healing practices, and to support research for a healthier way of life, which in itself may have a disease preventive effect.

Deadline: May 20, 2022.

24. Global Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries)

A social impact-first investment vehicle that works with mission-aligned development agencies, philanthropy, and other funders to find and fund evidence-based innovations with the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people.

Deadline: ongoing

25. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council (see link for eligible countries)

A call for proposals for The Mercury Project, a $10M+ research consortium investigating the impacts of health misinformation and evaluating interventions to prevent its spread in the United States, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Deadline: ongoing

26. Call for Applications, Daily Grant Program, The Pollination Project

Micro grants 365 days a year to grassroots global change agents who seek to spread compassion in their communities and in the world for the benefit of all. To contribute to the creation of a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world for all.

Funding information: total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding from TPP must be less than USD 40,000

Deadline: ongoing

27. Expedition Grants, Explorers Club and Discovery, Inc.

To foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond, including our commitment to mitigate climate change, prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and ensure the health of our lands, oceans and all that inhabit them.

Funding information: grants generally range from USD 25,000 to 40,000.

Deadline: ongoing

28. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC (see link for eligible countries)

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

Funding information: amounts of up to USD 100,000, OPEC Fund's contribution to a stand-alone project should not exceed 50% of the total cost of the said project

Deadline: ongoing

29. Rapid Response Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

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

Deadline: ongoing

30. Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program

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

Deadline: ongoing

31. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: ongoing


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Call for Proposals, Developing Online Modules for Alliance Teaching and Training, Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (see link for eligible countries)

Invites proposals from an individual or small team of health policy and systems researchers with expertise in curriculum development and online teaching pedagogy to develop content based on Alliance key reference materials into teaching modules for its online course platform. This is not a research call.

Deadline: Feb 17, 2022.

2. DSM | One Young World Scholarship 2022 (see link for eligible countries)

Offers four impactful young leaders to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 which takes place in Tokyo from 16 – 19 May. Will support young entrepreneurs who are making a local or global impact on agri-food systems in one of three focus areas: health for the planet, health for people, healthy livelihoods.

Deadline: Feb 22, 2022.

3. Global Summit Program, FORA: Network for Change (see link for eligible countries)

Thirty (30) Delegates from around the world will meet to build their advocacy skills, grow their confidence as advocates, and build networks in order to advance gender equality and women’s leadership in their home countries.

Deadline: Feb 25, 2022.

4. Call for Proposals, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

To identify and select potential laboratories partners. Open to any laboratory worldwide that is able to perform one or more vaccine-relevant immunological assays for SARS-CoV-2 and/or other pathogens for preclinical and/or human samples under a high-level quality system.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

5. 2022–2023 Junior Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

Fellows will have the opportunity to establish expertise on a specific region and will be called on to provide analysis of that region for internal use and potentially in response to media and other external queries. Fellows will also bolster their knowledge of global democracy using a comparative lens; build a network of external regional experts; develop crucial project management skills; and strengthen research and analysis skills.

Funding information: Fellows receive an annual salary of USD 42,000—amounting to a pre-tax, pre-deduction salary of USD 3,500 per month for 9 months—and a generous benefits package.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

6. Climate Investment Challenge

To develop and describe creative financial solutions and innovations addressing the defining challenge of our time – climate change. This could include identifying untapped climate finance opportunities or developing innovative financial structures or instruments that improve the bankability of climate investments.

Funding information: winning and runner-up teams awarded GBP 10,000 and GBP 5,000 respectively.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

7. 2022 CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge

Global search for innovations that make buildings more climate-resilient and resource-efficient is on. Up to 10 outstanding innovations will be given an opportunity to pilot at selected CapitaLand properties around the world and up to SGD 50,000 to cover each pilot's costs.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

8. 2021-22 Design Challenge, Efficiency for Access (see link for eligible countries)

Invites teams of university students to create affordable, high-performing off-grid appliances and enabling technologies to provide sustainable energy for all, they urgently need to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high performing appliances.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

9. Call for Applications, Eisenhower Fellowships (see link for eligible countries)

Identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

10. Russell E. Train Fellowships, World Wildlife Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

11. Call for Applications, Oppenheimer-Turvill PhD Scholarship (see link for eligible countries)

Part of the University’s new Oppenheimer Program in African Landscape Systems. Will examine the healthy and resilient functioning of socio-ecological systems including rangelands, croplands and woodlands that support human society, by focusing on the Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES) land surface model to improve its value to decision makers in Africa.

Benefits: covers international tuition fees, a tax-free stipend of at least GBP 15,609 for four years full-time, and a research training support grant

Deadline: Mar 4, 2022.

12. Call for Proposals for 2022 Women’s Digital Center Program, Orange Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To empower economically vulnerable women by providing them with training in digital technology and use of software, financial management and entrepreneurship.

Deadline: Mar 12, 2022.

13. ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships, Swissnex network (see link for eligible countries)

To promote research opportunities in Switzerland for Indian, Australian and Singapore students and to foster the exchange between Swiss and Asia-Pacific universities & institutions.

Funding information: amount CHF 1,600

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

14. Digital Equity Accelerator Program, Aspen Institute (see link for eligible countries)

Will support participating nonprofits in scaling their innovative approaches to help meet the needs of underserved communities affected by the digital divide.

Funding information: HP Inc. is backing the Accelerator with innovative technology as well as more than USD 100,000 in capacity-building grants for each participating organization.

Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.

15. Orange Knowledge Program, Nuffic (see link for eligible countries)

Aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.

Deadline: Mar 22, 2022.

16. Call for Applications, Geneva Challenge, Graduate Institute Geneva

To stimulate reflection and innovation on development from diverse disciplinary and contextual perspectives. To gather contributions that are both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to a relevant international development problem stemming from an interdisciplinary collaboration between three to five enrolled master students from anywhere in the world.

Award information: The ADG contest distributes 25,000 CHF in monetary prizes. The winning project will be awarded CHF 10,000; the two teams in second place will receive CHF 5,000 each and the two teams in third place, CHF 2,500 each.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.

17. Equitable Health Systems Challenge, MIT Solve

How can we build affordable, accessible, and high-quality health systems that serve everyone, everywhere? Looking for eight technology-based solutions that help build equitable health systems for all, especially for the most underserved communities.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.

18. New Build a World of Play Challenge, LEGO Foundation

Bold, transformational ideas that focus on young children’s wellbeing and holistic development, while addressing global social issues. To be in with a chance of a grant, your ideas will be impactful, feasible, community-centered, and sustainable.

Award information: up to ten finalists will be selected in Sept. 2022; each will receive DKK 6.5 million (approximately USD 1 million)

Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.

19. New 3rd Call for Ocean Innovation Challenge (see link for eligible countries)

Addresses the theme 'Area-Based Management & the Blue Economy,' specifically one or more SDG targets SDGs 14.2, 14.5, 14.7, then you may submit your preliminary proposal.

Deadline: Apr 9, 2022.

20. 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program, Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. The scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.

Benefits: up to USD 10,000 per year (max. two years); approx. 10 students awarded annually

Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.

21. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

22. Call for Transnational Access Program, Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure

To promote transnational cooperation and mobility of researchers throughout pan-European research infrastructures.

Deadline: May 15, 2022.

23. Children’s Rights and Technology in Digital Age MOOC, Global Campus of Human Rights

Takes a deep dive into how often children are exposed to the newest technological developments and, through a human rights approach, promotes a more ethical, human-centric, and accessible tech-infused future.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2022.

24. 2022 Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Recognizes innovative entries that leverage biodiversity data and tools from the GBIF network to advance open science. Open-ended, so entrants have a broad remit for creating tools and techniques that improve the access, utility or quality of GBIF-mediated data.

Award information: up to EUR 20,000

Deadline: Aug 14, 2022.

25. Scholarship for Displaced Students, Columbia University

Supports displaced students from anywhere in the world who are unable to complete their higher education. These students will receive full tuition, housing, and living assistance while pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees across all 18 Columbia schools and affiliates. Scholarship aims to shift the global dialogue surrounding displaced persons, from one that views them as a burden to one that recognizes them as vital contributors to global innovation and prosperity.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: February 10, 2022

New in:


1. Digital Equity Accelerator Program, Aspen Institute (see link for eligible countries)

2. Small Research Grants Program on Education, Spencer Foundation

3. Call for Proposals, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

4. Call for Transnational Access Program, Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure

5. Next Generation Women Leaders Program, McKinsey & Company (see link for eligible countries)

6. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 14, One Young World

7. Orange Knowledge Program, Nuffic (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Proposals, Civic Space for Climate Action, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals from national civil society organizations that support advocacy efforts to expand and protect civic space for climate action, including by furthering national-level implementation of multilateral commitments to ensure respect for the rights to peaceful assembly, association, and public participation in the context of climate change decision-making and governance.

Funding information: grants up to USD 25,000 are available for projects

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

2. Call for Climate Fund Projects, EKOenergy (see link for eligible countries)

The projects financed via the Climate Fund are usually small-scale solar (PV) and wind energy projects. All financed projects are managed by experienced organizations and are implemented in cooperation with local NGOs.

Funding information: looking for 6-10 solar and wind energy projects of EUR 10,000 to 40,000 each.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

3. 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: USD 12,000 per quarter

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

4. Seed funding for cooperation projects, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

For joint projects in which Swedish organizations meet transnational challenges together with organizations from the Baltic Sea region including Russia and countries of the Eastern Partnership.

Funding information: a project can apply for SEK 100,000 to 500,000.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

5. Call for Proposals, The Sanitation Learning Hub (see link for eligible countries)

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Research Grant Program. Using and promoting gender transformative sanitation approaches and ‘Leave No One Behind’ policies and programs: this keeps the focus on the poorest, most marginalized and hardest to reach households and communities.

Funding information: up to 3 grants of up to GBP 15,000 (approximately USD 20,000)

Deadline: Feb 18, 2022.

6. The RRR Accelerator - Develop Solutions to Prevent E-Waste, PREVENT Waste Alliance (see link for eligible countries)

For NGOs or private companies that want to start an innovative project to promote the reuse, refurbishment and repair (RRR) of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in low- and middle-income countries.

Benefits: up to EUR 20,000; access to peer learning and capacity building; expert coaching and mentoring; individual project and spending plan development support; outreach support

Deadline: Feb 21, 2022.

7. Call for Proposals for AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

Proposal should develop and test models for decision makers and planners to implement energy infrastructures and energy supply in Africa which safeguard a systemic approach to the water-energy food nexus.

Funding information: check will normally be done for the coordinator if requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for: public bodies or international organizations, or cases where individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60,000.

Deadline: Feb 23, 2022.

8. Thomas Jefferson Fund, FACE Foundation (USA and France)

To support new collaborations and the most innovative projects between promising young researchers in France and the US. Aims to foster forward-looking collaborative research in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and of Science for Society that addresses the most pressing global challenges.

Funding information: each grant will amount to USD 20,000 over two years to be split equally between the French and the American teams.

Deadline: Feb 24, 2022.

9. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

To provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate.

Funding information: max. grant size is USD 25,000; any application asking for more than this will be rejected. Total project budget can be higher if there are other funding sources.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

10. Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

Provides rapid and targeted support through seed capital for innovative approaches to ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change.

Funding information: for contributions of USD 50,000 to 250,000, with no specified or prioritized regional or country focus. The maximum project duration is 36 months.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

11. Bio-Bridge Initiative, Convention on Biological Diversity (see link for eligible countries)

For the fourth round of technical and scientific cooperation demonstration projects under the Bio-Bridge Initiative. Provides seed funding to incubate projects and partnerships that promote exemplary approaches, particularly through South-South and triangular cooperation, to address biodiversity-related issues and challenges, and showcase good practices and lessons learned.

Funding information: Funding up to USD 20,000 is available.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

12. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.

Funding information: financial support of up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

13. Pitch for the Grant 2022, World Wetlands Day

Inviting individuals, community organizations and social enterprises to submit pitches of project ideas or initiatives, which aim to contribute to healthy wetlands by either promoting conservation, restoration or improved management.

Funding information: winning project idea or initiative will receive EUR 10,000 provided by Danone.

Deadline: Mar 2, 2022.

14. Water Management 2022 Program, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Areas (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals should look into the integrated water resource management aspects by specifically dealing with the water storage and distribution system challenges through innovative technologies and solutions, when possible, nature-based, and considering the effects of climate change.

Grant size: total indicative amount allocated to this call is EUR 8.2 million

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

15. New Next Generation Women Leaders Program, McKinsey & Company (see link for eligible countries)

Seeking applications for the Next Generation Women Leaders (NGWL) EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Program to continue with weekly workshops and informative virtual sessions throughout May and June.

Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.

16. New Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 14, One Young World

Seeks to support solutions that utilize novel technologies to reduce marine pollution, enhance water quality, and promote biodiversity and sustainability of their natural marine ecosystems.

Funding information: sponsorship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 and a USD 50,000 grant from Novartis

Deadline: Mar 22, 2022.

17. New Small Research Grants Program on Education, Spencer Foundation

To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived for projects ranging from one to five years.

Funding information: proposed budgets for this program are limited to USD 50,000 total and may not include indirect cost charges per Spencer’s policy.

Deadline: Apr 12, 2022.

18. Grants Program, National Geographic Society

Provides seed funding and support to early career individuals, as well as those more advanced in their careers, who are working to address critical challenges, advance new solutions, and inspire positive transformation across all seven continents.

Funding information: Level I grants receive funding up to USD 20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, and mentorship; Level II grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Apr 13, 2022.

19. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.

Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

20. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).

Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

21. Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.

Funding information: the maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is EUR 25,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

22. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)

Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.

Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

23. Call for Applications, Grant Program, Ekhaga Foundation

To promote human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines and healing practices, and to support research for a healthier way of life, which in itself may have a disease preventive effect.

Deadline: May 20, 2022.

24. Global Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries)

A social impact-first investment vehicle that works with mission-aligned development agencies, philanthropy, and other funders to find and fund evidence-based innovations with the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people.

Deadline: ongoing

25. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council (see link for eligible countries)

A call for proposals for The Mercury Project, a $10M+ research consortium investigating the impacts of health misinformation and evaluating interventions to prevent its spread in the United States, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Deadline: ongoing

26. Call for Applications, Daily Grant Program, The Pollination Project

Micro grants 365 days a year to grassroots global change agents who seek to spread compassion in their communities and in the world for the benefit of all. To contribute to the creation of a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world for all.

Funding information: total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding from TPP must be less than USD 40,000

Deadline: ongoing

27. Expedition Grants, Explorers Club and Discovery, Inc.

To foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond, including our commitment to mitigate climate change, prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and ensure the health of our lands, oceans and all that inhabit them.

Funding information: grants generally range from USD 25,000 to 40,000.

Deadline: ongoing

28. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC (see link for eligible countries)

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

Funding information: amounts of up to USD 100,000, OPEC Fund's contribution to a stand-alone project should not exceed 50% of the total cost of the said project

Deadline: ongoing

29. Rapid Response Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

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

Deadline: ongoing

30. Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program

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

Deadline: ongoing

31. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: ongoing

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Call for Proposals, Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (see link for eligible countries) The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency has launched a call for proposals to "Development and application of a methodology on climate finance as part of a country’s transparency framework" to develop a methodology that supports the tracking of climate finance at the national level in the context of NDC implementation and the benefits associated with climate action and that enables integration of such data in a country’s transparency framework.

Deadline: Feb 11, 2022.

2. Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge

Invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges.

Benefits: overall winner: USD 10,000 and invited to attend and present on a panel at the Milken Global Conference; runner-up USD 5,000

Deadline: Feb 13, 2022.

3. AI for Protected Vegetation Recognition Challenge, Enel Green Power

Looking for artificial intelligence solutions to be applied during the construction phase of renewable power plants to detect selected tree or other vegetation species, that may be rare, in danger of extinction, or of particular importance for the local biodiversity equilibrium of the considered area, or that are protected by regulation.

Funding information: USD 20,000

Deadline: Feb 14, 2022.

4. Call for Proposals, Developing Online Modules for Alliance Teaching and Training, Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (see link for eligible countries)

Invites proposals from an individual or small team of health policy and systems researchers with expertise in curriculum development and online teaching pedagogy to develop content based on Alliance key reference materials into teaching modules for its online course platform. This is not a research call.

Deadline: Feb 17, 2022.

5. DSM | One Young World Scholarship 2022 (see link for eligible countries)

Offers four impactful young leaders to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 which takes place in Tokyo from 16 – 19 May. Will support young entrepreneurs who are making a local or global impact on agri-food systems in one of three focus areas: health for the planet, health for people, healthy livelihoods.

Deadline: Feb 22, 2022.

6. Global Summit Program, FORA: Network for Change (see link for eligible countries)

Thirty (30) Delegates from around the world will meet to build their advocacy skills, grow their confidence as advocates, and build networks in order to advance gender equality and women’s leadership in their home countries.

Deadline: Feb 25, 2022.

7. New Call for Proposals, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

To identify and select potential laboratories partners. Open to any laboratory worldwide that is able to perform one or more vaccine-relevant immunological assays for SARS-CoV-2 and/or other pathogens for preclinical and/or human samples under a high-level quality system.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

8. 2022–2023 Junior Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

Fellows will have the opportunity to establish expertise on a specific region and will be called on to provide analysis of that region for internal use and potentially in response to media and other external queries. Fellows will also bolster their knowledge of global democracy using a comparative lens; build a network of external regional experts; develop crucial project management skills; and strengthen research and analysis skills.

Funding information: Fellows receive an annual salary of USD 42,000—amounting to a pre-tax, pre-deduction salary of USD 3,500 per month for 9 months—and a generous benefits package.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

9. Climate Investment Challenge

To develop and describe creative financial solutions and innovations addressing the defining challenge of our time – climate change. This could include identifying untapped climate finance opportunities or developing innovative financial structures or instruments that improve the bankability of climate investments.

Funding information: winning and runner-up teams awarded GBP 10,000 and GBP 5,000 respectively.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

10. 2022 CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge

Global search for innovations that make buildings more climate-resilient and resource-efficient is on. Up to 10 outstanding innovations will be given an opportunity to pilot at selected CapitaLand properties around the world and up to SGD 50,000 to cover each pilot's costs.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

11. 2021-22 Design Challenge, Efficiency for Access (see link for eligible countries)

Invites teams of university students to create affordable, high-performing off-grid appliances and enabling technologies to provide sustainable energy for all, they urgently need to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high performing appliances.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

12. Call for Applications, Eisenhower Fellowships (see link for eligible countries)

Identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

13. Russell E. Train Fellowships, World Wildlife Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

14. Call for Applications, Oppenheimer-Turvill PhD Scholarship (see link for eligible countries)

Part of the University’s new Oppenheimer Program in African Landscape Systems. Will examine the healthy and resilient functioning of socio-ecological systems including rangelands, croplands and woodlands that support human society, by focusing on the Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES) land surface model to improve its value to decision makers in Africa.

Benefits: covers international tuition fees, a tax-free stipend of at least GBP 15,609 for four years full-time, and a research training support grant

Deadline: Mar 4, 2022.

15. Call for Proposals for 2022 Women’s Digital Center Program, Orange Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To empower economically vulnerable women by providing them with training in digital technology and use of software, financial management and entrepreneurship.

Deadline: Mar 12, 2022.

16. ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships, Swissnex network (see link for eligible countries)

To promote research opportunities in Switzerland for Indian, Australian and Singapore students and to foster the exchange between Swiss and Asia-Pacific universities & institutions.

Funding information: amount CHF 1,600

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

17. New Digital Equity Accelerator Program, Aspen Institute (see link for eligible countries)

Will support participating nonprofits in scaling their innovative approaches to help meet the needs of underserved communities affected by the digital divide.

Funding information: HP Inc. is backing the Accelerator with innovative technology as well as more than USD 100,000 in capacity-building grants for each participating organization.

Deadline: Mar 21, 2022.

18. 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: Mar 22, 2022.

19. Call for Applications, Geneva Challenge, Graduate Institute Geneva

To stimulate reflection and innovation on development from diverse disciplinary and contextual perspectives. To gather contributions that are both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to a relevant international development problem stemming from an interdisciplinary collaboration between three to five enrolled master students from anywhere in the world.

Award information: The ADG contest distributes 25,000 CHF in monetary prizes. The winning project will be awarded CHF 10,000; the two teams in second place will receive CHF 5,000 each and the two teams in third place, CHF 2,500 each.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.

20. Equitable Health Systems Challenge, MIT Solve

How can we build affordable, accessible, and high-quality health systems that serve everyone, everywhere? Looking for eight technology-based solutions that help build equitable health systems for all, especially for the most underserved communities.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.

21. 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program, Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. The scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.

Benefits: up to USD 10,000 per year (max. two years); approx. 10 students awarded annually

Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.

22. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

23. New 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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: February 4, 2022

New in:


1. Call for Applications, Oppenheimer-Turvill PhD Scholarship (see link for eligible countries)

2. DSM | One Young World Scholarship 2022 (see link for eligible countries)

3. Call for Proposals for 2022 Women’s Digital Center Program, Orange Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

4. Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

5. Pitch for the Grant 2022, World Wetlands Day

6. Equitable Health Systems Challenge, MIT Solve


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Minor Foundation for Major Challenges, Small and Large Grant 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.

Funding information: EUR 20,000 – 200,000 for larger grants; up to EUR 10,000 for small grants

Deadline: February 4, 2022.

2. Call for Expressions of Interest, Agence Française de Développement (see link for eligible countries)

For research on "Scaling up Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and large-scale ecological restoration: Towards changes in agricultural production, land-use and urban development models".

