Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: August 7, 2020

New in:

1. Call for applications: Expanding the Beijing+25 Youth Task Force

2. Partnership Development Grants, Government of Canada (Canada)

3. Call for Proposals, Southern African Development Community (see list of countries in Africa)

4. Call for Proposals, Fondation Tuck (France)

5. Regional Multi-Country Action Grants, Balkan Civil Society Development Network (see eligible countries in link)

6. Regional Conservation Partnership Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA (USA)

7. Grant Scheme, Union for the Mediterranean (see eligible countries in link)

8. Call for Applications, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

9. Jack Kimmel International Grant Program, Tree Fund

10. Call for Small Grants, UN Women (see eligible countries in link)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Recovery Boost program, NSW Government (Australia)

Aims to inspire innovative solutions to gather evidence on what works to improve mental health recovery at work.

Funding information: grants up to AUD 50,000 to individuals and organizations

Deadline: Aug 6, 2020.

2. Call for Proposals, UN Women (Philippines)

For Delivery of Cash for Work Opportunities and Messages on COVID-19 Awareness to support cash-for-work opportunities for women and link these essential goods and services to organizations producing hygiene kits or providing health services in communities.

Funding information: budget range should be not greater than USD 85,000.

Deadline: Aug 7, 2020.

3. Call for Proposals, Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (see eligible countries in Africa)

Supports digital rights work across the continent through flexible and rapid response grants. Current call is particularly interested in proposals for work related to Covid-19 response measures, how they affect the internet rights landscape, and how to redress any resulting harms to rights and freedoms.

Funding information: grants range between USD 1,000 - 20,000, depending on need/scope

Deadline: Aug 7, 2020.

4. Health Equity Innovations Fund, Genentech (United States)

Will support action-oriented research, demonstration projects, and programs to build the evidence base needed to promote health equity and reduce disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes amongst populations facing the greatest needs - particularly communities of color.

Funding information: grant awards will range from USD 250,000 to 750,000.

Deadline: Aug 10, 2020.

5. Call for Applications, African Women’s Development Fund (see eligible countries)

Encourages applications for work that is led by and supports the leadership and concerns of women facing multiple discriminations (women with diverse abilities; women living with HIV and AIDS, young women, LBTQ communities, women sex workers, women in the rural areas and marginalized women in urban areas.

Funding information: Grant sizes vary per call. Please refer to the maximum grant sizes indicated in the call. Organizations applying for grants of USD 20,000 and above will be required to provide audit report conducted by a reputable audit firm.

Deadline: Aug 10, 2020.

6. Call for Proposals, IFAD (Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique)

To select a recipient or consortium of recipients to receive a four-year grant financing to implement the project: Rural youth employment opportunities: Support to integrated agribusiness hubs initiative.

Funding information: no upper limit is set, applicant must ensure a min. counterpart contribution of USD 150,000.

Deadline: Aug 17, 2020.

7. Call for Proposals, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (see eligible countries in link)

Invites submission of proposals for an ERIA study on COVID-19 and its implications for the regional economy. Research on COVID-19 and regional economic integration examines various issues relevant to maintaining or protecting the elements, mechanisms, or objectives of regional economic integration in East and Southeast Asia.

Funding information: up to a maximum of USD 9,000 per study for selected proposals, depending on the type or nature of research proposed

Deadline: Aug 17, 2020.

8. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)

Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials.

Funding information: DKK 700,000,000

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

9. Public Space Fellowship, The Bentway (Canada)

Will help build capacity in the next generation of diverse leaders that will steward the future of public space, ensuring resiliency, inclusion and equitable access. Fellows will act across disciplines and engage in unique collaboration with urban space practitioners, creatives, and organizational partners to support new initiatives and ongoing research.

Deadline: Aug 21, 2020.

10. Call for Proposals, US Embassy in Cyprus (Cyprus)

Projects that encourage and promote mutual understanding and collaboration between the US and Cyprus and should aim at benefiting the community, sharing common values, and where possible, feature collaboration with U.S. experts. Examples of such projects include but are not limited to cultural events, women’s empowerment programs, community infrastructure improvements, environmental or human rights campaigns, etc.

Funding information: requests between USD 1,000 and USD 5,000

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

11. New Call for Proposals, Southern African Development Community (see list of countries in Africa)

To support innovative projects for the increased production, supply and availability of affordable and innovative products (relevant medical and pharmaceutical products) to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the SADC countries.

Funding information: grant per successful single applicant to range from EUR 50,000 to 100,000 for for-profit companies, and from EUR 100,000 to 200,000 for non-profit initiatives.

Deadline: Aug 24, 2020.

12. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Seeks to learn from programs, policies, and practices that are advancing gender equity around the world to understand how they can be adapted to improve health and well-being in the United States, and build a national Culture of Health.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000,000. Individual awards between USD 100,000 –250,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 26, 2020.

13. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (see eligible countries in link)

Looking for innovative initiatives to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people. In order to do so the SDC launched four Calls for Proposals.

Funding information: depending on the particular Call

Deadline: Aug 28, 2020.

14. Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre (East Africa)

GrOW East Africa will support locally grounded in-depth evaluative and action research to identify and scale successful solutions for achieving women’s empowerment and gender equality in the world of work. It is a partnership between the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Canada’s IDRC.

Funding information: CAD 500,000 - 700,000 depending on project type

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

15. Call for Applications, Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (see eligible countries in link)

For research on firms and climate change. The objective of PEDL is to fund cutting-edge, policy-oriented research that could be published in leading academic journals and be relevant to the policy dialogue in LICs.

Funding information: between GBP 10,000 and 40,000.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

16. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck

Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.

Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

17. Call for Proposals: Non-Grant Instrument Program, Global Environment Facility

Under GEF-7, the GEF will accelerate the use of non-grant instruments in support of delivering global environmental benefits and continue to catalyze investments from capital markets at global and national levels aligned with focal area objectives.

Funding information: maximum financing amount per project/program is USD 15 million

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

18. Call for Proposals, Agropolis Foundation (Sub-Saharan Africa)

"Innovative Co-Learning for Agriculture-based Solutions", in partnership with the Center for Synthesis and Analysis on Biodiversity (Cesab) Biodiversity Research Foundation (FRB) and the Biovision Foundation aims to support innovative, intersectoral and interdisciplinary training or learning projects that promote the agroecological transition through innovative approaches, tools, teams and networks.

Funding information: Up to EUR 835,000, complemented by partial postdoc co-funding by FRB/Cesab (valued at EUR 65,000) and by co-funding of two Summer/Winter/Thematic Schools by Biovision Foundation (valued at EUR 20,000).

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

19. New Call for Applications, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

The goal of the program is to conduct original research and evaluate the extent to which health system models of care are advancing health equity for the Medicaid-eligible populations they serve. Will fund research on health systems models of care to better understand which model components are essential to promoting health equity.

Funding information: each grant can be up to USD 300,000 to accommodate between 12–18 months. Total available USD 2.7 million.

Deadline: Sep 2, 2020.

20. Call for EOIs, International Development Research Centre and the Global Partnership for Education (see eligible countries in link)

For projects to generate and mobilize knowledge so national education systems in developing country contexts can address shared policy challenges related to improving access, quality and the performance of their systems.

Funding information: individual projects receive between CAD 750,000 and 1.20 million.

Deadline: Sep 2, 2020.

21. New Call for Proposals, Fondation Tuck (France)

For its research program “The Future of Energy” – Leading the chance, a scientific program in support of a successful energy transition. Topics: Hydrogen – energy carrier of the future? Holistic SWOT analysis and Critical path analysis for deployment of renewable electricity generation.

Funding information: requests should not exceed EUR 50,000

Deadline: Sep 4, 2020.

22. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Seeks an organization (or up to three collaborating organizations) to plan an initiative, which, by influencing policy and systems change, rectifies the inequitable distribution of parks and green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color in urban regions, including small and midsize cities (pop. 50,000–500,000).

Funding information: will award one planning grant of up to USD 400,000

Deadline: Sep 9, 2020.

23. Institutional Challenge Grant, William T. Grant Foundation (USA)

Encourages university-based research institutes, schools, and centers to build sustained research-practice partnerships with public agencies or nonprofit organizations in order to reduce inequality in youth outcomes.

Funding information: award will provide USD 650,000 over three years

Deadline: Sep 10, 2020.

24. New Call for Small Grants, UN Women (see eligible countries in link)

To support civil society advocacy and response to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19

on women and girls in all their diversity. The EU and the UN have embarked on a new, global, multi-year initiative focused on eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) - The Spotlight Initiative.

Funding information: welcomes expressions of interest between USD 5,000 to 15,000

Deadline: Sep 11, 2020.

25. New Jack Kimmel International Grant Program, Tree Fund

Provide much needed funding to arboriculture and urban forestry researchers all over the world. This grant is administered by TREE Fund, with participation from the Canadian TREE Fund in the evaluation process.

Funding information: amounts are limited to a max. of CAD 10,000 and will vary depending upon the adjudged value of the project relative to the needs of the arboriculture community. No project may receive more than one award from this program.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

26. New Regional Multi-Country Action Grants, Balkan Civil Society Development Network (see eligible countries in link)

To support regional networks and initiatives in the Western Balkan region by financially backing projects that will contribute to wider participation of civil society groups and enhanced regional cooperation among CSOs in promoting civic space.

Funding information: depending on the specific objective, EUR 20,000 – 70,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

27. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)

For projects supporting science education and informal learning environments. Aims to promote science general education and strengthen interest, knowledge and competencies in science and technology among children, young people and the population in general.

Funding information: total of up to DKK 50,000,000. for distribution in autumn 2020 for project grants of DKK 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 of up to 6 years duration.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

28. Call for Proposals, NordGen (Nordic countries)

For projects aimed at adapting environmentally and climate-friendly crops by using plant genetic resources. To support the development of Nordic plant breeding to satisfy the long-term needs of the agricultural and horticultural industries, especially adaptation to climate change, targets for environmental policies, and demands from consumers and markets.

Funding information: approx. 24 million SEK in total. A max. of 16 million SEK per project

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

29. NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries (see eligible countries in link)

Invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products to proactively support the program objectives and the research consortia funded in the SDG Interactions program.

Funding information: EUR 300,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

30. Call for Proposals, European Commission (Morocco)

Promotion of social services to vulnerable populations in the area of social assistance, notably through the introduction of innovative services or upgrading and development of existing services (services offered by social protection establishments (EPS), in particular for children and the disabled (educational inclusion and other services).

Funding information: min. amount EUR 250,000; max. amount EUR 400,000.

Deadline: Sep 22, 2020.

31. Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)

Open to students or PhD students enrolled for and following a full-time education at an educational institution in Denmark. Initiative aims at strengthening economic growth and employment in the country. The long-term goal is to create growth companies that contribute with jobs, export income and growth in society.

Funding information: depending on the grant type, you can apply for up to DKK 25,000 or up to DKK 50,000

Deadline: Sep 28, 2020.

32. Regional Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre and the Global Partnership for Education (see eligible Latin American/Caribbean countries in link)

Projects to generate and mobilize knowledge so national education systems in developing country contexts can address shared policy challenges related to improving access, quality, and the performance of their systems.

Funding information: individual projects receive funding between CAD 750,000 and 1.2 million.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

33. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)

Provides financial aid to individuals and causes which provide: assistance towards the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment, assistance in the advancement of culture and education, assistance to young people through advancement of education and employment skills development, and assistance in the arts that expose NZ culture.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

34. Call for Proposals, European Commission (EU)

Preparatory Action on Media literacy for All which aims at boosting media literacy in Europe through pursuing innovation and collaboration across media literacy communities within the EU, including by building on and scaling up existing solutions.

Funding information: total EUR 500,000; depending on the quality of the proposals, the Commission expects to fund 2 - 5 projects.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

35. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)

Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.

Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

36. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program

Open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.

Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

37. r4d Program launches Second Call for Transformation Accelerating Grants

Second Call for Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) that allow teams of r4d researchers and implementing partners (e.g. policy makers, the private sector, development practitioners) to make use of the knowledge, tools and technologies developed within r4d projects through translation and implementation initiatives. Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) focus on co-creation, social learning, technology transfer and transformative actions with the ultimate aim to accelerate transformation towards sustainable development and reduce poverty in countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Award information: A total budget of about CHF 800'000 is available

Deadline: Oct 12, 2020.

38. Early Career Grants, National Geographic

Designed to offer less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application submission but are not required to have an advanced degree. Focus areas: changing planet, human journey, and wildlife.

Funding information: projects typically funded for USD 5,000 and cannot exceed USD 10,000.

Deadline: Oct 21, 2020.

39. CLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects (Ireland)

The CLÁR program (CeantarLagaÁrd-Riachtanais) provides funding for small-scale

infrastructural projects in rural areas. CLÁR aims to support sustainable development in

identified areas by attracting people to live and work there. The funding works in

conjunction with local funding and on the basis of locally identified priorities. The scheme is

funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. It is delivered by local

authorities in consultation with groups in local communities.

Award information: EUR 5 million

Deadline: Oct 28, 2020.

40. New Grant Scheme, Union for the Mediterranean (see eligible countries in link)

To enable citizens in the region, particularly the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries, to mitigate the labor market challenges following COVID-19 outbreak, by improving the citizens’ employment situation as well as the business environment for entrepreneurs and MSMEs.

Funding information: total EUR 1,130,000; min. EUR 100,000 and max. 300,000

Deadline: Oct 29, 2020.

41. Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants 2020, Fundación MAPFRE

To provide financial support for undertaking research projects in areas of Health Promotion.

The grants are open to any academic and professional researcher and research teams wishing to run research programs, independently or as part of the universities, hospitals, companies or research centers to which they are affiliated.

Funding information: total EUR 240,000. Max. amount each grant EUR 30,000

Deadline: Oct 30, 2020.

42. New Regional Conservation Partnership Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA (USA)

RCPP promotes coordination of NRCS conservation activities with partners that offer value-added contributions to expand collective ability to address on-farm, watershed, and regional natural resource concerns. NRCS seeks to co-invest with partners to implement projects that demonstrate innovative solutions to conservation challenges and provide measurable improvements and outcomes tied to the resource concerns they seek to address.

Funding information: max. available for any project (combined financial and technical assistance) is USD 10 million. The min. amount for a project is USD 250,000.

Deadline: Nov 4, 2020.

43. New Partnership Development Grants, Government of Canada (Canada)

Provides support over one to three years to teams/partnerships, led by a project director, to: develop research and/or related activities in the social sciences and humanities, by fostering new partnerships with existing and/or potential partners; or design and test new partnership approaches for research and/or related activities that can result in best practices or models.

Funding information: CAD 75,000 - 200,000

Deadline: Nov 15, 2020.

44. Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program, NOAA (USA)

Funds projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits

by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase other opportunities to keep

working waterfronts viable.

Funding information: max. funding amount is USD 300,000

Deadline: Nov 20, 2020.

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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.

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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. Acumen Fellowship, Acumen Academy (Bangladesh)

Fellows Program will bring together exceptional leaders from across Bangladesh who are building the solutions to tackle the toughest problems of our time. Candidates come from diverse cultural, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, work across multiple sectors, and they share a deep commitment to create enduring social impact in their communities.

Deadline: Aug 8, 2020.

2. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020

A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.

Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

3. Call for Projects, UEFA Foundation for Children

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, 2020.

4. Call for Applications, Online Training, UNESCO (MENA)

Inviting interested young women and men in the Arab region (18 - 35 years old) to apply to participate in this online program which will offer an innovative, informative, exciting and empowering opportunity to learn as well as contribute ideas and create solutions on Education for Sustainable Development and Green Technical and Vocational Education & Training, especially for the Arab region.

Deadline: Aug 16, 2020.

5. Call for Proposals, BRICS COVID-19 (India)

BRICS STI Framework Programme is launching a call for multilateral basic, applied and innovation research projects facilitating cooperation among the researchers and institutions in the consortia which consist of partners from at least three BRICS countries

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

6. New Call for applications: Expanding the Beijing+25 Youth Task Force

To expand the composition of the Youth Task Force that will work in the Generation Equality Forum process closely with UN Women, civil society organizations and other stakeholders from September 2020 to September 2021, to ensure the meaningful involvement of young people in the global processes of the 25th review and appraisal of the BPfA.

Deadline: Aug 21, 2020.

7. Call for Applications, EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator Program (Europe)

The EU’s main climate innovation initiative. It supports entrepreneurs, businesses, students and researchers bring their clean tech innovations, products and services to the market.

Journey to an investible and scalable startup goes through three stages, each taking 6 months and with a special focus.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

8. Africa Fellowship Program, World Bank

Targets young, talented African nationals who are completing, or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank’s work. The fellowship program has built a strong pipeline of young African talent interested in a career in development, international institutions, African governments, think tanks, and academia.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

9. Call for Applications, Fellow Programme, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies

Welcomes proposals that envisage active collaboration with IASS researchers and aim to achieve joint outputs with one or more of the institute’s research groups: perception, values, orientation; democratic transformations; governance for the environment and society; systemic interdependencies: technology, nature, society; energy systems and societal change; forums: science, policy and society.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

10. TED Fellows Program

Every year the TED Fellows program selects a new group of extraordinary, multidisciplinary individuals by open application. Instead of business people, policy wonks and government officials, the TED Fellows program focuses on doers, makers, inventors, advocates, filmmakers and photographers, musicians and artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, NGO heads, and human rights activists.

Deadline: Aug 24, 2020.

11. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign

Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

12. Online Workshop, INGSA Global Week of Dialogue Science Advice & COVID-19: What are we learning?

14-17 September, 2020

“What was done right and what has gone wrong in pandemic responses to date?” INGSA is running a week long dialogue, to pick apart some of the strands of what has happened - to shed light on real-time lessons that jurisdictions and the multi-lateral system can draw on to improve their potential for better outcomes in the immediate, medium and long term.

13. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)

Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

14. Ignite 2020: Opportunity for Women in Agribusiness (Africa)

Designed to spark and inspire African Women Agribusiness Founders to be at the forefront of the sector. It nurtures and turns ground-breaking ideas into profitable and sustainable Agribusinesses. Assists with technical know-how, market access, and mentorship.

Deadline: Sep 20, 2020.

15. Call for Submissions, Sustainability

To explore and advance understanding of (a) the present state and effectiveness of local, national, and regional policies engaging with, and transforming, the climatological, environmental, social, and economic impacts and consequences of primary and secondary sector expansion and urbanization; and (b) how environmental policies might be designed and embedded into future regional economic and urban development planning to encourage coordination and coherence across sectors and policy domains to deliver sustainable transformations for meeting Agenda 2030 and African Union Agenda 2063.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

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: August 3, 2020

New in:

1. Online Workshop, INGSA Global Week of Dialogue Science Advice & COVID-19: What are we learning?

2. Call for Book Chapters, Springer

3. Public Space Fellowship, The Bentway (Canada)

4. Call for Applications, EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator Program (Europe)

5. Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre (East Africa)

6. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

7. Ignite 2020: Opportunity for Women in Agribusiness (Africa)

8. Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants 2020, Fundación MAPFRE

9. Acumen Fellowship, Acumen Academy (Bangladesh)

10. TED Fellows Program

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Quick Response Grant Program, Natural Hazards Center (USA)

Designed to spur research in the following key areas as related to COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness more generally: Communications, the Pandemic, and Local Transportation Resources; Transportation, Vulnerable Populations, and COVID-19; Transportation and Emergency Management Policy.

Funding information: three grants of USD 4,000 will be provided

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

2. 2020 Environment Small Grants, Columbia Basin Trust (Canada)

Projects that take place within the Columbia Basin Trust region that will strengthen environmental well-being and address: ecosystems, climate, water, and environmental education.

Funding information: CAD 5,000 + for large grants; less than CAD 5,000 for small grants

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

3. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)

To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development

Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

4. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capacity Building Program, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (USA)

Seeks to support DEI change at the organizational level and believe DEI learning and growth is important for all types of organizations — from white-led to Black, Indigenous and people of color-led, small to large, and community-based to nationally focused.

Award information: up to USD 60,000 over 2 years awarded to approx.. 11-12 organizations

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

5. Call for Applications, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Resource Management programs, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

Prioritizes projects focused on justice and rule of law and will continue to review and consider other Democratic Governance projects on an ad hoc basis. Its work on the environment is focused on efforts that support sustainable management of habitat and resources and incorporate socio-economic dimensions affecting the well-being of local communities.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

6. Call for Applications, Educational Equity during the pandemic, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

Special funding initiative that will provide short-term grants to civil society organizations in Latin America that are working to address the specific educational needs generated by the pandemic.

Funding information: project budgets should fall within the range of USD 10,000 to 75,000 depending on the scope and scale of activity; total allocation USD 500,000

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

7. Commemorative Grant Fund for Capacity Building of Young Scientists (CGF) Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible Asia-Pacific countries in link)

Research projects with high priority include fieldwork-based studies which are scientifically and socio-culturally sound. Each project should be implemented by a project scientist, with adequate support of, and collaboration with, a project coordinator, who has scientific achievements and intends to take responsibilities for the research project.

Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 1,500,000 per project; total annual budget JPY 20,000,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020

8. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

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: grants awarded up to USD 2,000 based on program requirements.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2020.

9. Call for Proposals, GIZ and Southern African Development Community (see eligible countries in Africa in link)

Makes available funds for the development of demonstration projects in SADC TFCAs in the areas of: Building More Resilient Communities in and around TFCAs; Cross-Border Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in TFCAs; Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration and Regional Integration in TFCAs.

Funding information: total budget allocated for this activity is EUR 500,000. GIZ/SADC is looking for 2-3 high performing projects with a budget between EUR 100,000 to EUR 250,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 3, 2020.

10. Bilateral Research Call, UK Research and Innovation (Colombia and United Kingdom)

Invites internationally competitive and cross disciplinary research projects, that aim to enhance the evidence base on understanding and addressing the mental health challenges facing post-conflict societies in Colombia.

Funding information: up to 9 joint research projects, for up to 36 months. UK applications can request up to GBP 333,000 (80% fEC). Colombian component of each project may receive up to COP 483,000.

Deadline: Aug 3, 2020.

11. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Will provide supplemental research funding to teams that are already engaged in the study of a promising system alignment mechanism, with the objective of learning how this mechanism performs in addressing health and social needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funding information: up to USD 100,000; up to five awards

Deadline: Aug 5, 2020.

12. Recovery Boost program, NSW Government (Australia)

Aims to inspire innovative solutions to gather evidence on what works to improve mental health recovery at work.

Funding information: grants up to AUD 50,000 to individuals and organizations

Deadline: Aug 6, 2020.

13. Call for Proposals, UN Women (Philippines)

For Delivery of Cash for Work Opportunities and Messages on COVID-19 Awareness to support cash-for-work opportunities for women and link these essential goods and services to organizations producing hygiene kits or providing health services in communities.

Funding information: budget range should be not greater than USD 85,000.

Deadline: Aug 7, 2020.

14. Call for Proposals, Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (see eligible countries in Africa)

Supports digital rights work across the continent through flexible and rapid response grants. Current call is particularly interested in proposals for work related to Covid-19 response measures, how they affect the internet rights landscape, and how to redress any resulting harms to rights and freedoms.

Funding information: grants range between USD 1,000 - 20,000, depending on need/scope

Deadline: Aug 7, 2020.

15. Health Equity Innovations Fund, Genentech (United States)

Will support action-oriented research, demonstration projects, and programs to build the evidence base needed to promote health equity and reduce disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes amongst populations facing the greatest needs - particularly communities of color.

Funding information: grant awards will range from USD 250,000 to 750,000.

Deadline: Aug 10, 2020.

16. Call for Applications, African Women’s Development Fund (see eligible countries)

Encourages applications for work that is led by and supports the leadership and concerns of women facing multiple discriminations (women with diverse abilities; women living with HIV and AIDS, young women, LBTQ communities, women sex workers, women in the rural areas and marginalized women in urban areas.

Funding information: Grant sizes vary per call. Please refer to the maximum grant sizes indicated in the call. Organizations applying for grants of USD 20,000 and above will be required to provide audit report conducted by a reputable audit firm.

Deadline: Aug 10, 2020.

17. Call for Proposals, IFAD (Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique)

To select a recipient or consortium of recipients to receive a four-year grant financing to implement the project: Rural youth employment opportunities: Support to integrated agribusiness hubs initiative.

Funding information: no upper limit is set, applicant must ensure a min. counterpart contribution of USD 150,000.

Deadline: Aug 17, 2020.

18. Call for Proposals, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (see eligible countries in link)

Invites submission of proposals for an ERIA study on COVID-19 and its implications for the regional economy. Research on COVID-19 and regional economic integration examines various issues relevant to maintaining or protecting the elements, mechanisms, or objectives of regional economic integration in East and Southeast Asia.

Funding information: up to a maximum of USD 9,000 per study for selected proposals, depending on the type or nature of research proposed

Deadline: Aug 17, 2020.

19. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)

Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials.

Funding information: DKK 700,000,000

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

20. New Public Space Fellowship, The Bentway (Canada)

Will help build capacity in the next generation of diverse leaders that will steward the future of public space, ensuring resiliency, inclusion and equitable access. Fellows will act across disciplines and engage in unique collaboration with urban space practitioners, creatives, and organizational partners to support new initiatives and ongoing research.

Deadline: Aug 21, 2020.

21. Call for Proposals, US Embassy in Cyprus (Cyprus)

Projects that encourage and promote mutual understanding and collaboration between the US and Cyprus and should aim at benefiting the community, sharing common values, and where possible, feature collaboration with U.S. experts. Examples of such projects include but are not limited to cultural events, women’s empowerment programs, community infrastructure improvements, environmental or human rights campaigns, etc.

Funding information: requests between USD 1,000 and USD 5,000

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

22. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Seeks to learn from programs, policies, and practices that are advancing gender equity around the world to understand how they can be adapted to improve health and well-being in the United States, and build a national Culture of Health.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000,000. Individual awards between USD 100,000 –250,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 26, 2020.

23. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (see eligible countries in link)

Looking for innovative initiatives to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people. In order to do so the SDC launched four Calls for Proposals.

Funding information: depending on the particular Call

Deadline: Aug 28, 2020.

24. New Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre (East Africa)

GrOW East Africa will support locally grounded in-depth evaluative and action research to identify and scale successful solutions for achieving women’s empowerment and gender equality in the world of work. It is a partnership between the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Canada’s IDRC.

Funding information: CAD 500,000 - 700,000 depending on project type

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

25. Call for Applications, Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (see eligible countries in link)

For research on firms and climate change. The objective of PEDL is to fund cutting-edge, policy-oriented research that could be published in leading academic journals and be relevant to the policy dialogue in LICs.

Funding information: between GBP 10,000 and 40,000.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

26. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck

Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.

Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

27. Call for Proposals: Non-Grant Instrument Program, Global Environment Facility

Under GEF-7, the GEF will accelerate the use of non-grant instruments in support of delivering global environmental benefits and continue to catalyze investments from capital markets at global and national levels aligned with focal area objectives.

Funding information: maximum financing amount per project/program is USD 15 million

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

28. Call for Proposals, Agropolis Foundation (Sub-Saharan Africa)

"Innovative Co-Learning for Agriculture-based Solutions", in partnership with the Center for Synthesis and Analysis on Biodiversity (Cesab) Biodiversity Research Foundation (FRB) and the Biovision Foundation aims to support innovative, intersectoral and interdisciplinary training or learning projects that promote the agroecological transition through innovative approaches, tools, teams and networks.

Funding information: Up to EUR 835,000, complemented by partial postdoc co-funding by FRB/Cesab (valued at EUR 65,000) and by co-funding of two Summer/Winter/Thematic Schools by Biovision Foundation (valued at EUR 20,000).

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

29. Call for EOIs, International Development Research Centre and the Global Partnership for Education (see eligible countries in link)

For projects to generate and mobilize knowledge so national education systems in developing country contexts can address shared policy challenges related to improving access, quality and the performance of their systems.

Funding information: individual projects receive between CAD 750,000 and 1.20 million.

Deadline: Sep 2, 2020.

30. New Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Seeks an organization (or up to three collaborating organizations) to plan an initiative, which, by influencing policy and systems change, rectifies the inequitable distribution of parks and green spaces in low-income communities and communities of color in urban regions, including small and midsize cities (pop. 50,000–500,000).

Funding information: will award one planning grant of up to USD 400,000

Deadline: Sep 9, 2020.

31. Institutional Challenge Grant, William T. Grant Foundation (USA)

Encourages university-based research institutes, schools, and centers to build sustained research-practice partnerships with public agencies or nonprofit organizations in order to reduce inequality in youth outcomes.

Funding information: award will provide USD 650,000 over three years

Deadline: Sep 10, 2020.

32. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)

For projects supporting science education and informal learning environments. Aims to promote science general education and strengthen interest, knowledge and competencies in science and technology among children, young people and the population in general.

Funding information: total of up to DKK 50,000,000. for distribution in autumn 2020 for project grants of DKK 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 of up to 6 years duration.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

33. Call for Proposals, NordGen (Nordic countries)

For projects aimed at adapting environmentally and climate-friendly crops by using plant genetic resources. To support the development of Nordic plant breeding to satisfy the long-term needs of the agricultural and horticultural industries, especially adaptation to climate change, targets for environmental policies, and demands from consumers and markets.

Funding information: approx. 24 million SEK in total. A max. of 16 million SEK per project

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

34. NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries (see eligible countries in link)

Invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products to proactively support the program objectives and the research consortia funded in the SDG Interactions program.

Funding information: EUR 300,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

35. Call for Proposals, European Commission (Morocco)

Promotion of social services to vulnerable populations in the area of social assistance, notably through the introduction of innovative services or upgrading and development of existing services (services offered by social protection establishments (EPS), in particular for children and the disabled (educational inclusion and other services).

Funding information: min. amount EUR 250,000; max. amount EUR 400,000.

Deadline: Sep 22, 2020.

36. Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)

Open to students or PhD students enrolled for and following a full-time education at an educational institution in Denmark. Initiative aims at strengthening economic growth and employment in the country. The long-term goal is to create growth companies that contribute with jobs, export income and growth in society.

Funding information: depending on the grant type, you can apply for up to DKK 25,000 or up to DKK 50,000

Deadline: Sep 28, 2020.

37. Regional Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre and the Global Partnership for Education (see eligible Latin American/Caribbean countries in link)

Projects to generate and mobilize knowledge so national education systems in developing country contexts can address shared policy challenges related to improving access, quality, and the performance of their systems.

Funding information: individual projects receive funding between CAD 750,000 and 1.2 million.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

38. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)

Provides financial aid to individuals and causes which provide: assistance towards the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment, assistance in the advancement of culture and education, assistance to young people through advancement of education and employment skills development, and assistance in the arts that expose NZ culture.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

39. Call for Proposals, European Commission (EU)

Preparatory Action on Media literacy for All which aims at boosting media literacy in Europe through pursuing innovation and collaboration across media literacy communities within the EU, including by building on and scaling up existing solutions.

Funding information: total EUR 500,000; depending on the quality of the proposals, the Commission expects to fund 2 - 5 projects.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

40. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)

Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.

Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

41. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program

Open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.

Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

42. r4d Program launches Second Call for Transformation Accelerating Grants

Second Call for Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) that allow teams of r4d researchers and implementing partners (e.g. policy makers, the private sector, development practitioners) to make use of the knowledge, tools and technologies developed within r4d projects through translation and implementation initiatives. Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) focus on co-creation, social learning, technology transfer and transformative actions with the ultimate aim to accelerate transformation towards sustainable development and reduce poverty in countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Award information: A total budget of about CHF 800'000 is available

Deadline: Oct 12, 2020.

43. Early Career Grants, National Geographic

Designed to offer less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application submission but are not required to have an advanced degree. Focus areas: changing planet, human journey, and wildlife.

Funding information: projects typically funded for USD 5,000 and cannot exceed USD 10,000.

Deadline: Oct 21, 2020.

44. CLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects (Ireland)

The CLÁR program (CeantarLagaÁrd-Riachtanais) provides funding for small-scale

infrastructural projects in rural areas. CLÁR aims to support sustainable development in

identified areas by attracting people to live and work there. The funding works in

conjunction with local funding and on the basis of locally identified priorities. The scheme is

funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. It is delivered by local

authorities in consultation with groups in local communities.

Award information: EUR 5 million

Deadline: Oct 28, 2020.

45. New Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants 2020, Fundación MAPFRE

To provide financial support for undertaking research projects in areas of Health Promotion.

The grants are open to any academic and professional researcher and research teams wishing to run research programs, independently or as part of the universities, hospitals, companies or research centers to which they are affiliated.

Funding information: total EUR 240,000. Max. amount each grant EUR 30,000

Deadline: Oct 30, 2020.

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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.

51. 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. New Call for Book Chapters, Springer

Contributions are currently sought for a book entitled “Remote Sensing of Agriculture and Land Cover/Land Use Changes in South/Southeast Asian Countries” to be published by Springer.

Deadline: July 31, 2020.

2. Call for Applications, DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship (see eligible countries in link)

Supports future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration, who want to actively contribute to the social and economic growth of developing countries. This scholarship is only for the master's program in "Social Protection".

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

3. SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, The World Academy of Sciences

Fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

4. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The World Academy of Sciences-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of India (developing countries in the South)

For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in laboratories and institutes of the CSIR of India.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

5. Sahapedia-UNESCO Fellowship Program (India)

To provide enthusiasts, students and scholars an opportunity to engage with and explore India’s rich cultural heritage. Available to post-graduates and above qualified in the disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences in the broadest sense, or those with equivalent professional or research experience.

Deadline: Aug 2, 2020.

6. Call for Applications, Commonwealth Professional Fellowships (see eligible countries in link)

For mid-career professionals from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to spend between six weeks and three months at a UK Host organization working in their sector on a program of professional development. Themes: science and tech for development; strengthening health systems and capacity; promoting global prosperity; strengthening global peace, security, and governance; strengthening resilience and response to crises; access, inclusion, and opportunity.

Deadline: Aug 3, 2020.

7. New Acumen Fellowship, Acumen Academy (Bangladesh)

Fellows Program will bring together exceptional leaders from across Bangladesh who are building the solutions to tackle the toughest problems of our time. Candidates come from diverse cultural, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, work across multiple sectors, and they share a deep commitment to create enduring social impact in their communities.

Deadline: Aug 8, 2020.

8. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020

A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.

Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

9. Call for Projects, UEFA Foundation for Children

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, 2020.

10. Call for Applications, Online Training, UNESCO (MENA)

Inviting interested young women and men in the Arab region (18 - 35 years old) to apply to participate in this online program which will offer an innovative, informative, exciting and empowering opportunity to learn as well as contribute ideas and create solutions on Education for Sustainable Development and Green Technical and Vocational Education & Training, especially for the Arab region.

Deadline: Aug 16, 2020.

11. Call for Proposals, BRICS COVID-19 (India)

BRICS STI Framework Programme is launching a call for multilateral basic, applied and innovation research projects facilitating cooperation among the researchers and institutions in the consortia which consist of partners from at least three BRICS countries

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

12. New Call for Applications, EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator Program (Europe)

The EU’s main climate innovation initiative. It supports entrepreneurs, businesses, students and researchers bring their clean tech innovations, products and services to the market.

Journey to an investible and scalable startup goes through three stages, each taking 6 months and with a special focus.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

13. Africa Fellowship Program, World Bank

Targets young, talented African nationals who are completing, or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank’s work. The fellowship program has built a strong pipeline of young African talent interested in a career in development, international institutions, African governments, think tanks, and academia.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

14. Call for Applications, Fellow Programme, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies

Welcomes proposals that envisage active collaboration with IASS researchers and aim to achieve joint outputs with one or more of the institute’s research groups: perception, values, orientation; democratic transformations; governance for the environment and society; systemic interdependencies: technology, nature, society; energy systems and societal change; forums: science, policy and society.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

15. New TED Fellows Program

Every year the TED Fellows program selects a new group of extraordinary, multidisciplinary individuals by open application. Instead of business people, policy wonks and government officials, the TED Fellows program focuses on doers, makers, inventors, advocates, filmmakers and photographers, musicians and artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, NGO heads, and human rights activists.

Deadline: Aug 24, 2020.

16. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign

Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

17. New Online Workshop, INGSA Global Week of Dialogue Science Advice & COVID-19: What are we learning?

14-17 September, 2020

“What was done right and what has gone wrong in pandemic responses to date?” INGSA is running a week long dialogue, to pick apart some of the strands of what has happened - to shed light on real-time lessons that jurisdictions and the multi-lateral system can draw on to improve their potential for better outcomes in the immediate, medium and long term.

18. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)

Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

19. New Ignite 2020: Opportunity for Women in Agribusiness (Africa)

Designed to spark and inspire African Women Agribusiness Founders to be at the forefront of the sector. It nurtures and turns ground-breaking ideas into profitable and sustainable Agribusinesses. Assists with technical know-how, market access, and mentorship.

Deadline: Sep 20, 2020.

20. Call for Submissions, Sustainability

To explore and advance understanding of (a) the present state and effectiveness of local, national, and regional policies engaging with, and transforming, the climatological, environmental, social, and economic impacts and consequences of primary and secondary sector expansion and urbanization; and (b) how environmental policies might be designed and embedded into future regional economic and urban development planning to encourage coordination and coherence across sectors and policy domains to deliver sustainable transformations for meeting Agenda 2030 and African Union Agenda 2063.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

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 23, 2020

New in:

1. Call for Proposals, UN Women (Philippines)

2. Call for Proposals, Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (see eligible countries in Africa)

3. Call for Applications, Online Training, UNESCO (MENA)

4. Call for Proposals, IFAD (Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique)

5. Call for Proposals, US Embassy in Cyprus (Cyprus)

6. Call for Applications, Commonwealth Professional Fellowships (see eligible countries in link)

7. Call for Proposals, GIZ and Southern African Development Community (see eligible countries in Africa in link)

8. Health Equity Innovations Fund, Genentech (United States)

9. Call for Submissions, Sustainability

10. Sahapedia-UNESCO Fellowship Program (India)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Request for Proposals, Southeast Aquatics Fund 2020 (USA)

Soliciting proposals to restore habitats and improve water quality in targeted river basins and watersheds of the Southeast. Competitive grants program that supports watershed-based restoration that will improve the health of these aquatic systems and secure populations of native freshwater aquatic species.

Funding information: grant awards expected to range from USD 150,000 to 350,000, depending on the overall scale and duration of the project.

Deadline: Jul 23, 2020.

2. Funding Call, The African Academy of Sciences (Africa)

Seeks early and mid-career scientists who demonstrate excellence in their development and application of science in Africa. These individuals become ‘Affiliate of the AAS’ for a period of five years during which they receive individualized professional development support and join a wider community of science leaders on the African continent.

Deadline: Jul 24, 2020.

3. Quick Response Grant Program, Natural Hazards Center (USA)

Designed to spur research in the following key areas as related to COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness more generally: Communications, the Pandemic, and Local Transportation Resources; Transportation, Vulnerable Populations, and COVID-19; Transportation and Emergency Management Policy.

Funding information: three grants of USD 4,000 will be provided

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

4. 2020 Environment Small Grants, Columbia Basin Trust (Canada)

Projects that take place within the Columbia Basin Trust region that will strengthen environmental well-being and address: ecosystems, climate, water, and environmental education.

Funding information: CAD 5,000 + for large grants; less than CAD 5,000 for small grants

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

5. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)

To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development

Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

6. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capacity Building Program, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (USA)

Seeks to support DEI change at the organizational level and believe DEI learning and growth is important for all types of organizations — from white-led to Black, Indigenous and people of color-led, small to large, and community-based to nationally focused.

Award information: up to USD 60,000 over 2 years awarded to approx.. 11-12 organizations

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

7. Call for Applications, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Resource Management programs, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

Prioritizes projects focused on justice and rule of law and will continue to review and consider other Democratic Governance projects on an ad hoc basis. Its work on the environment is focused on efforts that support sustainable management of habitat and resources and incorporate socio-economic dimensions affecting the well-being of local communities.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

8. Call for Applications, Educational Equity during the pandemic, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

Special funding initiative that will provide short-term grants to civil society organizations in Latin America that are working to address the specific educational needs generated by the pandemic.

Funding information: project budgets should fall within the range of USD 10,000 to 75,000 depending on the scope and scale of activity; total allocation USD 500,000

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

9. Commemorative Grant Fund for Capacity Building of Young Scientists (CGF) Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible Asia-Pacific countries in link)

Research projects with high priority include fieldwork-based studies which are scientifically and socio-culturally sound. Each project should be implemented by a project scientist, with adequate support of, and collaboration with, a project coordinator, who has scientific achievements and intends to take responsibilities for the research project.

Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 1,500,000 per project; total annual budget JPY 20,000,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020

10. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

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: grants awarded up to USD 2,000 based on program requirements.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2020.

11. New Call for Proposals, GIZ and Southern African Development Community (see eligible countries in Africa in link)

Makes available funds for the development of demonstration projects in SADC TFCAs in the areas of: Building More Resilient Communities in and around TFCAs; Cross-Border Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in TFCAs; Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration and Regional Integration in TFCAs.

Funding information: total budget allocated for this activity is EUR 500,000. GIZ/SADC is looking for 2-3 high performing projects with a budget between EUR 100,000 to EUR 250,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 3, 2020.

12. Bilateral Research Call, UK Research and Innovation (Colombia and United Kingdom)

Invites internationally competitive and cross disciplinary research projects, that aim to enhance the evidence base on understanding and addressing the mental health challenges facing post-conflict societies in Colombia.

Funding information: up to 9 joint research projects, for up to 36 months. UK applications can request up to GBP 333,000 (80% fEC). Colombian component of each project may receive up to COP 483,000.

Deadline: Aug 3, 2020.

13. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Will provide supplemental research funding to teams that are already engaged in the study of a promising system alignment mechanism, with the objective of learning how this mechanism performs in addressing health and social needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funding information: up to USD 100,000; up to five awards

Deadline: Aug 5, 2020.

14. Recovery Boost program, NSW Government (Australia)

Aims to inspire innovative solutions to gather evidence on what works to improve mental health recovery at work.

Funding information: grants up to AUD 50,000 to individuals and organizations

Deadline: Aug 6, 2020.

15. New Call for Proposals, UN Women (Philippines)

For Delivery of Cash for Work Opportunities and Messages on COVID-19 Awareness to support cash-for-work opportunities for women and link these essential goods and services to organizations producing hygiene kits or providing health services in communities.

Funding information: budget range should be not greater than USD 85,000.

Deadline: Aug 7, 2020.

16. New Call for Proposals, Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (see eligible countries in Africa)

Supports digital rights work across the continent through flexible and rapid response grants. Current call is particularly interested in proposals for work related to Covid-19 response measures, how they affect the internet rights landscape, and how to redress any resulting harms to rights and freedoms.

Funding information: grants range between USD 1,000 - 20,000, depending on need/scope

Deadline: Aug 7, 2020.

17. New Health Equity Innovations Fund, Genentech (United States)

Will support action-oriented research, demonstration projects, and programs to build the evidence base needed to promote health equity and reduce disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes amongst populations facing the greatest needs - particularly communities of color.

Funding information: grant awards will range from USD 250,000 to 750,000.

Deadline: Aug 10, 2020.

18. Call for Applications, African Women’s Development Fund (see eligible countries)

Encourages applications for work that is led by and supports the leadership and concerns of women facing multiple discriminations (women with diverse abilities; women living with HIV and AIDS, young women, LBTQ communities, women sex workers, women in the rural areas and marginalized women in urban areas.

Funding information: Grant sizes vary per call. Please refer to the maximum grant sizes indicated in the call. Organizations applying for grants of USD 20,000 and above will be required to provide audit report conducted by a reputable audit firm.

Deadline: Aug 10, 2020.

19. New Call for Proposals, IFAD (Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique)

To select a recipient or consortium of recipients to receive a four-year grant financing to implement the project: Rural youth employment opportunities: Support to integrated agribusiness hubs initiative.

Funding information: no upper limit is set, applicant must ensure a min. counterpart contribution of USD 150,000.

Deadline: Aug 17, 2020.

20. Call for Proposals, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (see eligible countries in link)

Invites submission of proposals for an ERIA study on COVID-19 and its implications for the regional economy. Research on COVID-19 and regional economic integration examines various issues relevant to maintaining or protecting the elements, mechanisms, or objectives of regional economic integration in East and Southeast Asia.

Funding information: up to a maximum of USD 9,000 per study for selected proposals, depending on the type or nature of research proposed

Deadline: Aug 17, 2020.

21. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)

Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials.

Funding information: DKK 700,000,000

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

22. New Call for Proposals, US Embassy in Cyprus (Cyprus)

Projects that encourage and promote mutual understanding and collaboration between the US and Cyprus and should aim at benefiting the community, sharing common values, and where possible, feature collaboration with U.S. experts. Examples of such projects include but are not limited to cultural events, women’s empowerment programs, community infrastructure improvements, environmental or human rights campaigns, etc.

Funding information: requests between USD 1,000 and USD 5,000

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

23. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Seeks to learn from programs, policies, and practices that are advancing gender equity around the world to understand how they can be adapted to improve health and well-being in the United States, and build a national Culture of Health.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000,000. Individual awards between USD 100,000 –250,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 26, 2020.

24. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (see eligible countries in link)

Looking for innovative initiatives to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people. In order to do so the SDC launched four Calls for Proposals.

Funding information: depending on the particular Call

Deadline: Aug 28, 2020.

25. Call for Applications, Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (see eligible countries in link)

For research on firms and climate change. The objective of PEDL is to fund cutting-edge, policy-oriented research that could be published in leading academic journals and be relevant to the policy dialogue in LICs.

Funding information: between GBP 10,000 and 40,000.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

26. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck

Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.

Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

27. Call for Proposals: Non-Grant Instrument Program, Global Environment Facility

Under GEF-7, the GEF will accelerate the use of non-grant instruments in support of delivering global environmental benefits and continue to catalyze investments from capital markets at global and national levels aligned with focal area objectives.

Funding information: maximum financing amount per project/program is USD 15 million

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

28. Call for Proposals, Agropolis Foundation (Sub-Saharan Africa)

"Innovative Co-Learning for Agriculture-based Solutions", in partnership with the Center for Synthesis and Analysis on Biodiversity (Cesab) Biodiversity Research Foundation (FRB) and the Biovision Foundation aims to support innovative, intersectoral and interdisciplinary training or learning projects that promote the agroecological transition through innovative approaches, tools, teams and networks.

Funding information: Up to EUR 835,000, complemented by partial postdoc co-funding by FRB/Cesab (valued at EUR 65,000) and by co-funding of two Summer/Winter/Thematic Schools by Biovision Foundation (valued at EUR 20,000).

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

29. Call for EOIs, International Development Research Centre and the Global Partnership for Education (see eligible countries in link)

For projects to generate and mobilize knowledge so national education systems in developing country contexts can address shared policy challenges related to improving access, quality and the performance of their systems.

Funding information: individual projects receive between CAD 750,000 and 1.20 million.

Deadline: Sep 2, 2020.

30. Institutional Challenge Grant, William T. Grant Foundation (USA)

Encourages university-based research institutes, schools, and centers to build sustained research-practice partnerships with public agencies or nonprofit organizations in order to reduce inequality in youth outcomes.

Funding information: award will provide USD 650,000 over three years

Deadline: Sep 10, 2020.

31. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)

For projects supporting science education and informal learning environments. Aims to promote science general education and strengthen interest, knowledge and competencies in science and technology among children, young people and the population in general.

Funding information: total of up to DKK 50,000,000. for distribution in autumn 2020 for project grants of DKK 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 of up to 6 years duration.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

32. Call for Proposals, NordGen (Nordic countries)

For projects aimed at adapting environmentally and climate-friendly crops by using plant genetic resources. To support the development of Nordic plant breeding to satisfy the long-term needs of the agricultural and horticultural industries, especially adaptation to climate change, targets for environmental policies, and demands from consumers and markets.

Funding information: approx. 24 million SEK in total. A max. of 16 million SEK per project

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

33. NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries (see eligible countries in link)

Invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products to proactively support the program objectives and the research consortia funded in the SDG Interactions program.

Funding information: EUR 300,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

34. Call for Proposals, European Commission (Morocco)

Promotion of social services to vulnerable populations in the area of social assistance, notably through the introduction of innovative services or upgrading and development of existing services (services offered by social protection establishments (EPS), in particular for children and the disabled (educational inclusion and other services).

Funding information: min. amount EUR 250,000; max. amount EUR 400,000.

Deadline: Sep 22, 2020.

35. Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)

Open to students or PhD students enrolled for and following a full-time education at an educational institution in Denmark. Initiative aims at strengthening economic growth and employment in the country. The long-term goal is to create growth companies that contribute with jobs, export income and growth in society.

Funding information: depending on the grant type, you can apply for up to DKK 25,000 or up to DKK 50,000

Deadline: Sep 28, 2020.

36. Regional Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre and the Global Partnership for Education (see eligible Latin American/Caribbean countries in link)

Projects to generate and mobilize knowledge so national education systems in developing country contexts can address shared policy challenges related to improving access, quality, and the performance of their systems.

Funding information: individual projects receive funding between CAD 750,000 and 1.2 million.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

37. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)

Provides financial aid to individuals and causes which provide: assistance towards the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment, assistance in the advancement of culture and education, assistance to young people through advancement of education and employment skills development, and assistance in the arts that expose NZ culture.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

38. Call for Proposals, European Commission (EU)

Preparatory Action on Media literacy for All which aims at boosting media literacy in Europe through pursuing innovation and collaboration across media literacy communities within the EU, including by building on and scaling up existing solutions.

Funding information: total EUR 500,000; depending on the quality of the proposals, the Commission expects to fund 2 - 5 projects.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

39. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)

Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.

Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

40. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program

Open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.

Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

41. r4d Program launches Second Call for Transformation Accelerating Grants

Second Call for Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) that allow teams of r4d researchers and implementing partners (e.g. policy makers, the private sector, development practitioners) to make use of the knowledge, tools and technologies developed within r4d projects through translation and implementation initiatives. Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) focus on co-creation, social learning, technology transfer and transformative actions with the ultimate aim to accelerate transformation towards sustainable development and reduce poverty in countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Award information: A total budget of about CHF 800'000 is available

Deadline: Oct 12, 2020.

42. Early Career Grants, National Geographic

Designed to offer less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application submission but are not required to have an advanced degree. Focus areas: changing planet, human journey, and wildlife.

Funding information: projects typically funded for USD 5,000 and cannot exceed USD 10,000.

Deadline: Oct 21, 2020.

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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.

46. 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.

47. 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.

48. 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, UN Office for South-South Cooperation (see eligible countries in Africa and Asia-Pacific)

The “Youth Triangular Cooperation Academy for Sustainable Development Agenda" (YTCA4SDA) will provide training focusing on sustainability education and run student competition for the youth from the Global South in Asia-Pacific.

Deadline: Jul 26, 2020.

2. Call for Applications, DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship (see eligible countries in link)

Supports future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration, who want to actively contribute to the social and economic growth of developing countries. This scholarship is only for the master's program in "Social Protection".

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

3. SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, The World Academy of Sciences

Fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

4. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The World Academy of Sciences-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of India (developing countries in the South)

For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in laboratories and institutes of the CSIR of India.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

5. New Sahapedia-UNESCO Fellowship Program (India)

To provide enthusiasts, students and scholars an opportunity to engage with and explore India’s rich cultural heritage. Available to post-graduates and above qualified in the disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences in the broadest sense, or those with equivalent professional or research experience.

Deadline: Aug 2, 2020.

6. New Call for Applications, Commonwealth Professional Fellowships (see eligible countries in link)

For mid-career professionals from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to spend between six weeks and three months at a UK Host organization working in their sector on a program of professional development. Themes: science and tech for development; strengthening health systems and capacity; promoting global prosperity; strengthening global peace, security, and governance; strengthening resilience and response to crises; access, inclusion, and opportunity.

Deadline: Aug 3, 2020.

7. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020

A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.

Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

8. Call for Projects, UEFA Foundation for Children

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, 2020.

9. New Call for Applications, Online Training, UNESCO (MENA)

Inviting interested young women and men in the Arab region (18 - 35 years old) to apply to participate in this online program which will offer an innovative, informative, exciting and empowering opportunity to learn as well as contribute ideas and create solutions on Education for Sustainable Development and Green Technical and Vocational Education & Training, especially for the Arab region.

Deadline: Aug 16, 2020.

10. Call for Proposals, BRICS COVID-19 (India)

BRICS STI Framework Programme is launching a call for multilateral basic, applied and innovation research projects facilitating cooperation among the researchers and institutions in the consortia which consist of partners from at least three BRICS countries

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

11. Africa Fellowship Program, World Bank

Targets young, talented African nationals who are completing, or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank’s work. The fellowship program has built a strong pipeline of young African talent interested in a career in development, international institutions, African governments, think tanks, and academia.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

12. Call for Applications, Fellow Programme, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies

Welcomes proposals that envisage active collaboration with IASS researchers and aim to achieve joint outputs with one or more of the institute’s research groups: perception, values, orientation; democratic transformations; governance for the environment and society; systemic interdependencies: technology, nature, society; energy systems and societal change; forums: science, policy and society.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

13. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign

Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

14. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)

Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

15. New Call for Submissions, Sustainability

To explore and advance understanding of (a) the present state and effectiveness of local, national, and regional policies engaging with, and transforming, the climatological, environmental, social, and economic impacts and consequences of primary and secondary sector expansion and urbanization; and (b) how environmental policies might be designed and embedded into future regional economic and urban development planning to encourage coordination and coherence across sectors and policy domains to deliver sustainable transformations for meeting Agenda 2030 and African Union Agenda 2063.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

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: July 16, 2020

New in:

1. Call for Applications, DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship (see eligible countries in link)

2. Recovery Boost program, NSW Government (Australia)

3. Call for EOIs, International Development Research Centre and the Global Partnership for Education (see eligible countries in link)

4. Regional Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre and the Global Partnership for Education (see eligible Latin American/Caribbean countries in link)

5. Call for Proposals, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (see eligible countries in link)

6. Institutional Challenge Grant, William T. Grant Foundation (USA)

7. Call for Applications, Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (see eligible countries in link)

8. Africa Fellowship Program, World Bank

9. Quick Response Grant Program, Natural Hazards Center (USA)

10. Call for Proposals: Non-Grant Instrument Program, Global Environment Facility

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Small Grants Program, Sabin Vaccine Institute (see eligible countries)

Focus on research to improve our understanding of COVID-19 misinformation, generation of evidence about the impact misinformation may have upon acceptance of a future vaccine and/or demand for other vaccines and routine immunization, and in-country interventions that address misinformation.

Funding information: Each small grant project will be allocated up to USD 25,000 to cover associated costs, including project implementation, dissemination of research findings and meeting reporting deliverables.

Deadline: Jul 17, 2020.

2. Grant Round Competition, Global Challenges Local Solutions (Europe)

Grantmaking program that supports community foundations throughout Europe to address global challenges on the local level. It was set to provide them with additional resources that can improve local initiatives.

Funding information: up to USD 15,000

Deadline: Jul 20, 2020.

3. 2020 Japan Water Forum Fund (see eligible countries in link)

Aims to support selected grass-roots organizations in developing countries that have been addressing local water-related issues. Considering that clean water, sanitation and hygiene play a vital role in preventing infectious diseases including COVID-19, will highly appreciate proposals of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000 per project.

Deadline: Jul 21, 2020.

4. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic

National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.

Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.

Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

5. Request for Proposals, Southeast Aquatics Fund 2020 (USA)

Soliciting proposals to restore habitats and improve water quality in targeted river basins and watersheds of the Southeast. Competitive grants program that supports watershed-based restoration that will improve the health of these aquatic systems and secure populations of native freshwater aquatic species.

Funding information: grant awards expected to range from USD 150,000 to 350,000, depending on the overall scale and duration of the project.

Deadline: Jul 23, 2020.

6. Funding Call, The African Academy of Sciences (Africa)

Seeks early and mid-career scientists who demonstrate excellence in their development and application of science in Africa. These individuals become ‘Affiliate of the AAS’ for a period of five years during which they receive individualized professional development support and join a wider community of science leaders on the African continent.

Deadline: Jul 24, 2020.

7. New Quick Response Grant Program, Natural Hazards Center (USA)

Designed to spur research in the following key areas as related to COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness more generally: Communications, the Pandemic, and Local Transportation Resources; Transportation, Vulnerable Populations, and COVID-19; Transportation and Emergency Management Policy.

Funding information: three grants of USD 4,000 will be provided

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

8. 2020 Environment Small Grants, Columbia Basin Trust (Canada)

Projects that take place within the Columbia Basin Trust region that will strengthen environmental well-being and address: ecosystems, climate, water, and environmental education.

Funding information: CAD 5,000 + for large grants; less than CAD 5,000 for small grants

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

9. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)

To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development

Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

10. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capacity Building Program, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (USA)

Seeks to support DEI change at the organizational level and believe DEI learning and growth is important for all types of organizations — from white-led to Black, Indigenous and people of color-led, small to large, and community-based to nationally focused.

Award information: up to USD 60,000 over 2 years awarded to approx.. 11-12 organizations

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

11. Call for Applications, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Resource Management programs, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

Prioritizes projects focused on justice and rule of law and will continue to review and consider other Democratic Governance projects on an ad hoc basis. Its work on the environment is focused on efforts that support sustainable management of habitat and resources and incorporate socio-economic dimensions affecting the well-being of local communities.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

12. Call for Applications, Educational Equity during the pandemic, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

Special funding initiative that will provide short-term grants to civil society organizations in Latin America that are working to address the specific educational needs generated by the pandemic.

Funding information: project budgets should fall within the range of USD 10,000 to 75,000 depending on the scope and scale of activity; total allocation USD 500,000

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

13. Commemorative Grant Fund for Capacity Building of Young Scientists (CGF) Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible Asia-Pacific countries in link)

Research projects with high priority include fieldwork-based studies which are scientifically and socio-culturally sound. Each project should be implemented by a project scientist, with adequate support of, and collaboration with, a project coordinator, who has scientific achievements and intends to take responsibilities for the research project.

Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 1,500,000 per project; total annual budget JPY 20,000,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020

14. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

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: grants awarded up to USD 2,000 based on program requirements.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2020.

15. Bilateral Research Call, UK Research and Innovation (Colombia and United Kingdom)

Invites internationally competitive and cross disciplinary research projects, that aim to enhance the evidence base on understanding and addressing the mental health challenges facing post-conflict societies in Colombia.

Funding information: up to 9 joint research projects, for up to 36 months. UK applications can request up to GBP 333,000 (80% fEC). Colombian component of each project may receive up to COP 483,000.

Deadline: Aug 3, 2020.

16. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Will provide supplemental research funding to teams that are already engaged in the study of a promising system alignment mechanism, with the objective of learning how this mechanism performs in addressing health and social needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funding information: up to USD 100,000; up to five awards

Deadline: Aug 5, 2020.

17. New Recovery Boost program, NSW Government (Australia)

Aims to inspire innovative solutions to gather evidence on what works to improve mental health recovery at work.

Funding information: grants up to AUD 50,000 to individuals and organizations

Deadline: Aug 6, 2020.

18. Call for Applications, African Women’s Development Fund (see eligible countries)

Encourages applications for work that is led by and supports the leadership and concerns of women facing multiple discriminations (women with diverse abilities; women living with HIV and AIDS, young women, LBTQ communities, women sex workers, women in the rural areas and marginalized women in urban areas.

Funding information: Grant sizes vary per call. Please refer to the maximum grant sizes indicated in the call. Organizations applying for grants of USD 20,000 and above will be required to provide audit report conducted by a reputable audit firm.

Deadline: Aug 10, 2020.

19. New Call for Proposals, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (see eligible countries in link)

Invites submission of proposals for an ERIA study on COVID-19 and its implications for the regional economy. Research on COVID-19 and regional economic integration examines various issues relevant to maintaining or protecting the elements, mechanisms, or objectives of regional economic integration in East and Southeast Asia.

Funding information: up to a maximum of USD 9,000 per study for selected proposals, depending on the type or nature of research proposed

Deadline: Aug 17, 2020.

20. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)

Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials.

Funding information: DKK 700,000,000

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

21. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Seeks to learn from programs, policies, and practices that are advancing gender equity around the world to understand how they can be adapted to improve health and well-being in the United States, and build a national Culture of Health.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000,000. Individual awards between USD 100,000 –250,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 26, 2020.

22. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (see eligible countries in link)

Looking for innovative initiatives to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people. In order to do so the SDC launched four Calls for Proposals.

Funding information: depending on the particular Call

Deadline: Aug 28, 2020.

23. New Call for Applications, Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (see eligible countries in link)

For research on firms and climate change. The objective of PEDL is to fund cutting-edge, policy-oriented research that could be published in leading academic journals and be relevant to the policy dialogue in LICs.

Funding information: between GBP 10,000 and 40,000.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

24. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck

Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.

Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

25. New Call for Proposals: Non-Grant Instrument Program, Global Environment Facility

Under GEF-7, the GEF will accelerate the use of non-grant instruments in support of delivering global environmental benefits and continue to catalyze investments from capital markets at global and national levels aligned with focal area objectives.

Funding information: maximum financing amount per project/program is USD 15 million

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

26. Call for Proposals, Agropolis Foundation (Sub-Saharan Africa)

"Innovative Co-Learning for Agriculture-based Solutions", in partnership with the Center for Synthesis and Analysis on Biodiversity (Cesab) Biodiversity Research Foundation (FRB) and the Biovision Foundation aims to support innovative, intersectoral and interdisciplinary training or learning projects that promote the agroecological transition through innovative approaches, tools, teams and networks.

Funding information: Up to EUR 835,000, complemented by partial postdoc co-funding by FRB/Cesab (valued at EUR 65,000) and by co-funding of two Summer/Winter/Thematic Schools by Biovision Foundation (valued at EUR 20,000).