Funding information: total budget allocated is EUR 890,000 inclusive of all taxes, for a max. of four research projects, each for an amount of less than EUR 225,000 inclusive of all taxes.

Deadline: Feb 4, 2022.

3. Call for Proposals, World Health Organization (see link for eligible countries)

Examining how health systems are responding to the climate crisis at the national or sub-national levels. Research teams will develop analytical case studies in collaboration with national policy-makers as they attempt to adapt, mitigate and build broader resilience to the ongoing climate crisis

Funding information: max. of six case studies. Individual research projects funded for up to a maximum of USD 60,000. Research projects are expected to run for a max. of 12 months.

Deadline: Feb 6, 2022.

4. Call for Proposals, Civic Space for Climate Action, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals from national civil society organizations that support advocacy efforts to expand and protect civic space for climate action, including by furthering national-level implementation of multilateral commitments to ensure respect for the rights to peaceful assembly, association, and public participation in the context of climate change decision-making and governance.

Funding information: grants up to USD 25,000 are available for projects

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

5. Call for Climate Fund Projects, EKOenergy (see link for eligible countries)

The projects financed via the Climate Fund are usually small-scale solar (PV) and wind energy projects. All financed projects are managed by experienced organizations and are implemented in cooperation with local NGOs.

Funding information: looking for 6-10 solar and wind energy projects of EUR 10,000 to 40,000 each.

Deadline: Feb 15, 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: USD 12,000 per quarter

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

7. Seed funding for cooperation projects, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

For joint projects in which Swedish organizations meet transnational challenges together with organizations from the Baltic Sea region including Russia and countries of the Eastern Partnership.

Funding information: a project can apply for SEK 100,000 to 500,000.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

8. Call for Proposals, The Sanitation Learning Hub (see link for eligible countries)

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Research Grant Program. Using and promoting gender transformative sanitation approaches and ‘Leave No One Behind’ policies and programs: this keeps the focus on the poorest, most marginalized and hardest to reach households and communities.

Funding information: up to 3 grants of up to GBP 15,000 (approximately USD 20,000)

Deadline: Feb 18, 2022.

9. The RRR Accelerator - Develop Solutions to Prevent E-Waste, PREVENT Waste Alliance (see link for eligible countries)

For NGOs or private companies that want to start an innovative project to promote the reuse, refurbishment and repair (RRR) of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in low- and middle-income countries.

Benefits: up to EUR 20,000; access to peer learning and capacity building; expert coaching and mentoring; individual project and spending plan development support; outreach support

Deadline: Feb 21, 2022.

10. Call for Proposals for AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

Proposal should develop and test models for decision makers and planners to implement energy infrastructures and energy supply in Africa which safeguard a systemic approach to the water-energy food nexus.

Funding information: check will normally be done for the coordinator if requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for: public bodies or international organizations, or cases where individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60,000.

Deadline: Feb 23, 2022.

11. Thomas Jefferson Fund, FACE Foundation (USA and France)

To support new collaborations and the most innovative projects between promising young researchers in France and the US. Aims to foster forward-looking collaborative research in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and of Science for Society that addresses the most pressing global challenges.

Funding information: each grant will amount to USD 20,000 over two years to be split equally between the French and the American teams.

Deadline: Feb 24, 2022.

12. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

To provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate.

Funding information: max. grant size is USD 25,000; any application asking for more than this will be rejected. Total project budget can be higher if there are other funding sources.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

13. Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

Provides rapid and targeted support through seed capital for innovative approaches to ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change.

Funding information: for contributions of USD 50,000 to 250,000, with no specified or prioritized regional or country focus. The maximum project duration is 36 months.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

14. Bio-Bridge Initiative, Convention on Biological Diversity (see link for eligible countries)

For the fourth round of technical and scientific cooperation demonstration projects under the Bio-Bridge Initiative. Provides seed funding to incubate projects and partnerships that promote exemplary approaches, particularly through South-South and triangular cooperation, to address biodiversity-related issues and challenges, and showcase good practices and lessons learned.

Funding information: Funding up to USD 20,000 is available.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

15. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.

Funding information: financial support of up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

16. New Pitch for the Grant 2022, World Wetlands Day

Inviting individuals, community organizations and social enterprises to submit pitches of project ideas or initiatives, which aim to contribute to healthy wetlands by either promoting conservation, restoration or improved management.

Funding information: winning project idea or initiative will receive EUR 10,000 provided by Danone.

Deadline: Mar 2, 2022.

17. Water Management 2022 Program, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Areas (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals should look into the integrated water resource management aspects by specifically dealing with the water storage and distribution system challenges through innovative technologies and solutions, when possible, nature-based, and considering the effects of climate change.

Grant size: total indicative amount allocated to this call is EUR 8.2 million

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

18. Grants Program, National Geographic Society

Provides seed funding and support to early career individuals, as well as those more advanced in their careers, who are working to address critical challenges, advance new solutions, and inspire positive transformation across all seven continents.

Funding information: Level I grants receive funding up to USD 20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, and mentorship; Level II grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Apr 13, 2022.

19. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.

Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

20. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).

Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

21. New Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.

Funding information: the maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is EUR 25,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

22. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)

Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.

Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

23. Call for Applications, Grant Program, Ekhaga Foundation

To promote human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines and healing practices, and to support research for a healthier way of life, which in itself may have a disease preventive effect.

Deadline: May 20, 2022.

24. Global Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries)

A social impact-first investment vehicle that works with mission-aligned development agencies, philanthropy, and other funders to find and fund evidence-based innovations with the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people.

Deadline: ongoing

25. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council (see link for eligible countries)

A call for proposals for The Mercury Project, a $10M+ research consortium investigating the impacts of health misinformation and evaluating interventions to prevent its spread in the United States, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Deadline: ongoing

26. Call for Applications, Daily Grant Program, The Pollination Project

Micro grants 365 days a year to grassroots global change agents who seek to spread compassion in their communities and in the world for the benefit of all. To contribute to the creation of a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world for all.

Funding information: total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding from TPP must be less than USD 40,000

Deadline: ongoing

27. Expedition Grants, Explorers Club and Discovery, Inc.

To foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond, including our commitment to mitigate climate change, prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and ensure the health of our lands, oceans and all that inhabit them.

Funding information: grants generally range from USD 25,000 to 40,000.

Deadline: ongoing

28. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC (see link for eligible countries)

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

Funding information: amounts of up to USD 100,000, OPEC Fund's contribution to a stand-alone project should not exceed 50% of the total cost of the said project

Deadline: ongoing

29. Rapid Response Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

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

Deadline: ongoing

30. Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program

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

Deadline: ongoing

31. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: ongoing


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Call for Proposals, Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (see link for eligible countries) The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency has launched a call for proposals to "Development and application of a methodology on climate finance as part of a country’s transparency framework" to develop a methodology that supports the tracking of climate finance at the national level in the context of NDC implementation and the benefits associated with climate action and that enables integration of such data in a country’s transparency framework.

Deadline: Feb 11, 2022.

2. Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge

Invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges.

Benefits: overall winner: USD 10,000 and invited to attend and present on a panel at the Milken Global Conference; runner-up USD 5,000

Deadline: Feb 13, 2022.

3. AI for Protected Vegetation Recognition Challenge, Enel Green Power

Looking for artificial intelligence solutions to be applied during the construction phase of renewable power plants to detect selected tree or other vegetation species, that may be rare, in danger of extinction, or of particular importance for the local biodiversity equilibrium of the considered area, or that are protected by regulation.

Funding information: USD 20,000

Deadline: Feb 14, 2022.

4. Call for Proposals, Developing Online Modules for Alliance Teaching and Training, Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (see link for eligible countries)

Invites proposals from an individual or small team of health policy and systems researchers with expertise in curriculum development and online teaching pedagogy to develop content based on Alliance key reference materials into teaching modules for its online course platform. This is not a research call.

Deadline: Feb 17, 2022.

5. New DSM | One Young World Scholarship 2022 (see link for eligible countries)

Offers four impactful young leaders to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 which takes place in Tokyo from 16 – 19 May. Will support young entrepreneurs who are making a local or global impact on agri-food systems in one of three focus areas: health for the planet, health for people, healthy livelihoods.

Deadline: Feb 22, 2022.

6. Global Summit Program, FORA: Network for Change (see link for eligible countries)

Thirty (30) Delegates from around the world will meet to build their advocacy skills, grow their confidence as advocates, and build networks in order to advance gender equality and women’s leadership in their home countries.

Deadline: Feb 25, 2022.

7. 2022–2023 Junior Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

Fellows will have the opportunity to establish expertise on a specific region and will be called on to provide analysis of that region for internal use and potentially in response to media and other external queries. Fellows will also bolster their knowledge of global democracy using a comparative lens; build a network of external regional experts; develop crucial project management skills; and strengthen research and analysis skills.

Funding information: Fellows receive an annual salary of USD 42,000—amounting to a pre-tax, pre-deduction salary of USD 3,500 per month for 9 months—and a generous benefits package.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

8. Climate Investment Challenge

To develop and describe creative financial solutions and innovations addressing the defining challenge of our time – climate change. This could include identifying untapped climate finance opportunities or developing innovative financial structures or instruments that improve the bankability of climate investments.

Funding information: winning and runner-up teams awarded GBP 10,000 and GBP 5,000 respectively.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

9. 2022 CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge

Global search for innovations that make buildings more climate-resilient and resource-efficient is on. Up to 10 outstanding innovations will be given an opportunity to pilot at selected CapitaLand properties around the world and up to SGD 50,000 to cover each pilot's costs.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

10. 2021-22 Design Challenge, Efficiency for Access (see link for eligible countries)

Invites teams of university students to create affordable, high-performing off-grid appliances and enabling technologies to provide sustainable energy for all, they urgently need to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high performing appliances.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

11. Call for Applications, Eisenhower Fellowships (see link for eligible countries)

Identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

12. Russell E. Train Fellowships, World Wildlife Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

13. New Call for Applications, Oppenheimer-Turvill PhD Scholarship (see link for eligible countries)

Part of the University’s new Oppenheimer Program in African Landscape Systems. Will examine the healthy and resilient functioning of socio-ecological systems including rangelands, croplands and woodlands that support human society, by focusing on the Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES) land surface model to improve its value to decision makers in Africa.

Benefits: covers international tuition fees, a tax-free stipend of at least GBP 15,609 for four years full-time, and a research training support grant

Deadline: Mar 4, 2022.

14. New Call for Proposals for 2022 Women’s Digital Center Program, Orange Foundation(see link for eligible countries)

To empower economically vulnerable women by providing them with training in digital technology and use of software, financial management and entrepreneurship.

Deadline: Mar 12, 2022.

15. ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships, Swissnex network (see link for eligible countries)

To promote research opportunities in Switzerland for Indian, Australian and Singapore students and to foster the exchange between Swiss and Asia-Pacific universities & institutions.

Funding information: amount CHF 1,600

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

16. Call for Applications, Geneva Challenge, Graduate Institute Geneva

To stimulate reflection and innovation on development from diverse disciplinary and contextual perspectives. To gather contributions that are both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to a relevant international development problem stemming from an interdisciplinary collaboration between three to five enrolled master students from anywhere in the world.

Award information: The ADG contest distributes 25,000 CHF in monetary prizes. The winning project will be awarded CHF 10,000; the two teams in second place will receive CHF 5,000 each and the two teams in third place, CHF 2,500 each.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.

17. New Equitable Health Systems Challenge, MIT Solve

How can we build affordable, accessible, and high-quality health systems that serve everyone, everywhere? Looking for eight technology-based solutions that help build equitable health systems for all, especially for the most underserved communities.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.

18. 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program, Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. The scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.

Benefits: up to USD 10,000 per year (max. two years); approx. 10 students awarded annually

Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.

19. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

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Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: January 27, 2022

New in:

1. Call for Applications, Eisenhower Fellowships (see link for eligible countries)

2. Call for Proposals, Developing Online Modules for Alliance Teaching and Training, Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (see link for eligible countries)

3. 2022–2023 Junior Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

4. The RRR Accelerator - Develop Solutions to Prevent E-Waste, PREVENT Waste Alliance (see link for eligible countries)

5. Grants Program, National Geographic Society

6. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

7. Global Summit Program, FORA: Network for Change (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. 2022 Core Fund Grant Program, Honnold Foundation

To provide unrestricted funding to global solar energy access initiatives that reduce environmental impact and increase social and economic equity. Though the funds are unrestricted, they tend to select organizations that are directing funds towards a specific project or initiative.

Funding information: Core Grant awards typically range from USD 30,000 to 100,000.

Deadline: Jan 28, 2022.

2. The Malala Fund Girls Program (see link for eligible countries)

Gives girls the tools they need to advocate for education and equality in their communities and a platform for the world to hear their voices.

Funding information: Grants range between USD 75,000 -100,000 and can be used for general operating support or projects over a 12-month to three-year period.

Deadline: Jan 28, 2022.

3. Request for Research Proposals, United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals on the Economic Transformation Database (ETD) project which aims to better understand structural transformation—how it varies, why it varies, and what the implications of this might be—and to offer new frameworks that provide insight into how to address it.

Funding information: total research honorarium of USD 6,000 will be paid in one instalment

Deadline: Jan 31, 2022.

4. Call for Proposals, Grants Program Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Supports small, preferably local initiatives worldwide towards the conservation of endangered species (flora & fauna), or initiatives that in other ways promote the conservation and wise use of nature and their natural resources base. It does this by giving small grants to conservation organizations worldwide.

Funding information: maximum grants are currently EUR 20,000 or USD 20,000.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.

5. Call for Proposals, Primate Conservation, Inc. (see link for eligible countries)

To fund field research that supports conservation programs for wild populations of primates. The intent is to provide support for original research that can be used to formulate and to implement conservation plans for the species studied.

Funding information: average approx. USD 2,500, with a max. grant of USD 5,000

Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.

6. Minor Foundation for Major Challenges, Small and Large Grant 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.

Funding information: EUR 20,000 – 200,000 for larger grants; up to EUR 10,000 for small grants

Deadline: February 4, 2022.

7. Call for Expressions of Interest, Agence Française de Développement (see link for eligible countries)

For research on "Scaling up Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and large-scale ecological restoration: Towards changes in agricultural production, land-use and urban development models".

Funding information: total budget allocated is EUR 890,000 inclusive of all taxes, for a max. of four research projects, each for an amount of less than EUR 225,000 inclusive of all taxes.

Deadline: Feb 4, 2022.

8. Call for Proposals, World Health Organization (see link for eligible countries)

Examining how health systems are responding to the climate crisis at the national or sub-national levels. Research teams will develop analytical case studies in collaboration with national policy-makers as they attempt to adapt, mitigate and build broader resilience to the ongoing climate crisis

Funding information: max. of six case studies. Individual research projects funded for up to a maximum of USD 60,000. Research projects are expected to run for a max. of 12 months.

Deadline: Feb 6, 2022.

9. Call for Proposals, Civic Space for Climate Action, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals from national civil society organizations that support advocacy efforts to expand and protect civic space for climate action, including by furthering national-level implementation of multilateral commitments to ensure respect for the rights to peaceful assembly, association, and public participation in the context of climate change decision-making and governance.

Funding information: grants up to USD 25,000 are available for projects

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

10. Call for Climate Fund Projects, EKOenergy (see link for eligible countries)

The projects financed via the Climate Fund are usually small-scale solar (PV) and wind energy projects. All financed projects are managed by experienced organizations and are implemented in cooperation with local NGOs.

Funding information: looking for 6-10 solar and wind energy projects of EUR 10,000 to 40,000 each.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

11. 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: USD 12,000 per quarter

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

12. Seed funding for cooperation projects, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

For joint projects in which Swedish organizations meet transnational challenges together with organizations from the Baltic Sea region including Russia and countries of the Eastern Partnership.

Funding information: a project can apply for SEK 100,000 to 500,000.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

13. Call for Proposals, The Sanitation Learning Hub (see link for eligible countries)

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Research Grant Program. Using and promoting gender transformative sanitation approaches and ‘Leave No One Behind’ policies and programs: this keeps the focus on the poorest, most marginalized and hardest to reach households and communities.

Funding information: up to 3 grants of up to GBP 15,000 (approximately USD 20,000)

Deadline: Feb 18, 2022.

14. New The RRR Accelerator - Develop Solutions to Prevent E-Waste, PREVENT Waste Alliance (see link for eligible countries)

For NGOs or private companies that want to start an innovative project to promote the reuse, refurbishment and repair (RRR) of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in low- and middle-income countries.

Benefits: up to EUR 20,000; access to peer learning and capacity building; expert coaching and mentoring; individual project and spending plan development support; outreach support

Deadline: Feb 21, 2022.

15. Call for Proposals for AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

Proposal should develop and test models for decision makers and planners to implement energy infrastructures and energy supply in Africa which safeguard a systemic approach to the water-energy food nexus.

Funding information: check will normally be done for the coordinator if requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for: public bodies or international organizations, or cases where individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60,000.

Deadline: Feb 23, 2022.

16. Thomas Jefferson Fund, FACE Foundation (USA and France)

To support new collaborations and the most innovative projects between promising young researchers in France and the US. Aims to foster forward-looking collaborative research in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and of Science for Society that addresses the most pressing global challenges.

Funding information: each grant will amount to USD 20,000 over two years to be split equally between the French and the American teams.

Deadline: Feb 24, 2022.

17. New Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

To provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate.

Funding information: max. grant size is USD 25,000; any application asking for more than this will be rejected. Total project budget can be higher if there are other funding sources.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

18. Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

Provides rapid and targeted support through seed capital for innovative approaches to ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change.

Funding information: for contributions of USD 50,000 to 250,000, with no specified or prioritized regional or country focus. The maximum project duration is 36 months.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

19. Bio-Bridge Initiative, Convention on Biological Diversity (see link for eligible countries)

For the fourth round of technical and scientific cooperation demonstration projects under the Bio-Bridge Initiative. Provides seed funding to incubate projects and partnerships that promote exemplary approaches, particularly through South-South and triangular cooperation, to address biodiversity-related issues and challenges, and showcase good practices and lessons learned.

Funding information: Funding up to USD 20,000 is available.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

20. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.

Funding information: financial support of up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

21. Water Management 2022 Program, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Areas (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals should look into the integrated water resource management aspects by specifically dealing with the water storage and distribution system challenges through innovative technologies and solutions, when possible, nature-based, and considering the effects of climate change.

Grant size: total indicative amount allocated to this call is EUR 8.2 million

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

22. New Grants Program, National Geographic Society

Provides seed funding and support to early career individuals, as well as those more advanced in their careers, who are working to address critical challenges, advance new solutions, and inspire positive transformation across all seven continents.

Funding information: Level I grants receive funding up to USD 20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, and mentorship; Level II grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to USD 100,000

Deadline: Apr 13, 2022.

23. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.

Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

24. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).

Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

25. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)

Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.

Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

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 25,000.

Deadline: ongoing

33. 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

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.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: ongoing


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Open Call for 2022-2023 Fellowship Applications, The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University

Invites applications from scholars whose research advances Internet & society studies in the public interest: regulating and implementing ethical AI, adapting Copyright Law to Support Teaching in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Environment, and designing for equitable learning.

Benefits: BKC funded fellows are eligible to receive stipends of USD 72,000 annually, plus additional funding of USD 5,000 for personal or research-specific expenses.

Deadline: Jan 31, 2022.

2. Cross Culture Program Fellowships, Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (see link for eligible countries)

For Strengthening Civil Society organizations. Focus areas: policy and society; media and culture; human rights and peace; sustainable development; digital civil society; non-formal political education; climate justice.

Benefits: a monthly stipend of EUR 550 plus the coverage of costs for round-trip airfare, accommodation, monthly public transportation ticket within the fellow’s city of residence, health insurance, reimbursement of any visa fees incurred

Deadline: Jan 31, 2022.

3. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Program seeks to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by fostering prospective leaders with their undertakings and projects to combat climate change, to develop and implement adaptation strategies, to preserve ecosystems and biodiversity and to foster the sustainable use of the oceans and seas.

Funding information: the monthly fellowship amount – depending on career stage – is EUR 2,170, EUR 2,470 or EUR 2,670 for fellows. This includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.

4. Leader Lab, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

An online leadership program for young civil society leaders in Eastern Europe, South Asia or the MENA region who are open for innovative tools and new forms for collaboration.

Deadline: Feb 2, 2022.

5. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 11, One Young World

Aims to find and support solutions that make cities greener by pushing the boundaries of sustainable construction and urbanization.

Prize details: USD 50,000 grant from Holcim, participation at the Tokyo summit, and mentorship

Deadline: Feb 2, 2022.

6. Call for Proposals, Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (see link for eligible countries) The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency has launched a call for proposals to "Development and application of a methodology on climate finance as part of a country’s transparency framework" to develop a methodology that supports the tracking of climate finance at the national level in the context of NDC implementation and the benefits associated with climate action and that enables integration of such data in a country’s transparency framework.

Deadline: Feb 11, 2022.

7. Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge

Invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges.

Benefits: overall winner: USD 10,000 and invited to attend and present on a panel at the Milken Global Conference; runner-up USD 5,000

Deadline: Feb 13, 2022.

8. AI for Protected Vegetation Recognition Challenge, Enel Green Power

Looking for artificial intelligence solutions to be applied during the construction phase of renewable power plants to detect selected tree or other vegetation species, that may be rare, in danger of extinction, or of particular importance for the local biodiversity equilibrium of the considered area, or that are protected by regulation.

Funding information: USD 20,000

Deadline: Feb 14, 2022.

9. New Call for Proposals, Developing Online Modules for Alliance Teaching and Training, Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (see link for eligible countries)

Invites proposals from an individual or small team of health policy and systems researchers with expertise in curriculum development and online teaching pedagogy to develop content based on Alliance key reference materials into teaching modules for its online course platform. This is not a research call.

Deadline: Feb 17, 2022.

10. New Global Summit Program, FORA: Network for Change (see link for eligible countries)

Thirty (30) Delegates from around the world will meet to build their advocacy skills, grow their confidence as advocates, and build networks in order to advance gender equality and women’s leadership in their home countries.

Deadline: Feb 25, 2022.

11. New 2022–2023 Junior Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

Fellows will have the opportunity to establish expertise on a specific region and will be called on to provide analysis of that region for internal use and potentially in response to media and other external queries. Fellows will also bolster their knowledge of global democracy using a comparative lens; build a network of external regional experts; develop crucial project management skills; and strengthen research and analysis skills.

Funding information: Fellows receive an annual salary of USD 42,000—amounting to a pre-tax, pre-deduction salary of USD 3,500 per month for 9 months—and a generous benefits package.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

12. Climate Investment Challenge

To develop and describe creative financial solutions and innovations addressing the defining challenge of our time – climate change. This could include identifying untapped climate finance opportunities or developing innovative financial structures or instruments that improve the bankability of climate investments.

Funding information: winning and runner-up teams awarded GBP 10,000 and GBP 5,000 respectively.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

13. 2022 CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge

Global search for innovations that make buildings more climate-resilient and resource-efficient is on. Up to 10 outstanding innovations will be given an opportunity to pilot at selected CapitaLand properties around the world and up to SGD 50,000 to cover each pilot's costs.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

14. 2021-22 Design Challenge, Efficiency for Access (see link for eligible countries)

Invites teams of university students to create affordable, high-performing off-grid appliances and enabling technologies to provide sustainable energy for all, they urgently need to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high performing appliances.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

15. New Call for Applications, Eisenhower Fellowships (see link for eligible countries)

Identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

16. Russell E. Train Fellowships, World Wildlife Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

17. ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships, Swissnex network (see link for eligible countries)

To promote research opportunities in Switzerland for Indian, Australian and Singapore students and to foster the exchange between Swiss and Asia-Pacific universities & institutions.

Funding information: amount CHF 1,600

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

18. Call for Applications, Geneva Challenge, Graduate Institute Geneva

To stimulate reflection and innovation on development from diverse disciplinary and contextual perspectives. To gather contributions that are both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to a relevant international development problem stemming from an interdisciplinary collaboration between three to five enrolled master students from anywhere in the world.

Award information: The ADG contest distributes 25,000 CHF in monetary prizes. The winning project will be awarded CHF 10,000; the two teams in second place will receive CHF 5,000 each and the two teams in third place, CHF 2,500 each.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.

19. 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program, Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. The scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.

Benefits: up to USD 10,000 per year (max. two years); approx. 10 students awarded annually

Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.

20. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

21. 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.

22. 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.

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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: January 11, 2022

New in:


1. Call for Proposals, Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (see link for eligible countries)

2. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

3. Open Call for 2022-2023 Fellowship Applications, The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University

4. Leader Lab, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

5. 2022 Core Fund Grant Program, Honnold Foundation

6. Bio-Bridge Initiative, Convention on Biological Diversity (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Applications, Global Grand Challenges, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

To develop tools and processes that are "fit-for-purpose" to facilitate collaboration among researchers in low- and middle-income countries, focused on filling data science gaps and challenges whose solutions will address global health problems while fostering multi-disciplinary collaborations among researchers.

Funding information: up to USD 250,000 with an 18- to 24-month grant duration

Deadline: Jan 13, 2022.

2. Call for Applications, Grand Challenges in Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Offers funding for 10 scientific groups to explore the identification, characterization, and context of infectious disease in LMIC settings.

Funding information: up to USD 200,000 for each project, with a grant term of up to 24 months depending on the scope of the project.

Deadline: Jan 13, 2022.

3. Call for Applications, 2022-23 Grant Program, Kubota Fund (see link for eligible countries)

For research analysts, trainees and students from developing countries who join in academic or training program(s) provided by research/educational institutes or private enterprises located in Japan.

Funding information: from JPY 80,000 - 100,000 per month.

Deadline: Jan 14, 2022.

4. Margaret McNamara Education Grants for Women

The MMEG’s mission is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in their countries.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2022.

5. Lives in Dignity Grant Facility, United Nations Office for Project Services (see link for eligible countries)

To efficiently and effectively channel funding to promote development-oriented approaches to new, recurrent, and protracted displacement crises, focusing on early operational engagements with a development focus.

Funding information: project proposals shall be between USD 575,000 and USD 2.3 million (excluding the 15% co-funding)

Deadline: Jan 23, 2022.

6. Environmental Curricula Grants Program, Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation

To support educators in developing and implementing holistic environmental curricula that: integrate field activities and classroom teaching, and incorporate basic ecological principles and problem solving.

Funding information: grants of up to USD 1,500.

Deadline: Jan 25, 2022.

7. Large Research Grants on Education Program, Spencer Foundation

To support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.

Funding information: budgets ranging from USD 125,000 to 500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Deadline: Jan 26, 2022.

8. New 2022 Core Fund Grant Program, Honnold Foundation

To provide unrestricted funding to global solar energy access initiatives that reduce environmental impact and increase social and economic equity. Though the funds are unrestricted, they tend to select organizations that are directing funds towards a specific project or initiative.

Funding information: Core Grant awards typically range from USD 30,000 to 100,000.

Deadline: Jan 28, 2022.

9. The Malala Fund Girls Program (see link for eligible countries)

Gives girls the tools they need to advocate for education and equality in their communities and a platform for the world to hear their voices.

Funding information: Grants range between USD 75,000 -100,000 and can be used for general operating support or projects over a 12-month to three-year period.

Deadline: Jan 28, 2022.

10. Request for Research Proposals, United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (see link for eligible countries)

Proposals on the Economic Transformation Database (ETD) project which aims to better understand structural transformation—how it varies, why it varies, and what the implications of this might be—and to offer new frameworks that provide insight into how to address it.

Funding information: total research honorarium of USD 6,000 will be paid in one instalment

Deadline: Jan 31, 2022.

11. Call for Proposals, Grants Program Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Supports small, preferably local initiatives worldwide towards the conservation of endangered species (flora & fauna), or initiatives that in other ways promote the conservation and wise use of nature and their natural resources base. It does this by giving small grants to conservation organizations worldwide.

Funding information: maximum grants are currently EUR 20,000 or USD 20,000.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.

12. Call for Proposals, Primate Conservation, Inc. (see link for eligible countries)

To fund field research that supports conservation programs for wild populations of primates. The intent is to provide support for original research that can be used to formulate and to implement conservation plans for the species studied.

Funding information: average approx. USD 2,500, with a max. grant of USD 5,000

Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.

13. Minor Foundation for Major Challenges, Small and Large Grant 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.

Funding information: EUR 20,000 – 200,000 for larger grants; up to EUR 10,000 for small grants

Deadline: February 4, 2022.

14. Call for Expressions of Interest, Agence Française de Développement (see link for eligible countries)

For research on "Scaling up Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and large-scale ecological restoration: Towards changes in agricultural production, land-use and urban development models".

Funding information: total budget allocated is EUR 890,000 inclusive of all taxes, for a max. of four research projects, each for an amount of less than EUR 225,000 inclusive of all taxes.

Deadline: Feb 4, 2022.

15. Call for Proposals, World Health Organization (see link for eligible countries)

Examining how health systems are responding to the climate crisis at the national or sub-national levels. Research teams will develop analytical case studies in collaboration with national policy-makers as they attempt to adapt, mitigate and build broader resilience to the ongoing climate crisis

Funding information: max. of six case studies. Individual research projects funded for up to a maximum of USD 60,000. Research projects are expected to run for a max. of 12 months.

Deadline: Feb 6, 2022.

16. Call for Climate Fund Projects, EKOenergy (see link for eligible countries)

The projects financed via the Climate Fund are usually small-scale solar (PV) and wind energy projects. All financed projects are managed by experienced organizations and are implemented in cooperation with local NGOs.

Funding information: looking for 6-10 solar and wind energy projects of EUR 10,000 to 40,000 each.

Deadline: Feb 15, 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: USD 12,000 per quarter

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

18. Seed funding for cooperation projects, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

For joint projects in which Swedish organizations meet transnational challenges together with organizations from the Baltic Sea region including Russia and countries of the Eastern Partnership.

Funding information: a project can apply for SEK 100,000 to 500,000.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2022.

19. Call for Proposals, The Sanitation Learning Hub (see link for eligible countries)

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Research Grant Program. Using and promoting gender transformative sanitation approaches and ‘Leave No One Behind’ policies and programs: this keeps the focus on the poorest, most marginalized and hardest to reach households and communities.

Funding information: up to 3 grants of up to GBP 15,000 (approximately USD 20,000)

Deadline: Feb 18, 2022.

20. Call for Proposals for AU-EU Water Energy Food Nexus, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)

Proposal should develop and test models for decision makers and planners to implement energy infrastructures and energy supply in Africa which safeguard a systemic approach to the water-energy food nexus.

Funding information: check will normally be done for the coordinator if requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for: public bodies or international organizations, or cases where individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60,000.

Deadline: Feb 23, 2022.

21. Thomas Jefferson Fund, FACE Foundation (USA and France)

To support new collaborations and the most innovative projects between promising young researchers in France and the US. Aims to foster forward-looking collaborative research in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and of Science for Society that addresses the most pressing global challenges.

Funding information: each grant will amount to USD 20,000 over two years to be split equally between the French and the American teams.

Deadline: Feb 24, 2022.

22. Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund

Provides rapid and targeted support through seed capital for innovative approaches to ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) to climate change.

Funding information: for contributions of USD 50,000 to 250,000, with no specified or prioritized regional or country focus. The maximum project duration is 36 months.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

23. New Bio-Bridge Initiative, Convention on Biological Diversity (see link for eligible countries)

For the fourth round of technical and scientific cooperation demonstration projects under the Bio-Bridge Initiative. Provides seed funding to incubate projects and partnerships that promote exemplary approaches, particularly through South-South and triangular cooperation, to address biodiversity-related issues and challenges, and showcase good practices and lessons learned.

Funding information: Funding up to USD 20,000 is available.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

24. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.

Funding information: financial support of up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

25. New Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)

Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.

Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

26. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).

Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

27. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)

Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.

Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.

28. 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.

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. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council (see link for eligible countries)

A call for proposals for The Mercury Project, a $10M+ research consortium investigating the impacts of health misinformation and evaluating interventions to prevent its spread in the United States, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Deadline: ongoing

31. Call for Applications, Daily Grant Program, The Pollination Project

Micro grants 365 days a year to grassroots global change agents who seek to spread compassion in their communities and in the world for the benefit of all. To contribute to the creation of a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world for all.

Funding information: total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding from TPP must be less than USD 40,000

Deadline: ongoing

32. Expedition Grants, Explorers Club and Discovery, Inc.

To foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond, including our commitment to mitigate climate change, prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and ensure the health of our lands, oceans and all that inhabit them.

Funding information: grants generally range from USD 25,000 to 40,000.

Deadline: ongoing

33. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC (see link for eligible countries)

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

Funding information: amounts of up to USD 100,000, OPEC Fund's contribution to a stand-alone project should not exceed 50% of the total cost of the said project

Deadline: ongoing

34. Rapid Response Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

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

Deadline: ongoing

35. Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program

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

Deadline: ongoing

36. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: ongoing


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Call for Applications, Research Fellowship Program, Jacobs Foundation

Globally competitive fellowship for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. Fellowships are awarded to highly talented and innovative early and mid-career researchers who have received their PhD within the past 10 years from a range of disciplines.

Funding information: CHF 150,000 duration of 3 years

Deadline: Jan 16, 2022.

2. Youth Innovation Challenge, MIT SOLVE

Whether your solution is a concept, a product that is being prototyped, a service that is being piloted in your local community, or a fully operational non-profit or for-profit organization, we want to hear from you.

Benefits: Over USD 200,000 is available in prize funding to share among selected Solv[ED] Innovators. In addition to prize funding, selected Solv[ED] Innovators will receive mentorship and coaching from members of the MIT and MIT Solve community.

Deadline: Jan 18, 2022.

3. Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarship 2022, One Young World

Supports research into new technologies and scientific methods for a livable future. Its stated goal is to contribute to environmental protection and to create and promote ways of behaving sustainably.

Deadline: Jan 25, 2022.

4. New Open Call for 2022-2023 Fellowship Applications, The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University

Invites applications from scholars whose research advances Internet & society studies in the public interest: regulating and implementing ethical AI, adapting Copyright Law to Support Teaching in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Environment, and designing for equitable learning.

Benefits: BKC funded fellows are eligible to receive stipends of USD 72,000 annually, plus additional funding of USD 5,000 for personal or research-specific expenses.

Deadline: Jan 31, 2022.

5. Cross Culture Program Fellowships, Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (see link for eligible countries)

For Strengthening Civil Society organizations. Focus areas: policy and society; media and culture; human rights and peace; sustainable development; digital civil society; non-formal political education; climate justice.

Benefits: a monthly stipend of EUR 550 plus the coverage of costs for round-trip airfare, accommodation, monthly public transportation ticket within the fellow’s city of residence, health insurance, reimbursement of any visa fees incurred

Deadline: Jan 31, 2022.

6. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Program seeks to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by fostering prospective leaders with their undertakings and projects to combat climate change, to develop and implement adaptation strategies, to preserve ecosystems and biodiversity and to foster the sustainable use of the oceans and seas.

Funding information: the monthly fellowship amount – depending on career stage – is EUR 2,170, EUR 2,470 or EUR 2,670 for fellows. This includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.

7. New Leader Lab, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

An online leadership program for young civil society leaders in Eastern Europe, South Asia or the MENA region who are open for innovative tools and new forms for collaboration.

Deadline: Feb 2, 2022.

8. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 11, One Young World

Aims to find and support solutions that make cities greener by pushing the boundaries of sustainable construction and urbanization.

Prize details: USD 50,000 grant from Holcim, participation at the Tokyo summit, and mentorship

Deadline: Feb 2, 2022.

9. New Call for Proposals, Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (see link for eligible countries) The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency has launched a call for proposals to "Development and application of a methodology on climate finance as part of a country’s transparency framework" to develop a methodology that supports the tracking of climate finance at the national level in the context of NDC implementation and the benefits associated with climate action and that enables integration of such data in a country’s transparency framework.

Deadline: Feb 11, 2022.

10. Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge

Invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges.

Benefits: overall winner: USD 10,000 and invited to attend and present on a panel at the Milken Global Conference; runner-up USD 5,000

Deadline: Feb 13, 2022.

11. AI for Protected Vegetation Recognition Challenge, Enel Green Power

Looking for artificial intelligence solutions to be applied during the construction phase of renewable power plants to detect selected tree or other vegetation species, that may be rare, in danger of extinction, or of particular importance for the local biodiversity equilibrium of the considered area, or that are protected by regulation.

Funding information: USD 20,000

Deadline: Feb 14, 2022.

12. 2021-22 Design Challenge, Efficiency for Access (see link for eligible countries)

Invites teams of university students to create affordable, high-performing off-grid appliances and enabling technologies to provide sustainable energy for all, they urgently need to enhance the efficiency and affordability of high performing appliances.

Deadline: Feb 28, 2022.

13. Russell E. Train Fellowships, World Wildlife Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Supports committed conservationists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and field research. Applicants can apply to attend any university around the world and must return to their home countries to work in conservation for at least two years after completing their degree.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2022.

14. ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships, Swissnex network (see link for eligible countries)

To promote research opportunities in Switzerland for Indian, Australian and Singapore students and to foster the exchange between Swiss and Asia-Pacific universities & institutions.

Funding information: amount CHF 1,600

Deadline: Mar 15, 2022.

15. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)

Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Scholarship for Displaced Students, Columbia University

Supports displaced students from anywhere in the world who are unable to complete their higher education. These students will receive full tuition, housing, and living assistance while pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees across all 18 Columbia schools and affiliates. Scholarship aims to shift the global dialogue surrounding displaced persons, from one that views them as a burden to one that recognizes them as vital contributors to global innovation and prosperity.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: August 28, 2021

New in:

1. 2021 World Water Challenge, Korea International Water Week

2. Call for Proposals, Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation Fund

3. Climate Resilience and Gender Challenge, Crowd4SDG

4. Grants to improve Production and Distribution of Food and promote Public Health, The Conservation Food & Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

5. Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grants, UNIFOR

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

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Proposals, Wild Animal Initiative

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

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

Deadline: Aug 29, 2021.

2. Call for Donor Project Partner, Women in ICT Foundation

Seeking donor project partners on this exciting project, the “Cyber Wo-Fare” Project: A National Empowerment Programs for Women and Young Girls on Cyber Security and they are open to approaches from companies, individuals, charities and other NGOs.

Funding information: looking for partners to make a minimum financial contribution of $2,000 for the success of this project to contribute to travel, field work & purchase cost of equipment.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

3. Call for Applications, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

Provides nonprofits with data support, tools, and expertise to develop and test a data hypothesis. The theme is Data to Drive Climate Action, and nonprofits working across a range of climate change and environmental issues are invited to submit an expression of interest.

Funding information: in-kind contributions of infrastructure and expertise, and supplementary support to cover expenses associated with running the data experiment of up to USD 100,000.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

4. Call for Proposals, International Telecommunication Union

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

6. Call for Applications, Merck Research Grants 2021

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

7. Small Research Grants on Education Program, Spencer Foundation

Supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, method, or location.

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

Deadline: Sep 1, 2021.

8. New Call for Proposals, Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation Fund

Led by IUCN and UNEP, the Global EbA Fund is a quickly deployable mechanism for supporting innovative approaches to EbA, to help people to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change.

Funding information: open for contributions of USD 50,000 to USD 250,000, with no specified or prioritized regional or country focus. The maximum project duration is 36 months.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

Open to universities based in low- and middle-income countries in South and Southeast Asia, and Central and South America. The aim of the research chair positions will be to empower institutions in these regions to define research agendas on forced displacement.

Funding information: supports the establishment of up to four research chairs for a period of four to five years. Grants of up to CAD 500,000 will be issued per university.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

15. Call for Applications, Gupta Family Foundation

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

Funding information: up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 1, 2021.

18. AI for Earth Grants, Microsoft

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

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

Deadline: Oct 4, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 6, 2021.

20. Call for Applications, For Women in Science

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

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

Deadline: Oct 7, 2021.

21. New Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grants, UNIFOR

To support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. Supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.

Funding information: smaller grants of up to EUR 10,000. Projects above EUR 10,000 – typically in the range of EUR 20,000 to 200,000, although larger projects may be considered.

Deadline: Oct 8, 2021.

22. Call for Proposals, AI for Information Security, Amazon Web Services

Funds academic research and related contributions to open-source projects by top academic researchers around the world. ARA aims to fund projects leading toward a PhD degree or conducted as a part of post-doctoral work.

Award information: selected principal investigators may receive, unrestricted funds no more than USD 80,000 on average, AWS promotional credits, no more than USD 20,000 on average, and more.

Deadline: Oct 8, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 8, 2021.

24. Future Conservationist Grant, Conservation Leadership Program (see link for eligible countries)

Granted to teams of early-career conservationists who are conducting high-priority projects focused on protecting species listed as Data Deficient, Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Projects must take place in an eligible country, be led (or co-led) by a national of one of these countries, involve at least 3 people and last between 3-12 months.

Funding information: awards up to USD 15,000 each to develop leadership capacity of early- career conservationists who want to make a positive difference on the ground.

Deadline: Oct 11, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Oct 19, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 31, 2021.

27. New Call for Applications, Scientific Product Grant Program, Wildlife Acoustics

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

Funding information: up to USD 5,000 available each quarter. If an application for less than this amount is awarded, then another application can also be awarded if total is of lesser or equal amount.

Deadline: Nov 15, 2021.

28. New Grants to improve Production and Distribution of Food and promote Public Health, The Conservation Food & Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

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: avg. grant approx. USD 20,000. Grants exceeding USD 30,000 rarely awarded.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2022.

29. Rapid Response Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

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

Deadline: ongoing

30. Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program

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

Deadline: ongoing

31. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships

Deadline: ongoing

32. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.

Deadline: ongoing

33. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects

To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.

Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

34. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.

Funding information: up to USD 8,000

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

35. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.

Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

36. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 13, One Young World

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

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

Deadline: Aug 30, 2021.

2. Call for Applications, UNCTAD Youth Forum

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

3. 2022 Women’s Political Leadership (see link for eligible countries)

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

5. Call for Applications, Young Founders Program, Westerwelle Foundation

A 6-month fellowship for outstanding young entrepreneurs from emerging markets. It brings together leaders from all over the world, who are united to achieve entrepreneurial greatness.

Deadline: Sep 3, 2021.

6. Radcliffe Fellowship, Harvard Radcliffe Institute

Fellows are exceptional scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, practitioners, and artists whose work is making a difference in their professional fields and in the larger world.

Funding information: Fellows receive a stipend of USD 78,000 plus an additional USD 5,000 to cover project expenses.

Deadline: Sep 9, 2021.