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

27. New Call for EOIs, International Development Research Centre and the Global Partnership for Education (see eligible countries in link)

For projects to generate and mobilize knowledge so national education systems in developing country contexts can address shared policy challenges related to improving access, quality and the performance of their systems.

Funding information: individual projects receive between CAD 750,000 and 1.20 million.

Deadline: Sep 2, 2020.

28. New Institutional Challenge Grant, William T. Grant Foundation (USA)

Encourages university-based research institutes, schools, and centers to build sustained research-practice partnerships with public agencies or nonprofit organizations in order to reduce inequality in youth outcomes.

Funding information: award will provide USD 650,000 over three years

Deadline: Sep 10, 2020.

29. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)

For projects supporting science education and informal learning environments. Aims to promote science general education and strengthen interest, knowledge and competencies in science and technology among children, young people and the population in general.

Funding information: total of up to DKK 50,000,000. for distribution in autumn 2020 for project grants of DKK 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 of up to 6 years duration.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

30. Call for Proposals, NordGen (Nordic countries)

For projects aimed at adapting environmentally and climate-friendly crops by using plant genetic resources. To support the development of Nordic plant breeding to satisfy the long-term needs of the agricultural and horticultural industries, especially adaptation to climate change, targets for environmental policies, and demands from consumers and markets.

Funding information: approx. 24 million SEK in total. A max. of 16 million SEK per project

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

31. NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries (see eligible countries in link)

Invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products to proactively support the program objectives and the research consortia funded in the SDG Interactions program.

Funding information: EUR 300,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

32. Call for Proposals, European Commission (Morocco)

Promotion of social services to vulnerable populations in the area of social assistance, notably through the introduction of innovative services or upgrading and development of existing services (services offered by social protection establishments (EPS), in particular for children and the disabled (educational inclusion and other services).

Funding information: min. amount EUR 250,000; max. amount EUR 400,000.

Deadline: Sep 22, 2020.

33. Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)

Open to students or PhD students enrolled for and following a full-time education at an educational institution in Denmark. Initiative aims at strengthening economic growth and employment in the country. The long-term goal is to create growth companies that contribute with jobs, export income and growth in society.

Funding information: depending on the grant type, you can apply for up to DKK 25,000 or up to DKK 50,000

Deadline: Sep 28, 2020.

34. New Regional Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre and the Global Partnership for Education (see eligible Latin American/Caribbean countries in link)

Projects to generate and mobilize knowledge so national education systems in developing country contexts can address shared policy challenges related to improving access, quality, and the performance of their systems.

Funding information: individual projects receive funding between CAD 750,000 and 1.2 million.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

35. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)

Provides financial aid to individuals and causes which provide: assistance towards the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment, assistance in the advancement of culture and education, assistance to young people through advancement of education and employment skills development, and assistance in the arts that expose NZ culture.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

36. Call for Proposals, European Commission (EU)

Preparatory Action on Media literacy for All which aims at boosting media literacy in Europe through pursuing innovation and collaboration across media literacy communities within the EU, including by building on and scaling up existing solutions.

Funding information: total EUR 500,000; depending on the quality of the proposals, the Commission expects to fund 2 - 5 projects.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

37. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)

Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.

Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

38. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program

Open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.

Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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, UN Office for South-South Cooperation (see eligible countries in Africa and Asia-Pacific)

The “Youth Triangular Cooperation Academy for Sustainable Development Agenda" (YTCA4SDA) will provide training focusing on sustainability education and run student competition for the youth from the Global South in Asia-Pacific.

Deadline: Jul 26, 2020.

2. New Call for Applications, DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship (see eligible countries in link)

Supports future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration, who want to actively contribute to the social and economic growth of developing countries. This scholarship is only for the master's program in "Social Protection".

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

3. SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, The World Academy of Sciences

Fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

4. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The World Academy of Sciences-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of India (developing countries in the South)

For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in laboratories and institutes of the CSIR of India.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

5. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

6. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020

A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.

Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

7. Call for Projects, UEFA Foundation for Children

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, 2020.

8. Call for Proposals, BRICS COVID-19 (India)

BRICS STI Framework Programme is launching a call for multilateral basic, applied and innovation research projects facilitating cooperation among the researchers and institutions in the consortia which consist of partners from at least three BRICS countries

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

9. New Africa Fellowship Program, World Bank

Targets young, talented African nationals who are completing, or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank’s work. The fellowship program has built a strong pipeline of young African talent interested in a career in development, international institutions, African governments, think tanks, and academia.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

10. Call for Applications, Fellow Programme, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies

Welcomes proposals that envisage active collaboration with IASS researchers and aim to achieve joint outputs with one or more of the institute’s research groups: perception, values, orientation; democratic transformations; governance for the environment and society; systemic interdependencies: technology, nature, society; energy systems and societal change; forums: science, policy and society.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

11. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign

Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

12. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)

Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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 10, 2020

New in:

1. Call for Proposals, BRICS COVID-19 (India)

2. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)

3. Call for Young Transatlantic Fellows, New Urban Progress (Germany and USA)

4. Bhumi Fellowship (India)

5. Call for Applications, UN Office for South-South Cooperation (see eligible countries in Africa and Asia-Pacific)

6. Bilateral Research Call, UK Research and Innovation (Colombia and United Kingdom)

7. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capacity Building Program, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (USA)

8. Call for Applications, African Women’s Development Fund (see eligible countries)

9. Call for Applications, UNESCO

10. Small Grants Program, Sabin Vaccine Institute (see eligible countries)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Business Partnership Facility announces Call for Projects "Enterprises for SDGs"

Provides grants to support and develop private sector involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. Aims to simultaneously achieve: Social impact and economic viability. The projects targeted by this call must contribute to the achievement of at least one clearly identified SDG.

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

Deadline: Jul 9, 2020.

2. Standard Grants Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USA)

Matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

3. Rapid Response Digital Health Infrastructure grant, Government of Australia (Australia)

Provides funds to drive innovation and contribute to global efforts to control COVID-19 through rapid responses to high-need challenges. Digital Health may include but is not limited to, predictive modelling, digital tools for remote screening, diagnostics, monitoring.

Funding information: between AUD 500,000 to AUD 2 million

Deadline: Jul 14, 2020.

4. EU announces 2020 Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations (Argentina)

The European Union (EU) has announced a Call for Proposals to contribute to the strengthening of civil society as independent actors of sustainable development. In a difficult socio-economic situation, in which Argentina faces significant challenges linked to the financial crisis and the consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the specific objectives of this call for proposals is to promote society's organizations Argentine civilian.

Funding Information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

5. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)

The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.

Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

6. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)

One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.

Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

7. New Small Grants Program, Sabin Vaccine Institute (see eligible countries)

Focus on research to improve our understanding of COVID-19 misinformation, generation of evidence about the impact misinformation may have upon acceptance of a future vaccine and/or demand for other vaccines and routine immunization, and in-country interventions that address misinformation.

Funding information: Each small grant project will be allocated up to USD 25,000 to cover associated costs, including project implementation, dissemination of research findings and meeting reporting deliverables.

Deadline: Jul 17, 2020.

8. Grant Round Competition, Global Challenges Local Solutions (Europe)

Grantmaking program that supports community foundations throughout Europe to address global challenges on the local level. It was set to provide them with additional resources that can improve local initiatives.

Funding information: up to USD 15,000

Deadline: Jul 20, 2020.

9. 2020 Japan Water Forum Fund (see eligible countries in link)

Aims to support selected grass-roots organizations in developing countries that have been addressing local water-related issues. Considering that clean water, sanitation and hygiene play a vital role in preventing infectious diseases including COVID-19, will highly appreciate proposals of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000 per project.

Deadline: Jul 21, 2020.

10. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic

National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.

Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.

Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

11. Request for Proposals, Southeast Aquatics Fund 2020 (USA)

Soliciting proposals to restore habitats and improve water quality in targeted river basins and watersheds of the Southeast. Competitive grants program that supports watershed-based restoration that will improve the health of these aquatic systems and secure populations of native freshwater aquatic species.

Funding information: grant awards expected to range from USD 150,000 to 350,000, depending on the overall scale and duration of the project.

Deadline: Jul 23, 2020.

12. Funding Call, The African Academy of Sciences (Africa)

Seeks early and mid-career scientists who demonstrate excellence in their development and application of science in Africa. These individuals become ‘Affiliate of the AAS’ for a period of five years during which they receive individualized professional development support and join a wider community of science leaders on the African continent.

Deadline: Jul 24, 2020.

13. 2020 Environment Small Grants, Columbia Basin Trust (Canada)

Projects that take place within the Columbia Basin Trust region that will strengthen environmental well-being and address: ecosystems, climate, water, and environmental education.

Funding information: CAD 5,000 + for large grants; less than CAD 5,000 for small grants

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

14. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)

To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development

Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

15. New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capacity Building Program, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (USA)

Seeks to support DEI change at the organizational level and believe DEI learning and growth is important for all types of organizations — from white-led to Black, Indigenous and people of color-led, small to large, and community-based to nationally focused.

Award information: up to USD 60,000 over 2 years awarded to approx.. 11-12 organizations

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

16. Call for Applications, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Resource Management programs, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

Prioritizes projects focused on justice and rule of law and will continue to review and consider other Democratic Governance projects on an ad hoc basis. Its work on the environment is focused on efforts that support sustainable management of habitat and resources and incorporate socio-economic dimensions affecting the well-being of local communities.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

17. Call for Applications, Educational Equity during the pandemic, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

Special funding initiative that will provide short-term grants to civil society organizations in Latin America that are working to address the specific educational needs generated by the pandemic.

Funding information: project budgets should fall within the range of USD 10,000 to 75,000 depending on the scope and scale of activity; total allocation USD 500,000

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

18. Commemorative Grant Fund for Capacity Building of Young Scientists (CGF) Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible Asia-Pacific countries in link)

Research projects with high priority include fieldwork-based studies which are scientifically and socio-culturally sound. Each project should be implemented by a project scientist, with adequate support of, and collaboration with, a project coordinator, who has scientific achievements and intends to take responsibilities for the research project.

Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 1,500,000 per project; total annual budget JPY 20,000,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

19. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

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: grants awarded up to USD 2,000 based on program requirements.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2020.

20. New Bilateral Research Call, UK Research and Innovation (Colombia and United Kingdom)

Invites internationally competitive and cross disciplinary research projects, that aim to enhance the evidence base on understanding and addressing the mental health challenges facing post-conflict societies in Colombia.

Funding information: up to 9 joint research projects, for up to 36 months. UK applications can request up to GBP 333,000 (80% fEC). Colombian component of each project may receive up to COP 483,000.

Deadline: Aug 3, 2020.

21. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Will provide supplemental research funding to teams that are already engaged in the study of a promising system alignment mechanism, with the objective of learning how this mechanism performs in addressing health and social needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funding information: up to USD 100,000; up to five awards

Deadline: Aug 5, 2020.

22. New Call for Applications, African Women’s Development Fund (see eligible countries)

Encourages applications for work that is led by and supports the leadership and concerns of women facing multiple discriminations (women with diverse abilities; women living with HIV and AIDS, young women, LBTQ communities, women sex workers, women in the rural areas and marginalized women in urban areas.

Funding information: Grant sizes vary per call. Please refer to the maximum grant sizes indicated in the call. Organizations applying for grants of USD 20,000 and above will be required to provide audit report conducted by a reputable audit firm.

Deadline: Aug 10, 2020.

23. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)

Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials.

Funding information: DKK 700,000,000

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

24. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Seeks to learn from programs, policies, and practices that are advancing gender equity around the world to understand how they can be adapted to improve health and well-being in the United States, and build a national Culture of Health.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000,000. Individual awards between USD 100,000 –250,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 26, 2020.

25. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (see eligible countries in link)

Looking for innovative initiatives to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people. In order to do so the SDC launched four Calls for Proposals.

Funding information: depending on the particular Call

Deadline: Aug 28, 2020.

26. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck

Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.

Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

27. Call for Proposals, Agropolis Foundation (Sub-Saharan Africa)

"Innovative Co-Learning for Agriculture-based Solutions", in partnership with the Center for Synthesis and Analysis on Biodiversity (Cesab) Biodiversity Research Foundation (FRB) and the Biovision Foundation aims to support innovative, intersectoral and interdisciplinary training or learning projects that promote the agroecological transition through innovative approaches, tools, teams and networks.

Funding information: Up to EUR 835,000, complemented by partial postdoc co-funding by FRB/Cesab (valued at EUR 65,000) and by co-funding of two Summer/Winter/Thematic Schools by Biovision Foundation (valued at EUR 20,000).

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

28. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)

For projects supporting science education and informal learning environments. Aims to promote science general education and strengthen interest, knowledge and competencies in science and technology among children, young people and the population in general.

Funding information: total of up to DKK 50,000,000. for distribution in autumn 2020 for project grants of DKK 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 of up to 6 years duration.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

29. Call for Proposals, NordGen (Nordic countries)

For projects aimed at adapting environmentally and climate-friendly crops by using plant genetic resources. To support the development of Nordic plant breeding to satisfy the long-term needs of the agricultural and horticultural industries, especially adaptation to climate change, targets for environmental policies, and demands from consumers and markets.

Funding information: approx. 24 million SEK in total. A max. of 16 million SEK per project

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

30. NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries (see eligible countries in link)

Invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products to proactively support the program objectives and the research consortia funded in the SDG Interactions program.

Funding information: EUR 300,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

31. Call for Proposals, European Commission (Morocco)

Promotion of social services to vulnerable populations in the area of social assistance, notably through the introduction of innovative services or upgrading and development of existing services (services offered by social protection establishments (EPS), in particular for children and the disabled (educational inclusion and other services).

Funding information: min. amount EUR 250,000; max. amount EUR 400,000.

Deadline: Sep 22, 2020.

32. Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)

Open to students or PhD students enrolled for and following a full-time education at an educational institution in Denmark. Initiative aims at strengthening economic growth and employment in the country. The long-term goal is to create growth companies that contribute with jobs, export income and growth in society.

Funding information: depending on the grant type, you can apply for up to DKK 25,000 or up to DKK 50,000

Deadline: Sep 28, 2020.

33. New Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)

Provides financial aid to individuals and causes which provide: assistance towards the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment, assistance in the advancement of culture and education, assistance to young people through advancement of education and employment skills development, and assistance in the arts that expose NZ culture.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

34. Call for Proposals, European Commission (EU)

Preparatory Action on Media literacy for All which aims at boosting media literacy in Europe through pursuing innovation and collaboration across media literacy communities within the EU, including by building on and scaling up existing solutions.

Funding information: total EUR 500,000; depending on the quality of the proposals, the Commission expects to fund 2 - 5 projects.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

35. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)

Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.

Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

36. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program

Open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.

Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.
Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000
Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

Fellowships and other opportunities

1. New Call for Applications, UNESCO

Second International Conference on “Water, Megacities and Global Change” (EauMega 2020), will take place from 1 to 4 December 2020 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, to bring all these actors together. To contribute to addressing technical and operational ideas to be part of the debate and propose solutions concerning megacities and water.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

2. Call for Digital Solutions, ENGIE North America (USA)

Seeking digital solutions to enable/strengthen engagement and participation of a city’s residents with ENGIE and the city during the implementation of energy, infrastructure projects in cities across North America.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

3. New Call for Young Transatlantic Fellows, New Urban Progress (Germany and USA)

Looking for ten citizens from Germany and ten from the United States to be part of a transatlantic dialogue by sharing best practices on how urban areas can be innovative, networked, and fair.

Deadline: Jul 14, 2020.

4. New Bhumi Fellowship (India)

Full-time paid two-year program designed to develop educational changemakers to lead the next movement in the public education system. Centered around the holistic development of children, the fellowship helps fellows build an ecosystem within the school, enabling school leaders and teachers to equip students with knowledge, adaptability, and resilience.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

5. SDG Champions Program (Nigeria)

The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) is on a drive to expand and engage more young people in achieving the 2030 Agenda with a focus on human capacity development and access to decent work.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

6. John G. Bene Fellowship 2020, International Development Research Centre (Canada)

Trees and People: Resilience in a Changing Climate. Covers field research expenses for advanced master’s or doctoral students who intend to conduct their field research in one or more developing countries. Funds may be used to collect data and samples in the field, conduct interviews or surveys with local populations, and organize focus groups or workshops. Candidates must use findings from their field research to write their thesis.

Award information: one award of a maximum of CAD 15,000

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

7. Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council launch 2021 SEA Program

SEA is a program co-created by Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council which creates space for cultural practitioners to reflect on how their work in arts and culture can contribute to sustainable development within South East Asia through their individual and collective leadership. The program has 4 main gatherings spread over a one-year period where Fellows get together. Each gathering takes place in a different country and has a unique purpose: exchange, create, share then reflect. The program is an opportunity develop yourself, to develop and work with others, and to make an impact on society.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

8. New Call for Applications, UN Office for South-South Cooperation (see eligible countries in Africa and Asia-Pacific)

The “Youth Triangular Cooperation Academy for Sustainable Development Agenda" (YTCA4SDA) will provide training focusing on sustainability education and run student competition for the youth from the Global South in Asia-Pacific.

Deadline: Jul 26, 2020.

9. SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, The World Academy of Sciences

Fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

10. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The World Academy of Sciences-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of India (developing countries in the South)

For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in laboratories and institutes of the CSIR of India.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

11. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

12. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020

A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.

Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

13. Call for Projects, UEFA Foundation for Children

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, 2020.

14. New Call for Proposals, BRICS COVID-19 (India)

BRICS STI Framework Programme is launching a call for multilateral basic, applied and innovation research projects facilitating cooperation among the researchers and institutions in the consortia which consist of partners from at least three BRICS countries

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

15. Call for Applications, Fellow Programme, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies

Welcomes proposals that envisage active collaboration with IASS researchers and aim to achieve joint outputs with one or more of the institute’s research groups: perception, values, orientation; democratic transformations; governance for the environment and society; systemic interdependencies: technology, nature, society; energy systems and societal change; forums: science, policy and society.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

16. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign

Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

17. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)

Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

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: July 7, 2020

New in:

1. Rapid Response Digital Health Infrastructure grant, Government of Australia (Australia)

2. Call for Applications, Fellow Programme, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies

3. SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, The World Academy of Sciences

4. Call for Applications, Educational Equity during the pandemic, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

5. Call for Applications, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Resource Management programs, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

6. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

7. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council

8. Call for Projects, UEFA Foundation for Children

9. Early Career Grants, National Geographic

10. Collaborate Pacific, New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade (see eligible Pacific countries)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Grant, US Department of State (Indo-Pacific)

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote transparent and accountable governance in the Indo-Pacific region.

Funding information: award ceiling USD 3,000,000; award floor USD 1,500,000

Deadline: Jul 2, 2020.

2. Grant, ONE-SL Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA + select countries)

For the “Offset National Emissions through Sustainable Landscapes (ONE-SL)” Program, a cooperative agreement to support the transition from project-scale Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) to jurisdictional and national REDD+ action in select countries to achieve greater emissions reductions and to utilize any excess emissions as marketable transactions for carbon offsets to commercial actors.

Funding information: single award of USD 1,900,000

Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

3. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)

CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.

Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each

Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

4. Grant, US Embassy in Santo Domingo (USA and Dominican Republic)

Open competition to support effective partnerships that will bolster and leverage U.S. – Dominican Republic higher education research collaboration and capacity building focused on issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, including gender-based violence, public health, and access to education for vulnerable populations.

Funding information: may range from a min. of USD 5,000 to a max. of USD 25,000

Deadline: Jul 6, 2020.

5. Call for Proposals on 2nd Drug Discovery - Grand Challenges Africa Round 10 (Africa)

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), through its Grand Challenges Africa program seeks to form interlinkages within the continent to develop drug discovery teams with successful innovative projects and give an opportunity to connect to mentors and drug discovery networks outside the continent. Grand Challenges Africa (GC Africa) scheme seeks to promote Africa-led scientific innovations to help countries better achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by awarding seed and full grants to the continent’s most impressive solutions.

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

Deadline: Jul 7, 2020.

6. Request for Applications, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (USA)

Seeking innovative and potentially revolutionary research focused on ensuring under-appreciated crops also benefit from recent advances and emerging technologies for genotype-independent regeneration of fertile plants to foster application of rapid breeding methods such as in vitro double haploid production and genome editing.

Funding information: proposal funding range USD 250,000 - 750,000

Deadline: Jul 8, 2020.

7. Business Partnership Facility announces Call for Projects "Enterprises for SDGs"

The Business Partnership Facility (BPF) provides grants to support and develop private sector involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. The Facility aims to simultaneously achieve two types of result: Social impact and economic viability. The projects targeted by this call must contribute to the achievement of at least one clearly identified SDG. The starting point of the project must be an entrepreneurial initiative, carried by one or more companies, pursuing a development objective.

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

Deadline: Jul 9, 2020.

8. Standard Grants Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USA)

Matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

9. New Rapid Response Digital Health Infrastructure grant, Government of Australia (Australia)

Provides funding to drive innovation and contribute to global efforts to control the COVID-19 outbreak through rapid responses to high-need challenges. 'Digital Health' may include but is not limited to, predictive modelling, digital tools for remote screening, diagnostics and monitoring.

Funding information: between AUD 500,000 to AUD 2 million

Deadline: Jul 14, 2020.

10. EU announces 2020 Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations (Argentina)

The European Union (EU) has announced a Call for Proposals to contribute to the strengthening of civil society as independent actors of sustainable development. In a difficult socio-economic situation, in which Argentina faces significant challenges linked to the financial crisis and the consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the specific objectives of this call for proposals is to promote society's organizations Argentine civilian.

Funding Information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

11. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)

The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.

Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

12. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)

One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.

Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

13. Grant Round Competition, Global Challenges Local Solutions (Europe)

Grantmaking program that supports community foundations throughout Europe to address global challenges on the local level. It was set to provide them with additional resources that can improve local initiatives.

Funding information: up to USD 15,000

Deadline: Jul 20, 2020.

14. 2020 Japan Water Forum Fund (see eligible countries in link)

Aims to support selected grass-roots organizations in developing countries that have been addressing local water-related issues. Considering that clean water, sanitation and hygiene play a vital role in preventing infectious diseases including COVID-19, will highly appreciate proposals of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000 per project.

Deadline: Jul 21, 2020.

15. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic

National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.

Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.

Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

16. Request for Proposals, Southeast Aquatics Fund 2020 (USA)

Soliciting proposals to restore habitats and improve water quality in targeted river basins and watersheds of the Southeast. Competitive grants program that supports watershed-based restoration that will improve the health of these aquatic systems and secure populations of native freshwater aquatic species.

Funding information: grant awards expected to range from USD 150,000 to 350,000, depending on the overall scale and duration of the project.

Deadline: Jul 23, 2020.

17. Funding Call, The African Academy of Sciences (Africa)

Seeks early and mid-career scientists who demonstrate excellence in their development and application of science in Africa. These individuals become ‘Affiliate of the AAS’ for a period of five years during which they receive individualized professional development support and join a wider community of science leaders on the African continent.

Deadline: Jul 24, 2020.

18. 2020 Environment Small Grants, Columbia Basin Trust (Canada)

Projects that take place within the Columbia Basin Trust region that will strengthen the environmental well-being and address: ecosystems, climate, water, and environmental education.

Funding information: CAD 5,000 + for large grants; less than CAD 5,000 for small grants

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

19. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)

To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development

Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

20. New Call for Applications, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Resource Management programs, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

Prioritizes projects focused on justice and rule of law and will continue to review and consider other Democratic Governance projects on an ad hoc basis. Its work on the environment is focused on efforts that support sustainable management of habitat and resources and incorporate socio-economic dimensions affecting the well-being of local communities.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

21. New Call for Applications, Educational Equity during the pandemic, Tinker Foundation (see eligible LAC countries)

Special funding initiative that will provide short-term grants to civil society organizations in Latin America that are working to address the specific educational needs generated by the pandemic.

Funding information: project budgets should fall within the range of USD 10,000 to 75,000 depending on the scope and scale of activity; total allocation USD 500,000

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

22. Commemorative Grant Fund for Capacity Building of Young Scientists (CGF) Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible Asia-Pacific countries in link)

Research projects with high priority include fieldwork-based studies which are scientifically and socio-culturally sound. Each project should be implemented by a project scientist, with adequate support of, and collaboration with, a project coordinator, who has scientific achievements and intends to take responsibilities for the research project.

Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 1,500,000 per project; total annual budget JPY 20,000,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020

23. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

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: grants awarded up to USD 2,000 based on program requirements.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2020.

24. New Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Will provide supplemental research funding to teams that are already engaged in the study of a promising system alignment mechanism, with the objective of learning how this mechanism performs in addressing health and social needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funding information: up to USD 100,000; up to five awards

Deadline: Aug 5, 2020.

25. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)

Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials.

Funding information: DKK 700,000,000

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

26. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Seeks to learn from programs, policies, and practices that are advancing gender equity around the world to understand how they can be adapted to improve health and well-being in the United States, and build a national Culture of Health.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000,000. Individual awards between USD 100,000 –250,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 26, 2020.

27. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (see eligible countries in link)

Looking for innovative initiatives to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people. In order to do so the SDC launched four Calls for Proposals.

Funding information: depending on the particular Call

Deadline: Aug 28, 2020.

28. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck

Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.

Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

29. Call for Proposals, Agropolis Foundation (Sub-Saharan Africa)

"Innovative Co-Learning for Agriculture-based Solutions", in partnership with the Center for Synthesis and Analysis on Biodiversity (Cesab) Biodiversity Research Foundation (FRB) and the Biovision Foundation aims to support innovative, intersectoral and interdisciplinary training or learning projects that promote the agroecological transition through innovative approaches, tools, teams and networks.

Funding information: Up to EUR 835,000, complemented by partial postdoc co-funding by FRB/Cesab (valued at EUR 65,000) and by co-funding of two Summer/Winter/Thematic Schools by Biovision Foundation (valued at EUR 20,000).

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

30. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)

For projects supporting science education and informal learning environments. The Foundation wants to promote science general education and strengthen interest, knowledge and competencies in science and technology among children, young people and the population of Denmark in general.

Funding information: total of up to DKK 50,000,000. for distribution in autumn 2020 for project grants of DKK 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 of up to 6 years duration.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

31. Call for Proposals, NordGen (Nordic countries)

For projects aimed at adapting environmentally and climate-friendly crops by using plant genetic resources. To support the development of Nordic plant breeding to satisfy the long-term needs of the agricultural and horticultural industries, especially adaptation to climate change, targets for environmental policies, and demands from consumers and markets.

Funding information: approx. 24 million SEK in total. A max. of 16 million SEK per project

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

32. NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries (see eligible countries in link)

The NWO has announced a call for proposals for SDG Interactions and policy interventions in developing countries. This call for proposals invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products to proactively support the program objectives and the research consortia funded in the SDG Interactions program.

Funding information: EUR 300,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

33. Call for Proposals, European Commission (Morocco)

Promotion of social services to vulnerable populations in the area of social assistance, notably through the introduction of innovative services or upgrading and development of existing services (services offered by social protection establishments (EPS), in particular for children and the disabled (educational inclusion and other services).

Funding information: min. amount EUR 250,000; max. amount EUR 400,000.

Deadline: Sep 22, 2020.

34. Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)

Open to students or PhD students enrolled for and following a full-time education at an educational institution in Denmark. Initiative aims at strengthening economic growth and employment in the country. The long-term goal is to create growth companies that contribute with jobs, export income and growth in society.

Funding information: depending on the grant type, you can apply for up to DKK 25,000 or up to DKK 50,000

Deadline: Sep 28, 2020.

35. Call for Proposals, European Commission (EU)

Preparatory Action on Media literacy for All which aims at boosting media literacy in Europe through pursuing innovation and collaboration across media literacy communities within the EU, including by building on and scaling up existing solutions.

Funding information: total EUR 500,000; depending on the quality of the proposals, the Commission expects to fund 2 - 5 projects.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

36. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)

Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.

Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

37. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program

Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.

Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

38. r4d Program launches Second Call for Transformation Accelerating Grants

Second Call for Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) that allow teams of r4d researchers and implementing partners (e.g. policy makers, the private sector, development practitioners) to make use of the knowledge, tools and technologies developed within r4d projects through translation and implementation initiatives. TAGs focus on co-creation, social learning, technology transfer and transformative actions with the ultimate aim to accelerate transformation towards sustainable development and reduce poverty in countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Award information: A total budget of about CHF 800,000 is available

Deadline: Oct 12, 2020.

39. New Early Career Grants, National Geographic

Designed to offer less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application submission but are not required to have an advanced degree. Focus areas: changing planet, human journey, and wildlife.

Funding information: projects typically funded for USD 5,000 and cannot exceed USD 10,000.

Deadline: Oct 21, 2020.

40. CLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects (Ireland)

The CLÁR program (CeantarLagaÁrd-Riachtanais) provides funding for small-scale infrastructural projects in rural areas. CLÁR aims to support sustainable development in identified areas by attracting people to live and work there. The funding works in conjunction with local funding and on the basis of locally identified priorities. The scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. It is delivered by local authorities in consultation with groups in local communities.

Award information: EUR 5 million

Deadline: Oct 28, 2020.

41. Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program, NOAA (USA)

Funds projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase other opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable.

Funding information: max. funding amount is USD 300,000

Deadline: Nov 20, 2020.

42. Local Community Grants, Walmart Foundation (USA)

Open to organizations, government agencies, colleges and universities with a proposed project that benefits the community at large. To provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations in the U.S.

Funding information: grants range from a minimum of USD 250 to a maximum of USD 5,000

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

43. Call for Proposals, DIM ELICIT (France)

To support projects developing innovative technologies and methods regarding the analysis, diagnosis and/or treatment to fight SARS-CoV-2. The technologies targeted in this call will have to belong to at least one Core technologies and one End-user applications.

Funding information: EUR 15,000 for running and/or staff costs (66% max of total cost without VAT); and/or EUR 30,000 for equipment (66% max of total cost without VAT)

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

44. Call for Proposals, Government of Canada

The Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) program is part of the Government of Canada’s Food Policy which is the country’s roadmap for a healthier and more sustainable food system. It aims to strengthen food systems and to facilitate access to safe and nutritious food for at-risk populations.

Funding information: Applicants may submit a proposal for a min. of CAD 5,000 to a max. of CAD 250,000

Deadline: Dec 31, 2023.

45. New 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

46. New 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. Does this 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

47. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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. Request for Expression of Interest, Sida/HELVETAS (Easter Europe & Western Balkans)

Overarching objective of the program is to enable women and men, particularly young people, and those from disadvantaged and excluded groups to benefit from economic opportunities by increasing their income and taking up decent employment/self-employment.

Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

2. Indigenous Communities Fellowship, MIT Solve (United States)

Seeks solutions by Native innovators across the US that consider both technology and traditional knowledge to support and scale positive impact.

Funding information: All solutions selected will receive a USD 10,000 grant.

Deadline: Jul 7, 2020.