7. New 2021 World Water Challenge, Korea International Water Week

The program is aiming at identification of science, technology and policy based solutions to imminent water problems.

Benefits: Winners receive cash prize and trophy, and will have the chance to be invited to the WWCH Showcase during the KIWW 2021 and/or the 9th World Water Forum to share solutions

Deadline: Sep 10, 2021.

8. Youth Engagement and Empowerment Programme, United Nations (see link for eligible countries)

The program’s P2P model promotes effective youth engagement by enabling youth to rise as leaders in their own communities, to take ownership of their own initiatives, and to become the program’s primary implementing partners. The YEEP focuses on maximizing engagement and local partnerships for youth.

Deadline: Sep 10, 2021.

9. Call for Applications, Novartis Reimaging Healthcare Scholarship, One Young World

Supports young social entrepreneurs and their local/global initiatives to help accelerate their leadership journey. This scholarship is for young leaders whose focus is on supporting, advancing, and / or solving issues in the health care space including mental health, like health care professionals, nurses, volunteers of health care organizations, medical students.

Deadline: Sep 12, 2021.

10. Food Coalition Call for Proposals, FAO

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

Deadline: Sep 18, 2021.

11. Call for Applications, Fellowship Program, Nippon Foundation

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

Deadline: Sep 24, 2021.

12. Call for Applications, 2021-22 Darwin Initiative

UK government grants scheme that helps to protect biodiversity and the natural environment in developing countries. Will support and influence stakeholders to incorporate biodiversity considerations in achieving poverty reduction, through evidence and best practices, and targeting the outcome: local communities and stakeholders, including governments, demonstrate sustained improvement in policy and practice.

Funding information: projects should be a min. of GBP 100,000 and no more than GBP 600,000.

Deadline: Sep 28, 2021.

13. New Climate Resilience and Gender Challenge, Crowd4SDG

Through the Open Seventeen Challenge, Crowd4SDG is launching in August 2021 its second call for projects powered by the crowd aiming to tackle climate and gender issues.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

14. Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge 2021, IFAD

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

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

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

16. 2022-23 Wilson Center Fellowship

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

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

Deadline: Oct 1, 2021.

17. 2021 Japan-Nordic Joint Call for Strategic International Collaborative Research Program, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (see link for eligible countries)

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

Funding information: JPY 7.69 million per year for each project

Deadline: Oct 7, 2021.

18. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Program seeks to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by fostering prospective leaders with their undertakings and projects to combat climate change, to develop and implement adaptation strategies, to preserve ecosystems and biodiversity and to foster the sustainable use of the oceans and seas.

Funding information: the monthly fellowship amount – depending on career stage – is EUR 2,170, EUR 2,470 or EUR 2,670 for fellows. This includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.

19. 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.

20. Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.

The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

21. 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.

22. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: August 20, 2021

New in:


1. Call for Applications, Novartis Reimaging Healthcare Scholarship, One Young World

2. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

3. Call for Proposals, AI for Information Security, Amazon Web Services

4. Youth Engagement and Empowerment Programme, United Nations (see link for eligible countries)

5. Call for Applications, 2021-22 Darwin Initiative

6. Children’s Rights and Technology in Digital Age MOOC, Global Campus of Human Rights


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Proposals, Wild Animal Initiative

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

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

Deadline: Aug 29, 2021.

2. Call for Donor Project Partner, Women in ICT Foundation

Seeking donor project partners on this exciting project, the “Cyber Wo-Fare” Project: A National Empowerment Programs for Women and Young Girls on Cyber Security and they are open to approaches from companies, individuals, charities and other NGOs.

Funding information: looking for partners to make a minimum financial contribution of $2,000 for the success of this project to contribute to travel, field work & purchase cost of equipment.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

3. Call for Applications, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

Provides nonprofits with data support, tools, and expertise to develop and test a data hypothesis. The theme is Data to Drive Climate Action, and nonprofits working across a range of climate change and environmental issues are invited to submit an expression of interest.

Funding information: in-kind contributions of infrastructure and expertise, and supplementary support to cover expenses associated with running the data experiment of up to USD 100,000.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

4. Call for Proposals, International Telecommunication Union

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

6. Call for Applications, Merck Research Grants 2021

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

7. Small Research Grants on Education Program, Spencer Foundation

Supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, method, or location.

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

Deadline: Sep 1, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

Open to universities based in low- and middle-income countries in South and Southeast Asia, and Central and South America. The aim of the research chair positions will be to empower institutions in these regions to define research agendas on forced displacement.

Funding information: supports the establishment of up to four research chairs for a period of four to five years. Grants of up to CAD 500,000 will be issued per university.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

14. Call for Applications, Gupta Family Foundation

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

Funding information: up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 1, 2021.

17. AI for Earth Grants, Microsoft

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

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

Deadline: Oct 4, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 6, 2021.

19. Call for Applications, For Women in Science

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

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

Deadline: Oct 7, 2021.

20. New Call for Proposals, AI for Information Security, Amazon Web Services

Funds academic research and related contributions to open-source projects by top academic researchers around the world. ARA aims to fund projects leading toward a PhD degree or conducted as a part of post-doctoral work.

Award information: selected principal investigators may receive, unrestricted funds no more than USD 80,000 on average, AWS promotional credits, no more than USD 20,000 on average, and more.

Deadline: Oct 8, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 8, 2021.

22. Future Conservationist Grant, Conservation Leadership Program (see link for eligible countries)

Granted to teams of early-career conservationists who are conducting high-priority projects focused on protecting species listed as Data Deficient, Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Projects must take place in an eligible country, be led (or co-led) by a national of one of these countries, involve at least 3 people and last between 3-12 months.

Funding information: awards up to USD 15,000 each to develop leadership capacity of early- career conservationists who want to make a positive difference on the ground.

Deadline: Oct 11, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Oct 19, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 31, 2021.

25. 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

26. 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

27. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships

Deadline: ongoing

28. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.

Deadline: ongoing

29. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects

To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.

Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

30. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.

Funding information: up to USD 8,000

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

31. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.

Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

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: Program is open on an ongoing basis.


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. 2022 Gratitude Network Fellowship Program

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

Deadline: Aug 20, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Aug 22, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Aug 24, 2021.

4. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 13, One Young World

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

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

Deadline: Aug 30, 2021.

5. Call for Applications, UNCTAD Youth Forum

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

6. 2022 Women’s Political Leadership (see link for eligible countries)

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

8. Call for Applications, Young Founders Program, Westerwelle Foundation

A 6-month fellowship for outstanding young entrepreneurs from emerging markets. It brings together leaders from all over the world, who are united to achieve entrepreneurial greatness.

Deadline: Sep 3, 2021.

9. Radcliffe Fellowship, Harvard Radcliffe Institute

Fellows are exceptional scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, practitioners, and artists whose work is making a difference in their professional fields and in the larger world.

Funding information: Fellows receive a stipend of USD 78,000 plus an additional USD 5,000 to cover project expenses.

Deadline: Sep 9, 2021.

10. New Youth Engagement and Empowerment Programme, United Nations (see link for eligible countries)

The program’s P2P model promotes effective youth engagement by enabling youth to rise as leaders in their own communities, to take ownership of their own initiatives, and to become the program’s primary implementing partners. The YEEP focuses on maximizing engagement and local partnerships for youth.

Deadline: Sep 10, 2021.

11. New Call for Applications, Novartis Reimaging Healthcare Scholarship, One Young World

Supports young social entrepreneurs and their local/global initiatives to help accelerate their leadership journey. This scholarship is for young leaders whose focus is on supporting, advancing, and / or solving issues in the health care space including mental health, like health care professionals, nurses, volunteers of health care organizations, medical students.

Deadline: Sep 12, 2021.

12. Food Coalition Call for Proposals, FAO

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

Deadline: Sep 18, 2021.

13. Call for Applications, Fellowship Program, Nippon Foundation

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

Deadline: Sep 24, 2021.

14. New Call for Applications, 2021-22 Darwin Initiative

UK government grants scheme that helps to protect biodiversity and the natural environment in developing countries. Will support and influence stakeholders to incorporate biodiversity considerations in achieving poverty reduction, through evidence and best practices, and targeting the outcome: local communities and stakeholders, including governments, demonstrate sustained improvement in policy and practice.

Funding information: projects should be a min. of GBP 100,000 and no more than GBP 600,000.

Deadline: Sep 28, 2021.

15. Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge 2021, IFAD

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

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

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

17. 2022-23 Wilson Center Fellowship

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

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

Deadline: Oct 1, 2021.

18. 2021 Japan-Nordic Joint Call for Strategic International Collaborative Research Program, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (see link for eligible countries)

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

Funding information: JPY 7.69 million per year for each project

Deadline: Oct 7, 2021.

19. New International Climate Protection Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Program seeks to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by fostering prospective leaders with their undertakings and projects to combat climate change, to develop and implement adaptation strategies, to preserve ecosystems and biodiversity and to foster the sustainable use of the oceans and seas.

Funding information: the monthly fellowship amount – depending on career stage – is EUR 2,170, EUR 2,470 or EUR 2,670 for fellows. This includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2022.

20. New 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.

21. Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.

The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

22. 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.

23. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: July 30, 2021

New in:


1. Request for Proposals, ClimateWorks Foundation

2. Call for Applications, For Women in Science

3. 2021 STEM Education Grants for Women and Girls of Color for Non-U.S. Nonprofits, F5

4. Regional Peer Education Academy 2021 (see link for eligible countries)

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

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



All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Restoration Stewards Program, Ecosystem Restoration

The year-long program will provide funding, mentorship, and training to deepen the impact of five youth-led restoration projects.

Funding information: a grant of EUR 5,000 to develop the restoration project.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

2. Call for Applications, Grant Program, DWF Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

DWF Foundation provides funds, resources and support to help communities achieve their full potential.

Funding information: Foundation does not have a min. grant size but the majority of the grants will fall under GBP 5,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

3. Call for Concept Notes, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (see link for eligible countries)

For high-impact partnerships implementing innovative business models to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Partnership must include at least one commercial partner and at least one non-commercial partner.

Funding information: Partnership awards may be up to USD 1 million, typically in the USD 100,000 range for start-ups and more for scale-ups

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

4. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Program to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.

Funding information: selected projects will receive up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2021.

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

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

Funding information: grant amount is USD 50,000

Deadline: Aug 6, 2021.

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

Grant Size: USD 1000 to 10,000.

Deadline: Aug 6, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 9, 2021.

8. New Request for Proposals, ClimateWorks Foundation

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

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

Deadline: Aug 11, 2021.

9. Conference Grants, Spencer Foundation

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

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

Deadline: Aug 13, 2021.

10. Grant Program, The Alongside Wildlife Foundation

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

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

Deadline: Aug 13, 2021.

11. Call for Projects, UEFA Foundation

This call for projects is aimed at any organization that shares the values of the UEFA foundation and proposes practical measures to help children, in the areas of access to sport, health, education, employment, personal development and supporting vulnerable children.

Deadline: Aug 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

14. Call for Proposals, Wild Animal Initiative

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

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

Deadline: Aug 29, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

16. Call for Applications, Merck Research Grants 2021

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

17. Small Research Grants on Education Program, Spencer Foundation

Supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, method, or location.

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

Deadline: Sep 1, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

22. Call for Applications, Gupta Family Foundation

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

Funding information: up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 1, 2021.

25. AI for Earth Grants, Microsoft

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

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

Deadline: Oct 4, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 6, 2021.

27. New Call for Applications, For Women in Science

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

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

Deadline: Oct 7, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 8, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Oct 19, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 31, 2021.

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. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships

Deadline: ongoing

34. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.

Deadline: ongoing

35. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects

To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.

Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

36. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.

Funding information: up to USD 8,000

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

37. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.

Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

38. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Call for Code Global Challenge

Competition that asks developers to build sustainable open source solutions that address the world’s greatest humanitarian issues. This year the competition will focus on solutions that help halt and reverse the impact of climate change, with a focus on the following sub-categories: clean water & sanitation, zero hunger, and responsible production & green consumption.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

2. New Regional Peer Education Academy 2021 (see link for eligible countries)

With support of partner organizations, UNFPA APRO, UNAIDS, APA, IPPF SARO, Youth-LEAD, Me for Myself, UNESCO, ASAP and ARROW to increase the knowledge of Peer Education and SRHR of Young People of Asia Pacific Region. 25 Young People will be selected per batch under the Regional Peer Education Academy.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2021.

3. Young Pacific Leaders Small Grants Competition 2022, US Embassy New Zealand (see link for eligible countries)

Program designed to provide emerging Pacific leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to become leaders in the region’s economic and civic development.

Funding information: total available USD 250,000

Deadline: Aug 1, 2021.

4. 14th Eco-generation Environmental Essay Competition

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

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

5. Global Food System Challenge, Institute of Food Technologists

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

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

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

6. 2022 Gratitude Network Fellowship Program

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

Deadline: Aug 20, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Aug 22, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Aug 24, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

11. Food Coalition Call for Proposals, FAO

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

Deadline: Sep 18, 2021.

12. Call for Applications, Fellowship Program, Nippon Foundation

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

Deadline: Sep 24, 2021.

13. 2022-23 Wilson Center Fellowship

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

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

Deadline: Oct 1, 2021.

14. 2021 Japan-Nordic Joint Call for Strategic International Collaborative Research Program, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (see link for eligible countries)

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

Funding information: JPY 7.69 million per year for each project

Deadline: Oct 7, 2021.

15. Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.

The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

16. 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.

17. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: July 9, 2021

1. 2021 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent

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

3. Conference Grants, Spencer Foundation

4. AI for Earth Grants, Microsoft

5. Climate Change Media Partnership 2021 Reporting Fellowships to COP26, Earth Journalism Network

6. Call for Applications, Global Financing Facility (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Innovation Grants, Open Government Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To support the development or replication of online tools and platforms, complementary advocacy, and engagement strategies to enable civil society or citizens to hold governments accountable.

Funding information: up to EUR 50,000 to the selected proposal

Deadline: Jul 9, 2021.

2. New Call for Applications, Global Financing Facility (see link for eligible countries)

Intended to provide strategic and sustained resources to support civil society and youth engagement, advocacy and accountability for women, children and adolescents health.

Funding information: total is approximately USD 5 million, with the totality of funds expected to be implemented by an organization -or consortium of organizations- over a period of two years.

Deadline: Jul 13, 2021.

3. Call for Applications, Knowledge Grant Program, Information Society Innovation Fund Asia (see link for eligible countries)

To develop technical capacity and/or research around Internet network operations, from a technical and operational perspective, and in support of the Internet industry

Funding information: two grants of USD 30,000 each; one grant of USD 85,000; one grant of USD 125,000.

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

4. Call for Applications: Planet "See Change, Change the World" Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Looking for creative solutions that use Planet and Copernicus data to address objectives of the European Green Deal.

Funding information: Possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets. Extra EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2021 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

5. DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Looking for innovative solutions that use Earth observation data to support the sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being.

Funding information: a cash prize worth EUR 5,000; possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets; extra EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

6. BMVI Digital Transport Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Solutions can solve challenges on the local, national or international level and can target any mode of transportation. Participants are encouraged to use Copernicus data along with additional data sources such as traffic information, or other mobility-related data.

Funding information: a cash prize worth EUR 5,000; possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

7. Restoration Stewards Program, Ecosystem Restoration

The year-long program will provide funding, mentorship, and training to deepen the impact of five youth-led restoration projects.

Funding information: a grant of EUR 5,000 to develop the restoration project.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

8. Call for Applications, Grant Program, DWF Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

DWF Foundation provides funds, resources and support to help communities achieve their full potential.

Funding information: Foundation does not have a min. grant size but the majority of the grants will fall under GBP 5,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

9. Call for Concept Notes, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (see link for eligible countries)

For high-impact partnerships implementing innovative business models to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Partnership must include at least one commercial partner and at least one non-commercial partner.

Funding information: Partnership awards may be up to USD 1 million, typically in the USD 100,000 range for start-ups and more for scale-ups

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

10. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Program to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.

Funding information: selected projects will receive up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2021.

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

Grant Size: USD 1000 to 10,000.

Deadline: Aug 6, 2021.

12. New Conference Grants, Spencer Foundation

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

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

Deadline: Aug 13, 2021.

13. Grant Program, The Alongside Wildlife Foundation

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

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

Deadline: Aug 13, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

17. Call for Applications, Merck Research Grants 2021

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

18. Small Research Grants on Education Program, Spencer Foundation

Supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, method, or location.

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

Deadline: Sep 1, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 1, 2021.

24. New AI for Earth Grants, Microsoft

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

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

Deadline: Oct 4, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 6, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 31, 2021.

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 25,000.

Deadline: ongoing

28. 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

29. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships

Deadline: ongoing

30. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.

Deadline: ongoing

31. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects

To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.

Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

32. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.

Funding information: up to USD 8,000

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

33. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.

Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

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.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Landecker Democracy Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

To build a new generation of leaders whose approaches to political and societal challenges become catalysts for democratic placemaking and community building. This year’s thematic focus is social cohesion. To support young professionals in their quest to build bridges and form unique and lasting ties among those who are increasingly drifting apart.

Deadline: Jul 11, 2021.

2. Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform Fellowship

Looking for future leaders in social science to be able to apply their knowledge in humanitarian emergencies in locally relevant ways.

Funding information: each fellow will receive an honorarium of GBP 2000.

Deadline: Jul 12, 2021.

3. New 2021 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent

A three-week intensive learning opportunity for people of African descent, from the diaspora, who are engaged in promoting the rights of people of African descent. Participants are equipped with the tools necessary to enhance the development of legislation, policies and programs; to strengthen collaboration of civil society with governments; and to undertake local awareness-raising activities.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2021.

4. Young Professionals Program, World Bank

Two-year leadership development program at the start of a five-year employment contract with the World Bank, IFC or MIGA. Young Professionals start in Washington, DC, where they engage in intensive training—on-the-job and in the classroom—learning the fundamentals of leadership and development operations across institutions, and how to identify opportunities for joint impact.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2021.

5. Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge, Generation Connect

To identify scalable innovative digital solutions that will enable countries, societies, communities, institutions and individuals from the Global South to deal with the cascading effects of the pandemic.

Award information: seed funding up to USD 25,000 to implement/improve/scale up their proposed solution(s), with mentorship and training support, in a new market (developing country) by end of April 2022.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2021.

6. Call for Applications for 2021-2023 EDGE Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

Awards two-year Fellowships to future conservation leaders working on poorly-known EDGE fish, gymnosperms, bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, shark or ray species.

Benefits: 4-week Conservation Tools training course, a grant of £10,000 to undertake a 2-year project, ongoing technical support, one-to-one support from a scientific advisor, and a 2-week Conservation Leadership training course.

Deadline: Jul 18, 2021.

7. New Climate Change Media Partnership 2021 Reporting Fellowships to COP26, Earth Journalism Network

Enables journalists from around the world to cover the climate negotiations for their home audiences, while benefiting from working alongside knowledgeable climate journalists and gaining a multifaceted understanding of the actions countries are taking—or not taking—to address climate change's global impact.

Deadline: Jul 23, 2021.

8. Call for Code Global Challenge

Competition that asks developers to build sustainable open source solutions that address the world’s greatest humanitarian issues. This year the competition will focus on solutions that help halt and reverse the impact of climate change, with a focus on the following sub-categories: clean water & sanitation, zero hunger, and responsible production & green consumption.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

9. Young Pacific Leaders Small Grants Competition 2022, US Embassy New Zealand (see link for eligible countries)

Program designed to provide emerging Pacific leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to become leaders in the region’s economic and civic development.

Funding information: total available USD 250,000

Deadline: Aug 1, 2021.

10. Global Food System Challenge, Institute of Food Technologists

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

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

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

12. Food Coalition Call for Proposals, FAO

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

Deadline: Sep 18, 2021.

13. Call for Applications, Fellowship Program, Nippon Foundation

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

Deadline: Sep 24, 2021.

14. 2021 Japan-Nordic Joint Call for Strategic International Collaborative Research Program, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (see link for eligible countries)

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

Funding information: JPY 7.69 million per year for each project

Deadline: Oct 7, 2021.

15. Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.

The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

16. 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.

17. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: July 2, 2021

New in:

1. Small Research Grants on Education Program, Spencer Foundation

2. Food Coalition Call for Proposals, FAO

3. Call for Applications, Fellowship Program, Nippon Foundation

4. Young Pacific Leaders Small Grants Competition 2022, US Embassy New Zealand (see link for eligible countries)

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

6. 2021 Japan-Nordic Joint Call for Strategic International Collaborative Research Program, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Grants Program, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Middle East)

Seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health. Supports projects that demonstrate local leadership and promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem or question in the field.

Funding information: average grant is approx. USD 20,000. Grants exceeding USD 30,000 rarely awarded.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2021.

2. Scotiabank Net Zero Research Fund (see link for eligible countries)

To initiate partnerships with leading think-tanks and academic institutions that are supporting key sectors in their efforts to decarbonize.

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

Deadline: Jul 2, 2021.

3. Call for Proposals, Social and Behavioral Research Grants Program, Sabin Vaccine Institute (see link for eligible countries)

Program to conduct research and inform locally suitable solutions to improve vaccine uptake and eliminate disease.

Funding information: up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Jul 5, 2021.

4. Call for Proposals for AI for Earth Grants Program, Microsoft

To support projects that use AI to change the way people and organizations monitor, model, and manage Earth’s natural systems. Focus areas: climate, agriculture, biodiversity, water.

Grant information: If you already have access to a labeled dataset and are ready to start using Azure AI tools and cloud computing, this grant provides you with Azure compute credits worth USD 5,000, USD 10,000, or USD 15,000 (depending on project scope & needs).

Deadline: Jul 5, 2021.

5. USIP launches Grant Competition for Nonprofit Organisations and Academic Institutions

The United States Institute of Peace is seeking applications for its Grant Competition with the aim of understanding how multilateral institutions can be reformed to build and sustain peace more effectively. Priority will be given to research which identifies the factors impacting multilateral peacebuilding and conflict prevention and offers concrete recommendations to reform, rebuild, and sustain more effective institutions at the global and regional levels.

Grant Size: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000.

Deadline: Jul 7, 2021.

6. Innovation Grants, Open Government Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To support the development or replication of online tools and platforms, complementary advocacy, and engagement strategies to enable civil society or citizens to hold governments accountable.

Funding information: up to EUR 50,000 to the selected proposal

Deadline: Jul 9, 2021.

7. Call for Applications, Knowledge Grant Program, Information Society Innovation Fund Asia (see link for eligible countries)

To develop technical capacity and/or research around Internet network operations, from a technical and operational perspective, and in support of the Internet industry

Funding information: two grants of USD 30,000 each; one grant of USD 85,000; one grant of USD 125,000.

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

8. Call for Applications: Planet "See Change, Change the World" Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Looking for creative solutions that use Planet and Copernicus data to address objectives of the European Green Deal.

Funding information: Possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets. Extra EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2021 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

9. DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Looking for innovative solutions that use Earth observation data to support the sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being.

Funding information: a cash prize worth EUR 5,000; possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets; extra EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

10. BMVI Digital Transport Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Solutions can solve challenges on the local, national or international level and can target any mode of transportation. Participants are encouraged to use Copernicus data along with additional data sources such as traffic information, or other mobility-related data.

Funding information: a cash prize worth EUR 5,000; possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

11. Restoration Stewards Program, Ecosystem Restoration

The year-long program will provide funding, mentorship, and training to deepen the impact of five youth-led restoration projects.

Funding information: a grant of EUR 5,000 to develop the restoration project.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

12. Call for Applications, Grant Program, DWF Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

DWF Foundation provides funds, resources and support to help communities achieve their full potential.

Funding information: Foundation does not have a min. grant size but the majority of the grants will fall under GBP 5,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

13. Call for Concept Notes, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (see link for eligible countries)

For high-impact partnerships implementing innovative business models to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Partnership must include at least one commercial partner and at least one non-commercial partner.

Funding information: Partnership awards may be up to USD 1 million, typically in the USD 100,000 range for start-ups and more for scale-ups

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

14. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Program to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.

Funding information: selected projects will receive up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2021.

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

Grant Size: USD 1000 to 10,000.

Deadline: Aug 6, 2021.

16. Grant Program, The Alongside Wildlife Foundation

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

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

Deadline: Aug 13, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

19. Call for Applications, Merck Research Grants 2021

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

20. New Small Research Grants on Education Program, Spencer Foundation

Supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, method, or location.

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

Deadline: Sep 1, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

25. New Call for Applications, Getty Scholar Grants, The Getty Foundation

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

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

Deadline: Oct 1, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 6, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 31, 2021.

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. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships

Deadline: ongoing

31. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.

Deadline: ongoing

32. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects

To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.

Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

33. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.

Funding information: up to USD 8,000

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

34. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.

Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

35. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. The Fishbowl Challenge

Brings together a select group of college students across the world to build tech-powered social ventures that address problems in Healthcare, Agriculture, Education Technology, Economic Empowerment, and Renewable Energy & Sustainability.

Funding information: winners receive up to USD 50,000 in prize money to further develop their ideas. Access to subject matter experts, mentors, leading academics, & investors also provided.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2021.

2. Call for Proposals, Global Development Network

GDN is partnering with AFD to conduct an online video contest, on key development transitions taking place across the globe. The videos will tell the stories of young researchers working in the Global South – enabling global audiences to learn about their challenges and successes. The videos will link deep local knowledge and perspectives to the public discourse on subjects such as climate, energy, gender, governance and more.

Deadline: Jul 4, 2021.

3. 2021 Youth Innovation Challenge, Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Canada, Mexico, USA)

To propose innovative solutions to support communities in becoming more resilient and adaptive to climate change and help foster equal access to a healthy environment for all, particularly those underserved and vulnerable.

Funding information: up to CAD 15,000 per country in seed funding, a chance to present their solutions to North America’s top environmental officials and an opportunity to engage in a youth-led networking and mentorship event.

Deadline: Jul 5, 2021.

4. Landecker Democracy Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

To build a new generation of leaders whose approaches to political and societal challenges become catalysts for democratic placemaking and community building. This year’s thematic focus is social cohesion. To support young professionals in their quest to build bridges and form unique and lasting ties among those who are increasingly drifting apart.

Deadline: Jul 11, 2021.

5. Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform Fellowship

Looking for future leaders in social science to be able to apply their knowledge in humanitarian emergencies in locally relevant ways.

Funding information: each fellow will receive an honorarium of GBP 2000.

Deadline: Jul 12, 2021.

6. Young Professionals Program, World Bank

Two-year leadership development program at the start of a five-year employment contract with the World Bank, IFC or MIGA. Young Professionals start in Washington, DC, where they engage in intensive training—on-the-job and in the classroom—learning the fundamentals of leadership and development operations across institutions, and how to identify opportunities for joint impact.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2021.

7. Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge, Generation Connect

To identify scalable innovative digital solutions that will enable countries, societies, communities, institutions and individuals from the Global South to deal with the cascading effects of the pandemic.

Award information: seed funding up to USD 25,000 to implement/improve/scale up their proposed solution(s), with mentorship and training support, in a new market (developing country) by end of April 2022.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2021.

8. Call for Applications for 2021-2023 EDGE Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

Awards two-year Fellowships to future conservation leaders working on poorly-known EDGE fish, gymnosperms, bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, shark or ray species.

Benefits: 4-week Conservation Tools training course, a grant of £10,000 to undertake a 2-year project, ongoing technical support, one-to-one support from a scientific advisor, and a 2-week Conservation Leadership training course.

Deadline: Jul 18, 2021.

9. Call for Code Global Challenge

Competition that asks developers to build sustainable open source solutions that address the world’s greatest humanitarian issues. This year the competition will focus on solutions that help halt and reverse the impact of climate change, with a focus on the following sub-categories: clean water & sanitation, zero hunger, and responsible production & green consumption.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

10. New Young Pacific Leaders Small Grants Competition 2022, US Embassy New Zealand (see link for eligible countries)

Program designed to provide emerging Pacific leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to become leaders in the region’s economic and civic development.

Funding information: total available USD 250,000

Deadline: Aug 1, 2021.

11. Global Food System Challenge, Institute of Food Technologists

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

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

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

13. New Food Coalition Call for Proposals, FAO

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

Deadline: Sep 18, 2021.

14. New Call for Applications, Fellowship Program, Nippon Foundation

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

Deadline: Sep 24, 2021.

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

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

Funding information: JPY 7.69 million per year for each project

Deadline: Oct 7, 2021.

16. Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.

The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

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.

18. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: June 25, 2021

New in:

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

2. Restoration Stewards Program, Ecosystem Restoration

3. Innovation Grants, Open Government Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

4. Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform Fellowship

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

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

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

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. SERI: Research Partnership Grants Program 2021

The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation are pleased to announce applications for Research Partnership Grants Program to strengthen the exchange and cooperation between Switzerland and Latin America on a scientific basis through research, teaching, further education, and services.

Grant Size: USD 10,000 to 100,000.

Deadline: Jun 25, 2021.

2. Public Outreach to Address Demand for Endangered and Protected Species in Traditional Chinese Medicine Program

The U.S. Department of State and Office of Acquisitions Management is pleased to announce the Public outreach to address demand for endangered and protected species in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Program to develop innovative outreach and behavior change campaigns to highlight risks to endangered and protected species and reduce demand for TCM products promoting and/or containing these species.

Grant Size: USD 500,000 to 1 million.

Deadline: Jun 26, 2021.

3. Call for Proposals, Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction inclusive of persons with disabilities, UNDRR

To support the implementation, monitoring, and review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 in coherence with the 2030 Agenda and other instruments, for the multi-hazard management of disaster risk in development and the substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses.

Funding information: the maximum amount requested cannot exceed USD 20,000.

Deadline: Jun 27, 2021.

4. Call for Projects 2021 Session, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Fields of Action: project must relate to one of the following environmental fields – Climate change; biodiversity; water. Priorities: nature-based solutions, protection of forest ecosystems, human health, urban agriculture, sustainable management of water resources, and more.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

5. Call for Applications, UNFCU Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Emphasis on reducing poverty through quality healthcare and education for women and youth.

Funding information: up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

6. Small Grants Program, Save Our Seas Foundation

To support research, conservation or educational projects that are capable of attracting significant public attention and that, as a result, may genuinely increase public and government awareness of the urgent need to protect the marine environment. Only projects concerned with marine chondrichthyan species (sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes, chimaeras) will be considered.

Funding information: up to USD 10,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

7. 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: maximum grant size is USD 25,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

8. Skål International seeking Nominations for Sustainable Tourism Awards

The Skål International is seeking nominations for its Sustainable Tourism Awards to all public and private sector companies, educational institutions, NGOs, and government agencies.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

9. Grants Program, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Middle East)

Seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health. Supports projects that demonstrate local leadership and promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem or question in the field.

Funding information: average grant is approx. USD 20,000. Grants exceeding USD 30,000 rarely awarded.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2021.

10. Scotiabank Net Zero Research Fund (see link for eligible countries)

To initiate partnerships with leading think-tanks and academic institutions that are supporting key sectors in their efforts to decarbonize.

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

Deadline: Jul 2, 2021.

11. Call for Proposals, Social and Behavioral Research Grants Program, Sabin Vaccine Institute (see link for eligible countries)

Program to conduct research and inform locally suitable solutions to improve vaccine uptake and eliminate disease.

Funding information: up to USD 50,000

Deadline: Jul 5, 2021.

12. Call for Proposals for AI for Earth Grants Program, Microsoft

To support projects that use AI to change the way people and organizations monitor, model, and manage Earth’s natural systems. Focus areas: climate, agriculture, biodiversity, water.

Grant information: If you already have access to a labeled dataset and are ready to start using Azure AI tools and cloud computing, this grant provides you with Azure compute credits worth USD 5,000, USD 10,000, or USD 15,000 (depending on project scope & needs).

Deadline: Jul 5, 2021.

13. USIP launches Grant Competition for Nonprofit Organisations and Academic Institutions

The United States Institute of Peace is seeking applications for its Grant Competition with the aim of understanding how multilateral institutions can be reformed to build and sustain peace more effectively. Priority will be given to research which identifies the factors impacting multilateral peacebuilding and conflict prevention and offers concrete recommendations to reform, rebuild, and sustain more effective institutions at the global and regional levels.

Grant Size: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000.

Deadline: Jul 7, 2021.

14. New Innovation Grants, Open Government Partnership (see link for eligible countries)

To support the development or replication of online tools and platforms, complementary advocacy, and engagement strategies to enable civil society or citizens to hold governments accountable.

Funding information: up to EUR 50,000 to the selected proposal

Deadline: Jul 9, 2021.

15. Call for Applications, Knowledge Grant Program, Information Society Innovation Fund Asia (see link for eligible countries)

To develop technical capacity and/or research around Internet network operations, from a technical and operational perspective, and in support of the Internet industry

Funding information: two grants of USD 30,000 each; one grant of USD 85,000; one grant of USD 125,000.

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

16. Call for Applications: Planet "See Change, Change the World" Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Looking for creative solutions that use Planet and Copernicus data to address objectives of the European Green Deal.

Funding information: Possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets. Extra EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2021 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

17. DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Looking for innovative solutions that use Earth observation data to support the sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being.

Funding information: a cash prize worth EUR 5,000; possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets; extra EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

18. BMVI Digital Transport Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Solutions can solve challenges on the local, national or international level and can target any mode of transportation. Participants are encouraged to use Copernicus data along with additional data sources such as traffic information, or other mobility-related data.

Funding information: a cash prize worth EUR 5,000; possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

19. New Restoration Stewards Program, Ecosystem Restoration

The year-long program will provide funding, mentorship, and training to deepen the impact of five youth-led restoration projects.

Funding information: a grant of EUR 5,000 to develop the restoration project.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

20. Call for Applications, Grant Program, DWF Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

DWF Foundation provides funds, resources and support to help communities achieve their full potential.

Funding information: Foundation does not have a min. grant size but the majority of the grants will fall under GBP 5,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

21. Call for Concept Notes, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (see link for eligible countries)

For high-impact partnerships implementing innovative business models to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Partnership must include at least one commercial partner and at least one non-commercial partner.

Funding information: Partnership awards may be up to USD 1 million, typically in the USD 100,000 range for start-ups and more for scale-ups

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

22. Call for Applications, Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Program to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including as beneficiaries mothers and children will be given priority.

Funding information: selected projects will receive up to EUR 5000. Two annual sessions are organized to study the applications.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2021.

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

Grant Size: USD 1000 to 10,000.

Deadline: Aug 6, 2021.

24. Grant Program, The Alongside Wildlife Foundation

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

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

Deadline: Aug 13, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

27. Call for Applications, Merck Research Grants 2021

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 15, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Sep 23, 2021.

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

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

Deadline: Sep 30, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 6, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Oct 31, 2021.

34. Rapid Response Fund, Open Technology Fund

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

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

Deadline: ongoing

35. Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program

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

Deadline: ongoing

36. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships

Deadline: ongoing

37. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.

Deadline: ongoing

38. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects

To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.

Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

39. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.

Funding information: up to USD 8,000

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

40. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.

Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

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 – 15,000,000

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. 2021 Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Competition for Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding, United States Institute of Peace

Priority will be given to research which identifies the factors impacting multilateral peacebuilding and conflict prevention and offers concrete recommendations to reform, rebuild, and sustain more effective institutions at the global and regional levels.

Award information: fellows receive a monthly stipend of USD 11,500. The fellowship does not cover housing costs nor health insurance.

Deadline: Jun 24, 2021.

2. European Joint Programme SOIL, Agence Nationale De La Recherche (see link for eligible European countries + Argentina, Canada, Russia)

The Towards Healthy, Resilient and Sustainable Agricultural Soils is meant to create an integrated framework for agricultural soil research in Europe in order to enhance capacity, capability and knowledge in the area of soil research. The objective is to foster holistic agricultural (forestry soils are not excluded) soil management practices which will assist in making a shift to diversify farming to include a variety of sustainable and environmental practices.

Deadline: Jun 25, 2021.

3. 3rd Annual Lights on Women Scholarship, EUI Florence School of Regulation

Provides eight scholarships to women contributing to innovative solutions, research, and initiatives that accelerate a sustainable, diverse, resilient, and just energy transition.

Deadline: Jun 27, 2021.

4. Call for Proposals, Global Youth Take Action 2nd Edition

To identify, encourage, and support youth engagement related to water resources management and climate change adaptation. Aims to support initiatives regarding water & health, water & agriculture, water-related risks, and water sharing working towards SDG 6 and 13.

Funding information: maximum per project CAD 5,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

5. Call for Applications for Pandemic Lab Safety Challenge, SANBio & Seeding Labs

Designed to solicit videos that share solutions for lab safety in a time of COVID-19 that can be adopted by scientists in labs with limited resources, no matter where they might be.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

6. Information Controls Fellowship Program, Open Technology Fund

Fellows have experience in fields such as computer science, engineering, information security research, software development, and social sciences, law, and data visualization, among others. Information controls is a cross-disciplinary field, so applications are open to a variety of backgrounds and disciplines and can include students and junior to mid-career practitioners.

Fellowship information: 3, 6, 9, or 12-month fellowships available. Monthly stipend of USD 5,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

7. The Fishbowl Challenge

Brings together a select group of college students across the world to build tech-powered social ventures that address problems in Healthcare, Agriculture, Education Technology, Economic Empowerment, and Renewable Energy & Sustainability.

Funding information: winners receive up to USD 50,000 in prize money to further develop their ideas. Access to subject matter experts, mentors, leading academics, & investors also provided.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2021.

8. Call for Proposals, Global Development Network

GDN is partnering with AFD to conduct an online video contest, on key development transitions taking place across the globe. The videos will tell the stories of young researchers working in the Global South – enabling global audiences to learn about their challenges and successes. The videos will link deep local knowledge and perspectives to the public discourse on subjects such as climate, energy, gender, governance and more.

Deadline: Jul 4, 2021.

9. 2021 Youth Innovation Challenge, Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Canada, Mexico, USA)

To propose innovative solutions to support communities in becoming more resilient and adaptive to climate change and help foster equal access to a healthy environment for all, particularly those underserved and vulnerable.

Funding information: up to CAD 15,000 per country in seed funding, a chance to present their solutions to North America’s top environmental officials and an opportunity to engage in a youth-led networking and mentorship event.

Deadline: Jul 5, 2021.

10. Landecker Democracy Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

To build a new generation of leaders whose approaches to political and societal challenges become catalysts for democratic placemaking and community building. This year’s thematic focus is social cohesion. To support young professionals in their quest to build bridges and form unique and lasting ties among those who are increasingly drifting apart.

Deadline: Jul 11, 2021.

11. New Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform Fellowship

Looking for future leaders in social science to be able to apply their knowledge in humanitarian emergencies in locally relevant ways.

Funding information: each fellow will receive an honorarium of GBP 2,000.

Deadline: Jul 12, 2021.

12. Young Professionals Program, World Bank

Two-year leadership development program at the start of a five-year employment contract with the World Bank, IFC or MIGA. Young Professionals start in Washington, DC, where they engage in intensive training—on-the-job and in the classroom—learning the fundamentals of leadership and development operations across institutions, and how to identify opportunities for joint impact.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2021.

13. Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge, Generation Connect

To identify scalable innovative digital solutions that will enable countries, societies, communities, institutions and individuals from the Global South to deal with the cascading effects of the pandemic.

Award information: seed funding up to USD 25,000 to implement/improve/scale up their proposed solution(s), with mentorship and training support, in a new market (developing country) by end of April 2022.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2021.

14. Call for Applications for 2021-2023 EDGE Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

Awards two-year Fellowships to future conservation leaders working on poorly-known EDGE fish, gymnosperms, bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, shark or ray species.

Benefits: 4-week Conservation Tools training course, a grant of £10,000 to undertake a 2-year project, ongoing technical support, one-to-one support from a scientific advisor, and a 2-week Conservation Leadership training course.

Deadline: Jul 18, 2021.

15. Call for Code Global Challenge

Competition that asks developers to build sustainable open source solutions that address the world’s greatest humanitarian issues. This year the competition will focus on solutions that help halt and reverse the impact of climate change, with a focus on the following sub-categories: clean water & sanitation, zero hunger, and responsible production & green consumption.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

16. Global Food System Challenge, Institute of Food Technologists

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

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

Deadline: Aug 16, 2021.

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

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

18. Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.

The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

19. 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.

20. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: April 30, 2021

New in:

1. Ocean Solutions Microgrants Program, Sustainable Ocean Alliance

2. Call for Applications: Planet "See Change, Change the World" Challenge, Copernicus Masters

3. DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge, Copernicus Masters

4. BMVI Digital Transport Challenge, Copernicus Masters

5. Smart Cities Datathon Challenge 2021, Asian Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

6. Call for Applications for 2021-2023 EDGE Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)


All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Applications, Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation Fund

Prioritizes the closing of resource and knowledge gaps with a broad thematic focus on innovation and urgency, thus encouraging creative solutions and partnerships among funding applicants and the wider EbA community.

Funding information: open for contributions of USD 50,000 to USD 250,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.

2. Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator, UNEP & Climate Technology Centre and Network (see link for eligible countries)

To support developing countries to test, evaluate, roll out and scale up innovative adaptation practices, products and technologies

Funding information: The Fund will receive USD 5 million to administrate and aggregate 25 micro-grants projects (up to USD 250,000 each).

Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.

3. Collaborative Research Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

To promote training of young scientists and to facilitate the creation of appropriate research facilities. The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy.

Funding information: maximum annual contribution is EUR 25,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.

4. 2021 Healthy, Resilient and Sustainable Communities Grant Program, EPA (USA)

Will support Region 10 communities as they develop and implement pollution prevention and/or sustainable materials management systems that help make their communities safer, healthier, and more resilient.

Funding information: awarding 2-4 grants, ranging from USD 30,000 to 60,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.

5. Research Grants Program, Environmental Research and Education Foundation

To address all areas of integrated solid waste management, with a strong focus towards research that increased sustainable solid waste management practices.

Funding information: from USD 15,000 to over 500,000 with the average grant amount in recent years being USD 160,000.

Deadline: May 1, 2021.

6. IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Provides funds for local NGOs to acquire (through purchase or lease) threatened nature, create safe reserves and connect wildlife habitats for endangered species.

Funding information: max. assistance provided is EUR 85,000

Deadline: May 1, 2021.

7. Call for Proposals to Highlight Blind Spots in AI Development, UNESCO

UNESCO in cooperation with Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute seeks to identify blind spots in AI Policy and Program Development. The collective work will explore creative, novel and far-reaching approaches to tackling blind spots in the AI lifecycle.

Funding information: for accepted contributions outside of academia, authors may request financial support available on a needs-based basis up to USD 1,000.

Deadline: May 2, 2021.