3. Call for Digital Solutions, ENGIE North America (USA)

Seeking digital solutions to enable/strengthen engagement and participation of a city’s residents with ENGIE and the city during the implementation of energy, infrastructure projects in cities across North America.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

4. SDG Champions Program (Nigeria)

The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) is on a drive to expand and engage more young people in achieving the 2030 Agenda with a focus on human capacity development and access to decent work.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

5. John G. Bene Fellowship 2020, International Development Research Centre (Canada)

Trees and People: Resilience in a Changing Climate. Covers field research expenses for advanced master’s or doctoral students who intend to conduct their field research in one or more developing countries. Funds may be used to collect data and samples in the field, conduct interviews or surveys with local populations, and organize focus groups or workshops. Candidates must use findings from their field research to write their thesis.

Award information: one award of a maximum of CAD 15,000

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

6. Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council launch 2021 SEA Program

SEA is a program co-created by Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council which creates space for cultural practitioners to reflect on how their work in arts and culture can contribute to sustainable development within South East Asia through their individual and collective leadership. It has 4 main gatherings spread over a one-year period. Each gathering takes place in a different country and has a unique purpose: exchange, create, share then reflect.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

7. New SN Bose Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, The World Academy of Sciences

Fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

8. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The World Academy of Sciences-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of India (developing countries in the South)

For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in laboratories and institutes of the CSIR of India.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

9. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

10. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020

A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.

Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

11. New Call for Projects, UEFA Foundation for Children

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, 2020.

12. New Call for Applications, Fellow Programme, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies

Welcomes proposals that envisage active collaboration with IASS researchers and aim to achieve joint outputs with one or more of the institute’s research groups: perception, values, orientation; democratic transformations; governance for the environment and society; systemic interdependencies: technology, nature, society; energy systems and societal change; forums: science, policy and society.

Deadline: Aug 23, 2020.

13. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign

Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

14. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)

Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

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: June 30, 2020

New in:

1. SDG Champions Program (Nigeria)

2. 2020 Japan Water Forum Fund (see eligible countries in link)

3. Call for Proposals, European Commission (Morocco)

4. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (see eligible countries in link)

5. Grant Round Competition, Global Challenges Local Solutions (Europe)

6. Call for Proposals, Agropolis Foundation (Sub-Saharan Africa)

7. Call for Proposals, European Commission (EU)

8. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)

9. William T. Grant Scholars Program

10. Grant, US Department of State (Indo-Pacific)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. Action Fund, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (Denmark, France, Germany, UK)

Aims to support civil society organizations, academic institutions and non-profit research institutes, who are working on, or wish to develop environmental projects which use publicly available data - such as Google’s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) - to drive environmental and climate action, increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

Funding information: will grant up to EUR 350,000 per project, with money allocated in installments.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

2. SMILO launches Call for Proposals: Grants for Small Islands Solutions (GSIS) Program (see eligible countries in link)

SMILO is launching its new call for proposals: Grants for Small Islands Solutions (GSIS) to support representatives and local associations, and more broadly the action of the civil society in Senegal, Cabo Verde, Tunisia, Sao-Tome & Principe, and Madagascar. It will also allow SMILO to discover and support stakeholders from islands that are not already part of its network. They strongly believe that they have the potential to create inspiring initiatives that will contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and which are therefore worth being promoted to other islands, on a larger scale.

Funding information: EUR 1,000 to EUR 3,000.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

3. U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Kazakhstan announces 2020-2021 Alumni Grants Program (Kazakhstan)

Did you study or participate in a U.S. government-sponsored educational or professional exchange program? Do you have a project you would like to implement that would benefit your community, strengthen the relationship between America and Kazakhstan, or increase knowledge of one community about the other? The Alumni Grants Program supports innovative and sustainable projects developed and implemented by Kazakhstani citizens who are alumni of a U.S. government educational or professional exchange programs.

Funding information: USD 3,000 to USD 10,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

4. SoLAR Innovation Fund, International Water Management Institute (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan)

Aims to support the development and testing of technological, financial and institutional innovations to address the constraints and challenges of upscaling solar irrigation, with a special focus on the problems faced by small-scale, marginal, and women farmers in South Asia (specifically Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan).

Funding information: expected value of funding for each innovation will vary between CHF 30,000 and CHF 60,000 (converted to its equivalent USD value)

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

5. Funding for COVID-19 Research and Development Goals for Africa, African Academy of Science

Supported by Sida, Wellcome Trust, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a call to action for African scientists to attend to the research and development needs of the COVID-19 outbreak for the continent as identified by African scientists.

Funding information: max. amount for one grant is USD 200,000 to be held for two years.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

6. Grant, Air Quality in South Asia Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka)

Intends to identify and build capacity of targeted sectors that contribute to air pollution in South Asian countries to reduce the burden of air pollution and promote a broad array of U.S. technologies, policies, and research to enable cleaner air.

Funding information: total available USD 1,975,308

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

7. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)

Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.

Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

8. New William T. Grant Scholars Program

Supports career development for promising early-career researchers. The program funds five-year research and mentoring plans that significantly expand researchers’ expertise in new disciplines, methods, and content areas.

Funding information: Each year, four to six Scholars are selected and each receives up to USD 350,000, distributed over five years.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

9. U.S. Embassy in Benin announces 2020 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH)

Aimed at assisting Beninese community groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that significantly impact communities by addressing critical health, social, and development concerns. Each year, Embassy Cotonou supports approximately six to ten projects with small grants, typically under $5,000. These grants have contributed to agricultural modernization, economic development, combatting early marriages and gender-based violence, improving sanitation, women’s empowerment, improving learning conditions, and providing greater access to clean water, health services, and education.

Funding Information: USD 1000 to USD 10,000

Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

10. Education Fund, Rural Women New Zealand

Available to people over 25 who wish to further their training or education in order to improve their skills. Applicants will need to indicate the benefit of their study to the wider community in addition to their personal development. Preference will be given to those in smaller centers/rural areas. Course to be undertaken at a recognized education provider.

Funding information: grants of up to NZD 500

Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

11. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation

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. 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 are rarely awarded.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

12. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.

To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?

Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

13. New Grant, US Department of State (Indo-Pacific)

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote transparent and accountable governance in the Indo-Pacific region.

Funding information: award ceiling USD 3,000,000; award floor USD 1,500,000

Deadline: Jul 2, 2020.

14. Grant, ONE-SL Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA + select countries)

For the “Offset National Emissions through Sustainable Landscapes (ONE-SL)” Program, a cooperative agreement to support the transition from project-scale Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) to jurisdictional and national REDD+ action in select countries to achieve greater emissions reductions and to utilize any excess emissions as marketable transactions for carbon offsets to commercial actors.

Funding information: single award of USD 1,900,000

Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

15. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)

CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.

Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each

Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

16. Grant, US Embassy in Santo Domingo (USA and Dominican Republic)

Open competition to support effective partnerships that will bolster and leverage U.S. – Dominican Republic higher education research collaboration and capacity building focused on issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, including gender-based violence, public health, and access to education for vulnerable populations.

Funding information: may range from a min. of USD 5,000 to a max. of USD 25,000

Deadline: Jul 6, 2020.

17. Call for Proposals on 2nd Drug Discovery - Grand Challenges Africa Round 10 (Africa)

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), through its Grand Challenges Africa program seeks to form interlinkages within the continent to develop drug discovery teams with successful innovative projects and give an opportunity to connect to mentors and drug discovery networks outside the continent. Grand Challenges Africa (GC Africa) is a scheme of the Africa Academy of Sciences (AAS) initiated to support innovations that address Africa’s health and developmental challenges. The scheme seeks to promote Africa-led scientific innovations to help countries better achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by awarding seed and full grants to the continent’s most impressive solutions.

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

Deadline: Jul 7, 2020.

18. Request for Applications, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (USA)

Seeking innovative and potentially revolutionary research focused on ensuring under-appreciated crops also benefit from recent advances and emerging technologies for genotype-independent regeneration of fertile plants to foster application of rapid breeding methods such as in vitro double haploid production and genome editing.

Funding information: proposal funding range USD 250,000 - 750,000

Deadline: Jul 8, 2020.

19. Business Partnership Facility announces Call for Projects "Enterprises for SDGs"

The Business Partnership Facility (BPF) provides grants to support and develop private sector involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. The Facility aims to simultaneously achieve two types of result: Social impact and economic viability. The projects targeted by this call must contribute to the achievement of at least one clearly identified SDG. The starting point of the project must be an entrepreneurial initiative, carried by one or more companies, pursuing a development objective.

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

Deadline: Jul 9, 2020.

20. Standard Grants Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USA)

Matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

21. EU announces 2020 Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations (Argentina)

The European Union (EU) has announced a Call for Proposals to contribute to the strengthening of civil society as independent actors of sustainable development. In a difficult socio-economic situation, in which Argentina faces significant challenges linked to the financial crisis and the consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the specific objectives of this call for proposals is to promote society's organizations Argentine civilian.

Funding Information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

22. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)

The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.

Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

23. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)

One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.

Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

24. New Grant Round Competition, Global Challenges Local Solutions (Europe)

Grantmaking program that supports community foundations throughout Europe to address global challenges on the local level. It was set to provide them with additional resources that can improve local initiatives.

Funding information: up to USD 15,000

Deadline: Jul 20, 2020.

25. New 2020 Japan Water Forum Fund (see eligible countries in link)

Aims to support selected grass-roots organizations in developing countries that have been addressing local water-related issues. Considering that clean water, sanitation and hygiene play a vital role in preventing infectious diseases including COVID-19, will highly appreciate proposals of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000 per project.

Deadline: Jul 21, 2020.

26. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic

National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.

Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.

Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

27. Request for Proposals, Southeast Aquatics Fund 2020 (USA)

Soliciting proposals to restore habitats and improve water quality in targeted river basins and watersheds of the Southeast. Competitive grants program that supports watershed-based restoration that will improve the health of these aquatic systems and secure populations of native freshwater aquatic species.

Funding information: grant awards expected to range from USD 150,000 to 350,000, depending on the overall scale and duration of the project.

Deadline: Jul 23, 2020.

28. Funding Call, The African Academy of Sciences (Africa)

Seeks early and mid-career scientists who demonstrate excellence in their development and application of science in Africa. These individuals become ‘Affiliate of the AAS’ for a period of five years during which they receive individualized professional development support and join a wider community of science leaders on the African continent.

Deadline: Jul 24, 2020.

29. 2020 Environment Small Grants, Columbia Basin Trust (Canada)

Projects that take place within the Columbia Basin Trust region that will strengthen the environmental well-being and address: ecosystems, climate, water, and environmental education.

Funding information: CAD 5,000 + for large grants; less than CAD 5,000 for small grants

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

30. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)

To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development

Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

31. Commemorative Grant Fund for Capacity Building of Young Scientists (CGF) Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible Asia-Pacific countries in link)

Research projects with high priority include fieldwork-based studies which are scientifically and socio-culturally sound. Each project should be implemented by a project scientist, with adequate support of, and collaboration with, a project coordinator, who has scientific achievements and intends to take responsibilities for the research project.

Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 1,500,000 per project; total annual budget JPY 20,000,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020

32. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

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: grants awarded up to USD 2,000 based on program requirements.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2020.

33. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)

Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials. Funding information: DKK 700,000,000 Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

34. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Seeks to learn from programs, policies, and practices that are advancing gender equity around the world to understand how they can be adapted to improve health and well-being in the United States, and build a national Culture of Health.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000,000. Individual awards between USD 100,000 –250,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 26, 2020.

35. New Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (see eligible countries in link)

Looking for innovative initiatives to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people. In order to do so the SDC launched four Calls for Proposals.

Funding information: depending on the particular Call

Deadline: Aug 28, 2020.

36. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck

Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.

Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

37. New Call for Proposals, Agropolis Foundation (Sub-Saharan Africa)

"Innovative Co-Learning for Agriculture-based Solutions", in partnership with the Center for Synthesis and Analysis on Biodiversity (Cesab) Biodiversity Research Foundation (FRB) and the Biovision Foundation aims to support innovative, intersectoral and interdisciplinary training or learning projects that promote the agroecological transition through innovative approaches, tools, teams and networks.

Funding information: Up to EUR 835,000, complemented by partial postdoc co-funding by FRB/Cesab (valued at EUR 65,000) and by co-funding of two Summer/Winter/Thematic Schools by Biovision Foundation (valued at EUR 20,000).

Deadline: Sep 1, 2020.

38. New Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)

For projects supporting science education and informal learning environments. The Foundation wants to promote science general education and strengthen interest, knowledge and competencies in science and technology among children, young people and the population of Denmark in general.

Funding information: total of up to DKK 50,000,000. for distribution in autumn 2020 for project grants of DKK 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 of up to 6 years duration.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

39. Call for Proposals, NordGen (Nordic countries)

For projects aimed at adapting environmentally and climate-friendly crops by using plant genetic resources. To support the development of Nordic plant breeding to satisfy the long-term needs of the agricultural and horticultural industries, especially adaptation to climate change, targets for environmental policies, and demands from consumers and markets.

Funding information: approx. 24 million SEK in total. A max. of 16 million SEK per project

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

40. NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries (see eligible countries in link)

The NWO has announced a call for proposals for SDG Interactions and policy interventions in developing countries. This call for proposals invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products to proactively support the program objectives and the research consortia funded in the SDG Interactions program.

Funding information: EUR 300,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

41. New Call for Proposals, European Commission (Morocco)

Promotion of social services to vulnerable populations in the area of social assistance, notably through the introduction of innovative services or upgrading and development of existing services (services offered by social protection establishments (EPS), in particular for children and the disabled (educational inclusion and other services).

Funding information: min. amount EUR 250,000; max. amount EUR 400,000.

Deadline: Sep 22, 2020.

42. Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)

Open to students or PhD students enrolled for and following a full-time education at an educational institution in Denmark. Initiative aims at strengthening economic growth and employment in the country. The long-term goal is to create growth companies that contribute with jobs, export income and growth in society.

Funding information: depending on the grant type, you can apply for up to DKK 25,000 or up to DKK 50,000

Deadline: Sep 28, 2020.

43. New Call for Proposals, European Commission (EU)

Preparatory Action on Media literacy for All which aims at boosting media literacy in Europe through pursuing innovation and collaboration across media literacy communities within the EU, including by building on and scaling up existing solutions.

Funding information: total EUR 500,000; depending on the quality of the proposals, the Commission expects to fund 2 - 5 projects.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

44. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)

Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.

Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

45. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program

Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.

Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

46. r4d Program launches Second Call for Transformation Accelerating Grants

Second Call for Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) that allow teams of r4d researchers and implementing partners (e.g. policy makers, the private sector, development practitioners) to make use of the knowledge, tools and technologies developed within r4d projects through translation and implementation initiatives. Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) focus on co-creation, social learning, technology transfer and transformative actions with the ultimate aim to accelerate transformation towards sustainable development and reduce poverty in countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Award information: A total budget of about CHF 800'000 is available

Deadline: Oct 12 2020.

47. CLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects (Ireland)

The CLÁR program (CeantarLagaÁrd-Riachtanais) provides funding for small-scale infrastructural projects in rural areas. CLÁR aims to support sustainable development in identified areas by attracting people to live and work there. The funding works in conjunction with local funding and on the basis of locally identified priorities. The scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. It is delivered by local authorities in consultation with groups in local communities.

Award information: EUR 5 million

Deadline: Oct 28, 2020.

48. Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program, NOAA (USA)

Funds projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase other opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable.

Funding information: max. funding amount is USD 300,000

Deadline: Nov 20, 2020.

49. Local Community Grants, Walmart Foundation (USA)

Open to organizations, government agencies, colleges and universities with a proposed project that benefits the community at large. To provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations in the U.S.

Funding information: grants range from a minimum of USD 250 to a maximum of USD 5,000

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

50. Call for Proposals, DIM ELICIT (France)

To support projects developing innovative technologies and methods regarding the analysis, diagnosis and/or treatment to fight SARS-CoV-2. The technologies targeted in this call will have to belong to at least one Core technologies and one End-user applications.

Funding information: EUR 15,000 for running and/or staff costs (66% max of total cost without VAT); and/or EUR 30,000 for equipment (66% max of total cost without VAT)

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

51. Call for Proposals, Government of Canada

The Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) program is part of the Government of Canada’s Food Policy which is the country’s roadmap for a healthier and more sustainable food system. It aims to strengthen food systems and to facilitate access to safe and nutritious food for at-risk populations.

Funding information: Applicants may submit a proposal for a min. of CAD 5,000 to a max. of CAD 250,000

Deadline: Dec 31, 2023.

52. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment. Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

53. 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.

54. 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.

55. 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 Ideas, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (see eligible countries)

The Global Call is aimed at identifying “Innovative Ideas and Technologies vs. COVID-19 and beyond”, namely scalable solutions to cope with the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 in developing countries and economies in transition, and their respective needs in the transition to post-crisis socioeconomic realities in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Reward information: winners invited to take part to the Award Ceremony in live streaming scheduled on July 14, 2020, and offered several services.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

2. Young Scholars Program, Foundation for Child Development (USA)

Supports scholarship for early career researchers. The program funds implementation research that is policy and practice-relevant and that examines the preparation, competency, compensation, well-being, and on-going professional learning of the early care and education (ECE) workforce.

Award information: grants for projects USD 180,000 – 225,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

3. Request for Expression of Interest, Sida/HELVETAS (Easter Europe & Western Balkans)

Overarching objective of the program is to enable women and men, particularly young people, and those from disadvantaged and excluded groups to benefit from economic opportunities by increasing their income and taking up decent employment/self-employment.

Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

4. Indigenous Communities Fellowship, MIT Solve (United States)

Seeks solutions by Native innovators across the US that consider both technology and traditional knowledge to support and scale positive impact.

Funding information: All solutions selected will receive a USD 10,000 grant.

Deadline: Jul 7, 2020.

5. Call for Digital Solutions, ENGIE North America (USA)

Seeking digital solutions to enable/strengthen engagement and participation of a city’s residents with ENGIE and the city during the implementation of energy, infrastructure projects in cities across North America.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

6. New SDG Champions Program (Nigeria)

The Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) is on a drive to expand and engage more young people in achieving the 2030 Agenda with a focus on human capacity development and access to decent work.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

7. John G. Bene Fellowship 2020, International Development Research Centre (Canada)

Trees and People: Resilience in a Changing Climate. Covers field research expenses for advanced master’s or doctoral students who intend to conduct their field research in one or more developing countries. Funds may be used to collect data and samples in the field, conduct interviews or surveys with local populations, and organize focus groups or workshops. Candidates must use findings from their field research to write their thesis.

Award information: one award of a maximum of CAD 15,000

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

8. Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council launch 2021 SEA Program

SEA is a program co-created by Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council which creates space for cultural practitioners to reflect on how their work in arts and culture can contribute to sustainable development within South East Asia through their individual and collective leadership. The program has 4 main gatherings spread over a one-year period where Fellows get together. Each gathering takes place in a different country and has a unique purpose: exchange, create, share then reflect. The program is an opportunity develop yourself, to develop and work with others, and to make an impact on society.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

9. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The World Academy of Sciences-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of India (developing countries in the South)

For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in laboratories and institutes of the CSIR of India.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

10. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities. Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

11. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020

A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.

Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

12. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign

Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

13. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)

Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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 19, 2020

New in:

1. Funding Call, The African Academy of Sciences (Africa)

2. Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The World Academy of Sciences-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of India (developing countries in the South)

3. Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

4. Request for Applications, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (USA)

5. Request for Proposals, Southeast Aquatics Fund 2020 (USA)

6. Request for Expression of Interest, Sida/HELVETAS (Easter Europe & Western Balkans)

7. 2020 Environment Small Grants, Columbia Basin Trust (Canada)

8. Call for Proposals, NordGen (Nordic countries)

9. Research Grants, ISIF Asia (see link for eligible countries)

10. Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

1. New Research Grants, ISIF Asia (see link for eligible countries)

To support the development of an independent Internet research community in the Asia Pacific. The 2020 Grants will support two research and development projects focused on the availability, reliability, and security of the Internet, with a particular focus on practical solutions around operational stability and security.

Funding information: 2 small grants of USD 30,000 allocated, for a total of USD 60,000.

Deadline: Jun 21, 2020.

2. Call for Projects, Beyond Plastic Med (eligible countries in link)

To reduce plastic pollution in Mediterranean islands. BeMed aims to reduce plastic pollution at source by supporting effective solutions for a healthy Mediterranean Sea, in collaboration with the public and private sectors, NGOs and the scientific community.

Funding information: for each project, up to a max. of EUR 100,000

Deadline: Jun 21, 2020.

3. Call for Proposals, UNOPS (Indonesia)

To carry out Capacity building for the Resilience of Rural Peatland Farmers to face Dry Season and Covid-19 Outbreak in the targeted Areas of Peatland Restoration. Expected results: rapid assessment including socialization of demonstration plots for land preparation, planting and harvesting, activity report, and more.

Deadline: Jun 25, 2020.

4. Call for Expressions of Interest, Stockholm Environment Institute (see eligible countries)

In response to the fast-evolving situation of water insecurity across the Mekong countries, “SUMERNET 4 All” is launching an emerging research call that specifically concentrates on reducing water insecurities of the marginalized and most vulnerable people and groups in the Mekong Region during the COVID-19 crises.

Funding information: 1,500,000 SEK (approximately USD 150,000) for one multi-country research project, which will be completed within 12 months.

Deadline: Jun 25, 2020.

5. Safir Call for Applications for Civil Society Organizations (see eligible countries in link)

Safir is seeking applications from civil society organizations (CSOs) to provide an environment conducive to civic participation for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). More and more numerous in the countries targeted by the project, they are often carried by actors very committed in favor of the fight against inequalities, insecurity, environmental protection. As stakeholders in the public debate, they have the capacity to mobilize and raise awareness among the population and those in charge of addressing the issues they defend.

Funding information: EUR 22,000

Deadline: Jun 26, 2020.

6. Safir Call for Applications for Incubators (see eligible countries in link)

Safir is inviting applications to support youth projects, incubators and accelerators to provide a space for innovative actions in favor of sustainable development. They answer the dual need for professional integration and civic participation of young people who face mass unemployment, increasing inequalities, ecological and environmental threats, insecurity and a lack of representation in media and public life.

Funding information: EUR 80,000

Deadline: Jun 26, 2020.

7. Call for Proposals: Future City Innovation Challenge (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

The Future City Innovation Challenge is an open and competitive call for proposals from civil society organizations, private sector, universities, media, public institutions that offer innovative and technology-based, yet customized solutions that would make Banja Luka smarter, greener, more resilient, inclusive and sustainable. This Future City Innovation Challenge aims to bring such ideas to life, catalyze action, and test innovative solutions that contribute making Banja Luka a city of the future.

Funding information: Total amount BAM 260,000.

Deadline: Jun 26, 2020.

8. Action Fund, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (Denmark, France, Germany, UK)

Aims to support civil society organizations, academic institutions and non-profit research institutes, who are working on, or wish to develop environmental projects which use publicly available data - such as Google‘s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) - to drive environmental and climate action, increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

Funding information: will grant up to EUR 350,000 per project, with money allocated in installments.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

9. SMILO launches Call for Proposals: Grants for Small Islands Solutions (GSIS) Program (see eligible countries in link)

SMILO is launching its new call for proposals: Grants for Small Islands Solutions (GSIS) to support representatives and local associations, and more broadly the action of the civil society in Senegal, Cabo Verde, Tunisia, Sao-Tome & Principe, and Madagascar. It will also allow SMILO to discover and support stakeholders from islands that are not already part of its network. They strongly believe that they have the potential to create inspiring initiatives that will contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and which are therefore worth being promoted to other islands, on a larger scale.

Funding information: EUR 1,000 to EUR 3,000.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

10. U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Kazakhstan announces 2020-2021 Alumni Grants Program (Kazakhstan)

Did you study or participate in a U.S. government-sponsored educational or professional exchange program? Do you have a project you would like to implement that would benefit your community, strengthen the relationship between America and Kazakhstan, or increase knowledge of one community about the other? The Alumni Grants Program supports innovative and sustainable projects developed and implemented by Kazakhstani citizens who are alumni of a U.S. government educational or professional exchange programs.

Funding information: USD 3,000 to USD 10,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

11. SoLAR Innovation Fund, International Water Management Institute (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan)

Aims to support the development and testing of technological, financial and institutional innovations to address the constraints and challenges of upscaling solar irrigation, with a special focus on the problems faced by small-scale, marginal, and women farmers in South Asia (specifically Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan).

Funding information: expected value of funding for each innovation will vary between CHF 30,000 and CHF 60,000 (converted to its equivalent USD value)

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

12. Funding for COVID-19 Research and Development Goals for Africa, African Academy of Science

Supported by Sida, Wellcome Trust, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a call to action for African scientists to attend to the research and development needs of the COVID-19 outbreak for the continent as identified by African scientists.

Funding information: max. amount for one grant is USD 200,000 to be held for two years.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

13. Grant, Air Quality in South Asia Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka)

Intends to identify and build capacity of targeted sectors that contribute to air pollution in South Asian countries to reduce the burden of air pollution and promote a broad array of U.S. technologies, policies, and research to enable cleaner air.

Funding information: total available USD 1,975,308

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

14. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)

Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.

Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

15. U.S. Embassy in Benin announces 2020 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH)

Aimed at assisting Beninese community groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that significantly impact communities by addressing critical health, social, and development concerns. Each year, Embassy Cotonou supports approximately six to ten projects with small grants, typically under $5,000. These grants have contributed to agricultural modernization, economic development, combatting early marriages and gender-based violence, improving sanitation, women’s empowerment, improving learning conditions, and providing greater access to clean water, health services, and education.

Funding Information: USD 1000 to USD 10,000

Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

16. Education Fund, Rural Women New Zealand

Available to people over 25 who wish to further their training or education in order to improve their skills. Applicants will need to indicate the benefit of their study to the wider community in addition to their personal development. Preference will be given to those in smaller centers/rural areas. Course to be undertaken at a recognized education provider.

Funding information: grants of up to NZD 500

Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

17. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation

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. 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 are rarely awarded.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

18. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.

To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?

Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.

Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

19. Grant, ONE-SL Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA + select countries)

For the “Offset National Emissions through Sustainable Landscapes (ONE-SL)” Program, a cooperative agreement to support the transition from project-scale Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) to jurisdictional and national REDD+ action in select countries to achieve greater emissions reductions and to utilize any excess emissions as marketable transactions for carbon offsets to commercial actors.

Funding information: single award of USD 1,900,000

Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

20. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)

CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.

Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each

Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

21. Grant, US Embassy in Santo Domingo (USA and Dominican Republic)

Open competition to support effective partnerships that will bolster and leverage U.S. – Dominican Republic higher education research collaboration and capacity building focused on issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, including gender-based violence, public health, and access to education for vulnerable populations.

Funding information: may range from a min. of USD 5,000 to a max. of USD 25,000

Deadline: Jul 6, 2020.

22. Call for Proposals on 2nd Drug Discovery - Grand Challenges Africa Round 10 (Africa)

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), through its Grand Challenges Africa program seeks to form interlinkages within the continent to develop drug discovery teams with successful innovative projects and give an opportunity to connect to mentors and drug discovery networks outside the continent. Grand Challenges Africa (GC Africa) is a scheme of the Africa Academy of Sciences (AAS) initiated to support innovations that address Africa’s health and developmental challenges. The scheme seeks to promote Africa-led scientific innovations to help countries better achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by awarding seed and full grants to the continent’s most impressive solutions.

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

Deadline: Jul 7, 2020.

23. New Request for Applications, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (USA)

Seeking innovative and potentially revolutionary research focused on ensuring under-appreciated crops also benefit from recent advances and emerging technologies for genotype-independent regeneration of fertile plants to foster application of rapid breeding methods such as in vitro double haploid production and genome editing.

Funding information: proposal funding range USD 250,000 - 750,000

Deadline: Jul 8, 2020.

24. Business Partnership Facility announces Call for Projects

The Business Partnership Facility (BPF) provides grants to support and develop private sector involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. The Facility aims to simultaneously achieve two types of result: Social impact and economic viability. The projects targeted by this call must contribute to the achievement of at least one clearly identified SDG. The starting point of the project must be an entrepreneurial initiative, carried by one or more companies, pursuing a development objective.

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

Deadline: Jul 9, 2020.

25. Standard Grants Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USA)

Matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

26. EU announces 2020 Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations (Argentina)

The European Union (EU) has announced a Call for Proposals to contribute to the strengthening of civil society as independent actors of sustainable development. In a difficult socio-economic situation, in which Argentina faces significant challenges linked to the financial crisis and the consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the specific objectives of this call for proposals is to promote society's organizations Argentine civilian.

Funding Information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

27. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)

The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.

Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

28. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)

One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.

Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

29. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic

National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.

Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.

Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

30. New Request for Proposals, Southeast Aquatics Fund 2020 (USA)

Soliciting proposals to restore habitats and improve water quality in targeted river basins and watersheds of the Southeast. Competitive grants program that supports watershed-based restoration that will improve the health of these aquatic systems and secure populations of native freshwater aquatic species.

Funding information: grant awards expected to range from USD 150,000 to 350,000, depending on the overall scale and duration of the project.

Deadline: Jul 23, 2020.

31. New Funding Call, The African Academy of Sciences (Africa)

Seeks early and mid-career scientists who demonstrate excellence in their development and application of science in Africa. These individuals become ‘Affiliate of the AAS’ for a period of five years during which they receive individualized professional development support and join a wider community of science leaders on the African continent.

Deadline: Jul 24, 2020.

32. New 2020 Environment Small Grants, Columbia Basin Trust (Canada)

Projects that take place within the Columbia Basin Trust region that will strengthen the environmental well-being and address: ecosystems, climate, water, and environmental education.

Funding information: CAD 5,000 + for large grants; less than CAD 5,000 for small grants

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

33. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)

To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development

Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.

Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

34. Commemorative Grant Fund for Capacity Building of Young Scientists (CGF) Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible Asia-Pacific countries in link)

Research projects with high priority include fieldwork-based studies which are scientifically and socio-culturally sound. Each project should be implemented by a project scientist, with adequate support of, and collaboration with, a project coordinator, who has scientific achievements and intends to take responsibilities for the research project.

Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 1,500,000 per project; total annual budget JPY 20,000,000.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

35. New Professional Development Grants, WWF (see link for eligible countries)

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: grants awarded up to USD 2,000 based on program requirements.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2020.

36. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)

Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials.

Funding information: DKK 700,000,000

Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

37. New Call for Proposals, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (USA)

Seeks to learn from programs, policies, and practices that are advancing gender equity around the world to understand how they can be adapted to improve health and well-being in the United States, and build a national Culture of Health.

Funding information: up to USD 1,000,000. Individual awards between USD 100,000 –250,000 each.

Deadline: Aug 26, 2020.

38. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck

Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.

Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

39. New Call for Proposals, NordGen (Nordic countries)

For projects aimed at adapting environmentally and climate-friendly crops by using plant genetic resources. To support the development of Nordic plant breeding to satisfy the long-term needs of the agricultural and horticultural industries, especially adaptation to climate change, targets for environmental policies, and demands from consumers and markets.