8. Call for Applications, Conference Grants Program, Spencer Foundation

Provides support to scholars to organize small research conferences, focused symposia, or other forms of convening are around important issues in education research.

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

Deadline: May 6, 2021.

9. Call for Applications for Large Research Grants on Education, Spencer Foundation

The goal is to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.

Funding information: budgets ranging from USD 125,000 to 500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Deadline: May 19, 2021.

10. Call for Project Ideas, IKI Medium Grants 2021

Aimed at civil society actors based in Germany that work in concert with local partners in selected ODA-eligible implementing countries to put measures in place to intensify North South cooperation on climate action, adaptation to the impacts of climate change and biodiversity conservation.

Funding information: grant of between EUR 300,000 and a max. of EUR 800,000 may be granted per project.

Deadline: May 24, 2021.

11. New Smart Cities Datathon Challenge 2021, Asian Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

Challenging innovators (startups, students, research organizations and independent researchers, corporate partners) to tackle the following problem statement: To build back smarter, how can digital solutions be used to make cities more livable with a focus on 1 or more of the following: access to services and amenities, participation and influence in the decision-making process, and improving financial access.

Funding information: USD 20,000 will be awarded to the best solution

Deadline: May 31, 2021.

12. New Ocean Solutions Microgrants Program, Sustainable Ocean Alliance

To drive ocean innovation, strengthen youth involvement in the ocean sector, increase ocean literacy, and identify financially stable ocean conservation models.

Funding information: grants range from USD 500 to 2,000, typically disbursed in 2 installments

Deadline: May 31, 2021.

13. Call for Proposals, AI for Humanitarian Action Grant, Microsoft

Since 2018, Microsoft has supported 40 AI for Humanitarian Action projects in 13 countries, advancing solutions to address challenges in disaster response, refugees, displaced people, human rights, and the needs of women and children through grants, technology donations, and data science support.

Deadline: May 31, 2021.

14. Small Research Grant on Education, Spencer Foundation

Supports rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education (broadly conceived).

Funding information: supports education research projects, with budgets up to USD 50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Deadline: Jun 1, 2021.

15. Call for Proposals, Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund

To support conservation programs that protect threatened wildlife and habitats worldwide. 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, 2021.

16. Racial Equity Special Research Grants Program, Spencer Foundation

To support rigorous, intellectually ambitious, and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in relation to racial equity in education.

Funding information: proposed budgets for this program are limited to USD 75,000 total and may not include indirect cost charges per Spencer’s policy.

Deadline: Jun 2, 2021.

17. Hubs of Interdisciplinary Research and Training in GEOHealth Research Training, National Institutes of Health

To strengthen environmental and occupational health-related research collaborations, enhance research training, create relevant advanced educational curricula and outreach material; support research needed to identify and design mitigation strategies for the adverse consequences of environmental and occupational exposures, and inform nationally-relevant policy development in LMICs.

Funding information: anticipated budget total costs may not exceed USD 300,000 per year.

Deadline: Jun 8, 2021.

18. Most Innovative Development Project 2021, Global Development Network (see link for eligible countries)

Invites NGOs and CSOs to submit project applications within the following three themes of the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project: universal health coverage and COVID; community-driven, climate-related, disaster risk reduction in rural areas; quality urban infrastructure and community driven governance

Funding information: winning projects will receive grants worth USD 45,000 and, in total; the MIDP category will award 9 grants worth USD 135,000.

Deadline: Jun 9, 2021.

19. Call for Proposals, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (see link for eligible countries)

This opportunity will enhance detection and response to infectious disease threats in healthcare facilities globally by developing networks to implement prevention and containment strategies at local, national, and regional levels. Interventions to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats in healthcare, including AMR, HAIs, and COVID-19, will be developed and implemented within networks.

Funding information: approx. total fiscal year funding USD 15 million; average 1-year award USD 800,000

Deadline: Jun 15, 2021.

20. Small Grants Program, Save Our Seas Foundation

To support research, conservation or educational projects that are capable of attracting significant public attention and that, as a result, may genuinely increase public and government awareness of the urgent need to protect the marine environment. Only projects concerned with marine chondrichthyan species (sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes, chimaeras) will be considered.

Funding information: up to USD 10,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

21. Energize the Environment Grant Program, Quadratec Cares (USA)

Program/initiative examples: trail building or restoration projects, park beautification events, litter prevention initiatives, Earth Study missions, Sustainable Land Management activities, community environment education projects, & youth education engagement events.

Funding information: offering two USD 3,500 environmental grants per year – spring and fall

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

22. 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: maximum grant size is USD 25,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

23. Grants Program, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Middle East)

Seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health. Supports projects that demonstrate local leadership and promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem or question in the field.

Funding information: average grant is approx. USD 20,000. Grants exceeding USD 30,000 rarely awarded.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2021.

24. Call for Proposals for AI for Earth Grants Program, Microsoft

To support projects that use AI to change the way people and organizations monitor, model, and manage Earth’s natural systems. Focus areas: climate, agriculture, biodiversity, water.

Grant information: If you already have access to a labeled dataset and are ready to start using Azure AI tools and cloud computing, this grant provides you with Azure compute credits worth USD 5,000, USD 10,000, or USD 15,000 (depending on project scope & needs).

Deadline: Jul 5, 2021.

25. New Call for Applications: Planet "See Change, Change the World" Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Looking for creative solutions that use Planet and Copernicus data to address objectives of the European Green Deal.

Funding information: Possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets. Extra EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Copernicus Masters 2021 Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

26. New DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Looking for innovative solutions that use Earth observation data to support the sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being.

Funding information: a cash prize worth EUR 5,000; possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets; extra EUR 10,000 if your concept gets selected as Overall Winner

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

27. New BMVI Digital Transport Challenge, Copernicus Masters

Solutions can solve challenges on the local, national or international level and can target any mode of transportation. Participants are encouraged to use Copernicus data along with additional data sources such as traffic information, or other mobility-related data.

Funding information: a cash prize worth EUR 5,000; possibility to access EUR 10,000 worth of commercial datasets

Deadline: Jul 19, 2021.

28. Call for Concept Notes, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (see link for eligible countries)

For high-impact partnerships implementing innovative business models to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Partnership must include at least one commercial partner and at least one non-commercial partner.

Funding information: Partnership awards may be up to USD 1 million, typically in the USD 100,000 range for start-ups and more for scale-ups

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

29. Call for Applications, Merck Research Grants 2021

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

30. Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program

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

Deadline: ongoing

31. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships

Deadline: ongoing

32. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.

Deadline: ongoing

33. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects

To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.

Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

34. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.

Funding information: up to USD 8,000

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

35. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.

Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

36. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program, World Bank

Matches aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with World Bank research economists creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency.

Benefits: USD 42,750 net of income taxes per fellow for an 8-month fellowship (paid in monthly installments)

Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.

2. Public Call for EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2021, North American Association for Environmental Education

NAAEE has opened the search to find 30 game-changing leaders under 30 years of age who are using environmental education to build a sustainable future for all.

Deadline: May 5, 2021.

3. Call for Proposals for Sustainable Fisheries Challenge

On sustainable fisheries and aquaculture focusing on SDG 14 and the targets that call for ending overfishing and IUU fishing, increasing the economic benefits to SIDS and LDCs from marine resources, and enhancing small scale fishers’ access to fisheries resources and markets.

Deadline: May 9, 2021.

4. Call for Regional Curators for (virtual) Innovate4Cities conference 11-15 October 2021, UN-Habitat

Innovate4Cities conference with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy seeks to support accessible, innovative, equitable city climate action through promoting, guiding, and sharing city-focused research and innovation, driving partnerships and implementation at the local and neighborhood scale.

Deadline: May 12, 2021.

5. Call for Applications for 2022-23 Rotary Peace Fellowship Program

Up to 130 fellows are selected every year in a globally competitive process based on personal, academic, and professional achievements. Fellows earn either a master’s degree or a certificate in peace and development studies at one of the seven Rotary Peace Centers, located at leading universities around the world.

Deadline: May 15, 2021.

6. 2021 Green Talents: International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research

To promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas from various fields of research. Are you a promising scientist with innovative ideas and a strong focus on sustainable development? Does your research have the potential to help make the world a more sustainable place?

Deadline: May 19, 2021.

7. Call for Applications, World Bank Scholarships Program (see link for eligible countries)

Open to 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.

Deadline: May 21, 2021.

8. Call for Applications, The Global Forum on Humanitarian Health Research

Seeks to bring researchers and humanitarian organizations (including NGOs, local policymakers, and international agencies) together to share experiences and promote collaboration around health research in humanitarian settings. The forum prioritizes the participation of and case study presentations by researchers from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Deadline: May 28, 2021.

9. Call for Proposals, 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge

Hearing from youth and from their perspective and their thoughts on how climate change impacts drinking water, water used for personal and domestic purpose as well as sanitation facilities including sewerage, toilet and shower facilities, hygiene products, among others.

Prize information: UN Special Rapporteur will invite the winner to join him and to speak at a side-event to Human Rights Council in September 2021.

Deadline: May 31, 2021.

10. Call for Applications, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

To support the research and development of broadly protective SARS-CoV-2 vaccines (BPCoV2) to meet the need for protection against variants. Emphasis is again on antigen design to elicit durable, potent and broad protection against variants.

Deadline: May 31, 2021.

11. UNESCO Clubs 2021 Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition

2021 Entry Question: COVID-19 has tested Human Solidarity like nothing before. Based on your research, knowledge and experience, develop and submit, a Multimedia proposal/project that describes the lessons we have learned and how those lessons will shape our future. For example, our future in education, employment, development, or social aspects.

Deadline: May 31, 2021.

12. Call for Proposals for 2021 Public Forum, World Trade Organization

Theme is “Trade beyond COVID-19: Building Resilience”. Will look at the effects of COVID-19 on trade and how the multilateral trading system can help build resilience to the pandemic and future crises and deliver positive results for developing and least-developed countries.

Deadline: Jun 7, 2021.

13. Indigenous Communities Fellowship 2021, MIT SOLVE (USA)

Solve’s Indigenous Communities Fellowship seeks solutions by Native innovators across the US that consider both technology and traditional knowledge to support and scale positive impact.

Deadline: Jun 7, 2021.

14. Matching Awards Program, National Forest Foundation (USA)

Provides funding for results-oriented on-the-ground projects that enhance forest health and outdoor experiences on National Forests and Grasslands.

Deadline: Jun 9, 2021.

15. Call for Applications, Resilient Ecosystems Challenge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

How can communities sustainably protect, manage, and restore their local ecosystems? The MIT Solve community is looking for technology-based solutions that help communities restore, sustain, and benefit from resilient ecosystems.

Funding information: applicants will receive a $10,000 grant from Solve

Deadline: Jun 16, 2021.

16. New Call for Applications for 2021-2023 EDGE Fellowship Program (see link for eligible countries)

Awards two year Fellowships to future conservation leaders working on poorly-known EDGE fish, gymnosperms, bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, shark or ray species.

Benefits: 4-week Conservation Tools training course, a grant of £10,000 to undertake a 2-year project, ongoing technical support, one-to-one support from a scientific advisor, and a 2-week Conservation Leadership training course.

Deadline: Jul 18, 2021.

17. Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.

The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

18. Scholarship for Displaced Students, Columbia University

Supports displaced students from anywhere in the world who are unable to complete their higher education. These students will receive full tuition, housing, and living assistance while pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees across all 18 Columbia schools and affiliates. Scholarship aims to shift the global dialogue surrounding displaced persons, from one that views them as a burden to one that recognizes them as vital contributors to global innovation and prosperity.

19. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: April 16, 2020

New in:

1. Call for Proposals for AI for Earth Grants Program, Microsoft

2. Call for Applications, Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation Fund

3. Call for Proposals for 2021 Public Forum, World Trade Organization

4. Call for Concept Notes, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (see link for eligible countries)

5. Call for Proposals to enhance resilience against Disasters, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

6. Call for Proposals, Transregional Collaborative Research Grants Program, Social Science Research Council (see link for eligible countries)

7. Global Nutrition and Food Security Reporting Fellowship, ICFJ



All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. New Call for Proposals to enhance resilience against Disasters, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Invites not profit-making organizations to submit grant proposals that focus on Training course development: how to issue thematic labelled bonds for local governments.

Funding information: max. amount requested cannot exceed 45,000 USD

Deadline: Apr 18, 2021.

2. Call for Proposals, World Bank (see link for eligible countries)

Seeking a consultant research firm to plan and implement a survey on the “Impacts of COVID 19 on “internal migrants”, their socio-economic characteristics, access to labor markets and social services and their strategies to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.

Funding information: up to USD 16,000 for one applicant/organization for accomplished the tasks described in the TORs for each country.

Deadline: Apr 20, 2021.

3. Call for Applications, Research Grant Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (see link for eligible countries in Asia-Pacific)

To financially support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Funding information: maximum grant size in this program is JPY 500,000 per project for a maximum duration of two years (minimum one year)

Deadline: Apr 20, 2021.

4. Call for EOIs, International Development Research Centre (see link for eligible countries)

To advance gender analysis and women’s leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields through the Gender in STEM Research Initiative.

Funding information: CAD 1 million to 1.25 million per research consortium; a total of CAD 8 million is available for this call

Deadline: Apr 22, 2021.

5. New Call for Proposals, Transregional Collaborative Research Grants Program, Social Science Research Council (see link for eligible countries)

Research grants to conduct fully conceptualized research projects that deepen understanding of the effects of political, economic, and social processes in contexts of profound climate and environmental change in and across Indian Ocean countries.

Funding information: teams will receive up to USD 50,000 for research-related costs.

Deadline: Apr 26, 2021.

6. Call for Ideas, Civic Europe (see link for eligible countries)

Ideas from Central, Eastern and Southern Europe that strengthen civic engagement as well as social and political participation to tackle societal challenges at the local level.

Funding information: supports up to 20 ideas with grants of up to EUR 35,000 each.

Deadline: Apr 26, 2021.

7. New Call for Applications, Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation Fund

Prioritizes the closing of resource and knowledge gaps with a broad thematic focus on innovation and urgency, thus encouraging creative solutions and partnerships among funding applicants and the wider EbA community.

Funding information: open for contributions of USD 50,000 to USD 250,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.

8. Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator, UNEP & Climate Technology Centre and Network (see link for eligible countries)

To support developing countries to test, evaluate, roll out and scale up innovative adaptation practices, products and technologies

Funding information: The Fund will receive USD 5 million to administrate and aggregate 25 micro-grants projects (up to USD 250,000 each).

Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.

9. Collaborative Research Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)

To promote training of young scientists and to facilitate the creation of appropriate research facilities. The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy.

Funding information: maximum annual contribution is EUR 25,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.

10. 2021 Healthy, Resilient and Sustainable Communities Grant Program, EPA (USA)

Will support Region 10 communities as they develop and implement pollution prevention and/or sustainable materials management systems that help make their communities safer, healthier, and more resilient.

Funding information: awarding 2-4 grants, ranging from USD 30,000 to 60,000

Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.

11. IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund (see link for eligible countries)

Provides funds for local NGOs to acquire (through purchase or lease) threatened nature, create safe reserves and connect wildlife habitats for endangered species.

Funding information: max. assistance provided is EUR 85,000

Deadline: May 1, 2021.

12. Call for Proposals to Highlight Blind Spots in AI Development, UNESCO

UNESCO in cooperation with Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute seeks to identify blind spots in AI Policy and Program Development. The collective work will explore creative, novel and far-reaching approaches to tackling blind spots in the AI lifecycle.

Funding information: for accepted contributions outside of academia, authors may request financial support available on a needs-based basis up to USD 1,000.

Deadline: May 2, 2021.

13. Call for Applications, Conference Grants Program, Spencer Foundation

Provides support to scholars to organize small research conferences, focused symposia, or other forms of convening are around important issues in education research.

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

Deadline: May 6, 2021.

14. Call for Applications for Large Research Grants on Education, Spencer Foundation

The goal is to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.

Funding information: budgets ranging from USD 125,000 to 500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Deadline: May 19, 2021.

15. Call for Project Ideas, IKI Medium Grants 2021

Aimed at civil society actors based in Germany that work in concert with local partners in selected ODA-eligible implementing countries to put measures in place to intensify North South cooperation on climate action, adaptation to the impacts of climate change and biodiversity conservation.

Funding information: grant of between EUR 300,000 and a max. of EUR 800,000 may be granted per project.

Deadline: May 24, 2021.

16. Call for Proposals, AI for Humanitarian Action Grant, Microsoft

Since 2018, Microsoft has supported 40 AI for Humanitarian Action projects in 13 countries, advancing solutions to address challenges in disaster response, refugees, displaced people, human rights, and the needs of women and children through grants, technology donations, and data science support.

Deadline: May 31, 2021.

17. Small Research Grant on Education, Spencer Foundation

Supports rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education (broadly conceived).

Funding information: supports education research projects, with budgets up to USD 50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Deadline: Jun 1, 2021.

18. Call for Proposals, Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund

To support conservation programs that protect threatened wildlife and habitats worldwide. 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, 2021.

19. Hubs of Interdisciplinary Research and Training in GEOHealth Research Training, National Institutes of Health

To strengthen environmental and occupational health-related research collaborations, enhance research training, create relevant advanced educational curricula and outreach material; support research needed to identify and design mitigation strategies for the adverse consequences of environmental and occupational exposures, and inform nationally-relevant policy development in LMICs.

Funding information: anticipated budget total costs may not exceed USD 300,000 per year.

Deadline: Jun 8, 2021.

20. Most Innovative Development Project 2021, Global Development Network (see link for eligible countries)

Invites NGOs and CSOs to submit project applications within the following three themes of the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project: universal health coverage and COVID; community-driven, climate-related, disaster risk reduction in rural areas; quality urban infrastructure and community driven governance

Funding information: winning projects will receive grants worth USD 45,000 and, in total; the MIDP category will award 9 grants worth USD 135,000.

Deadline: Jun 9, 2021.

21. Energize the Environment Grant Program, Quadratec Cares (USA)

Program/initiative examples: trail building or restoration projects, park beautification events, litter prevention initiatives, Earth Study missions, Sustainable Land Management activities, community environment education projects, & youth education engagement events.

Funding information: offering two USD 3,500 environmental grants per year – spring and fall

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

22. 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: maximum grant size is USD 25,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2021.

23. Grants Program, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Middle East)

Seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health. Supports projects that demonstrate local leadership and promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem or question in the field.

Funding information: average grant is approx. USD 20,000. Grants exceeding USD 30,000 rarely awarded.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2021.

24. New Call for Proposals for AI for Earth Grants Program, Microsoft

To support projects that use AI to change the way people and organizations monitor, model, and manage Earth’s natural systems. Focus areas: climate, agriculture, biodiversity, water.

Grant information: If you already have access to a labeled dataset and are ready to start using Azure AI tools and cloud computing, this grant provides you with Azure compute credits worth USD 5,000, USD 10,000, or USD 15,000 (depending on project scope & needs).

Deadline: Jul 5, 2021.

25. New Call for Concept Notes, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (see link for eligible countries)

For high-impact partnerships implementing innovative business models to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Partnership must include at least one commercial partner and at least one non-commercial partner.

Funding information: Partnership awards may be up to USD 1 million, typically in the USD 100,000 range for start-ups and more for scale-ups

Deadline: Jul 31, 2021.

26. Call for Applications, Merck Research Grants 2021

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

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

Deadline: Aug 31, 2021.

27. 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

28. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships

Deadline: ongoing

29. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.

Deadline: ongoing

30. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects

To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.

Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

31. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.

Funding information: up to USD 8,000

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

32. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.

Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

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: Program is open on an ongoing basis.


Fellowships and other opportunities

1. AWLA Fellowship Program for Women (see link for eligible MENA countries)

The fellowship program aims to help women researchers in agriculture secure leadership roles by encouraging gender-responsive working cultures and creating platforms that showcase their intellect, capability, and contribution.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2021.

2. Call for Applications, Trinity Challenge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

How can data and analytics be used to better identify, respond to, and recover from global health emergencies? The scaled use of digital tools – in a transparent, interoperable, and secure manner – are solutions to properly identify, respond to, and recover from health emergencies.

Funding information: inaugural round will comprise a total Prize Fund up to GBP 10 million

Deadline: Apr 15, 2021.

3. 2021/2022 Qalaa Holdings Scholarship (Egypt)

To grant academic scholarships for talented and promising young Egyptian men and women to pursue master degrees abroad in all fields of study.

Deadline: Apr 15, 2021.

4. LEAD Fellowship, Harvard Global Health Institute (see link for eligible countries)

For promoting women in Global Health to promote leadership skills in individuals from low- and middle-income countries who will, in turn, mentor future female leaders in global health.

Deadline: Apr 22, 2021.

5. New Global Nutrition and Food Security Reporting Fellowship, ICFJ

Program will help journalists in the US and around the world gain a better understanding of COVID-19’s impacts on global hunger, malnutrition, and food security as well as opportunities to increase resilience for vulnerable populations in a post-pandemic world.

Deadline: Apr 25, 2021.

6. Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program, World Bank

Matches aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with World Bank research economists creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency.

Benefits: USD 42,750 net of income taxes per fellow for an 8-month fellowship (paid in monthly installments)

Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.

7. Public Call for EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2021, North American Association for Environmental Education

NAAEE has opened the search to find 30 game-changing leaders under 30 years of age who are using environmental education to build a sustainable future for all.

Deadline: May 5, 2021.

8. Call for Proposals for Sustainable Fisheries Challenge

On sustainable fisheries and aquaculture focusing on SDG 14 and the targets that call for ending overfishing and IUU fishing, increasing the economic benefits to SIDS and LDCs from marine resources, and enhancing small scale fishers’ access to fisheries resources and markets.

Deadline: May 9, 2021.

9. Call for Applications for 2022-23 Rotary Peace Fellowship Program

Up to 130 fellows are selected every year in a globally competitive process based on personal, academic, and professional achievements. Fellows earn either a master’s degree or a certificate in peace and development studies at one of the seven Rotary Peace Centers, located at leading universities around the world.

Deadline: May 15, 2021.

10. 2021 Green Talents: International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research

To promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas from various fields of research. Are you a promising scientist with innovative ideas and a strong focus on sustainable development? Does your research have the potential to help make the world a more sustainable place?

Deadline: May 19, 2021.

11. Call for Applications, World Bank Scholarships Program (see link for eligible countries)

Open to 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.

Deadline: May 21, 2021.

12. Call for Proposals, 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge

Hearing from youth and from their perspective and their thoughts on how climate change impacts drinking water, water used for personal and domestic purpose as well as sanitation facilities including sewerage, toilet and shower facilities, hygiene products, among others.

Prize information: UN Special Rapporteur will invite the winner to join him and to speak at a side-event to Human Rights Council in September 2021.

Deadline: May 31, 2021.

13. Call for Applications, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

To support the research and development of broadly protective SARS-CoV-2 vaccines (BPCoV2) to meet the need for protection against variants. Emphasis is again on antigen design to elicit durable, potent and broad protection against variants.

Deadline: May 31, 2021.

14. UNESCO Clubs 2021 Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition

2021 Entry Question: COVID-19 has tested Human Solidarity like nothing before. Based on your research, knowledge and experience, develop and submit, a Multimedia proposal/project that describes the lessons we have learned and how those lessons will shape our future. For example, our future in education, employment, development, or social aspects.

Deadline: May 31, 2021.

15. New Call for Proposals for 2021 Public Forum, World Trade Organization

Theme is “Trade beyond COVID-19: Building Resilience”. Will look at the effects of COVID-19 on trade and how the multilateral trading system can help build resilience to the pandemic and future crises and deliver positive results for developing and least-developed countries.

Deadline: Jun 7, 2021.

16. Indigenous Communities Fellowship 2021, MIT SOLVE (USA)

Solve’s Indigenous Communities Fellowship seeks solutions by Native innovators across the US that consider both technology and traditional knowledge to support and scale positive impact.

Deadline: Jun 7, 2021.

17. Matching Awards Program, National Forest Foundation (USA)

Provides funding for results-oriented on-the-ground projects that enhance forest health and outdoor experiences on National Forests and Grasslands.

Deadline: Jun 9, 2021.

18. Call for Applications, Resilient Ecosystems Challenge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

How can communities sustainably protect, manage, and restore their local ecosystems? The MIT Solve community is looking for technology-based solutions that help communities restore, sustain, and benefit from resilient ecosystems.

Funding information: applicants will receive a USD 10,000 grant from Solve

Deadline: Jun 16, 2021.

19. Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.

The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

20. 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.

21. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: December 11, 2020

New in:

1. Request for Proposals, Coral Reef Conservation Fund 2021, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (USA)

2. COVID-19 Vaccine: Safety and Immunization Monitoring Challenge, Asian Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

3. Resilience Fellowship 2021 (see link for eligible countries)

4. 4th Round of Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions Competitive Research Grants Program

5. Call for Proposals: Mitigation and Adaptation to Impact of Climate Change in the MENA Region, Economic Research Forum

6. Call for Letters of Inquiry for Large Grants, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu)

7. Request for Proposals, Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program 2021 (USA)

8. Call for Proposals, Indigenous Peoples and Community Projects, UNDP-GEF Small Grants Program (Malaysia)

9. Nordic Arctic Cooperation Program 2018-2021

10. The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, Government of Canada (Brazil)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean, Argentine Network for International Cooperation (LAC)

To provide an average of 15 (fifteen) local, national and regional organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean, with financial resources – up to USD 5.000 each- to target challenges CSO ´s in the region are facing during COVID-19 in relation to one or more of the following areas: access to information, transparency and accountability in public funds used during the pandemic, and monitor of access to public services.

Funding information: up to USD5,000 per project

Deadline: Dec 11, 2020.

2. Call for Applications, Digital Innovations for Human Rights Program (Uganda)

Our Innovation Program aims to create digital solutions for Human Rights Defenders to execute their work in better, more efficient and more secure ways. 6 Areas of Action: Digital Inclusion; Capacity Building; Security, Safety and Privacy; Knowledge Sharing and Collaborative Learning; Healthcare; Media On/Offline.

Funding information: up to 60,000,000 UGX

Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.

3. Call for Proposals, South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (see link for eligible countries)

Invites concept notes in any area of environmental and resource economics relating to the development of South Asia and the HKH region. Particularly interested in concept notes that demonstrate a clear demand from policymakers for their underlying research, although any innovative research idea within SANDEE’s scope that has scientific merit will be considered.

Funding information: grants likely to range from USD 20,000–30,000 over a 2-year period

Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.

4. Call for Innovations 2020, Water and Energy for Food (see link for eligible MENA countries)

Designed to address barriers to enable the production of more food with efficient and sustainable usage of water and energy along the value chain from farming to end-user, to impact food security, gender and poverty reduction in an environmentally sustainable way.

Funding information: estimated ceiling for this first Call for Innovations is USD 4.5 Million from Water and Energy for Food. Subject to the availability of funds, the individual Award(s) of a cash grants will range from USD 25,000 to 300,000.

Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.

5. Call for Proposals, HOPES-LEB (Lebanon)

Invites organizations registered in Lebanon to submit tailor-made project proposals that address the specific needs of vulnerable Lebanese youth and refugees from Syria and alleviate bottlenecks related to access to and completion of higher and further education and labor market integration.

Funding information: all projects can request funds for their actions ranging from EUR 10,000 to 60,000. Total available EUR 1,080,000

Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.

6. Call for Proposals for AI for Accessibility Grants "Smart Cities and Transportation", Microsoft

Supports projects that use AI to empower people living with disabilities. Looking for individuals or teams who are not only passionate about making the world more inclusive, but also firmly rooted in the communities they intend to benefit.

Funding information: In addition to Azure compute credits worth USD 10,000, USD 15,000, or USD 20,000 (depending on your project scope and needs), these grants cover costs related to collecting or labeling data, developing models, or other engineering-related work.

Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.

7. Knowledge Synthesis Grants, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)

To mobilize social sciences and humanities research to examine and synthesize existing knowledge on mobility and public transit issues. Grant holders will identify research gaps and opportunities and their work will inform and guide policy-makers and service providers responsible for public transit at the community level.

Funding information: grants are valued at USD 30,000 for one year.

Deadline: Dec 17, 2020.

8. SWITCH-Asia - Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production, European Union (see link for eligible countries)

The global objective of this call for proposals is to support the development of a green, low-carbon, resource-efficient and more circular economy, and to contribute to economic prosperity and poverty reduction in Asia.

Funding information: overall indicative amount available EUR 32,600,000; min. EUR 1 million; max. amount EUR 2.5 million

Deadline: Dec 18, 2020.

9. Call on Development Finance, Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (see link for eligible countries)

Seeking projects researching the role of development finance: investments in private sector development that are impact-led but commercially rigorous.

Funding information: major research grants are grants of GBP 100,000 or more. There is no formal upper limit, but past MRGs have averaged around GBP 300,000

Deadline: Dec 21, 2020.

10. Call for Letters of Inquiry for Large Grants Program, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Lebanon)

Inviting proposals in the form of letters of inquiry (LOIs) for large grants from nongovernmental organizations, community groups, private enterprises, universities, and other civil society organizations (CSOs) in Lebanon. The benefits to local communities and economic sustainability of the interventions must be carefully considered to ensure the maintenance of the actions beyond the life of the project.

Funding information: USD20,000 – 150,000

Deadline: Dec 23, 2020.

11. Solid Waste Management Grant Program, USDA (USA)

Qualified organizations will receive SWM grant funds to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas.

Funding information: award ceiling USD 1 million; total available USD 4 million

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

12. Call for Applications, Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Grant Program (USA)

Inviting applications for its grant program to funds research to investigators in United States non-profit institutions proposing research directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer. The Foundation funds projects for a one-year period which will allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by established cancer researchers.

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

13. Grant Program to Protect Natural Resources, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (low- and lower-middle-income countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East)

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. The foundation supports projects that demonstrate local leadership and promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem or question in the field.

Funding information: avg. grant approx. USD 20,000. Those exceeding USD 30,000 rarely awarded.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2021.

14. Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada (Canada)

Will co-fund innovative projects led by the private sector, not-for-profit organizations and research institutes to develop new assistive and adaptive digital devices and technologies in order to make it easier for Canadians with disabilities to more fully participate in the digital economy.

Deadline: Jan 2, 2021.

15. Integrating Tradition and Technology for Fermented Foods for Maternal Nutrition, Global Grand Challenges, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Seeks to fund pilot studies that investigate the biological effect of traditional locally fermented foods on key microbiome, gut, and health biomarkers in local populations. Goal is to provide investigators in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia with the resources to build local capacity to investigate fermented foods as novel maternal nutrition interventions.

Funding information: sequencing platforms (funded with up to USD 40K for sequencing technology out of this USD 200K award) and training will be provided

Deadline: Jan 6, 2021.

16. New Call for Proposals, Indigenous Peoples and Community Projects, UNDP-GEF Small Grants Program (Malaysia)

Will support IPLCs to strengthen their short-term coping mechanisms as well as their long-term socio-ecological resilience. Grassroots actions and initiatives will build on indigenous self-determination principles, including indigenous food sovereignty, to nurture healthy, reciprocal relationships with the land, plants and animals, as well as with other producer organizations and networks.

Funding information: max. of USD 50,000. Applicants are required to submit a detailed budgetary estimate.

Deadline: Jan 10, 2021.

17. Call for Proposals, Support for Information Measures relating to EU Cohesion Policy, European Commission

The main aim is to provide support for the production and dissemination of information and content linked to EU Cohesion policy, including inter alia the Just Transition Fund and the recovery plan for Europe, while respecting complete editorial independence of the actors involved.

Funding information: total available for co-financing of projects is EUR 5,000,000

Deadline: Jan 12, 2021.

18. Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence, William T. Grant Foundation (USA)

Studies on improving the use of research evidence should identify, build, and test strategies to ensure that research evidence is used in ways that benefit youth.

Funding information: major research grants range between USD100,000 and 1,000,000 and cover 2-4 years of support. Officers’ research grants are a separate funding mechanism for smaller projects with budgets typically ranging from USD 25,000 to 50,000

Deadline: Jan 13, 2021.

19. Research Grants on Reducing Inequality, William T. Grant Foundation (USA)

Proposals for studies are evaluated based on their fit with our interests in reducing inequality; the strength and feasibility of their designs, methods, and analyses; their potential to inform change; and their contribution to theory and empirical evidence.

Funding information: major research grants typically range between USD 100,000 and 600,000 and cover two to three years of support. Officers’ research grants on reducing inequality are a separate funding mechanism for smaller projects with budgets ranging from USD5,000 to 50,000

Deadline: Jan 13, 2021.

20. Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)

To solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities. To fund projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Priority concerns include biological, physical, and social sciences, including economics.

Funding information: estimated total program funding USD 25 million; award ceiling USD 2 million; award floor USD 50,000

Deadline: Jan 14, 2021.

21. New Call for Letters of Inquiry for Large Grants, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu)

CEPF and IUCN Oceania, as the regional implementation team for the East Melanesian Islands Hotspot, are accepting letters of inquiry from nongovernment organizations, community groups, indigenous people’s organizations, women’s groups, private companies and other civil society organizations.

Funding information: grant size USD 20,000 to 200,000

Deadline: Jan 15, 2021.

22. Call for Proposals, Smart Built Environment, Formas (Sweden)

Digital Built Environment in Practice to contribute to the sustainable development of the built environment, through projects that center around digitalization and industrial processes. Applications can address processes, forms of collaboration, business models, technology or a combination of these.

Funding information: for innovation ideas SEK 500,000; research, development or innovation projects can apply for between SEK 500,000 to 4 million

Deadline: Jan 15, 2021.

23. 2021 Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (USA and South Africa)

Accepts 20 high-impact change-makers into the fellowship, which consists of an 18 months-long, non-residential experience that builds knowledge and capacity to effectively address the causes of racial inequality and to imagine more equitable futures.

Deadline: Jan 20, 2021.

24. New 4th Round of Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions Competitive Research Grants Program

Aimed at accelerating the development of innovative and interdisciplinary methods, metrics and tools to advance the scientific understanding of the linkages between agriculture and food systems and health and nutrition outcomes, in order to better inform policy and programmatic actions to improve nutrition outcomes in low and middle-income countries.

Funding information: each grant will be a max. of GBP 250,000 and up to 8 grants (4 development and 4 validation) are expected to be awarded

Deadline: Jan 21, 2021.

25. New Request for Proposals, Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program 2021, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (USA)

Seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to diverse local partnerships focused on improving water quality, watersheds and the species and habitats they support.

Funding information: Approx. USD 1,500,000 is available for projects meeting program priorities. One round of full proposals annually. Awards range from USD 20,000 to 50,000 with an average size of USD 35,000 and 40-50 grants awarded per year.

Deadline: Jan 28, 2021.

26. New The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, Government of Canada (Brazil)

Designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. Thematic priorities: gender equality, human rights/dignity, inclusive governance, environment and climate action, peace and security, and disaster response.

Funding information: average CFLI contribution is CAD 30,000 (approx. BRL 106,000).

Deadline: Jan 29, 2021.

27. Societal Transformations for Climate Action Research Program, Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (Sweden)

Inviting research groups, jointly with civil society organizations, the public sector and other stakeholders, to submit proposals to facilitate societal transformation for climate action through research and innovation. In line with Mistra’s statutes, the research program shall be of strategic environmental importance.

Funding information: expected program budget total SEK 40 million over four years; Foundation’s financial contribution maximum of SEK 40 million.

Deadline: Jan 29, 2021.

28. New Request for Proposals, Coral Reef Conservation Fund 2021, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (USA)

Grants will be awarded to reduce land-based sources of pollution, advance coral reef fisheries management, increase capacity for reef-scale restoration and to support management in efforts to increase the natural recovery and resiliency of coral reef systems.

Funding information: average grant awards will range from USD 60,000 to 250,000; however, there is no maximum or minimum requirement.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2021.

29. New Nordic Arctic Cooperation Program 2018-2021

To create sustainable and constructive development in the Arctic and for its people based on the four P’s: planet, peoples, prosperity and partnerships.

Funding information: max. of DKK 500,000/year can be applied for. Expected that projects will run within the year requested.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2021.

30. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. This training can include short courses, certificate training, or conferences among other training opportunities.

Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 2,000

Deadline: Feb 1, 2021.

31. IKI Small Grants, GIZ

With the IKI Small Grants scheme BMU extends its IKI strategy and outreach to small national, regional and local organizations to encourage active citizen involvement and local approaches to threats caused by climate change and biodiversity loss.

Funding information: funding more than 100 projects by 2025 with up to EUR 100,000 each (up to EUR 200,000 for mitigation and, in special cases, adaptation measures). After the first selection round, IKI Small Grants is providing three million euros for 38 selected small projects in 27 countries.

Deadline: Feb 9, 2021.

32. Partnerships Grants Program, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)

These grants provide support for new and existing formal partnerships over four to seven years to advance research, research training and/or knowledge mobilization in the social sciences and humanities.

Funding information: applications successful at Stage 1 are valued at up to CAD 20,000

Deadline: Feb 10, 2021.

33. 2021-22 Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Small Grants Program, UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (USA - California)

Priority will be given to projects that benefit socially disadvantaged communities and/or socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

Funding information: total funding approx. USD 80,000. Individual grants limited to max. USD 7,000

Deadline: Feb 15, 2021.

34. 2020 Mexico-U.S. Innovation Fund Competition, 100K Strong in the Americas (USA and Mexico)

Provides unique opportunities to U.S. universities and colleges to partner with higher education institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean to create partnerships, build capacity, provide students with access to training programs, and strengthen regional education cooperation throughout the Americas.

Funding information: to award up to eleven grants of up to USD 25,000 each.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2021.

35. Smart Farming Innovations for Small-Scale Producers, Global Grand Challenges, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Seeks Smart Farming solutions that leverage digital technology innovations that have the potential to drive positive impact for small-scale producer (SSP) entrepreneurs delivered through bundled farmer services and enabled by scalable digital and data platforms.

Funding information: Seed Grants – Up to USD 250,000 to be implemented up to 12 months. Scale-Up Grants – Up to USD 1,500,000 to be implemented up to 24 months.

Deadline: Feb 25, 2021.

36. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

To provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field of species conservation; and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. Will potentially support projects focused on any and all kinds of plant, animal and fungus species, subject to approval of an independent evaluation committee.

Funding information: maximum of USD 25,000

Deadline: Feb 28, 2021.

37. Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities (USA)

To support national or regional (multistate) training programs for scholars, humanities professionals, and advanced graduate students to broaden and extend their knowledge of digital humanities. NEH seeks to increase the number of humanities scholars and practitioners using digital technology in their research and to broadly disseminate knowledge about advanced technology tools and methodologies relevant to the humanities.

Funding information: estimated total program funding USD 850,000; award ceiling USD 250,000

Deadline: Mar 2, 2021.

38. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships

Deadline: ongoing

39. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.

Deadline: ongoing

40. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects

To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.

Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

41. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.

Funding information: up to USD 8,000

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

42. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.

Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

43. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Program, African Union Commission

Will support 12 months of high-level professional development in advanced public health leadership that includes acquiring skills in health diplomacy, change management, influencing policy, among others.

Deadline: Dec 11, 2020.

2. World Justice Challenge: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis

Global competition to identify, recognize, and promote good practices and high-impact projects/policies that protect and advance the rule of law in a time of unprecedented crisis.

Award information: USD 20,000 will go to six projects that show demonstrable results and promising prospects for future progress, replication, and scaling.

Deadline: Dec 11, 2020.

3. Community Engagement Exchange Program, IREX (see link for eligible countries)

A year-long program designed to enable civil society leaders, ages 20-27, to harness the power of networks, relationships, and information for the public good, specifically on issues related to civic dialogue and peace building, open and participatory government, women and gender, resilience and sustainable development, and youth engagement.

Deadline: Dec 23, 2020.

4. Call for Proposals, Global Best Practice Program, EXPO2020 Dubai

Aimed at recognizing and promoting visibility of integrated development best practices for a better 2030 with a particular view on building back better and moving towards a “better normal” as they come out of the ongoing crisis.

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

5. New Resilience Fellowship 2021 (see link for eligible countries)

Second edition of the Fellowship, ‘Extortion as an illicit economy of organized crime’, to build a platform for cross-sectoral, global and interdisciplinary collaboration between civil-society actors, human-rights activists, journalists, artists, scholars, policymakers, grassroots community leaders and others working to counter the effects of organized crime.

Deadline: Jan 4, 2021.

6. Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (Canada)

To help eligible organizations fund agri-food research projects. The goals are to: fund demand-driven research that can support agri-food policy, programs or the marketplace; improve knowledge or technology to help Ontario's agri-food sector businesses address challenge; help agri-food businesses expand market opportunities locally and globally.

Deadline: Jan 8, 2021.

7. New Call for Proposals: Mitigation and Adaptation to Impact of Climate Change in the MENA Region, Economic Research Forum

The analyses of the climate change can use both individual and macroeconomic datasets. Researchers can merge environmental, climate data, macroeconomic and sectoral data with individual data (firm and household surveys) if needed. Selected authors will present their papers during a workshop by June 2021.

Deadline: Jan 9, 2021.

8. 2021-2022 Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship (USA)

An 11-month program in which participants develop leadership skills as they gain hands-on experience working to end hunger and poverty in the United States through efforts led by local, state, regional, and national host organizations.

Deadline: Jan 11, 2021.

9. Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship 2021, International Peace Research Association Foundation (see link for eligible countries in Global South)

Available to women from countries in the Global South who have completed a Bachelor's degree, who have been accepted into a graduate program, and whose graduate work is to be focused on issues related to the goals of the IPRA Foundation.

Award information: every other year two women receive school expenses in the amount of USD 5,000 per year for two years.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2021.

10. Call for Projects Ideas: Transboundary Climate Action in Europe, German Federal Environment Ministry (see link for eligible countries)

Projects provide forward-looking ideas for European climate action. They are categorized into eight core areas: climate policy, energy, buildings and municipalities, mobility, agriculture, soils and forestry, awareness, climate-aligned finance and sustainable economy.

Deadline: Jan 19, 2021.

11. Call for Applications, Racial Equity 2030

Global challenge in honor of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s 90th anniversary. It is a call for bold solutions to drive an equitable future for children, their families and communities. This $90 million challenge seeks ideas from anywhere in the world and will scale them over the next decade to transform the systems and institutions that uphold inequity. Solutions may tackle the social, economic, political or institutional inequities.

Deadline: Jan 28, 2021.

12. New COVID-19 Vaccine: Safety and Immunization Monitoring Challenge, Asian Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

Aims to find several digital solutions that will help ADB’s developing member countries tackle a broad range of challenges as vaccines become available—from vaccine delivery and distribution, to public communication and education, to mobilization and monitoring of healthcare workers and volunteers, as well as safe and efficient administration of vaccines.