Funding information: approx. 24 million SEK in total. A max. of 16 million SEK per project

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

40. NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries(see eligible countries in link)

The NWO has announced a call for proposals for SDG Interactions and policy interventions in developing countries. This call for proposals invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products to proactively support the program objectives and the research consortia funded in the SDG Interactions program.

Funding information: EUR 300,000

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

41. Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)

Open to students or PhD students enrolled for and following a full-time education at an educational institution in Denmark. Initiative aims at strengthening economic growth and employment in the country. The long-term goal is to create growth companies that contribute with jobs, export income and growth in society.

Funding information: depending on the grant type, you can apply for up to DKK 25,000 or up to DKK 50,000

Deadline: Sep 28, 2020.

42. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)

Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.

Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

43. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program

Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.

Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

44. r4d Program launches Second Call for Transformation Accelerating Grants

Second Call for Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) that allow teams of r4d researchers and implementing partners (e.g. policy makers, the private sector, development practitioners) to make use of the knowledge, tools and technologies developed within r4d projects through translation and implementation initiatives. Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) focus on co-creation, social learning, technology transfer and transformative actions with the ultimate aim to accelerate transformation towards sustainable development and reduce poverty in countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Award information: A total budget of about CHF 800'000 is available

Deadline: Oct 12 2020.

45. CLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects (Ireland)

The CLÁR program (CeantarLagaÁrd-Riachtanais) provides funding for small-scale infrastructural projects in rural areas. CLÁR aims to support sustainable development in identified areas by attracting people to live and work there. The funding works in conjunction with local funding and on the basis of locally identified priorities. The scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. It is delivered by local authorities in consultation with groups in local communities.

Award information: EUR 5 million

Deadline: Oct 28, 2020.

46. Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program, NOAA (USA)

Funds projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries, and increase other opportunities to keep working waterfronts viable.

Funding information: max. funding amount is USD 300,000

Deadline: Nov 20, 2020.

47. Local Community Grants, Walmart Foundation(USA)

Open to organizations, government agencies, colleges and universities with a proposed project that benefits the community at large. To provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations in the U.S.

Funding information: grants range from a minimum of USD 250 to a maximum of USD 5,000

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

48. Call for Proposals, DIM ELICIT (France)

To support projects developing innovative technologies and methods regarding the analysis, diagnosis and/or treatment to fight SARS-CoV-2. The technologies targeted in this call will have to belong to at least one Core technologies and one End-user applications.

Funding information: EUR 15,000 for running and/or staff costs (66% max of total cost without VAT); and/or EUR 30,000 for equipment (66% max of total cost without VAT)

Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

49. Call for Proposals, Government of Canada

The Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) program is part of the Government of Canada’s Food Policy which is the country’s roadmap for a healthier and more sustainable food system. It aims to strengthen food systems and to facilitate access to safe and nutritious food for at-risk populations.

Funding information: Applicants may submit a proposal for a min. of CAD 5,000 to a max. of CAD 250,000

Deadline: Dec 31, 2023.

50. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

51. 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.

52. 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.

53. 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. Roddenberry Fellowship (United States)

Up to twenty Fellows will be selected to lead a project, organization, or initiative with direct impact in one of five issue areas: Civil Rights, Environmental Protection, Immigration and Refugee Rights, LGBTQIA and Women’s Rights, Health and Wellness.

Funding information: USD 50,000, professional coaching, two in-person retreats

Deadline: June 18, 2020.

2. Fellowships, International Society for Infectious Diseases & European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (see eligible countries in link)

To foster international, peer-to-peer collaboration and the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practice. The program enables young investigators, from low and low-middle income countries outside of the region, to travel to Europe for multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training.

Award information: 2 fellowships, up to USD 7,500, up to 3 months duration awarded annually.

Deadline: June 21, 2020.

3. Fellowship, Hivos and IIED (Kenya, Uganda, Zambia)

Looking for young journalists who want to write incredible stories about the production of food and access to sustainable diets in their home country. This will be a great opportunity for 10-15 journalists to conduct important investigative reports and receive an exclusive 4-week journalism training designed by Climate Tracker’s team.

Deadline: Jun 26, 2020.

4. McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends for United States and Germany

The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends allows American and German experts from journalism, the public sector, think tanks, nonprofits, law, and cultural organizations to research and assess the most pressing topics on the transatlantic agenda while engaging with their counterparts overseas. The fellowships are designed to enhance broader understanding of key policy issues related to global trends while promoting networking across the Atlantic.

Deadline: Jun 26, 2020.

5. Call for Ideas, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (see eligible countries)

The Global Call is aimed at identifying “Innovative Ideas and Technologies vs. COVID-19 and beyond”, namely scalable solutions to cope with the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 in developing countries and economies in transition, and their respective needs in the transition to post-crisis socioeconomic realities in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Reward information: winners invited to take part to the Award Ceremony in live streaming scheduled on July 14, 2020, and offered several services.

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

6. Young Scholars Program, Foundation for Child Development (USA)

Supports scholarship for early career researchers. The program funds implementation research that is policy and practice-relevant and that examines the preparation, competency, compensation, well-being, and on-going professional learning of the early care and education (ECE) workforce.

Award information: grants for projects USD 180,000 – 225,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

7. New Request for Expression of Interest, Sida/HELVETAS (Easter Europe & Western Balkans)

Overarching objective of the program is to enable women and men, particularly young people, and those from disadvantaged and excluded groups to benefit from economic opportunities by increasing their income and taking up decent employment/self-employment.

Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

8. Indigenous Communities Fellowship, MIT Solve (United States)

Seeks solutions by Native innovators across the US that consider both technology and traditional knowledge to support and scale positive impact.

Funding information: All solutions selected will receive a USD 10,000 grant.

Deadline: Jul 7, 2020.

9. Call for Digital Solutions, ENGIE North America (USA)

Seeking digital solutions to enable/strengthen engagement and participation of a city’s residents with ENGIE and the city during the implementation of energy, infrastructure projects in cities across North America.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

10. John G. Bene Fellowship 2020, International Development Research Centre (Canada)

Trees and People: Resilience in a Changing Climate. Covers field research expenses for advanced master’s or doctoral students who intend to conduct their field research in one or more developing countries. Funds may be used to collect data and samples in the field, conduct interviews or surveys with local populations, and organize focus groups or workshops. Candidates must use findings from their field research to write their thesis.

Award information: one award of a maximum of CAD 15,000

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

11. Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council launch 2021 SEA Program

SEA is a program co-created by Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council which creates space for cultural practitioners to reflect on how their work in arts and culture can contribute to sustainable development within South East Asia through their individual and collective leadership. The program has 4 main gatherings spread over a one-year period where Fellows get together. Each gathering takes place in a different country and has a unique purpose: exchange, create, share then reflect. The program is an opportunity develop yourself, to develop and work with others, and to make an impact on society.

Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

12. New Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The World Academy of Sciences-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of India (developing countries in the South)

For young scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas in science and technology for which facilities are available in laboratories and institutes of the CSIR of India.

Deadline: Jul 31, 2020.

13. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

14. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020

A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.

Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

15. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign

Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

16. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)

Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

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: May 29, 2020

New in:

  1. Young Scholars Program, Foundation for Child Development (USA)

  2. Standard Grants Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USA)

  3. Coronavirus Response Fund, Stevens Initiative (USA and MENA)

  4. Local Community Grants, Walmart Foundation (USA)

  5. COVID-19 Rapid Response Facility Program, UNDP (India)

  6. Black Sea Young Ambassadors Program (see eligible countries in link)

  7. Online Applied Course "Poverty and Welfare Analysis", University of Central Asia

  8. Call for Proposals, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Indonesia)

  9. SoLAR Innovation Fund, International Water Management Institute (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan)

  10. Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)

 

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. 2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program
    Intended to provide opportunities for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers to use existing Forest Dynamics Sites and conduct research in collaboration with scientists currently associated with these sites. Projects can be field-oriented, herbarium- or laboratory-based, or analytical; and can be basic or applied in nature and based around the social or natural sciences.
    Funding information: research projects up to USD 15,000 will be considered
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  2. National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
    The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
    Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  3. Embassy of Japan to Kosovo announces Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
    This grant aid instrument provides support to relatively small projects in Basic Human Needs (BHN) sectors at the grassroots level. It has received a worldwide reputation for the provision of timely assistance. Through this instrument, Japan has provided seamless assistance ranging from humanitarian aid that provides support to communities for their immediate basic human needs to community and nation-building in post-conflict areas.
    Funding Information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  4. Conservation Collaboration Grants, USDA (United States)
    Availability of grants and agreements in Kansas for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state and community level conservation leadership.
    Funding information: total program amount USD 4,000,000; award ceiling USD 2,500,000; award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  5. Call for Research Concept Notes, South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (see link for list of eligible countries)
    Seeking research concept notes in any area of environmental and resource economics relating to the development of South Asia and the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Encourages research on environmental issues faced by people living in the plains, hills, and mountains.
    Funding information: grants are likely to be in the range of USD 20,000–30,000 over a two-year period
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  6. Call for Applications, OES Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues, U.S. Department of State (see eligible countries in SE Asia)
    Intends to strengthen local capacity to monitor air quality and expand awareness of air quality issues among decision makers and the general public in at least two Southeast Asian countries. More specifically, the project would target key host government entities, universities, and NGOs to develop and enhance air quality monitoring capacity with low or medium cost sensors, educational materials, others.
    Funding information: award ceiling/floor USD 296,296
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  7. Grant, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, WHO (eligible countries in link)
    Eleventh call for research proposals under the grant for Research in Priority Areas of Public Health 2020–2021. The aim of the grant is to promote health research as a tool for national development programming, and to increase the use of evidence-based action and health planning for provision of equitable health care.
    Funding information: USD 10,000 - 15,000 per proposal; duration must not exceed 10 mo.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  8. Call for Proposals, B Lab and B Academics
    Using new data collected through the SDG Action Manager and existing data from the B
    Impact Assessment, this call seeks to support research on the contributions of the
    business community to achieving the SDGs by 2030 and the impact that the SDG Action
    Manager can have on tangibly measuring, tracking, and improving these contributions.
    Funding information: full research projects up to CAD 30,000. South-South or
    South-North collaborations may request up to CAD 40,000. Total available is CAD 85,000.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  9. Call for Innovation via Transform Fund 2020, Islamic Development Fund
    Will focus entirely on supporting our Member Countries long-term preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will identify, encourage and reward innovative proposals that will benefit local communities focused on: the application of advanced technology, innovative health supply chain management systems, development of low-cost rapid tests and screening methods, and capacity building interventions.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  10. 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, 2020.

  11. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  12. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)
    Thematic call entitled "Societal Responses to and Preparedness for Emerging Viral Infections – 2020". Research can include: surveillance and early detection of disease. Rapid diagnostics of novel viruses. New technologies to prevent or combat epidemic viral infections. Infectious epidemiology. National preparedness to deal with emerging viral infections.
    Funding information: up to DKK 20 million for up to 2 grants of up to DKK 10 million for projects lasting up to 3 years.
    Deadline: Jun 4, 2020.

  13. New Call for Proposals, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Indonesia)
    For the Revision to the Coastal Resources Management Conservation Outcomes and Investment Strategy in the Wallacea Biodiversity Hotspot. To inform the next phase of CEPF investment in the region by reflecting on the opportunities created by five years of investment; challenges and opportunities that have arisen since 2014; and updated science on conservation outcomes.
    Deadline: Jun 5, 2020.

  14. UN Women announces Pilot Project on “The Collection, Analysis and Use of Citizen-Generated Data for Reporting of the SDGs-5 & Gender-Specific indicators in other SDGs” (Ethiopia)
    Looking for an implementing partner/s, a civil society organization/s, to implement a pilot project on Citizen Generated Data. Overall goal of enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations to produce, disseminate and use citizen-generated data, to create demand for transparency and accountability from the community on the implementation of development plans and to track progress on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
    Funding Information: minimum USD 75,000 - maximum USD 100,000
    Deadline: Jun 8, 2020.

  15. Call for Projects, International Brussels (Belgium)
    To raise people’s awareness about global and inclusive citizenship in the margin of its development cooperation policy. The Brussels-Capital Region wants to contribute to the eradication of poverty around the world and is therefore joining efforts with Belgium and the international community to bring about sustainable development and a fairer world.
    Funding information: range of EUR 5,000 to 25,000
    Deadline: Jun 8, 2020.

  16. Request for Proposals, Science for Nature and People Partnership
    Believes successful solutions require integration of science with strategy, and a process that requires collaboration across sectors and organizations. To find new cross-sector and interdisciplinary teams willing to do science differently for lasting impact, it funds science that leads to tangible and enduring benefits to conservation and sustainable development.
    Funding information: up to USD 1 million total across 4-6 approved working groups
    Deadline: Jun 10, 2020.

  17. Call for Projects, French Foundation for Biodiversity Research (France)
    Calls to submit projects to the Centre for the Synthesis and Analysis of Biodiversity (CESAB), based on the analysis and synthesis of existing data, as well as the modelling of the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of European fish stocks and associated fisheries (North-East Atlantic and Mediterranean). The project will contribute to a better understanding of the effect of climate change on fish resources and fisheries, to help develop adaptive fisheries management measures.
    Deadline: Jun 11, 2020.

  18. New Coronavirus Response Fund, Stevens Initiative (USA and MENA)
    Providing resources to help education, exchange, and non-profit organizations in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa conduct virtual exchange programs to engage young people and educators affected by the pandemic.
    Funding information: anticipated grant size range: USD 20,000 to 100,000.
    Deadline: Jun 12, 2020.

  19. Call for Projects, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (Germany)
    To safeguard the functions of oceans, the Federal Environment Ministry is, for the first time, launching a call for funding under its grant program against marine litter. Applications can be submitted for projects that make an active contribution to sustainable production, distribution and consumption, and thus to waste prevention.
    Deadline: June 15, 2020.

  20. Call for Proposals, GEF Small Grant Program (Malaysia)
    Looking at ideas related to an immediate to a short-term response that can be implemented under the existing SGP grant projects in line with the SGP’s current strategy in light of COVID-19. Projects can focus on landscape and seascape management and smart agriculture projects, as well as low carbon energy co-benefits and chemical and waste management.
    Funding information: max. grant amount for the budget will be limited to USD 50,000 with applicants required to provide rough budget estimation.
    Deadline: June 15, 2020.

  21. USAID E-WASH Program “Urban WASH CSO Capacity Building Grant” (Nigeria)
    Seeking to partner with eligible civil society organizations, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), Nigerian institutions of higher learning, and/or for-profit entities to build the capacity of its partner CSOs in the intervention states to address gaps in urban WASH services in Nigeria, USAID Nigeria will improve urban water service delivery by strengthening the governance and financial and technical viability of six SWBs in Nigeria.
    Funding Information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000
    Deadline: Jun 15, 2020.

  22. Grant Program, Shell (Canada)
    Seeking applications to provides funding for community projects and initiatives that are located near facilities and exploration interests throughout Canada. Social investment themes: Education, Community Skills and Enterprise Development, Safety, Environment, Health, Access to Energy, and Community Development.
    Deadline: Jun 15, 2020.

  23. Call for Proposals, Building Administrative Capacities in the Danube Region (eligible countries in link)
    Provides funding for know-how transfer actions implemented by Austrian institutions and experts for the benefit of partners from the Region. Overall theme is the contribution to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals integrated in the latest EU policies, as the framework for long-term transformation of the Western Balkan countries. Priority given to SDG 11.
    Funding information: amount available in the Call is EUR 55,000; max. amount per grant is EUR 8,000
    Deadline: Jun 15, 2020.

  24. Academic Research Grant Program, European Patent Office
    Recognizes the importance of high-quality research on patent-related intellectual property (IP) matters to inform policymakers and facilitate sound business decisions in a context where intangible assets, innovation and IP rights have become pivotal in the economy. Seeks in particular to encourage more academic research on the role of patents in the European economy and to promote the dissemination of research results.
    Funding information: total of EUR 300,000 in patent research grants. Selected projects will be granted between EUR 20,000 and EUR 100,000 each.
    Deadline: Jun 16, 2020.

  25. Call for Proposals, Support to CSOs, European Commission
    The global objective of this call for proposals is to support civil society organisations as actors of governance in their own right by strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in policy formulation and in the monitoring of policy implementation processes in order to contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ensure no-one is left behind.
    Funding information: EUR 14,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 16, 2020.

  26. COVID-19 Africa Rapid Grant, Sida & National Research Foundation
    Seeks to contribute to the African regional and continental response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Covers three strands: i) research, ii) science engagement: call to science and health journalists and communicators, and iii) science engagement: call to science advisers.
    Funding information: initial total funding up to USD 4,750,000 million
    Deadline: June 17, 2020.

  27. Call for Projects, Beyond Plastic Med (eligible countries in link)
    To reduce plastic pollution in Mediterranean islands. BeMed aims to reduce plastic pollution at source by supporting effective solutions for a healthy Mediterranean Sea, in collaboration with the public and private sectors, NGOs and the scientific community.
    Funding information: for each project, up to a max. of EUR 100,000
    Deadline: Jun 21, 2020.

  28. New SoLAR Innovation Fund, International Water Management Institute (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan)
    Aims to support the development and testing of technological, financial and institutional innovations to address the constraints and challenges of upscaling solar irrigation, with a special focus on the problems faced by small-scale, marginal, and women farmers in South Asia (specifically Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan).
    Funding information: expected value of funding for each innovation will vary between CHF 30,000 and CHF 60,000 (converted to its equivalent USD value)
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  29. Funding for COVID-19 Research and Development Goals for Africa, African Academy of Science
    Supported by Sida, Wellcome Trust, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a call to action for African scientists to attend to the research and development needs of the COVID-19 outbreak for the continent as identified by African scientists.
    Funding information: max. amount for one grant is USD 200,000 to be held for two years.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  30. Grant, Air Quality in South Asia Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka)
    Intends to identify and build capacity of targeted sectors that contribute to air pollution in South Asian countries to reduce the burden of air pollution and promote a broad array of U.S. technologies, policies, and research to enable cleaner air.
    Funding information: total available USD 1,975,308
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  31. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  32. U.S. Embassy in Benin announces 2020 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH)
    Aimed at assisting Beninese community groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that significantly impact communities by addressing critical health, social, and development concerns. Each year, Embassy Cotonou supports approximately six to ten projects with small grants, typically under $5,000. These grants have contributed to agricultural modernization, economic development, combatting early marriages and gender-based violence, improving sanitation, women’s empowerment, improving learning conditions, and providing greater access to clean water, health services, and education.
    Funding Information: USD 1000 to USD 10,000
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  33. Education Fund, Rural Women New Zealand
    Available to people over 25 who wish to further their training or education in order to improve their skills. Applicants will need to indicate the benefit of their study to the wider community in addition to their personal development. Preference will be given to those in smaller centers/rural areas. Course to be undertaken at a recognized education provider.
    Funding information: grants of up to NZD 500
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  34. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
    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. 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 are rarely awarded.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  35. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  36. Grant, ONE-SL Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA + select countries)
    For the “Offset National Emissions through Sustainable Landscapes (ONE-SL)” Program, a cooperative agreement to support the transition from project-scale Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) to jurisdictional and national REDD+ action in select countries to achieve greater emissions reductions and to utilize any excess emissions as marketable transactions for carbon offsets to commercial actors.
    Funding information: single award of USD 1,900,000
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  37. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
    CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
    Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  38. Business Partnership Facility announces Call for Projects "Enterprises for SDGs"
    The Business Partnership Facility (BPF) provides grants to support and develop private sector involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries.  The Facility aims to simultaneously achieve two types of result:  Social impact and economic viability. The projects targeted by this call must contribute to the achievement of at least one clearly identified SDG. The starting point of the project must be an entrepreneurial initiative, carried by one or more companies, pursuing a development objective.
    Funding Information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000
    Deadline: Jul 9, 2020.

  39. New Standard Grants Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USA)
    Matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.
    Deadline: Jul 10, 2020. 

  40. EU announces 2020 Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations (Argentina)
    The European Union (EU) has announced a Call for Proposals to contribute to the strengthening of civil society as independent actors of sustainable development. In a difficult socio-economic situation, in which Argentina faces significant challenges linked to the financial crisis and the consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the specific objectives of this call for proposals is to promote society's organizations Argentine civilian.
    Funding Information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  41. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
    The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
    Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  42. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
    One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
    Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  43. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic
    National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.
    Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.
    Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

  44. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)
    To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development
    Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.
    Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

  45. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)
    Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials.
    Funding information: DKK 700,000,000
    Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

  46. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck
    Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.
    Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

  47. New Micro Grants, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Denmark)
    Open to students or PhD students enrolled for and following a full-time education at an educational institution in Denmark. Initiative aims at strengthening economic growth and employment in the country. The long-term goal is to create growth companies that contribute with jobs, export income and growth in society.
    Funding information: depending on the grant type, you can apply for up to DKK 25,000 or up to DKK 50,000
    Deadline: Sep 28, 2020.

  48. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)
    Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.
    Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  49. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  50. New Local Community Grants, Walmart Foundation (USA)
    Open to organizations, government agencies, colleges and universities with a proposed project that benefits the community at large. To provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations in the U.S.
    Funding information: grants range from a minimum of USD 250 to a maximum of USD 5,000
    Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

  51. Call for Proposals, DIM ELICIT (France)
    To support projects developing innovative technologies and methods regarding the analysis, diagnosis and/or treatment to fight SARS-CoV-2. The technologies targeted in this call will have to belong to at least one Core technologies and one End-user applications.
    Funding information: EUR 15,000 for running and/or staff costs (66% max of total cost without VAT); and/or EUR 30,000 for equipment (66% max of total cost without VAT)
    Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

  52. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  53. 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.

  54. 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. New COVID-19 Rapid Response Facility Programme, UNDP (India)
    The project aims to strengthen the delivery of and access to social protection for returnee migrant and other vulnerable households, UNDP India will work on both the supply side to deliver the benefits to the eligible and most vulnerable and on the demand side to enable the eligible and most vulnerable access the benefits and entitlements.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  2. Young Professionals Program, WTO
    Candidates up to the age of 32, as of 1 January 2021, from eligible developing and least-developed countries are invited. A unique opportunity for qualified young professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills on WTO and international trade issues. Areas of work may include accessions, agriculture, dispute settlement, intellectual property rights, market access, WTO rules, trade and development, trade and environment, trade in services and investment, trade policy analysis and trade-related technical assistance, and others.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  3. Call for Applications, Earth Leadership Program (Canada, Mexico, USA)
    The program provides mid-career academic environmental researchers with the skills, approaches, and theoretical frameworks for catalyzing change to address the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
    Funding information: all expenses for the two intensive training sessions for each fellow with a contribution of USD 9,000 for each fellow from their home institution
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  4. New Black Sea Young Ambassadors Program (see eligible countries in link)
    Looking for Young Ambassadors that are willing to play an important role in advocating for the Blue Growth in the Black Sea and promote the goals of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA). Any I) M.Sc., Ph.D. student or post-doc researcher who can demonstrate marine and maritime research, policy-relevant science and/or industry, II) science communicator, III) environmental NGO activist, IV) science diplomat from the Black sea countries between the ages of 20-35 years.
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  5. MOOC, UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries and FAO
    New partnership to support the delivery of online training activities for the 47 least-developed countries to enhance the access to recent scientific knowledge, and thus give them the opportunity to participate fully in the global scientific community. Will run two editions of MOOC titled: “Research4Life Online Training Tools to develop capacities in information use, scholarly communication and information management in LDCs”.
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  6. PhD Fellowships, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)
    Contributes to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  7. Peace Fellowships, Rotary
    Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program.
    Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  8. New Online Applied Course "Poverty and Welfare Analysis", University of Central Asia
    Delivered by the World Bank Poverty and Equity Programme in the Kyrgyz Republic from June 15-30, 2020. An applied training, which will be conducted using SPSS Statistics software. The course will include discussions on the World Bank's most recent analytical methods and presentations on analytical reports for the Kyrgyz Republic and Central Asia. Conducted in Russian; however, English translation may be provided based on request.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  9. Webinar, Initiative for Development and Global Governance, IDDRI
    June 2, 2020
    "What is a fiscal policy in line with the 2030 Agenda?" This session will address the fundamental issue of adequate mobilization of budgetary resources and efficiency of public spending. The pursuit of SDGs indeed implies budgetary and fiscal policies that make it possible to finance the necessary public spending surplus and to guide the behavior of economic agents in this direction.

  10. Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
    Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
    This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.

  11. Webinar, Initiative for Development and Global Governance, IDDRI
    June 16, 2020
    "How should international financing of SDGs adapt to both country structures and risks?" This session will deal with the adaptation of the international financing of SDGs both to the structures of countries and to the risks they face, of which Covid-19 is obviously a major illustration today. It will consider how to differentiate the responses to be provided according to the specific challenges of each country, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable, starting with the least developed countries. It will also address the long-term consequences of ongoing debt relief, and the importance of business support both in responding to the crisis and in pursuing the SDGs.

  12. Roddenberry Fellowship (United States)
    Up to twenty Fellows will be selected to lead a project, organization, or initiative with direct impact in one of five issue areas: Civil Rights, Environmental Protection, Immigration and Refugee Rights, LGBTQIA and Women’s Rights, Health and Wellness.
    Funding information: USD 50,000, professional coaching, two in-person retreats
    Deadline: June 18, 2020.

  13. Fellowships, International Society for Infectious Diseases & European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (see eligible countries in link)
    To foster international, peer-to-peer collaboration and the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practices. The program enables young investigators, from low and low-middle income countries outside of the region, to travel to Europe for multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training.
    Award information: 2 fellowships, up to USD 7,500, up to 3 months duration awarded annually.
    Deadline: June 21, 2020.

  14. McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends for United States and Germany
    The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends allows American and German experts from journalism, the public sector, think tanks, nonprofits, law, and cultural organizations to research and assess the most pressing topics on the transatlantic agenda while engaging with their counterparts overseas. The fellowships are designed to enhance broader understanding of key policy issues related to global trends while promoting networking across the Atlantic.
    Deadline: Jun 26,2020.

  15. New Young Scholars Program, Foundation for Child Development (USA)
    Supports scholarship for early career researchers. The program funds implementation research that is policy and practice-relevant and that examines the preparation, competency, compensation, well-being, and on-going professional learning of the early care and education (ECE) workforce.
    Award information: grants for projects USD 180,000 – 225,000
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  16. Indigenous Communities Fellowship, MIT Solve (United States)
    Seeks solutions by Native innovators across the US that consider both technology and traditional knowledge to support and scale positive impact.
    Funding information: All solutions selected will receive a USD 10,000 grant.
    Deadline: Jul 7, 2020.

  17. Call for Digital Solutions, ENGIE North America (USA)
    Seeking digital solutions to enable/strengthen engagement and participation of a city’s residents with ENGIE and the city during the implementation of energy, infrastructure projects in cities across North America.
    Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

  18. John G. Bene Fellowship 2020, International Development Research Centre (Canada)
    Trees and People: Resilience in a Changing Climate. Covers field research expenses for advanced master’s or doctoral students who intend to conduct their field research in one or more developing countries. Funds may be used to collect data and samples in the field, conduct interviews or surveys with local populations, and organize focus groups or workshops. Candidates must use findings from their field research to write their thesis.
    Award information: one award of a maximum of CAD 15,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  19. Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council launch 2021 SEA Program
    SEA is a program co-created by Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council which creates space for cultural practitioners to reflect on how their work in arts and culture can contribute to sustainable development within South East Asia through their individual and collective leadership. The program has 4 main gatherings spread over a one-year period where Fellows get together. Each gathering takes place in a different country and has a unique purpose: exchange, create, share then reflect. The program is an opportunity develop yourself, to develop and work with others, and to make an impact on society.
    Deadline: Jul 15,2020.

  20. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
    Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

  21. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020
    A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.
    Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

  22. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign
    Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

  23. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)
    Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.
    Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

  24. 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.

  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.

  26. 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: May 22, 2020

New in:

  1. 2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program

  2. COVID-19 Africa Rapid Grant, Sida & National Research Foundation

  3. Call for Projects, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (Germany)

  4. John G. Bene Fellowship 2020, International Development Research Centre (Canada)

  5. Fellowships, International Society for Infectious Diseases & European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (see eligible countries in link)

  6. Roddenberry Fellowship (United States)

  7. COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund

  8. Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)

  9. Call for Proposals, GEF Small Grant Program (Malaysia)

  10. Webinar, Initiative for Development and Global Governance, IDDRI

  11. Webinar, Initiative for Development and Global Governance, IDDRI

 

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. UN-Habitat announces Call for Proposals "Pilot Manufacturing and Operating Mobile Handwashing Trailers" (Iraq)
    This proposal aims to pilot the manufacturing and deployment of seven (7) mobile hand-washing stations in cities where UN-Habitat has a well-established field presence and already works in close partnership with the local authorities. These are: Baghdad, Mosul, Ramadi, Heet and the rural town of Yathrib. The deployment of the hand-washing stations, combined with the delivery of basic hygiene awareness, will reduce the risks of contagion in crowded public spaces – such as market places and transportation hubs – and underserviced settlements.
    Deadline: May 21, 2020

  2. Open Call for Proposals, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
    To update the ecosystem profile for the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot. CEPF will make one award for a team to lead a stakeholder consultation process in the region and produce multiple written deliverables per the call for proposals and scope of work.
    Funding information: total budget for the grant is not to exceed USD 250,000
    Deadline: May 21, 2020.

  3. Regional Environment Grant Office Grant, US Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu (Pacific Island States)
    Projects should address 1+ of the following focus areas: combating conservation crimes and strengthening governance in wildlife, logging mining, and fishing; promoting pollution control and waste management expertise; combating marine debris and pollution; protecting against infectious diseases and building global health security; addressing climate change through ingenuity and innovation.
    Funding information: applications should request between USD 5,000 and 20,000.
    Deadline: May 22, 2020.

  4. FRIDA Grants (Latin America and the Caribbean)
    To provide financial support to innovative initiatives seeking to promote an open, stable and secure Internet in the region. Four themes: cybersecurity, internet resilience, interconnection, and network operation.
    Funding information: three USD 10,000 awards for each of the program's thematic categories; approximately eight USD 10,000 – 40,000 grants between the program's three thematic categories
    Deadline: May 22, 2020.

  5. Social Innovation Fund Ireland seeking Applications for ‘Innovate Together’ Fund
    The ‘Innovate Together’ Fund starts as a €5 million Fund which will focus on supporting innovative responses to the Covid-19 crisis that will also be part of the “new normal”. They believe that innovation holds the key to addressing emerging social, economic and environmental needs in a sustainable manner. And as they begin to build a path to recovery, now is the time to come together to build an Ireland that they all want to work and live in. A country that is inclusive, equal and focused on sustainable solutions.
    Funding Information: Cash grants starting at EUR 20,000
    Deadline: May 27,2020.