Award information: selected solution for this challenge will have potential funding of USD 50,000 or more for selected pilots in ADB's developing member countries.

Deadline: Jan 31, 2021.

13. African Peacebuilding Network, Individual Research Fellowships, Social Science Research Council (Africa)

Inviting applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions; or regional, governmental, and nongovernmental agencies or organizations in Africa.

Award information: support 6 months of field-based research from June to Dec. 2021. Up to 17 fellowships of a max. of USD 15,000 each will be awarded. Women encouraged to apply.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2021.

14. 2021 Victor J. Goldberg Prize, Institute of International Education

To recognize outstanding work being conducted jointly by two individuals, one Arab and one Israeli, working together to advance the cause of peace in the Middle East.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2021.

15. Call for Applications, 2021 One Planet Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

It brings together an intergenerational network of scientists from across Africa and Europe; strengthens the leadership skills of emerging climate scientists from both continents; and contributes towards building a robust pipeline of climate science leaders.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2021.

16. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Enables fellows to conduct a one-year research-based project in Germany focusing on combating climate change, on adaptation strategies, on preserving ecosystems and biodiversity, or on the sustainable use of the oceans and seas. Sustainability topics relating to natural resources, resource-efficient consumption or urban development also welcome. Awards up to 15 Fellowships to prospective leaders and up to five to postdoctoral researchers each year.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2021.

17. Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.

The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

18. Scholarship for Displaced Students, Columbia University

Supports displaced students from anywhere in the world who are unable to complete their higher education. These students will receive full tuition, housing, and living assistance while pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees across all 18 Columbia schools and affiliates. Scholarship aims to shift the global dialogue surrounding displaced persons, from one that views them as a burden to one that recognizes them as vital contributors to global innovation and prosperity.

19. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: December 3, 2020

New in:

1. Call for Applications, 2021 One Planet Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

2. Call for Projects Ideas: Transboundary Climate Action in Europe, German Federal Environment Ministry (see link for eligible countries)

3. Call for Applications, Digital Innovations for Human Rights Program (Uganda)

4. 2021 Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (USA and South Africa)

5. ‘Open Minds - Young Voices’ Youth Activists Program, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (Nigeria)

6. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

7. 2021-22 Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Small Grants Program, UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (USA - California)

8. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

9. Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Program, African Union Commission

10. IKI Small Grants, GIZ

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Call for Applications, “la Caixa” Foundation (Spain & Portugal)

Fourth edition of the Call for biomedical and health research projects with the aim of identifying and giving support to the most promising initiatives of scientific excellence with potential value and high social impact, whether in basic, clinical or translational research.

Funding information: individual projects – up to EUR 500,000; research consortium projects – up to EUR 1,000,000

Deadline: Dec 3, 2020.

2. Grand Challenges Africa Innovation Phase 1 Seed Grants | Round 12 Request for Proposals on Food Security and Nutrition, African Academy of Sciences

Focused on the SDG2 targets with the overall objective of enabling and fostering African innovators and researchers to work in local and global collaborative partnerships on the ambitious but achievable goals of accelerating knowledge generation, developing and deploying interventions and innovations that will advance the progress towards ending hunger, achieving food security and addressing malnutrition in all forms.

Funding information: awards will fund projects up to USD 100,000 for a max. of 2 years

Deadline: Dec 4, 2020.

3. Kiwa Initiative: Supporting Nature-Based Solutions for Biodiversity & Climate Change Adaptation in Pacific (see link for eligible countries)

In order to strengthen the adaptation of Pacific territories to the effects of climate change and better protect their biodiversity, the Kiwa Initiative supports projects focused on nature-based solutions through grants and technical assistance.

Funding information: between EUR 1.5 and 5 million

Deadline: Dec 7, 2020.

4. Call for Proposals, Water JPI (see link for eligible countries)

“Conservation and restoration of degraded ecosystems and their biodiversity, including a focus on aquatic systems.” To support research projects in which the approaches and skills of natural sciences, social sciences and humanities are integrated as needed to address the specific objectives of each research proposal.

Funding information: total available over EUR 20 million

Deadline: Dec 7, 2020.

5. COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean, Argentine Network for International Cooperation (LAC)

To provide an average of 15 (fifteen) local, national and regional organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean, with financial resources – up to USD 5.000 each- to target challenges CSO ´s in the region are facing during COVID-19 in relation to one or more of the following areas: access to information, transparency and accountability in public funds used during the pandemic, and monitor of access to public services.

Funding information: up to USD5,000 per project

Deadline: Dec 11, 2020.

6. New Call for Applications, Digital Innovations for Human Rights Program (Uganda)

Our Innovation Program aims to create digital solutions for Human Rights Defenders to execute their work in better, more efficient and more secure ways. 6 Areas of Action: Digital Inclusion; Capacity Building; Security, Safety and Privacy; Knowledge Sharing and Collaborative Learning; Healthcare; Media On/Offline.

Funding information: up to 60,000,000 UGX

Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.

7. Call for Proposals, South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (see link for eligible countries)

Invites concept notes in any area of environmental and resource economics relating to the development of South Asia and the HKH region. Particularly interested in concept notes that demonstrate a clear demand from policymakers for their underlying research, although any innovative research idea within SANDEE’s scope that has scientific merit will be considered.

Funding information: grants likely to range from USD 20,000–30,000 over a 2-year period

Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.

8. Call for Innovations 2020, Water and Energy for Food (see link for eligible MENA countries)

Designed to address barriers to enable the production of more food with efficient and sustainable usage of water and energy along the value chain from farming to end-user, to impact food security, gender and poverty reduction in an environmentally sustainable way.

Funding information: estimated ceiling for this first Call for Innovations is USD 4.5 Million from Water and Energy for Food. Subject to the availability of funds, the individual Award(s) of a cash grants will range from USD 25,000 to 300,000.

Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.

9. Call for Proposals, HOPES-LEB (Lebanon)

Invites organizations registered in Lebanon to submit tailor-made project proposals that address the specific needs of vulnerable Lebanese youth and refugees from Syria and alleviate bottlenecks related to access to and completion of higher and further education and labor market integration.

Funding information: all projects can request funds for their actions ranging from EUR 10,000 to 60,000. Total available EUR 1,080,000

Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.

10. Call for Proposals for AI for Accessibility Grants "Smart Cities and Transportation", Microsoft

Supports projects that use AI to empower people living with disabilities. Looking for individuals or teams who are not only passionate about making the world more inclusive, but also firmly rooted in the communities they intend to benefit.

Funding information: In addition to Azure compute credits worth USD 10,000, USD 15,000, or USD 20,000 (depending on your project scope and needs), these grants cover costs related to collecting or labeling data, developing models, or other engineering-related work.

Deadline: Dec 15, 2020.

11. Knowledge Synthesis Grants, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)

To mobilize social sciences and humanities research to examine and synthesize existing knowledge on mobility and public transit issues. Grant holders will identify research gaps and opportunities and their work will inform and guide policy-makers and service providers responsible for public transit at the community level.

Funding information: grants are valued at USD 30,000 for one year.

Deadline: Dec 17, 2020.

12. SWITCH-Asia - Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production, European Union (see link for eligible countries)

The global objective of this call for proposals is to support the development of a green, low-carbon, resource-efficient and more circular economy, and to contribute to economic prosperity and poverty reduction in Asia.

Funding information: overall indicative amount available EUR 32,600,000; min. EUR 1 million; max. amount EUR 2.5 million

Deadline: Dec 18, 2020.

13. Call on Development Finance, Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (see link for eligible countries)

Seeking projects researching the role of development finance: investments in private sector development that are impact-led but commercially rigorous.

Funding information: major research grants are grants of GBP 100,000 or more. There is no formal upper limit, but past MRGs have averaged around GBP 300,000

Deadline: Dec 21, 2020.

14. Call for Letters of Inquiry for Large Grants Program, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Lebanon)

Inviting proposals in the form of letters of inquiry (LOIs) for large grants from nongovernmental organizations, community groups, private enterprises, universities, and other civil society organizations (CSOs) in Lebanon. The benefits to local communities and economic sustainability of the interventions must be carefully considered to ensure the maintenance of the actions beyond the life of the project.

Funding information: USD20,000 – 150,000

Deadline: Dec 23, 2020.

15. Solid Waste Management Grant Program, USDA (USA)

Qualified organizations will receive SWM grant funds to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas.

Funding information: award ceiling USD 1 million; total available USD 4 million

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

16. Call for Applications, Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Grant Program (USA)

Inviting applications for its grant program to funds research to investigators in United States non-profit institutions proposing research directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer. The Foundation funds projects for a one-year period which will allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by established cancer researchers.

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

17. Grant Program to Protect Natural Resources, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (low- and lower-middle-income countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East)

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. The foundation supports projects that demonstrate local leadership and promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem or question in the field.

Funding information: avg. grant approx. USD 20,000. Those exceeding USD 30,000 rarely awarded.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2021.

18. Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada (Canada)

Will co-fund innovative projects led by the private sector, not-for-profit organizations and research institutes to develop new assistive and adaptive digital devices and technologies in order to make it easier for Canadians with disabilities to more fully participate in the digital economy.

Deadline: Jan 2, 2021.

19. Integrating Tradition and Technology for Fermented Foods for Maternal Nutrition, Global Grand Challenges, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Seeks to fund pilot studies that investigate the biological effect of traditional locally fermented foods on key microbiome, gut, and health biomarkers in local populations. Goal is to provide investigators in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia with the resources to build local capacity to investigate fermented foods as novel maternal nutrition interventions.

Funding information: sequencing platforms (funded with up to USD 40K for sequencing technology out of this USD 200K award) and training will be provided

Deadline: Jan 6, 2021.

20. Call for Proposals, Support for Information Measures relating to EU Cohesion Policy, European Commission

The main aim is to provide support for the production and dissemination of information and content linked to EU Cohesion policy, including inter alia the Just Transition Fund and the recovery plan for Europe, while respecting complete editorial independence of the actors involved.

Funding information: total available for co-financing of projects is EUR 5,000,000

Deadline: Jan 12, 2021.

21. Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence, William T. Grant Foundation (USA)

Studies on improving the use of research evidence should identify, build, and test strategies to ensure that research evidence is used in ways that benefit youth.

Funding information: major research grants range between USD100,000 and 1,000,000 and cover 2-4 years of support. Officers’ research grants are a separate funding mechanism for smaller projects with budgets typically ranging from USD 25,000 to 50,000

Deadline: Jan 13, 2021.

22. Research Grants on Reducing Inequality, William T. Grant Foundation (USA)

Proposals for studies are evaluated based on their fit with our interests in reducing inequality; the strength and feasibility of their designs, methods, and analyses; their potential to inform change; and their contribution to theory and empirical evidence.

Funding information: major research grants typically range between USD 100,000 and 600,000 and cover two to three years of support. Officers’ research grants on reducing inequality are a separate funding mechanism for smaller projects with budgets ranging from USD5,000 to 50,000

Deadline: Jan 13, 2021.

23. Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)

To solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities. To fund projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Priority concerns include biological, physical, and social sciences, including economics.

Funding information: estimated total program funding USD 25 million; award ceiling USD 2 million; award floor USD 50,000

Deadline: Jan 14, 2021.

24. Call for Proposals, Smart Built Environment, Formas (Sweden)

Digital Built Environment in Practice to contribute to the sustainable development of the built environment, through projects that center around digitalization and industrial processes. Applications can address processes, forms of collaboration, business models, technology or a combination of these.

Funding information: for innovation ideas SEK 500,000; research, development or innovation projects can apply for between SEK 500,000 to 4 million

Deadline: Jan 15, 2021.

25. New 2021 Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (USA and South Africa)

Accepts 20 high-impact change-makers into the fellowship, which consists of an 18 months-long, non-residential experience that builds knowledge and capacity to effectively address the causes of racial inequality and to imagine more equitable futures.

Deadline: Jan 20, 2021.

26. Societal Transformations for Climate Action Research Program, Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (Sweden)

Inviting research groups, jointly with civil society organizations, the public sector and other stakeholders, to submit proposals to facilitate societal transformation for climate action through research and innovation. In line with Mistra’s statutes, the research program shall be of strategic environmental importance.

Funding information: expected program budget total SEK 40 million over four years; Foundation’s financial contribution maximum of SEK 40 million.

Deadline: Jan 29, 2021.

27. New Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

To provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. This training can include short courses, certificate training, or conferences among other training opportunities.

Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 2,000

Deadline: Feb 1, 2021.

28. New IKI Small Grants, GIZ

With the IKI Small Grants scheme BMU extends its IKI strategy and outreach to small national, regional and local organizations to encourage active citizen involvement and local approaches to threats caused by climate change and biodiversity loss.

Funding information: funding more than 100 projects by 2025 with up to EUR 100,000 each (up to EUR 200,000 for mitigation and, in special cases, adaptation measures). After the first selection round, IKI Small Grants is providing three million euros for 38 selected small projects in 27 countries.

Deadline: Feb 9, 2021.

29. Partnerships Grants Program, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)

These grants provide support for new and existing formal partnerships over four to seven years to advance research, research training and/or knowledge mobilization in the social sciences and humanities.

Funding information: applications successful at Stage 1 are valued at up to CAD 20,000

Deadline: Feb 10, 2021.

30. New 2021-22 Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Small Grants Program, UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (USA - California)

Priority will be given to projects that benefit socially disadvantaged communities and/or socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

Funding information: total funding approx. USD 80,000. Individual grants limited to max. USD 7,000

Deadline: Feb 15, 2021.

31. 2020 Mexico-U.S. Innovation Fund Competition, 100K Strong in the Americas (USA and Mexico)

Provides unique opportunities to U.S. universities and colleges to partner with higher education institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean to create partnerships, build capacity, provide students with access to training programs, and strengthen regional education cooperation throughout the Americas.

Funding information: to award up to eleven grants of up to USD 25,000 each.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2021.

32. Smart Farming Innovations for Small-Scale Producers, Global Grand Challenges, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Seeks Smart Farming solutions that leverage digital technology innovations that have the potential to drive positive impact for small-scale producer (SSP) entrepreneurs delivered through bundled farmer services and enabled by scalable digital and data platforms.

Funding information: Seed Grants – Up to USD 250,000 to be implemented up to 12 months. Scale-Up Grants – Up to USD 1,500,000 to be implemented up to 24 months.

Deadline: Feb 25, 2021.

33. New Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

To provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field of species conservation; and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. Will potentially support projects focused on any and all kinds of plant, animal and fungus species, subject to approval of an independent evaluation committee.

Funding information: maximum of USD 25,000

Deadline: Feb 28, 2021.

34. Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities (USA)

To support national or regional (multistate) training programs for scholars, humanities professionals, and advanced graduate students to broaden and extend their knowledge of digital humanities. NEH seeks to increase the number of humanities scholars and practitioners using digital technology in their research and to broadly disseminate knowledge about advanced technology tools and methodologies relevant to the humanities.

Funding information: estimated total program funding USD 850,000; award ceiling USD 250,000

Deadline: Mar 2, 2021.

35. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

As part of the Just Tech program, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the risks, opportunities, and challenges posed by public health surveillance stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding information: awards will range from USD 5,000 to 10,000, with larger amounts directed to projects committed to research partnerships

Deadline: ongoing

36. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

Aims to support effective governance, leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the Pacific through support to one-off, small scale activities that tackle issues that matter to the region. Recognizes that partnership, capacity building, people-to-people links, and knowledge-sharing are critical to ownership of development processes.

Deadline: ongoing

37. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects

To deliver risk management solutions, informed by leading-edge water science and supported by innovative decision-making tools to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and water environments.

Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

38. Call for Applications, Urgent Action Fund (Africa)

Urgent Action Fund-Africa is expanding its COVID-19 response towards supporting women, transgender and gender non-conforming defenders with disabilities to: develop and widely disseminate messages and information about the disease in disability friendly formats, simplify and/or translate complex COVID 19 information, and provide practical resources.

Funding information: up to USD 8,000

Deadline: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

39. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

Program is designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Applicants should be focused on SDGs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent.

Funding information: One Young World recommends requesting between GBP 2,500 - GBP 10,000.

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

40. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.

Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000

Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. Call for Applications, Urban Development Technology Innovation Challenge, Asian Development Bank (see link for eligible countries)

To introduce new solutions in ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs) and thereby support ADB’s mandate in assisting DMC’s to reach the SDGs. Through TIC, DMCs will learn about new technology solutions to address various development challenges, and technology providers’ risks related to market entry may be reduced by showcasing their technologies.

Funding information: selected proposals (2 expected) can receive up to USD 500,000 grant, and technology providers must co-finance at least 10% of the total cost.

Deadline: Dec 4, 2020.

2. New ‘Open Minds - Young Voices’ Youth Activists Program, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (Nigeria)

To provide groups of young, capable and proactive Nigerians with skills, knowledge and moral values that will equip and encourage them to use their future leadership positions to work and advocate for social justice, good governance and a more peaceful Nigeria.

Deadline: Dec 6, 2020.

3. New Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Program, African Union Commission

Will support 12 months of high-level professional development in advanced public health leadership that includes acquiring skills in health diplomacy, change management, influencing policy, among others.

Deadline: Dec 11, 2020.

4. World Justice Challenge: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis

Global competition to identify, recognize, and promote good practices and high-impact projects/policies that protect and advance the rule of law in a time of unprecedented crisis.

Award information: USD 20,000 will go to six projects that show demonstrable results and promising prospects for future progress, replication, and scaling.

Deadline: Dec 11, 2020.

5. Community Engagement Exchange Program, IREX (see link for eligible countries)

A year-long program designed to enable civil society leaders, ages 20-27, to harness the power of networks, relationships, and information for the public good, specifically on issues related to civic dialogue and peace building, open and participatory government, women and gender, resilience and sustainable development, and youth engagement.

Deadline: Dec 23, 2020.

6. Call for Proposals, Global Best Practice Program, EXPO2020 Dubai

Aimed at recognizing and promoting visibility of integrated development best practices for a better 2030 with a particular view on building back better and moving towards a “better normal” as they come out of the ongoing crisis.

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

7. Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative (Canada)

To help eligible organizations fund agri-food research projects. The goals are to: fund demand-driven research that can support agri-food policy, programs or the marketplace; improve knowledge or technology to help Ontario's agri-food sector businesses address challenge; help agri-food businesses expand market opportunities locally and globally.

Deadline: Jan 8, 2021.

8. 2021-2022 Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship (USA)

An 11-month program in which participants develop leadership skills as they gain hands-on experience working to end hunger and poverty in the United States through efforts led by local, state, regional, and national host organizations.

Deadline: Jan 11, 2021.

9. Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship 2021, International Peace Research Association Foundation (see link for eligible countries in Global South)

Available to women from countries in the Global South who have completed a Bachelor's degree, who have been accepted into a graduate program, and whose graduate work is to be focused on issues related to the goals of the IPRA Foundation.

Award information: every other year two women receive school expenses in the amount of USD 5,000 per year for two years.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2021.

10. New Call for Projects Ideas: Transboundary Climate Action in Europe, German Federal Environment Ministry (see link for eligible countries)

Projects provide forward-looking ideas for European climate action. They are categorized into eight core areas: climate policy, energy, buildings and municipalities, mobility, agriculture, soils and forestry, awareness, climate-aligned finance and sustainable economy.

Deadline: Jan 19, 2021.

11. Call for Applications, Racial Equity 2030

Global challenge in honor of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s 90th anniversary. It is a call for bold solutions to drive an equitable future for children, their families and communities. This $90 million challenge seeks ideas from anywhere in the world and will scale them over the next decade to transform the systems and institutions that uphold inequity. Solutions may tackle the social, economic, political or institutional inequities.

Deadline: Jan 28, 2021.

12. African Peacebuilding Network, Individual Research Fellowships, Social Science Research Council (Africa)

Inviting applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions; or regional, governmental, and nongovernmental agencies or organizations in Africa.

Award information: support 6 months of field-based research from June to Dec. 2021. Up to 17 fellowships of a max. of USD 15,000 each will be awarded. Women encouraged to apply.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2021.

13. 2021 Victor J. Goldberg Prize, Institute of International Education

To recognize outstanding work being conducted jointly by two individuals, one Arab and one Israeli, working together to advance the cause of peace in the Middle East.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2021.

14. New Call for Applications, 2021 One Planet Fellowship (see link for eligible countries)

It brings together an intergenerational network of scientists from across Africa and Europe; strengthens the leadership skills of emerging climate scientists from both continents; and contributes towards building a robust pipeline of climate science leaders.

Deadline: Feb 15, 2021.

15. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (see link for eligible countries)

Enables fellows to conduct a one-year research-based project in Germany focusing on combating climate change, on adaptation strategies, on preserving ecosystems and biodiversity, or on the sustainable use of the oceans and seas. Sustainability topics relating to natural resources, resource-efficient consumption or urban development also welcome. Awards up to 15 Fellowships to prospective leaders and up to five to postdoctoral researchers each year.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2021.

16. Call for Female Applicants: AIMS-Canada Research Chairs in Climate Change Science, International Development Research Centre, Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Each Chair will be provided up to USD 970,000 over a four-year period and tasked with executing a world-class research program able to contribute significantly towards building both the human capital and the scientific knowledgebase required to solve important climate change-related problems in Africa and beyond.

The application process will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

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.

18. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

Course: How can we address societal challenges with research? Investigate the principles, processes, and uses of transdisciplinarity. Topics include: transdisciplinary projects on sustainable development, migration, and health.