  6. Call for Proposals, CEF Energy Work Program, European Commission
    Concerning projects of common interest under the connecting Europe facility in the field of trans-European energy infrastructure. Aims to enable projects of common interest to be prepared and implemented within the framework of the trans-European networks policy in the energy sector.
    Funding information: indicative amount to be allocated is EUR 979.6 million
    Deadline: May 27, 2020.

  7. New 2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program
    Intended to provide opportunities for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers to use existing Forest Dynamics Sites and conduct research in collaboration with scientists currently associated with these sites. Projects can be field-oriented, herbarium- or laboratory-based, or analytical; and can be basic or applied in nature and based around the social or natural sciences.
    Funding information: research projects up to USD 15,000 will be considered
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  8. National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
    The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
    Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  9. Embassy of Japan to Kosovo announces Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
    This grant aid instrument provides support to relatively small projects in Basic Human Needs (BHN) sectors at the grassroots level. It has received a worldwide reputation for the provision of timely assistance. Through this instrument, Japan has provided seamless assistance ranging from humanitarian aid that provides support to communities for their immediate basic human needs to community and nation-building in post-conflict areas.
    Funding Information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  10. Conservation Collaboration Grants, USDA (United States)
    Availability of grants and agreements in Kansas for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state and community level conservation leadership.
    Funding information: total program amount USD 4,000,000; award ceiling USD 2,500,000; award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  11. Call for Research Concept Notes, South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (see link for list of eligible countries)
    Seeking research concept notes in any area of environmental and resource economics relating to the development of South Asia and the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Encourages research on environmental issues faced by people living in the plains, hills, and mountains.
    Funding information: grants are likely to be in the range of USD 20,000–30,000 over a two-year period
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  12. Call for Applications, OES Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues, U.S. Department of State (see eligible countries in SE Asia)
    Intends to strengthen local capacity to monitor air quality and expand awareness of air quality issues among decision makers and the general public in at least two Southeast Asian countries. More specifically, the project would target key host government entities, universities, and NGOs to develop and enhance air quality monitoring capacity with low or medium cost sensors, educational materials, others.
    Funding information: award ceiling/floor USD 296,296
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  13. Grant, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, WHO (eligible countries in link)
    Eleventh call for research proposals under the grant for Research in Priority Areas of Public Health 2020–2021. The aim of the grant is to promote health research as a tool for national development programming, and to increase the use of evidence-based action and health planning for provision of equitable health care.
    Funding information: USD 10,000 - 15,000 per proposal; duration must not exceed 10 mo.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  14. Call for Proposals, B Lab and B Academics
    Using new data collected through the SDG Action Manager and existing data from the B
    Impact Assessment, this call seeks to support research on the contributions of the
    business community to achieving the SDGs by 2030 and the impact that the SDG Action
    Manager can have on tangibly measuring, tracking, and improving these contributions.
    Funding information: full research projects up to CAD 30,000. South-South or
    South-North collaborations may request up to CAD 40,000. Total available is CAD 85,000.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  15. Call for Innovation via Transform Fund 2020, Islamic Development Fund
    Will focus entirely on supporting our Member Countries long-term preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will identify, encourage and reward innovative proposals that will benefit local communities focused on: the application of advanced technology, innovative health supply chain management systems, development of low-cost rapid tests and screening methods, and capacity building interventions.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  16. 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, 2020.

  17. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  18. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)
    Thematic call entitled "Societal Responses to and Preparedness for Emerging Viral Infections – 2020". Research can include: surveillance and early detection of disease. Rapid diagnostics of novel viruses. New technologies to prevent or combat epidemic viral infections. Infectious epidemiology. National preparedness to deal with emerging viral infections.
    Funding information: up to DKK 20 million for up to 2 grants of up to DKK 10 million for projects lasting up to 3 years.
    Deadline: Jun 4, 2020.

  19. UN Women announces Pilot Project on “The Collection, Analysis and Use of Citizen-Generated Data for Reporting of the SDGs-5 & Gender-Specific indicators in other SDGs” (Ethiopia)
    Looking for an implementing partner/s, a civil society organization/s, to implement a pilot project on Citizen Generated Data. Overall goal of enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations to produce, disseminate and use citizen-generated data, to create demand for transparency and accountability from the community on the implementation of development plans and to track progress on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
    Funding Information: minimum USD 75,000 - maximum USD 100,000
    Deadline: Jun 8, 2020.

  20. Call for Projects, International Brussels (Belgium)
    To raise people’s awareness about global and inclusive citizenship in the margin of its development cooperation policy. The Brussels-Capital Region wants to contribute to the eradication of poverty around the world and is therefore joining efforts with Belgium and the international community to bring about sustainable development and a fairer world.
    Funding information: range of EUR 5,000 to 25,000
    Deadline: Jun 8, 2020.

  21. Request for Proposals, Science for Nature and People Partnership
    Believes successful solutions require integration of science with strategy, and a process that requires collaboration across sectors and organizations. To find new cross-sector and interdisciplinary teams willing to do science differently for lasting impact, it funds science that leads to tangible and enduring benefits to conservation and sustainable development.
    Funding information: up to USD 1 million total across 4-6 approved working groups
    Deadline: Jun 10, 2020.

  22. Call for Projects, French Foundation for Biodiversity Research (France)
    Calls to submit projects to the Centre for the Synthesis and Analysis of Biodiversity (CESAB), based on the analysis and synthesis of existing data, as well as the modelling of the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of European fish stocks and associated fisheries (North-East Atlantic and Mediterranean). The project will contribute to a better understanding of the effect of climate change on fish resources and fisheries, to help develop adaptive fisheries management measures.
    Deadline: Jun 11, 2020.

  23. New Call for Projects, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (Germany)
    To safeguard the functions of oceans, the Federal Environment Ministry is, for the first time, launching a call for funding under its grant program against marine litter. Applications can be submitted for projects that make an active contribution to sustainable production, distribution and consumption, and thus to waste prevention.
    Deadline: June 15, 2020.

  24. New Call for Proposals, GEF Small Grant Program (Malaysia)
    Looking at ideas related to an immediate to a short-term response that can be implemented under the existing SGP grant projects in line with the SGP’s current strategy in light of COVID-19. Projects can focus on landscape and seascape management and smart agriculture projects, as well as low carbon energy co-benefits and chemical and waste management.
    Funding information: max. grant amount for the budget will be limited to USD 50,000 with applicants required to provide rough budget estimation.
    Deadline: June 15, 2020.

  25. USAID E-WASH Program “Urban WASH CSO Capacity Building Grant” (Nigeria)
    Seeking to partner with eligible civil society organizations, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), Nigerian institutions of higher learning, and/or for-profit entities to build the capacity of its partner CSOs in the intervention states to address gaps in urban WASH services in Nigeria, USAID Nigeria will improve urban water service delivery by strengthening the governance and financial and technical viability of six SWBs in Nigeria.
    Funding Information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000
    Deadline: Jun 15, 2020.

  26. Grant Program, Shell (Canada)
    Seeking applications to provides funding for community projects and initiatives that are located near facilities and exploration interests throughout Canada. Social investment themes: Education, Community Skills and Enterprise Development, Safety, Environment, Health, Access to Energy, and Community Development.
    Deadline: Jun 15, 2020.

  27. Call for Proposals, Building Administrative Capacities in the Danube Region (eligible countries in link)
    Provides funding for know-how transfer actions implemented by Austrian institutions and experts for the benefit of partners from the Region. Overall theme is the contribution to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals integrated in the latest EU policies, as the framework for long-term transformation of the Western Balkan countries. Priority given to SDG 11.
    Funding information: amount available in the Call is EUR 55,000; max. amount per grant is EUR 8,000
    Deadline: Jun 15, 2020.

  28. Academic Research Grant Program, European Patent Office
    Recognizes the importance of high-quality research on patent-related intellectual property (IP) matters to inform policymakers and facilitate sound business decisions in a context where intangible assets, innovation and IP rights have become pivotal in the economy. Seeks in particular to encourage more academic research on the role of patents in the European economy and to promote the dissemination of research results.
    Funding information: total of EUR 300,000 in patent research grants. Selected projects will be granted between EUR 20,000 and EUR 100,000 each.
    Deadline: Jun 16, 2020.

  29. Call for Proposals, Support to CSOs, European Commission
    The global objective of this call for proposals is to support civil society organisations as actors of governance in their own right by strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in policy formulation and in the monitoring of policy implementation processes in order to contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ensure no-one is left behind.
    Funding information: EUR 14,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 16, 2020.

  30. New COVID-19 Africa Rapid Grant, Sida & National Research Foundation
    Seeks to contribute to the African regional and continental response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Covers three strands: i) research, ii) science engagement: call to science and health journalists and communicators, and iii) science engagement: call to science advisers.
    Funding information: initial total funding up to USD 4,750,000 million
    Deadline: June 17, 2020.

  31. Call for Projects, Beyond Plastic Med (eligible countries in link)
    To reduce plastic pollution in Mediterranean islands. BeMed aims to reduce plastic pollution at source by supporting effective solutions for a healthy Mediterranean Sea, in collaboration with the public and private sectors, NGOs and the scientific community.
    Funding information: for each project, up to a max. of EUR 100,000
    Deadline: Jun 21, 2020.

  32. Funding for COVID-19 Research and Development Goals for Africa, African Academy of Science
    Supported by Sida, Wellcome Trust, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a call to action for African scientists to attend to the research and development needs of the COVID-19 outbreak for the continent as identified by African scientists.
    Funding information: max. amount for one grant is USD 200,000 to be held for two years.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  33. Grant, Air Quality in South Asia Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka)
    Intends to identify and build capacity of targeted sectors that contribute to air pollution in South Asian countries to reduce the burden of air pollution and promote a broad array of U.S. technologies, policies, and research to enable cleaner air.
    Funding information: total available USD 1,975,308
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  34. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  35. U.S. Embassy in Benin announces 2020 Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (SSH)
    Aimed at assisting Beninese community groups to develop lasting, self-sustaining projects that significantly impact communities by addressing critical health, social, and development concerns. Each year, Embassy Cotonou supports approximately six to ten projects with small grants, typically under $5,000. These grants have contributed to agricultural modernization, economic development, combatting early marriages and gender-based violence, improving sanitation, women’s empowerment, improving learning conditions, and providing greater access to clean water, health services, and education.
    Funding Information: USD 1000 to USD 10,000
    Deadline: Jul 1,2020.

  36. Education Fund, Rural Women New Zealand
    Available to people over 25 who wish to further their training or education in order to improve their skills. Applicants will need to indicate the benefit of their study to the wider community in addition to their personal development. Preference will be given to those in smaller centers/rural areas. Course to be undertaken at a recognized education provider.
    Funding information: grants of up to NZD 500
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  37. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
    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. 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 are rarely awarded.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  38. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  39. Grant, ONE-SL Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA + select countries)
    For the “Offset National Emissions through Sustainable Landscapes (ONE-SL)” Program, a cooperative agreement to support the transition from project-scale Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) to jurisdictional and national REDD+ action in select countries to achieve greater emissions reductions and to utilize any excess emissions as marketable transactions for carbon offsets to commercial actors.
    Funding information: single award of USD 1,900,000
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  40. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
    CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
    Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  41. Business Partnership Facility announces Call for Projects "Enterprises for SDGs"
    Provides grants to support and develop private sector involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries.  The Facility aims to simultaneously achieve two types of result:  Social impact and economic viability. The projects targeted by this call must contribute to the achievement of at least one clearly identified SDG. The starting point of the project must be an entrepreneurial initiative, carried by one or more companies, pursuing a development objective.
    Funding Information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000
    Deadline: Jul 9,2020.

  42. EU announces 2020 Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations (Argentina)
    The European Union (EU) has announced a Call for Proposals to contribute to the strengthening of civil society as independent actors of sustainable development. In a difficult socio-economic situation, in which Argentina faces significant challenges linked to the financial crisis and the consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the specific objectives of this call for proposals is to promote society's organizations Argentine civilian.
    Funding Information: USD 500,000 to USD 1 million
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  43. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
    The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
    Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  44. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
    One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
    Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  45. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic
    National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.
    Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.
    Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

  46. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)
    To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development
    Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.
    Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

  47. New Call for Proposals, Innovation Fund Denmark (Denmark)
    Looking for research and innovation solutions to secure a sustainable nature and environment, as well as behavioral aspects in relation to the green transition, focused on sub-themes: energy and storage, climate, climate friendly agriculture and sustainable food, climate and environmentally friendly transport, sustainable nature and environment, sustainable cities and community, manufacturing industry and materials.
    Funding information: DKK 700,000,000
    Deadline: Aug 18, 2020.

  48. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck
    Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.
    Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

  49. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)
    Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.
    Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  50. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  51. Call for Proposals, DIM ELICIT (France)
    To support projects developing innovative technologies and methods regarding the analysis, diagnosis and/or treatment to fight SARS-CoV-2. The technologies targeted in this call will have to belong to at least one Core technologies and one End-user applications.
    Funding information: EUR 15,000 for running and/or staff costs (66% max of total cost without VAT); and/or EUR 30,000 for equipment (66% max of total cost without VAT)
    Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

  52. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  53. New 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.

  54. 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. One Young World Scholarship, Deloitte
    Intended for young leaders focused on improving the education, skills, and access to opportunity for people in their communities, countries, or world at large
    Deadline: May 22, 2020.

  2. International Training Program, Geological Survey of Sweden (see eligible African countries in link)
    Invites subject professionals, from relevant organizations and agencies in Eastern and Southern Africa, to apply for the Advanced International Training Program – Mine Water and Mine Waste Management.
    Deadline: May 24, 2020.

  3. Young Professionals Program, WTO
    Candidates up to the age of 32, as of 1 January 2021, from eligible developing and least-developed countries are invited. A unique opportunity for qualified young professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills on WTO and international trade issues. Areas of work may include accessions, agriculture, dispute settlement, intellectual property rights, market access, WTO rules, trade and development, trade and environment, trade in services and investment, trade policy analysis and trade-related technical assistance, and others.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  4. Call for Applications, Earth Leadership Program (Canada, Mexico, USA)
    The program provides mid-career academic environmental researchers with the skills, approaches, and theoretical frameworks for catalyzing change to address the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
    Funding information: all expenses for the two intensive training sessions for each fellow with a contribution of USD 9,000 for each fellow from their home institution
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  5. MOOC, UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries and FAO
    New partnership to support the delivery of online training activities for the 47 least-developed countries to enhance the access to recent scientific knowledge, and thus give them the opportunity to participate fully in the global scientific community. Will run two editions of MOOC titled: “Research4Life Online Training Tools to develop capacities in information use, scholarly communication and information management in LDCs”.
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  6. PhD Fellowships, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)
    Contributes to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  7. Peace Fellowships, Rotary
    Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program.
    Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  8. New Webinar, Initiative for Development and Global Governance, IDDRI
    June 2, 2020
    "What is a fiscal policy in line with the 2030 Agenda?" This session will address the fundamental issue of adequate mobilization of budgetary resources and efficiency of public spending. The pursuit of SDGs indeed implies budgetary and fiscal policies that make it possible to finance the necessary public spending surplus and to guide the behavior of economic agents in this direction.

  9. Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
    Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
    This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.

  10. New Webinar, Initiative for Development and Global Governance, IDDRI
    June 16, 2020
    "How should international financing of SDGs adapt to both country structures and risks?" This session will deal with the adaptation of the international financing of SDGs both to the structures of countries and to the risks they face, of which Covid-19 is obviously a major illustration today. It will consider how to differentiate the responses to be provided according to the specific challenges of each country, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable, starting with the least developed countries. It will also address the long-term consequences of ongoing debt relief, and the importance of business support both in responding to the crisis and in pursuing the SDGs.

  11. New Roddenberry Fellowship (United States)
    Up to twenty Fellows will be selected to lead a project, organization, or initiative with direct impact in one of five issue areas: Civil Rights, Environmental Protection, Immigration and Refugee Rights, LGBTQIA and Women’s Rights, Health and Wellness.
    Funding information: USD 50,000, professional coaching, two in-person retreats
    Deadline: June 18, 2020.

  12. New Fellowships, International Society for Infectious Diseases & European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (see eligible countries in link)
    To foster international, peer-to-peer collaboration and the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practice. The program enables young investigators, from low and low-middle income countries outside of the region, to travel to Europe for multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training.
    Award information: 2 fellowships, up to USD 7,500, up to 3 months duration awarded annually.
    Deadline: June 21, 2020.

  13. McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends for United States and Germany
    Allows American and German experts from journalism, the public sector, think tanks, nonprofits, law, and cultural organizations to research and assess the most pressing topics on the transatlantic agenda while engaging with their counterparts overseas. The fellowships are designed to enhance broader understanding of key policy issues related to global trends while promoting networking across the Atlantic.
    Deadline: Jun 26,2020.

  14. Indigenous Communities Fellowship, MIT Solve (United States)
    Seeks solutions by Native innovators across the US that consider both technology and traditional knowledge to support and scale positive impact.
    Funding information: All solutions selected will receive a USD 10,000 grant.
    Deadline: Jul 7, 2020.

  15. Call for Digital Solutions, ENGIE North America (USA)
    Seeking digital solutions to enable/strengthen engagement and participation of a city’s residents with ENGIE and the city during the implementation of energy, infrastructure projects in cities across North America.
    Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

  16. New John G. Bene Fellowship 2020, International Development Research Centre (Canada)
    Trees and People: Resilience in a Changing Climate. Covers field research expenses for advanced master’s or doctoral students who intend to conduct their field research in one or more developing countries. Funds may be used to collect data and samples in the field, conduct interviews or surveys with local populations, and organize focus groups or workshops. Candidates must use findings from their field research to write their thesis.
    Award information: one award of a maximum of CAD 15,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  17. Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council launch 2021 SEA Program
    SEA is a program co-created by Mekong Cultural Hub and British Council which creates space for cultural practitioners to reflect on how their work in arts and culture can contribute to sustainable development within South East Asia through their individual and collective leadership. The program has 4 main gatherings spread over a one-year period where Fellows get together. Each gathering takes place in a different country and has a unique purpose: exchange, create, share then reflect. The program is an opportunity develop yourself, to develop and work with others, and to make an impact on society.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  18. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
    Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

  19. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020
    A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.
    Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

  20. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign
    Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

  21. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)
    Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.
    Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

  22. 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.

  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.

  24. 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: May 8, 2020

New in:

  1. Call for Applications, Data Collection on COVID-19, French Institute for Research in Africa (Nigeria)

  2. Grant, ONE-SL Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA + select countries)

  3. Grant, Air Quality in South Asia Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka)

  4. Call for Projects, La Caixa (Portugal and Spain)

  5. Funding for COVID-19 Research and Development Goals for Africa, African Academy of Science

  6. Grant Program, Shell (Canada)

  7. Call for Proposals, Applied Research Program on Energy and Economic Growth (eligible countries in link)

  8. Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)

  9. Call for Projects, French Foundation for Biodiversity Research (France)

  10. Call for Projects, Beyond Plastic Med (eligible countries in link)

  11. Academic Research Grant Program, European Patent Office

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. Call for Proposals, United Nations Capital Development Fund (Senegal)
    To identify new partners such as financial intermediaries, insurance companies, agTechs, FinTechs, InsurTechs. Digital financial services for the rice value chain in Senegal.
    Funding information: max. budget for grant and technical assistance is USD 118,000
    Deadline: May 7, 2020.

  2. Call for Proposals, Sasaki Foundation (USA)
    Looking for interdisciplinary, creative approaches to test new design concepts that address complex challenges in our communities. Recognizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches, diverse community voices, and regional cooperation as key drivers to find shared solutions and create shared impact.
    Note: Persons interested in an introduction with the Foundation’s leadership, can contact Lauren.Barredo@unsdsn.org.
    Funding information: will award up to 3 grants of USD 15,000 each to winning teams
    Deadline: May 8, 2020.

  3. Grant, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (Cambodia, Madagascar, Togo, Uganda)
    The WSSCC Civil Society Strengthening, Accountability and Voices small grants are focused on strengthening national civil society organizations and networks’ advocacy and accountability activities on sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health and hygiene to ensure that the voice of people in vulnerable situations is heard in policy dialogue and debates.
    Funding information: between USD 10,000 and 25,000 & implemented over a max. of 6 mo.
    Deadline: May 10, 2020.

  4. Request for Proposals, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
    To identify and select potential partners, the RfP is open to any laboratory worldwide that is able to perform one or more vaccine-relevant immunological assays for SARS-CoV-2 for preclinical and/or human samples under GLP/GCLP conditions.
    Deadline: May 10, 2020.

  5. Conservation Innovation Grants, US Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation Service (USA)
    The purpose of On-Farm Trials is to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. On-Farm Trials supports the implementation of innovative approaches that have a positive conservation effect but which, for any number of reasons, have not yet been adopted by producers.
    Funding information: max. amount of a single award in either On-Farm Trials or Soil Health Demonstration Trials (SHD) is USD 5,000,000. Min. award is USD 250,000. 15-20 awards
    Deadline: May 11, 2020.

  6. International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)
    Focus is on climate change mitigation and biodiversity. IKI primarily funds large-scale programs via thematic and country-specific selection procedures to accelerate transformation towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy and its connected supply structures.
    Funding information: A grant of between EUR 300,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000 can be awarded per project.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  7. New Call for Proposals, Applied Research Program on Energy and Economic Growth (eligible countries in link)
    Inviting research proposals to explore the interdependencies between the resilience of populations and the resilience of power systems to large scale health crises such as COVID 19 and through that to propose policy lessons for future energy system planning.
    Funding information: a total of GBP 200,000 has been allocated
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  8. Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program (USA + international students)
    Open to full time undergraduate and graduate students studying at an accredited two- or four-year college or graduate school in the U.S. for the 2020/2021 school year. Students must be focusing studies on sustainable and regenerative agriculture. International students may apply if they are attending a U.S. school.
    Funding information: total amount available is USD 100,000
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  9. Call for Proposals, NextGen Grant, Ray C. Anderson Foundation (USA)
    Requests proposals that would measurably reduce existing or avoid future emissions of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Will primarily judge proposals on the potential to help reverse global warming. The Committee will give strong consideration to meaningful social and environmental benefits associated with the carbon reduction potential of the project.
    Funding information: one USD 100,000 grant
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  10. Call for Applications, Projects for Happiness 2020, Khind Starfish Foundation (Malaysia)
    To encourage student initiative, innovation and entrepreneurship by finding creative ways of helping to uplift the lives of those who are socio ­economically challenged through sustainable community initiatives. Focus: Education, Helping Underprivileged Communities, Arts & Culture, Environmental Protection, Animal Welfare and Racial Harmony.
    Funding information: projects will be selected for funding at a max. of RM 10,000 each.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  11. Scientific Product Grants Program, Wildlife Acoustics
    To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife.
    Funding information: every quarter, up to USD 5,000 worth of products given to recipients.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  12. New Call for Applications, Data Collection on COVID-19, French Institute for Research in Africa (Nigeria)
    To support researchers based in Nigerian institutions who are willing to participate in this effort while the crisis is ongoing. Students and researchers who are interested should send a data collection project (not a research project) to IFRA.
    Funding information: most relevant projects will receive a grant of EUR 300 euros max., depending on the number of projects (approx. 80,000 naira)
    Deadline: May 17, 2020.

  13. Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme, European Commission
    A joint initiative of the African Union and the European Union, is being implemented under the auspices of the Pan-African Partnership. The overall objective of the program is to enhance human capital development in Africa, while strengthening intra-African collaboration as called for by Agenda 2063
    Funding information: EUR 9,800,000
    Deadline: May 19, 2020.

  14. New Call for Projects, La Caixa (Portugal and Spain)
    Supports social research projects that rely on data to provide robust quantitative evidence and insights about current and emerging social challenges through an original and innovative approach.
    Funding information: EUR 1.5 million available, with up to EUR 100,000 per project of up to 24 months duration.
    Deadline: May 20, 2020.

  15. Call for Proposals on VAW Data, UN Women (East and Southern Africa)
    Seeks to partner with an institution or consortium of institutions in East and Southern Africa region to develop and implement the regional capacity development initiative on VAW data, with an aim at enhancing expertise and capacity of national stakeholders in the region on the measurement of VAW in alignment with globally agreed standards and principles.
    Funding information: budget range USD 120,000 – USD 180,000
    Deadline: May 20, 2020.

  16. Call for Proposals, UN Women and WHO (Arab states region)
    Seeks to partner with an institution or consortium of institutions in the Arab States region to develop and implement the regional capacity development initiative on VAW data, with an aim at enhancing expertise and capacity of national stakeholders in the region on the measurement of VAW in alignment with globally agreed standards and principles.
    Funding information: budget range USD 120,000 – USD 200,000.
    Deadline: May 20, 2020.

  17. Open Call for Proposals, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
    To update the ecosystem profile for the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot. CEPF will make one award for a team to lead a stakeholder consultation process in the region and produce multiple written deliverables per the call for proposals and scope of work.
    Funding information: total budget for the grant is not to exceed USD 250,000
    Deadline: May 21, 2020.

  18. Regional Environment Grant Office Grant, US Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu (Pacific Island States)
    Projects should address 1+ of the following focus areas: combating conservation crimes and strengthening governance in wildlife, logging mining, and fishing; promoting pollution control and waste management expertise; combating marine debris and pollution; protecting against infectious diseases and building global health security; addressing climate change through ingenuity and innovation.
    Funding information: applications should request between USD 5,000 and 20,000.
    Deadline: May 22, 2020.

  19. FRIDA Grants (Latin America and the Caribbean)
    To provide financial support to innovative initiatives seeking to promote an open, stable and secure Internet in the region. Four themes: cybersecurity, internet resilience, interconnection, and network operation.
    Funding information: three USD 10,000 awards for each of the program's thematic categories; approximately eight USD 10,000 – 40,000 grants between the program's three thematic categories
    Deadline: May 22, 2020.

  20. Call for Proposals, CEF Energy Work Program, European Commission
    Concerning projects of common interest under the connecting Europe facility in the field of trans-European energy infrastructure. Aims to enable projects of common interest to be prepared and implemented within the framework of the trans-European networks policy in the energy sector.
    Funding information: indicative amount to be allocated is EUR 979.6 million
    Deadline: May 27, 2020.

  21. National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
    The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
    Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  22. Conservation Collaboration Grants, USDA (United States)
    Availability of grants and agreements in Kansas for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state and community level conservation leadership.
    Funding information: total program amount USD 4,000,000; award ceiling USD 2,500,000; award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  23. Call for Research Concept Notes, South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (see link for list of eligible countries)
    Seeking research concept notes in any area of environmental and resource economics relating to the development of South Asia and the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Encourages research on environmental issues faced by people living in the plains, hills, and mountains.
    Funding information: grants are likely to be in the range of USD 20,000–30,000 over a two-year period
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  24. Call for Applications, OES Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues, U.S. Department of State (see eligible countries in SE Asia)
    Intends to strengthen local capacity to monitor air quality and expand awareness of air quality issues among decision makers and the general public in at least two Southeast Asian countries. More specifically, the project would target key host government entities, universities, and NGOs to develop and enhance air quality monitoring capacity with low or medium cost sensors, educational materials, others.
    Funding information: award ceiling/floor USD 296,296
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  25. Grant, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, WHO (eligible countries in link)
    Eleventh call for research proposals under the grant for Research in Priority Areas of Public Health 2020–2021. The aim of the grant is to promote health research as a tool for national development programming, and to increase the use of evidence-based action and health planning for provision of equitable health care.
    Funding information: USD 10,000 - 15,000 per proposal; duration must not exceed 10 mo.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  26. Call for Proposals, B Lab and B Academics
    Using new data collected through the SDG Action Manager and existing data from the B
    Impact Assessment, this call seeks to support research on the contributions of the
    business community to achieving the SDGs by 2030 and the impact that the SDG Action
    Manager can have on tangibly measuring, tracking, and improving these contributions.
    Funding information: full research projects up to CAD 30,000. South-South or
    South-North collaborations may request up to CAD 40,000. Total available is CAD 85,000.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  27. Call for Innovation via Transform Fund 2020, Islamic Development Fund
    Will focus entirely on supporting our Member Countries long-term preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will identify, encourage and reward innovative proposals that will benefit local communities focused on: the application of advanced technology, innovative health supply chain management systems, development of low-cost rapid tests and screening methods, and capacity building interventions.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  28. 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, 2020.

  29. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  30. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)
    Thematic call entitled "Societal Responses to and Preparedness for Emerging Viral Infections – 2020". Research can include: surveillance and early detection of disease. Rapid diagnostics of novel viruses. New technologies to prevent or combat epidemic viral infections. Infectious epidemiology. National preparedness to deal with emerging viral infections.
    Funding information: up to DKK 20 million for up to 2 grants of up to DKK 10 million for projects lasting up to 3 years.
    Deadline: Jun 4, 2020.

  31. Call for Projects, International Brussels (Belgium)
    To raise people’s awareness about global and inclusive citizenship in the margin of its development cooperation policy. The Brussels-Capital Region wants to contribute to the eradication of poverty around the world and is therefore joining efforts with Belgium and the international community to bring about sustainable development and a fairer world.
    Funding information: range of EUR 5,000 to 25,000
    Deadline: Jun 8, 2020.

  32. Request for Proposals, Science for Nature and People Partnership
    Believes successful solutions require integration of science with strategy, and a process that requires collaboration across sectors and organizations. To find new cross-sector and interdisciplinary teams willing to do science differently for lasting impact, it funds science that leads to tangible and enduring benefits to conservation and sustainable development.
    Funding information: up to USD 1 million total across 4-6 approved working groups
    Deadline: Jun 10, 2020.

  33. New Call for Projects, French Foundation for Biodiversity Research (France)
    Calls to submit projects to the Center for the Synthesis and Analysis of Biodiversity (CESAB), based on the analysis and synthesis of existing data, as well as the modelling of the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of European fish stocks and associated fisheries (North-East Atlantic and Mediterranean). The project will contribute to a better understanding of the effect of climate change on fish resources and fisheries, to help develop adaptive fisheries management measures.
    Deadline: Jun 11, 2020.

  34. New Grant Program, Shell (Canada)
    Seeking applications to provides funding for community projects and initiatives that are located near facilities and exploration interests throughout Canada. Social investment themes: Education, Community Skills and Enterprise Development, Safety, Environment, Health, Access to Energy, and Community Development.
    Deadline: Jun 15, 2020.

  35. Call for Proposals, Building Administrative Capacities in the Danube Region (eligible countries in link)
    Provides funding for know-how transfer actions implemented by Austrian institutions and experts for the benefit of partners from the Region. Overall theme is the contribution to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals integrated in the latest EU policies, as the framework for long-term transformation of the Western Balkan countries. Priority given to SDG 11.
    Funding information: amount available in the Call is EUR 55,000; max. amount per grant is EUR 8,000
    Deadline: Jun 15, 2020.

  36. New Academic Research Grant Program, European Patent Office 
    Recognizes the importance of high-quality research on patent-related intellectual property (IP) matters to inform policymakers and facilitate sound business decisions in a context where intangible assets, innovation and IP rights have become pivotal in the economy. Seeks in particular to encourage more academic research on the role of patents in the European economy and to promote the dissemination of research results.
    Funding information: total of EUR 300,000 in patent research grants. Selected projects will be granted between EUR 20,000 and EUR 100,000 each.
    Deadline: Jun 16, 2020.

  37. Call for Proposals, Support to CSOs, European Commission
    The global objective of this call for proposals is to support civil society organisations as actors of governance in their own right by strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in policy formulation and in the monitoring of policy implementation processes in order to contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ensure no-one is left behind.
    Funding information: EUR 14,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 16, 2020.

  38. New Call for Projects, Beyond Plastic Med (eligible countries in link)
    To reduce plastic pollution in Mediterranean islands. BeMed aims to reduce plastic pollution at source by supporting effective solutions for a healthy Mediterranean Sea, in collaboration with the public and private sectors, NGOs and the scientific community.
    Funding information: for each project, up to a max. of EUR 100,000
    Deadline: Jun 21, 2020.

  39. New Funding for COVID-19 Research and Development Goals for Africa, African Academy of Science
    Supported by Sida, Wellcome Trust, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a call to action for African scientists to attend to the research and development needs of the COVID-19 outbreak for the continent as identified by African scientists.
    Funding information: max. amount for one grant is USD 200,000 to be held for two years.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  40. New Grant, Air Quality in South Asia Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka)
    Intends to identify and build capacity of targeted sectors that contribute to air pollution in South Asian countries to reduce the burden of air pollution and promote a broad array of U.S. technologies, policies, and research to enable cleaner air.
    Funding information: total available USD 1,975,308
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  41. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  42. Education Fund, Rural Women New Zealand
    Available to people over 25 who wish to further their training or education in order to improve their skills. Applicants will need to indicate the benefit of their study to the wider community in addition to their personal development. Preference will be given to those in smaller centers/rural areas. Course to be undertaken at a recognized education provider.
    Funding information: grants of up to NZD 500
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  43. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
    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. 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 are rarely awarded.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  44. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  45. New Grant, ONE-SL Project, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (USA + select countries)
    For the “Offset National Emissions through Sustainable Landscapes (ONE-SL)” Program, a cooperative agreement to support the transition from project-scale Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) to jurisdictional and national REDD+ action in select countries to achieve greater emissions reductions and to utilize any excess emissions as marketable transactions for carbon offsets to commercial actors.
    Funding information: single award of USD 1,900,000
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  46. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
    CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
    Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  47. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
    The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
    Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  48. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
    One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
    Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  49. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic
    National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.
    Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.
    Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

  50. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)
    To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development
    Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.
    Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

  51. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck
    Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.
    Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

  52. New Call for Projects, Strategic Innovation Program IoT, Vinnova (Sweden)
    Call is looking for projects with ideas on how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used in the public sector to achieve a higher quality of life for people in Sweden.
    Funding information: Preparation project: max. SEK 300,000. Prototype development project: max. SEK 2,000,000. Projects for implementation: max. 5,000,000 SEK per project.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  53. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  54. Call for Proposals, DIM ELICIT (France)
    To support projects developing innovative technologies and methods regarding the analysis, diagnosis and/or treatment to fight SARS-CoV-2. The technologies targeted in this call will have to belong to at least one Core technologies and one End-user applications.
    Funding information: EUR 15,000 for running and/or staff costs (66% max of total cost without VAT); and/or EUR 30,000 for equipment (66% max of total cost without VAT)
    Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

  55. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  56. 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 Projects, Paris Peace Forum
    To select concrete governance solutions which take on global challenges related to the 6 themes comprising the focus of the annual event: peace and security; development; environment, new technologies, inclusive economy; and culture and education.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  2. 2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (India)
    To pursue a master's degree program at select US colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; International Affairs; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women's Studies/Gender Studies; others.
    Benefits: J-1 visa support; roundtrip economy air travel from fellow’s home city to host institution in the US; funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs; accident/sickness coverage per US government guidelines.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.  

  3. One Young World Scholarship, Deloitte
    Intended for young leaders focused on improving the education, skills, and access to opportunity for people in their communities, countries, or world at large.
    Deadline: May 22, 2020.

  4. International Training Program, Geological Survey of Sweden (see eligible African countries in link)
    Invites subject professionals, from relevant organizations and agencies in Eastern and Southern Africa, to apply for the Advanced International Training Program – Mine Water and Mine Waste Management.
    Deadline: May 24, 2020.

  5. Young Professionals Program, WTO
    Candidates up to the age of 32, as of 1 January 2021, from eligible developing and least-developed countries are invited. A unique opportunity for qualified young professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills on WTO and international trade issues. Areas of work may include accessions, agriculture, dispute settlement, intellectual property rights, market access, WTO rules, trade and development, trade and environment, trade in services and investment, trade policy analysis and trade-related technical assistance, and others.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  6. Call for Applications, Earth Leadership Program (Canada, Mexico, USA)
    The program provides mid-career academic environmental researchers with the skills, approaches, and theoretical frameworks for catalyzing change to address the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
    Funding information: all expenses for the two intensive training sessions for each fellow with a contribution of USD 9,000 for each fellow from their home institution
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  7. MOOC, UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries and FAO
    New partnership to support the delivery of online training activities for the 47 least-developed countries to enhance the access to recent scientific knowledge, and thus give them the opportunity to participate fully in the global scientific community. Will run two editions of MOOC titled: “Research4Life Online Training Tools to develop capacities in information use, scholarly communication and information management in LDCs”.
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  8. PhD Fellowships, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)
    Contributes to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  9. Peace Fellowships, Rotary
    Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program.
    Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  10. Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
    Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
    This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.

  11. Indigenous Communities Fellowship, MIT Solve (United States)
    Seeks solutions by Native innovators across the US that consider both technology and traditional knowledge to support and scale positive impact.
    Funding information: All solutions selected will receive a USD 10,000 grant.
    Deadline: Jul 7, 2020.

  12. Call for Digital Solutions, ENGIE North America (USA)
    Seeking digital solutions to enable/strengthen engagement and participation of a city’s residents with ENGIE and the city during the implementation of energy, infrastructure projects in cities across North America.
    Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

  13. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020
    A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.
    Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

  14. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign
    Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

  15. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)
    Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.
    Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

  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: April 25, 2020

New in:

  1. Grant, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (Cambodia, Madagascar, Togo, Uganda)

  2. Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign

  3. Call for Digital Solutions, ENGIE North America (USA)

  4. Grant, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, WHO (eligible countries in link)

  5. MOOC, UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries and FAO

  6. Call for Proposals, Building Administrative Capacities in the Danube Region (eligible countries in link)

  7. Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020

  8. Call for Projects, International Brussels (Belgium)

  9. COVID-19 Research Opportunity, HIVOS and The Open Contracting Partnership

  10. Call for Proposals, DIM ELICIT (France)

  11. Young Professionals Program, WTO

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. Grant, Institute for War and Peace Reporting (see link for eligible SE Asian countries)
    Quick-response projects to help combat misinformation and disinformation around COVID-19 and to provide the Southeast Asian public with increased access to reliable information. 
    Funding information: between USD 2,000 and 10,000
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  2. Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarships 2020
    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. Open to young innovators (aged 18 - 30) who are working with cutting-edge technology to protect and restore the environment.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  3. 2020 Small Grants Innovation Program, WWF India
    To encourage young Indians to respond innovatively and independently to the conservation issues which affect the country. Grants will be used to fund research and initiatives which especially demonstrate innovation that is replicable, scalable and sustainable.
    Funding information: offering eligible individuals a one-time grant of up to INR 400,000 over a maximum period of 2 years for undertaking conservation research/ action research.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  4. Call for Proposals, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
    Focused on Ecosystem-based Adaptation Facility actions that help people adapt to adverse effects of climate change, reduce disaster risk, and build resilient ecosystems and economies.
    Funding information: project applications may range from USD 250,000 to USD 2,000,000. Two tiers of funding will be supported – Tier 1: Large grants and Tier 2: Medium-sized grants
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  5. Call for Proposals, Research Grants, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see list of eligible ICGEB countries)
    Dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest. 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, 2020.

  6. Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
    The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
    Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  7. Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
    Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
    Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  8. Grant Opportunity, US Embassy in Abuja (Nigeria)
    Targeting individuals, educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations that are actively working to support Nigeria’s response against COVID 19, either through grassroots effort targeting vulnerable populations, or amplifying government effort in hard to reach areas. Funding is targeted at projects that have already commenced (not just in idea phase).
    Funding information: award floor USD 5,000 and award ceiling USD 20,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  9. Connection Grants, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)
    Support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage on research issues of value to those participating
    Funding information: for events: CAD 7,000 - 25,000; outreach activities: CAD 7,000 - 50,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  10. Core Infrastructure Fund, Open Technology Fund
    Inviting proposals that support the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the Internet.
    Funding information: award ceiling USD 300,000 and award floor USD 5,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  11. 2020 Professional Development Grants Program, WWF (list of eligible countries in link)
    To provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities.
    Funding information: applicants can request up to USD 6,500 and training may take place anywhere in the world.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  12. Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
    Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
    Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  13. Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
    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: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  14. New COVID-19 Research Opportunity, HIVOS and The Open Contracting Partnership
    Seeking action research partners to contribute to more effective procurement to address the COVID-19 pandemic. This would include projects to collect and analyze data related to emergency procurement (and other relevant datasets) with the objective of improving efficiency, effectiveness, fairness, integrity, and/or equity.
    Funding information: grants of USD 3,000 upon completion of deliverables
    Deadline: May 3, 2020.

  15. Disability Inclusion Fund, Borealis Philanthropy (USA)
    A call of $200,000 rapid response fund to support the needs of people with disabilities related to the impact of COVID-19. Will provide support for organizations on the front lines serving people with disabilities during this crisis. This will include mutual aid and support for organizing, policy, and systems-change advocacy.
    Funding information: applicants can request a max. of USD 15,000
    Deadline: May 6, 2020.

  16. Call for Proposals, United Nations Capital Development Fund (Senegal)
    To identify new partners such as financial intermediaries, insurance companies, agTechs, FinTechs, InsurTechs. Digital financial services for the rice value chain in Senegal.
    Funding information: max. budget for grant and technical assistance is USD 118,000
    Deadline: May 7, 2020.

  17. Call for Proposals, Sasaki Foundation (USA)
    Looking for interdisciplinary, creative approaches to test new design concepts that address complex challenges in our communities. Recognizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches, diverse community voices, and regional cooperation as key drivers to find shared solutions and create shared impact.
    Note: Persons interested in an introduction with the Foundation’s leadership, can contact Lauren.Barredo@unsdsn.org.
    Funding information: will award up to 3 grants of USD 15,000 each to winning teams
    Deadline: May 8, 2020.

  18. New Grant, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (Cambodia, Madagascar, Togo, Uganda)
    The WSSCC Civil Society Strengthening, Accountability and Voices small grants are focused on strengthening national civil society organizations and networks’ advocacy and accountability activities on sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health and hygiene to ensure that the voice of people in vulnerable situations is heard in policy dialogue and debates.
    Funding information: between USD 10,000 and 25,000 & implemented over a max. of 6 mo.
    Deadline: May 10, 2020.

  19. Request for Proposals, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
    To identify and select potential partners, the RfP is open to any laboratory worldwide that is able to perform one or more vaccine-relevant immunological assays for SARS-CoV-2 for preclinical and/or human samples under GLP/GCLP conditions.
    Deadline: May 10, 2020.

  20. Conservation Innovation Grants, US Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation Service (USA)
    The purpose of On-Farm Trials is to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. On-Farm Trials supports the implementation of innovative approaches that have a positive conservation effect but which, for any number of reasons, have not yet been adopted by producers.
    Funding information: max. amount of a single award in either On-Farm Trials or Soil Health Demonstration Trials (SHD) is USD 5,000,000. Min. award is USD 250,000. 15-20 awards
    Deadline: May 11, 2020.

  21. International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)
    Focus is on climate change mitigation and biodiversity. IKI primarily funds large-scale programs via thematic and country-specific selection procedures to accelerate transformation towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy and its connected supply structures.
    Funding information: A grant of between EUR 300,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000 can be awarded per project.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  22. Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program (USA + international students)
    Open to full time undergraduate and graduate students studying at an accredited two- or four-year college or graduate school in the U.S. for the 2020/2021 school year. Students must be focusing studies on sustainable and regenerative agriculture. International students may apply if they are attending a U.S. school.
    Funding information: total amount available is USD 100,000
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  23. Call for Proposals, NextGen Grant, Ray C. Anderson Foundation (USA)
    Requests proposals that would measurably reduce existing or avoid future emissions of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Will primarily judge proposals on the potential to help reverse global warming. The Committee will give strong consideration to meaningful social and environmental benefits associated with the carbon reduction potential of the project.
    Funding information: one USD 100,000 grant
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  24. Call for Applications, Projects for Happiness 2020, Khind Starfish Foundation (Malaysia)
    To encourage student initiative, innovation and entrepreneurship by finding creative ways of helping to uplift the lives of those who are socio ­economically challenged through sustainable community initiatives. Focus: Education, Helping Underprivileged Communities, Arts & Culture, Environmental Protection, Animal Welfare and Racial Harmony.
    Funding information: projects will be selected for funding at a max. of RM 10,000 each.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  25. Scientific Product Grants Program, Wildlife Acoustics
    To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife.
    Funding information: every quarter, up to USD 5,000 worth of products given to recipients.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  26. Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme, European Commission
    A joint initiative of the African Union and the European Union, is being implemented under the auspices of the Pan-African Partnership. The overall objective of the program is to enhance human capital development in Africa, while strengthening intra-African collaboration as called for by Agenda 2063
    Funding information: EUR 9,800,000
    Deadline: May 19, 2020.

  27. Call for Proposals on VAW Data, UN Women (East and Southern Africa)
    Seeks to partner with an institution or consortium of institutions in East and Southern Africa region to develop and implement the regional capacity development initiative on VAW data, with an aim at enhancing expertise and capacity of national stakeholders in the region on the measurement of VAW in alignment with globally agreed standards and principles.
    Funding information: budget range USD 120,000 – USD 180,000
    Deadline: May 20, 2020.

  28. Call for Proposals, UN Women and WHO (Arab states region)
    Seeks to partner with an institution or consortium of institutions in the Arab States region to develop and implement the regional capacity development initiative on VAW data, with an aim at enhancing expertise and capacity of national stakeholders in the region on the measurement of VAW in alignment with globally agreed standards and principles.
    Funding information: budget range USD 120,000 – USD 200,000.
    Deadline: May 20, 2020.

  29. Open Call for Proposals, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
    To update the ecosystem profile for the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot. CEPF will make one award for a team to lead a stakeholder consultation process in the region and produce multiple written deliverables per the call for proposals and scope of work.
    Funding information: total budget for the grant is not to exceed USD 250,000
    Deadline: May 21, 2020.

  30. Regional Environment Grant Office Grant, US Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu (Pacific Island States)
    Projects should address 1+ of the following focus areas: combating conservation crimes and strengthening governance in wildlife, logging mining, and fishing; promoting pollution control and waste management expertise; combating marine debris and pollution; protecting against infectious diseases and building global health security; addressing climate change through ingenuity and innovation.
    Funding information: applications should request between USD 5,000 and 20,000.
    Deadline: May 22, 2020.

  31. FRIDA Grants (Latin America and the Caribbean)
    To provide financial support to innovative initiatives seeking to promote an open, stable and secure Internet in the region. Four themes: cybersecurity, internet resilience, interconnection, and network operation.
    Funding information: three USD 10,000 awards for each of the program's thematic categories; approximately eight USD 10,000 – 40,000 grants between the program's three thematic categories
    Deadline: May 22, 2020.

  32. Call for Proposals, CEF Energy Work Program, European Commission
    Concerning projects of common interest under the connecting Europe facility in the field of trans-European energy infrastructure. Aims to enable projects of common interest to be prepared and implemented within the framework of the trans-European networks policy in the energy sector.
    Funding information: indicative amount to be allocated is EUR 979.6 million
    Deadline: May 27, 2020.

  33. National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
    The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
    Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  34. Conservation Collaboration Grants, USDA (United States)
    Availability of grants and agreements in Kansas for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state and community level conservation leadership.
    Funding information: total program amount USD 4,000,000; award ceiling USD 2,500,000; award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  35. Call for Research Concept Notes, South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (see link for list of eligible countries)
    Seeking research concept notes in any area of environmental and resource economics relating to the development of South Asia and the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Encourages research on environmental issues faced by people living in the plains, hills, and mountains.
    Funding information: grants are likely to be in the range of USD 20,000–30,000 over a two-year period
    Deadline: May 31, 2020

  36. Call for Applications, OES Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues, U.S. Department of State (see eligible countries in SE Asia)
    Intends to strengthen local capacity to monitor air quality and expand awareness of air quality issues among decision makers and the general public in at least two Southeast Asian countries. More specifically, the project would target key host government entities, universities, and NGOs to develop and enhance air quality monitoring capacity with low or medium cost sensors, educational materials, others.
    Funding information: award ceiling/floor USD 296,296
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  37. New Grant, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, WHO (eligible countries in link)
    Eleventh call for research proposals under the grant for Research in Priority Areas of Public Health 2020–2021. The aim of the grant is to promote health research as a tool for national development programming, and to increase the use of evidence-based action and health planning for provision of equitable health care.
    Funding information: USD 10,000 - 15,000 per proposal; duration must not exceed 10 mo.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  38. Call for Proposals, B Lab and B Academics
    Using new data collected through the SDG Action Manager and existing data from the B
    Impact Assessment, this call seeks to support research on the contributions of the
    business community to achieving the SDGs by 2030 and the impact that the SDG Action
    Manager can have on tangibly measuring, tracking, and improving these contributions.
    Funding information: full research projects up to CAD 30,000. South-South or
    South-North collaborations may request up to CAD 40,000. Total available is CAD 85,000.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  39. Call for Innovation via Transform Fund 2020, Islamic Development Fund
    Will focus entirely on supporting our Member Countries long-term preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will identify, encourage and reward innovative proposals that will benefit local communities focused on: the application of advanced technology, innovative health supply chain management systems, development of low-cost rapid tests and screening methods, and capacity building interventions.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  40. 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, 2020.

  41. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  42. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)
    Thematic call entitled "Societal Responses to and Preparedness for Emerging Viral Infections – 2020". Research can include: surveillance and early detection of disease. Rapid diagnostics of novel viruses. New technologies to prevent or combat epidemic viral infections. Infectious epidemiology. National preparedness to deal with emerging viral infections.
    Funding information: up to DKK 20 million for up to 2 grants of up to DKK 10 million for projects lasting up to 3 years.
    Deadline: Jun 4, 2020.

  43. New Call for Projects, International Brussels (Belgium)
    To raise people’s awareness about global and inclusive citizenship in the margin of its development cooperation policy. The Brussels-Capital Region wants to contribute to the eradication of poverty around the world and is therefore joining efforts with Belgium and the international community to bring about sustainable development and a fairer world.
    Funding information: range of EUR 5,000 to 25,000
    Deadline: Jun 8, 2020.

  44. Request for Proposals, Science for Nature and People Partnership
    Believes successful solutions require integration of science with strategy, and a process that requires collaboration across sectors and organizations. To find new cross-sector and interdisciplinary teams willing to do science differently for lasting impact, it funds science that leads to tangible and enduring benefits to conservation and sustainable development.
    Funding information: up to USD 1 million total across 4-6 approved working groups
    Deadline: Jun 10, 2020.

  45. New Call for Proposals, Building Administrative Capacities in the Danube Region (eligible countries in link)
    Provides funding for know-how transfer actions implemented by Austrian institutions and experts for the benefit of partners from the Region. Overall theme is the contribution to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals integrated in the latest EU policies, as the framework for long-term transformation of the Western Balkan countries. Priority given to SDG 11.
    Funding information: amount available in the Call is EUR 55,000; max. amount per grant is EUR 8,000
    Deadline: Jun 15, 2020.

  46. Call for Proposals, Support to CSOs, European Commission
    The global objective of this call for proposals is to support civil society organisations as actors of governance in their own right by strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in policy formulation and in the monitoring of policy implementation processes in order to contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ensure no-one is left behind.
    Funding information: EUR 14,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 16, 2020.

  47. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  48. Education Fund, Rural Women New Zealand
    Available to people over 25 who wish to further their training or education in order to improve their skills. Applicants will need to indicate the benefit of their study to the wider community in addition to their personal development. Preference will be given to those in smaller centers/rural areas. Course to be undertaken at a recognized education provider.
    Funding information: grants of up to NZD 500
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  49. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
    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. 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 are rarely awarded.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  50. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  51. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
    CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
    Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  52. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
    The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
    Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  53. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
    One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
    Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  54. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic
    National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.
    Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.
    Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

  55. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)
    To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development
    Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.
    Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

  56. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck
    Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.
    Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

  57. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  58. New Call for Proposals, DIM ELICIT (France)
    To support projects developing innovative technologies and methods regarding the analysis, diagnosis and/or treatment to fight SARS-CoV-2. The technologies targeted in this call will have to belong to at least one Core technologies and one End-user applications.
    Funding information: EUR 15,000 for running and/or staff costs (66% max of total cost without VAT); and/or EUR 30,000 for equipment (66% max of total cost without VAT)
    Deadline: Dec 31, 2020.

  59. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  60. 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. Early Career Fellowship, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)
    Supports early career women scientists to lead important research projects in countries which have been identified as especially lacking in scientific and technological resources. Fellows will build on their leadership and management skills, develop connections with a variety of public and private sector partners to potentially convert their research into marketable products or guarantee its impact on a broader scale
    Funding information: up to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  2. Call for Nominations, Young Global Leaders Class 2021
    Do you know a leader under 40 who is making an impact on the world and innovating towards the greater good? The mission of the Forum of Young Global Leaders is to create a dynamic global community of exceptional people with the vision, courage and influence to drive positive change in the world.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  3. Request for Expression of Interest, Women’s International Peace Centre (Africa – Great Lakes region)
    To commission a research to generate empirical evidence on the challenges that women encounter and opportunities across the region that can enable advancement of the Women, Peace and Justice Agenda in the Great Lakes Region.
    Deadline: May 4, 2020.

  4. Call for Projects, Paris Peace Forum
    To select concrete governance solutions which take on global challenges related to the 6 themes comprising the focus of the annual event: peace and security; development; environment, new technologies, inclusive economy; and culture and education.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  5. 2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (India)
    To pursue a master's degree program at select US colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; International Affairs; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women's Studies/Gender Studies; others.
    Benefits: J-1 visa support; roundtrip economy air travel from fellow’s home city to host institution in the US; funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs; accident/sickness coverage per US government guidelines.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.  

  6. One Young World Scholarship, Deloitte
    Intended for young leaders focused on improving the education, skills, and access to opportunity for people in their communities, countries, or world at large.
    Deadline: May 22, 2020.

  7. International Training Program, Geological Survey of Sweden (see eligible African countries in link)
    Invites subject professionals, from relevant organizations and agencies in Eastern and Southern Africa, to apply for the Advanced International Training Program – Mine Water and Mine Waste Management.
    Deadline: May 24, 2020.

  8. New Young Professionals Program, WTO
    Candidates up to the age of 32, as of 1 January 2021, from eligible developing and least-developed countries are invited. A unique opportunity for qualified young professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills on WTO and international trade issues. Areas of work may include accessions, agriculture, dispute settlement, intellectual property rights, market access, WTO rules, trade and development, trade and environment, trade in services and investment, trade policy analysis and trade-related technical assistance, and others.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  9. Call for Applications, Earth Leadership Program (Canada, Mexico, USA)
    The program provides mid-career academic environmental researchers with the skills, approaches, and theoretical frameworks for catalyzing change to address the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
    Funding information: all expenses for the two intensive training sessions for each fellow with a contribution of USD 9,000 for each fellow from their home institution
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  10. New MOOC, UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries and FAO
    New partnership to support the delivery of online training activities for the 47 least-developed countries to enhance the access to recent scientific knowledge, and thus give them the opportunity to participate fully in the global scientific community. Will run two editions of MOOC titled: “Research4Life Online Training Tools to develop capacities in information use, scholarly communication and information management in LDCs”.
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  11. PhD Fellowships, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)
    Contributes to the emergence of a new generation of women leaders in science and technology, and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  12. Peace Fellowships, Rotary
    Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program.
    Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  13. Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
    Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
    This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.

  14. Indigenous Communities Fellowship, MIT Solve (United States)
    Seeks solutions by Native innovators across the US that consider both technology and traditional knowledge to support and scale positive impact.
    Funding information: All solutions selected will receive a USD 10,000 grant.
    Deadline: Jul 7, 2020.

  15. New Call for Digital Solutions, ENGIE North America (USA)
    Seeking digital solutions to enable/strengthen engagement and participation of a city’s residents with ENGIE and the city during the implementation of energy, infrastructure projects in cities across North America.
    Deadline: Jul 10, 2020.

  16. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
    Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

  17. New Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship 2020
    A shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peacebuilding practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in organizations across the globe. In particular, the program serves to strengthen the representation of Asian professionals with expertise in Asian issues.
    Deadline: Aug 14, 2020.

  18. New Call for Submissions, MY World 360° and SDG Action Campaign
    Creators of all ages, countries and languages can bring the global community closer together by capturing actions that are making a difference in response to Covid-19, thereby sharing their vision of a post-pandemic world that meets the Sustainable Development Goals.
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

  19. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)
    Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.
    Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

  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: April 15, 2020

New in:

  1. Conservation Collaboration Grants, USDA (United States)

  2. Open Call for Proposals, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)

  3. Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)

  4. Call for Research Concept Notes, South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (see link for list of eligible countries)

  5. Call for Applications, Earth Leadership Program (Canada, Mexico, USA)

  6. Grant, Institute for War and Peace Reporting (see link for eligible SE Asian countries)

  7. Fast Track Funding Path for Coronavirus, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (Saudi Arabia)

  8. SAMHAR-COVID19 Hackathon Grant, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (India)

  9. Summer School on Urban Resilience 2020, BLOXHUB and University of Southern Denmark

  10. Jim Rubin International Fellowship

  11. Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program (USA + international students)

  12. Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges, University of Basel

  13. Early Career Fellowship, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)

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

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. Proposals for Nordic COVID-19 Activities, Nordic Trial Alliance
    A proposal could for example include (one or several) activities related to: knowledge transfer, infrastructure establishment, Nordic coordination or national initiatives including trials, planning of joint Nordic initiatives, data sharing and interoperability, establishing networks, monitoring, and preparedness; that will strengthen Nordic clinical collaboration.
    Funding information: each activity may apply for max. 500,000 NOK; total available 2,000,000 NOK
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  2. Call for Proposals, Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe
    Welcomes proposals requesting computing resources to contribute to the mitigation of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This applies, without being exhaustive, to: biomolecular research, bioinformatics research, bio-simulations, epidemiologic analysis, & other analyses.
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  3. South Asia Small Grants Program, The Asia Foundation (eligible countries in link)
    Will support CSOs to work on critical governance challenges around four core themes: increasing public sector accountability and transparency; strengthening the rule of law; promoting civil society participation and media in these efforts; and strengthening democratic institutions and practices.
    Funding information: floor level funding of USD 25,000 and a ceiling of USD 75,000 in equivalent local currency
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  4. Small Grants 2020, The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
    To enable early career researchers and global health professionals in the field of tropical medicine or global health to undertake clinical or scientific research and/or fieldwork, either as stand-alone projects or distinct elements within a larger project. They are ideally for those who have not received funding in their own name before.
    Funding information: the max. small grant awarded is GBP 5,000 (including VAT)
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  5. Call for Proposals for Regional Projects in Latin America and Caribbean, IDB
    Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative provides technical grants to finance solutions to shared challenges via regional cooperation. The proposals must involve a collective solution produced by at least three IDB borrowing member countries. Focus areas: gender equality & diversity; climate change & environmental sustainability; institutional capacity & rule of law.
    Funding information: size of the grant typically ranges between USD 500,000 and USD 750,000 per project.
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  6. Publication Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible countries in link)
    Supports scientific publications derived from applicant’s own research work and will expand knowledge of nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
    Funding information: max. grant size JPY 1,000,000 per project for a max. duration of 1 year.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  7. Research Grant Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (mainly Asia-Pacific region)
    To support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Aims at strengthening research capacity of young researchers to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through their own research work.
    Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 500,000 per project for a max. duration of two years (min. one year).
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  8. Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
    To promote multi-perspective research on how global mobility influences general health, various health determinants and the well-being of local and mobile populations, and how the effects of mobility can be addressed in a sustainable way.
    Funding information: Up to 15 unrestricted preparatory grants of EUR 50,000 each for a 10-month period will be awarded to the shortlisted 1st stage applicants; A total grant fund of EUR 9,000,000 is available for project grants of up to EUR 1,500,000 per project, for 4 to 6 projects of a 3 to 5-year duration.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  9. Call for Proposals, World Health Organization (Latin America & Caribbean)
    Joint PAHO/TDR Small Grant Scheme for operational research to support the elimination of communicable diseases in the Latin American and Caribbean Region. Promotes and supports research in infectious diseases that leads to health improvement, and helps strengthen individual and institutional research capacity in developing countries.
    Funding information: 5 proposals for up to USD 30,000 per grant will be funded. Co-funding from domestic or other sources is encouraged.
    Deadline: Apr 19, 2020.

  10. New Fast Track Funding Path for Coronavirus, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (Saudi Arabia)
    To better understand and elucidate the Coronavirus pandemic through in-depth etiological and epidemiological studies, disease pathogenesis, data modelling, developing rapid diagnostics. The program envisages that the outcomes of these efforts will lead to better understanding of SARS-CoV-2 biology and behavior and will lead into the development of more efficient, accurate and rapid point-of-care diagnostic assays and detection tools.
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  11. New SAMHAR-COVID19 Hackathon Grant, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (India)
    To prepare the research community to make use of HPC-AI tools and keep ready to predict outbreaks. Open to Researchers, Academicians, MSMEs, Startups and Industries with an objective to bring out innovative and implementable ideas for prediction, forecasting and building healthcare models to inform the way we interpret the science of pandemic outbreaks using AI technology on Supercomputers.
    Funding information: cash rewards and computing credits
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  12. Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
    To plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion/integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, & economic/social self-sufficiency of disabled individuals.
    Funding information: estimate total USD 500,000; award ceiling: USD 500,000; award floor: USD 495,000
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  13. Call for Proposals, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (see list of countries)
    Civil society organizations are invited to present proposals for projects that contribute to NICFI’s strategic goal, which is that reversed and reduced loss of tropical forest contribute to a stable climate, protect biodiversity and enhance sustainable development.
    Funding information: For applications covering a five-year period, priority will be given to projects with a total budget above NOK 20 million.
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  14. Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society
    The Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability (RFP) focuses on the gathering and analysis of archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and paleoclimatological data for the purposes of increasing understanding of human-environmental interactions over time, to ultimately contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
    Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 80,000.
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  15. Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)
    To support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints.
    Funding information: Standard Research Projects – up to USD 300,000 (total project, not per year).
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  16. Research Grant Program, Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
    Supports scientists in Asia conducting research in their own countries. The focal research area is water-related Environmental Science and Technology. Examples: water/wastewater treatment, water quality analysis, sustainability of water environment sanitation, water ecosystem, agricultural water use, industrial wastewater treatment.
    Funding information: maximum amount is JPY 400,000 per an adopted research
    Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.

  17. Social Justice Small Grants, Mercy Foundation (Australia)
    Provides seed funding to assist communities and organizations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. The focus for 2020 is ‘Justice in the digital world’. Program is only available to nonprofit organizations.
    Funding information: amounts range from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.

  18. New Grant, Institute for War and Peace Reporting (see link for eligible SE Asian countries)
    Quick-response projects to help combat misinformation and disinformation around COVID-19 and to provide the Southeast Asian public with increased access to reliable information. 
    Funding information: between USD 2,000 and 10,000
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  19. Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarships 2020
    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. Open to young innovators (aged 18 - 30) who are working with cutting-edge technology to protect and restore the environment.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  20. 2020 Small Grants Innovation Program, WWF India
    To encourage young Indians to respond innovatively and independently to the conservation issues which affect the country. Grants will be used to fund research and initiatives which especially demonstrate innovation that is replicable, scalable and sustainable.
    Funding information: offering eligible individuals a one-time grant of up to INR 400,000 over a maximum period of 2 years for undertaking conservation research/ action research.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  21. Call for Proposals, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
    Focused on Ecosystem-based Adaptation Facility actions that help people adapt to adverse effects of climate change, reduce disaster risk, and build resilient ecosystems and economies.
    Funding information: project applications may range from USD 250,000 to USD 2,000,000. Two tiers of funding will be supported – Tier 1: Large grants and Tier 2: Medium-sized grants
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  22. Call for Proposals, Research Grants, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see list of eligible ICGEB countries)
    Dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest. 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, 2020.

  23. Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
    The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
    Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  24. Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
    Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
    Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  25. Connection Grants, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)
    Support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage on research issues of value to those participating
    Funding information: for events: CAD 7,000 - 25,000; outreach activities: CAD 7,000 - 50,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  26. Core Infrastructure Fund, Open Technology Fund
    Inviting proposals that support the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the Internet.
    Funding information: award ceiling USD 300,000 and award floor USD 5,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  27. 2020 Professional Development Grants Program, WWF (list of eligible countries in link)
    To provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities.
    Funding information: applicants can request up to USD 6,500 and training may take place anywhere in the world.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  28. Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
    Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
    Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  29. Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
    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: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  30. Call for Proposals, Sasaki Foundation (USA)
    Looking for interdisciplinary, creative approaches to test new design concepts that address complex challenges in our communities. Recognizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches, diverse community voices, and regional cooperation as key drivers to find shared solutions and create shared impact.
    Note: Persons interested in an introduction with the Foundation’s leadership, can contact Lauren.Barredo@unsdsn.org.
    Funding information: will award up to 3 grants of USD 15,000 each to winning teams
    Deadline: May 8, 2020.

  31. Conservation Innovation Grants, US Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation Service (USA)
    The purpose of On-Farm Trials is to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. On-Farm Trials supports the implementation of innovative approaches that have a positive conservation effect but which, for any number of reasons, have not yet been adopted by producers.
    Funding information: max. amount of a single award in either On-Farm Trials or Soil Health Demonstration Trials (SHD) is USD 5,000,000. Min. award is USD 250,000. 15-20 awards
    Deadline: May 11, 2020.

  32. International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)
    Focus is on climate change mitigation and biodiversity. IKI primarily funds large-scale programs via thematic and country-specific selection procedures to accelerate transformation towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy and its connected supply structures.
    Funding information: A grant of between EUR 300,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000 can be awarded per project.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  33. New Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program (USA + international students)
    Open to full time undergraduate and graduate students studying at an accredited two- or four-year college or graduate school in the U.S. for the 2020/2021 school year. Students must be focusing studies on sustainable and regenerative agriculture. International students may apply if they are attending a U.S. school.
    Funding information: total amount available is USD 100,000
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  34. Call for Proposals, NextGen Grant, Ray C. Anderson Foundation (USA)
    Requests proposals that would measurably reduce existing or avoid future emissions of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Will primarily judge proposals on the potential to help reverse global warming. The Committee will give strong consideration to meaningful social and environmental benefits associated with the carbon reduction potential of the project.
    Funding information: one USD 100,000 grant
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  35. Call for Applications, Projects for Happiness 2020, Khind Starfish Foundation (Malaysia)
    To encourage student initiative, innovation and entrepreneurship by finding creative ways of helping to uplift the lives of those who are socio ­economically challenged through sustainable community initiatives. Focus: Education, Helping Underprivileged Communities, Arts & Culture, Environmental Protection, Animal Welfare and Racial Harmony.
    Funding information: projects will be selected for funding at a max. of RM 10,000 each.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  36. Scientific Product Grants Program, Wildlife Acoustics
    To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife.
    Funding information: every quarter, up to USD 5,000 worth of products given to recipients.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  37. Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme, European Commission
    A joint initiative of the African Union and the European Union, is being implemented under the auspices of the Pan-African Partnership. The overall objective of the program is to enhance human capital development in Africa, while strengthening intra-African collaboration as called for by Agenda 2063
    Funding information: EUR 9,800,000
    Deadline: May 19, 2020.

  38. Call for Proposals on VAW Data, UN Women (East and Southern Africa)
    Seeks to partner with an institution or consortium of institutions in East and Southern Africa region to develop and implement the regional capacity development initiative on VAW data, with an aim at enhancing expertise and capacity of national stakeholders in the region on the measurement of VAW in alignment with globally agreed standards and principles.
    Funding information: budget range USD 120,000 – USD 180,000
    Deadline: May 20, 2020.

  39. Call for Proposals, UN Women and WHO (Arab states region)
    Seeks to partner with an institution or consortium of institutions in the Arab States region to develop and implement the regional capacity development initiative on VAW data, with an aim at enhancing expertise and capacity of national stakeholders in the region on the measurement of VAW in alignment with globally agreed standards and principles.
    Funding information: budget range USD 120,000 – USD 200,000.
    Deadline: May 20, 2020.

  40. New Open Call for Proposals, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
    To update the ecosystem profile for the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot. CEPF will make one award for a team to lead a stakeholder consultation process in the region and produce multiple written deliverables per the call for proposals and scope of work.
    Funding information: total budget for the grant is not to exceed USD 250,000
    Deadline: May 21, 2020.

  41. FRIDA Grants (Latin America and the Caribbean)
    To provide financial support to innovative initiatives seeking to promote an open, stable and secure Internet in the region. Four themes: cybersecurity, internet resilience, interconnection, and network operation.
    Funding information: three USD 10,000 awards for each of the program's thematic categories; approximately eight USD 10,000 – 40,000 grants between the program's three thematic categories
    Deadline: May 22, 2020.

  42. National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
    The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
    Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  43. New Conservation Collaboration Grants, USDA (United States)
    Availability of grants and agreements in Kansas for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state and community level conservation leadership.
    Funding information: total program amount USD 4,000,000; award ceiling USD 2,500,000; award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  44. New Call for Research Concept Notes, South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (see link for list of eligible countries)
    Seeking research concept notes in any area of environmental and resource economics relating to the development of South Asia and the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Encourages research on environmental issues faced by people living in the plains, hills, and mountains.
    Funding information: grants are likely to be in the range of USD 20,000–30,000 over a two-year period
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  45. Call for Applications, OES Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues, U.S. Department of State (see eligible countries in SE Asia)
    Intends to strengthen local capacity to monitor air quality and expand awareness of air quality issues among decision makers and the general public in at least two Southeast Asian countries. More specifically, the project would target key host government entities, universities, and NGOs to develop and enhance air quality monitoring capacity with low or medium cost sensors, educational materials, others.
    Funding information: award ceiling/floor USD 296,296
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  46. Call for Innovation via Transform Fund 2020, Islamic Development Fund
    Will focus entirely on supporting our Member Countries long-term preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will identify, encourage and reward innovative proposals that will benefit local communities focused on: the application of advanced technology, innovative health supply chain management systems, development of low-cost rapid tests and screening methods, and capacity building interventions.
    Deadline: Jun 1, 2020.

  47. 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, 2020.

  48. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  49. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)
    Thematic call entitled "Societal Responses to and Preparedness for Emerging Viral Infections – 2020". Research can include: surveillance and early detection of disease. Rapid diagnostics of novel viruses. New technologies to prevent or combat epidemic viral infections. Infectious epidemiology. National preparedness to deal with emerging viral infections.
    Funding information: up to DKK 20 million for up to 2 grants of up to DKK 10 million for projects lasting up to 3 years.
    Deadline: Jun 4, 2020.

  50. Request for Proposals, Science for Nature and People Partnership
    Believes successful solutions require integration of science with strategy, and a process that requires collaboration across sectors and organizations. To find new cross-sector and interdisciplinary teams willing to do science differently for lasting impact, it funds science that leads to tangible and enduring benefits to conservation and sustainable development.
    Funding information: up to USD 1 million total across 4-6 approved working groups
    Deadline: Jun 10, 2020.

  51. Call for Proposals, Support to CSOs, European Commission
    The global objective of this call for proposals is to support civil society organisations as actors of governance in their own right by strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in policy formulation and in the monitoring of policy implementation processes in order to contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ensure no-one is left behind.
    Funding information: EUR 14,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 16, 2020.

  52. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  53. Education Fund, Rural Women New Zealand
    Available to people over 25 who wish to further their training or education in order to improve their skills. Applicants will need to indicate the benefit of their study to the wider community in addition to their personal development. Preference will be given to those in smaller centers/rural areas. Course to be undertaken at a recognized education provider.
    Funding information: grants of up to NZD 500
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  54. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
    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. 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 are rarely awarded.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  55. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  56. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
    CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
    Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  57. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
    The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
    Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  58. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
    One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
    Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  59. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic
    National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.
    Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.
    Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

  60. New Call for Proposals, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (Sub-Saharan Africa)
    To establish an African cohort of epidemiologists by supporting institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe that provide master’s training in epidemiology and biostatistics, as part of the Africa CDC’s framework for public health workforce development
    Funding information: call budget is EU 5,000,000; requested contribution per action should not exceed EUR 50,000 per student, with a max. total budget of EUR 750,000.
    Deadline: Jul 30, 2020.

  61. Research Grants Program 2020, Merck
    Open to scientists in all career stages who are affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Aim is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science. Research areas: drug discovery, next generation machine learning, bioreactor design for cultured meat, and pandemic preparedness/fighting new emerging viral infectious disease.
    Funding information: grants of EUR 100,000 - 500,000 per year for up to 3 years
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2020.

  62. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  63. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  64. 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. New 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 1, 2020

New in:

  1. COVID-19 Extraordinary Call for Proposals, Central European Initiative

  2. Connection Grants, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)

  3. Call for Proposals, Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe

  4. Webinar, Non-Profit Energy Cooperatives as the Catalyst of the Movement of People to Renewable Electricity, University of Houston 

  5. Request for Proposals, Science for Nature and People Partnership

  6. Call for Nominations, Young Global Leaders Class 2021

  7. Interactive Open Online Course, Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange (Erasmus+ or Southern Mediterranean countries)  

  8. Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)

  9. Call for Proposals, UN Women and WHO (Arab states region)

  10. Call for Applications, OES Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues, U.S. Department of State (see eligible countries in SE Asia)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. Call for Research Proposals, Al Qasimi Foundation (UAE)
    Welcomes research proposals related to coastal and marine systems from a broad array of academic disciplines.
    Funding information: Start-up Funding (max. 50,000 AED) for Individuals and Organizations
    Deadline: Apr 1, 2020.

  2. Call for Proposals, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area
    To improve water availability and sustainable agriculture production in a region heavily distressed by climate change, urbanization and population growth.
    Funding information: various amounts allocated, depending on the open calls.
    Deadline: Apr 1, 2020.

  3. Arctic Species Conservation Fund, WWF (Canada)
    Seeks to secure policies and legislation that are effective and appropriate for the conservation of Arctic species, incorporate the best available science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and include the direct engagement of Indigenous peoples.
    Funding information: up to CAD 25,000 CAD for the stewardship or research initiative
    Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.

  4. Call for Proposals, GEF Small Grants Program (Guatemala, Lesotho, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda)
    The GEF SGP and UN Mountain Partnership work to leverage resources and increase the resilience of mountain communities through the enhancement of agriculture-food value chains by providing technical assistance, capacity development, communication and events.
    Funding information: grant funding available up to a max. of USD 140,000.
    Deadline: Apr 5, 2020.

  5. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
    Looking for research and innovation initiatives, which engage researchers from Switzerland and from the Global South and East and implementation partners from other sectors (government, civil society, private sector). Intends to support research initiatives that respond to the needs/interests of implementation partners. No set thematic orientations.
    Funding information: finances up to 50% of the total budget, but can cover up to 70% of the total budget if the type of initiative requires it (e.g. new innovative initiative). Contribution will indicatively be around CHF 1 million (m)/year.
    Deadline: Apr 5, 2020.

  6. Call for Proposals, Dutch Research Council and Department of Biotechnology of India
    To support interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches in order to develop application-oriented solutions for adaptation of agriculture to incremental climate change and/or increased climatic variability. These solutions should aim at balancing trade-offs and amplifying synergies between economic development and social demands while simultaneously preserving the environment.
    Funding information: total combined budget for this call is EUR 2,800,000
    Deadline: Apr 7, 2020.

  7. Seeding Food Innovation Grant, George Weston Ltd. (Canada)
    To provide seed funding for research or technology development that help accelerate solutions to sustainable food challenges. Projects should focus on the intensification of food production in ways that are sustainable: environmentally, economically and culturally.
    Deadline: Apr 8, 2020.

  8. New COVID-19 Extraordinary Call for Proposals, Central European Initiative 
    Purposely aims at addressing quickly the specific needs of communities in CEI Member States. Three areas of intervention are: healthcare and telemedicine, education and e-learning/distance learning, and support to micro, small and medium sized enterprise.
    Funding information: EUR 600,000
    Deadline: Apr 9, 2020.

  9. Call for Projects South 2020, Brussels International (Belgium)
    To support sustainable and inclusive economic development projects in developing countries. Projects must be implemented in an urban or semi-urban context.
    Funding information: to support as many projects as possible, in the range of EUR 10,000 to EUR 125,000.
    Deadline:  Apr 9, 2020.

  10. Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction, National Geographic Society
    To support priorities of IUCN SSC Species Conservation Plans as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN SSC Species Specialist Group. The goal is to halt biodiversity decline by implementing conservation plans for species and groups of species.
    Funding information: requests should be less than USD 30,000, but can be up to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Apr 10, 2020.

  11. Improving the Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centers of Excellence Program, European Union (EU/Turkey)
    The objective of this call for proposals is: to establish a flexible, transparent, innovative and quality based education system which supports social and economic development and prepares for employment, where all segments of society find the possibility to learn within their own needs.
    Funding information: min. amount EUR 200,000; max. amount EUR 600,000
    Deadline: Apr 14, 2020.

  12. New Call for Proposals, Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe
    Welcomes proposals requesting computing resources to contribute to the mitigation of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This applies, without being exhaustive, to: biomolecular research, bioinformatics research, bio-simulations, epidemiologic analysis, & other analyses.
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  13. South Asia Small Grants Program, The Asia Foundation (eligible countries in link)
    Will support CSOs to work on critical governance challenges around four core themes: increasing public sector accountability and transparency; strengthening the rule of law; promoting civil society participation and media in these efforts; and strengthening democratic institutions and practices.
    Funding information: floor level funding of USD 25,000 and a ceiling of USD 75,000 in equivalent local currency
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  14. Small Grants 2020, The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
    To enable early career researchers and global health professionals in the field of tropical medicine or global health to undertake clinical or scientific research and/or fieldwork, either as stand-alone projects or distinct elements within a larger project. They are ideally for those who have not received funding in their own name before.
    Funding information: the max. small grant awarded is GBP 5,000 (including VAT)
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  15. Call for Proposals for Regional Projects in Latin America and Caribbean, IDB
    Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative provides technical grants to finance solutions to shared challenges via regional cooperation. The proposals must involve a collective solution produced by at least three IDB borrowing member countries. Focus areas: gender equality & diversity; climate change & environmental sustainability; institutional capacity & rule of law.
    Funding information: size of the grant typically ranges between USD 500,000 and USD 750,000 per project.
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  16. Publication Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible countries in link)
    Supports scientific publications derived from applicant’s own research work and will expand knowledge of nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
    Funding information: max. grant size JPY 1,000,000 per project for a max. duration of 1 year.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  17. Research Grant Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (mainly Asia-Pacific region)
    To support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Aims at strengthening research capacity of young researchers to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through their own research work.
    Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 500,000 per project for a max. duration of two years (min. one year).
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  18. Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
    To promote multi-perspective research on how global mobility influences general health, various health determinants and the well-being of local and mobile populations, and how the effects of mobility can be addressed in a sustainable way.
    Funding information: Up to 15 unrestricted preparatory grants of EUR 50,000 each for a 10-month period will be awarded to the shortlisted 1st stage applicants; A total grant fund of EUR 9,000,000 is available for project grants of up to EUR 1,500,000 per project, for 4 to 6 projects of a 3 to 5-year duration.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  19. Call for Proposals, World Health Organization (Latin America & Caribbean)
    Joint PAHO/TDR Small Grant Scheme for operational research to support the elimination of communicable diseases in the Latin American and Caribbean Region. Promotes and supports research in infectious diseases that leads to health improvement, and helps strengthen individual and institutional research capacity in developing countries.
    Funding information: 5 proposals for up to USD 30,000 per grant will be funded. Co-funding from domestic or other sources is encouraged.
    Deadline: Apr 19, 2020.

  20. Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
    To plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion/integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, & economic/social self-sufficiency of disabled individuals.
    Funding information: estimate total USD 500,000; award ceiling: USD 500,000; award floor: USD 495,000
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  21. Call for Proposals, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (see list of countries)
    Civil society organizations are invited to present proposals for projects that contribute to NICFI’s strategic goal, which is that reversed and reduced loss of tropical forest contribute to a stable climate, protect biodiversity and enhance sustainable development.
    Funding information: For applications covering a five-year period, priority will be given to projects with a total budget above NOK 20 million.
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  22. Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society
    The Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability (RFP) focuses on the gathering and analysis of archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and paleoclimatological data for the purposes of increasing understanding of human-environmental interactions over time, to ultimately contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
    Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 80,000.
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  23. Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)
    To support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints.
    Funding information: Standard Research Projects – up to USD 300,000 (total project, not per year).
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  24. Social Justice Small Grants, Mercy Foundation (Australia)
    Provides seed funding to assist communities and organizations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. The focus for 2020 is ‘Justice in the digital world’. Program is only available to nonprofit organizations.
    Funding information: amounts range from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.

  25. 2020 Small Grants Innovation Program, WWF India
    To encourage young Indians to respond innovatively and independently to the conservation issues which affect the country. Grants will be used to fund research and initiatives which especially demonstrate innovation that is replicable, scalable and sustainable.
    Funding information: offering eligible individuals a one-time grant of up to INR 400,000 over a maximum period of 2 years for undertaking conservation research/ action research.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  26. Call for Proposals, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
    Focused on Ecosystem-based Adaptation Facility actions that help people adapt to adverse effects of climate change, reduce disaster risk, and build resilient ecosystems and economies.
    Funding information: project applications may range from USD 250,000 to USD 2,000,000. Two tiers of funding will be supported – Tier 1: Large grants and Tier 2: Medium-sized grants
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  27. Call for Proposals, Research Grants, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see list of eligible ICGEB countries)
    Dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest. 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, 2020.

  28. Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
    The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
    Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  29. Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
    Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
    Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  30. New Connection Grants, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada)
    Support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage on research issues of value to those participating
    Funding information: for events: CAD 7,000 - 25,000; outreach activities: CAD 7,000 - 50,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  31. Core Infrastructure Fund, Open Technology Fund
    Inviting proposals that support the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the Internet.
    Funding information: award ceiling USD 300,000 and award floor USD 5,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  32. 2020 Professional Development Grants Program, WWF (list of eligible countries in link)
    To provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities.
    Funding information: applicants can request up to USD 6,500 and training may take place anywhere in the world.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  33. Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
    Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
    Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  34. Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
    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: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  35. Call for Proposals, Sasaki Foundation (USA)
    Looking for interdisciplinary, creative approaches to test new design concepts that address complex challenges in our communities. Recognizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches, diverse community voices, and regional cooperation as key drivers to find shared solutions and create shared impact.
    Note: Persons interested in an introduction with the Foundation’s leadership, can contact Lauren.Barredo@unsdsn.org.
    Funding information: will award up to 3 grants of USD 15,000 each to winning teams
    Deadline: May 8, 2020.

  36. Conservation Innovation Grants, US Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation Service (USA)
    The purpose of On-Farm Trials is to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. On-Farm Trials supports the implementation of innovative approaches that have a positive conservation effect but which, for any number of reasons, have not yet been adopted by producers.
    Funding information: max. amount of a single award in either On-Farm Trials or Soil Health Demonstration Trials (SHD) is USD 5,000,000. Min. award is USD 250,000. 15-20 awards
    Deadline: May 11, 2020.

  37. International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)
    Focus is on climate change mitigation and biodiversity. IKI primarily funds large-scale programs via thematic and country-specific selection procedures to accelerate transformation towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy and its connected supply structures.
    Funding information: A grant of between EUR 300,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000 can be awarded per project.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  38. Call for Proposals, NextGen Grant, Ray C. Anderson Foundation (USA)
    Requests proposals that would measurably reduce existing or avoid future emissions of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Will primarily judge proposals on the potential to help reverse global warming. The Committee will give strong consideration to meaningful social and environmental benefits associated with the carbon reduction potential of the project.
    Funding information: one USD 100,000 grant
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  39. Call for Applications, Projects for Happiness 2020, Khind Starfish Foundation (Malaysia)
    To encourage student initiative, innovation and entrepreneurship by finding creative ways of helping to uplift the lives of those who are socio ­economically challenged through sustainable community initiatives. Focus: Education, Helping Underprivileged Communities, Arts & Culture, Environmental Protection, Animal Welfare and Racial Harmony.
    Funding information: projects will be selected for funding at a max. of RM 10,000 each.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  40. Scientific Product Grants Program, Wildlife Acoustics
    To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife.
    Funding information: every quarter, up to USD 5,000 worth of products given to recipients.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  41. Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme, European Commission
    A joint initiative of the African Union and the European Union, is being implemented under the auspices of the Pan-African Partnership. The overall objective of the program is to enhance human capital development in Africa, while strengthening intra-African collaboration as called for by Agenda 2063
    Funding information: EUR 9,800,000
    Deadline: May 19, 2020.

  42. New Call for Proposals, UN Women and WHO (Arab states region)
    Seeks to partner with an institution or consortium of institutions in the Arab States region to develop and implement the regional capacity development initiative on VAW data, with an aim at enhancing expertise and capacity of national stakeholders in the region on the measurement of VAW in alignment with globally agreed standards and principles.
    Funding information: budget range USD 120,000 – USD 200,000.
    Deadline: May 20, 2020.

  43. National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
    The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
    Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  44. New Call for Applications, OES Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues, U.S. Department of State (see eligible countries in SE Asia)
    Intends to strengthen local capacity to monitor air quality and expand awareness of air quality issues among decision makers and the general public in at least two Southeast Asian countries. More specifically, the project would target key host government entities, universities, and NGOs to develop and enhance air quality monitoring capacity with low or medium cost sensors, educational materials, others.
    Funding information: award ceiling/floor USD 296,296
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  45. 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, 2020.

  46. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  47. New Call for Applications, Novo Nordisk Foundation (Denmark)
    Thematic call entitled "Societal Responses to and Preparedness for Emerging Viral Infections – 2020". Research can include: surveillance and early detection of disease. Rapid diagnostics of novel viruses. New technologies to prevent or combat epidemic viral infections. Infectious epidemiology. National preparedness to deal with emerging viral infections.
    Funding information: up to DKK 20 million for up to 2 grants of up to DKK 10 million for projects lasting up to 3 years.
    Deadline: Jun 4, 2020.

  48. New Request for Proposals, Science for Nature and People Partnership
    Believes successful solutions require integration of science with strategy, and a process that requires collaboration across sectors and organizations. To find new cross-sector and interdisciplinary teams willing to do science differently for lasting impact, it funds science that leads to tangible and enduring benefits to conservation and sustainable development.
    Funding information: up to USD 1 million total across 4-6 approved working groups
    Deadline: Jun 10, 2020.

  49. Call for Proposals, Support to CSOs, European Commission
    The global objective of this call for proposals is to support civil society organisations as actors of governance in their own right by strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in policy formulation and in the monitoring of policy implementation processes in order to contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ensure no-one is left behind.
    Funding information: EUR 14,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 16, 2020.

  50. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  51. Education Fund, Rural Women New Zealand
    Available to people over 25 who wish to further their training or education in order to improve their skills. Applicants will need to indicate the benefit of their study to the wider community in addition to their personal development. Preference will be given to those in smaller centers/rural areas. Course to be undertaken at a recognized education provider.
    Funding information: grants of up to NZD 500
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  52. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
    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. 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 are rarely awarded.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  53. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  54. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
    CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
    Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  55. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
    The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
    Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  56. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
    One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
    Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  57. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic
    National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.
    Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.
    Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

  58. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  59. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  60. 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. New Webinar, Non-Profit Energy Cooperatives as the Catalyst of the Movement of People to Renewable Electricity, University of Houston
    Via Zoom teleconference.
    Apr 3, 2020.

  2. Fellowship Program, UNESCO
    To enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation.
    Benefits: roundtrip travel; travel allowance; accommodation/meal stipend; and more
    Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.

  3. Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program
    A 2-year full-time paid commitment designed to build a movement of leaders who will work towards eliminating educational inequity in Nigeria. Equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities they serve.
    Benefits: leadership development training, teacher training, networking, access to Mentoring Program, coaching, business training and skills workshops, stipend for 2 years.
    Deadline: Apr 4, 2020.

  4. New Interactive Open Online Course, Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange (Erasmus+ or Southern Mediterranean countries)
    'Youth, Peace and Security' is a 4-week interactive online course that introduces participants to core concepts of violence, conflict and peace and provides a space to exchange ideas and perspectives with peers on the role of youth in conflict transformation.
    Deadline: Apr 5, 2020.

  5. Peking University Postdoctoral Program, IIASA
    Open to applicants of all nationalities and aimed at training highly qualified early-career postdoctoral researchers to carry out research in: advanced methodology, technological, economic, and environmental challenges including pollution and risk analysis, energy, ecology, and ecosystems management, and natural resources including water.
    Deadline: Apr 13, 2020.

  6. Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative
    Seeks to increase women’s participation in, and contribution to, a more sustainable societal response to climate change. To build the intellectual capital needed to better our understanding of the causes of climate change in Africa, and to solve the myriad challenges to Africa’s development resulting from climate change.
    Award information: fellowship is worth up to USD 35,000
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  7. International Training Program, Sida
    Sida is seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and to invest in capable and engaged employees as potential change agents.
    Benefits: for participants - Increased knowledge of methods and tools for planning services and systems, increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes, and more. For organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water and sanitation services, collaboration opportunities, and more.
    Deadline: Apr 26, 2020.

  8. New Call for Nominations, Young Global Leaders Class 2021
    Do you know a leader under 40 who is making an impact on the world and innovating towards the greater good? The mission of the Forum of Young Global Leaders is to create a dynamic global community of exceptional people with the vision, courage and influence to drive positive change in the world.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  9. Call for Projects, Paris Peace Forum
    To select concrete governance solutions which take on global challenges related to the 6 themes comprising the focus of the annual event: peace and security; development; environment, new technologies, inclusive economy; and culture and education.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  10. 2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (India)
    To pursue a master's degree program at select US colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; International Affairs; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women's Studies/Gender Studies; others.
    Benefits: J-1 visa support; roundtrip economy air travel from fellow’s home city to host institution in the US; funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs; accident/sickness coverage per US government guidelines.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.  

  11. International Training Program, Geological Survey of Sweden (see eligible African countries in link)
    Invites subject professionals, from relevant organizations and agencies in Eastern and Southern Africa, to apply for the Advanced International Training Program – Mine Water and Mine Waste Management.
    Deadline: May 24, 2020.

  12. Peace Fellowships, Rotary
    Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program
    Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  13. Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
    Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
    This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.

  14. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
    Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

  15. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)
    Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.
    Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

  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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: March 25, 2020

New in:

  1. Call for Proposals, GEF Small Grants Program (Guatemala, Lesotho, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda)

  2. Arctic Species Conservation Fund, WWF (Canada)

  3. BALTICLEAD Program, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)

  4. Enterprise for Peace Scholarship, One Young World (see link for eligible countries)

  5. 2020 Global Citizen Fellowship Program (South Africa)

  6. Seeding Food Innovation Grant, George Weston Ltd. (Canada)

  7. Call for Projects South 2020, Brussels International (Belgium)

  8. Call for Applications, Projects for Happiness 2020, Khind Starfish Foundation (Malaysia)

  9. Call for Proposals, NextGen Grant, Ray C. Anderson Foundation (USA)

  10. German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. Special Call on Coronaviruses, Swiss National Science Foundation
    Supporting projects involving research into coronaviruses - to tackle the current crisis and prepare for likely future epidemics. It addresses researchers in all disciplines who are able to contribute to a better understanding of the virus, its spread, the resulting illness as well as diagnosis and treatment, or who can help the health system and society as a whole deal more effectively with the epidemic.
    Funding information: may request up to CHF 300,000 for projects up to 24 months
    Deadline: Mar 25, 2020.

  2. Innovation Call for Proposals, Cities Alliance (see eligible countries in link)
    To award small grants to advance affordable, accessible and innovative climate adaptation concepts, products and processes at the community level, and foster dialogue and engagement between local communities and local governments.
    Funding information: open to requests between USD 25,000 and USD 30,000
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  3. Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program, USDA (USA)
    Collaborative solutions may include but are not limited to: research; prevention; planning; policy; preparedness; implementation; best management practices; recovery; and reforestation that promotes the resilience of the country’s urban & community forests.
    Funding information: total program funding USD 9,000,000. Award ceiling USD 300,000, award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  4. Call for Proposals, International Fund for Agricultural Development (Latin America & Caribbean)
    To promote the inclusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in existing IFAD projects and programs in Latin America and Caribbean by successfully supporting the implementation of RETs in agriculture in benefit of smallholder farmers, producers, associations and members of medium enterprises.
    Funding information: grant amount is up to USD 2,000,000. Co-financing (in-cash and/or in-kind) provided by the applicant and any additional co-financing is part of the selection criteria. While no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a minimum counterpart contribution between USD 500,000 and USD 2,000,000.
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  5. COVID-19 Emergency Call for Proposals, The Research Council of Norway
    To support research that will enable to understand and contain the new COVID-19, as well as to improve efficient patient management and public health (national & international) preparedness and response to the current and analogous outbreaks that may come.
    Funding information: NOK 30 000 000 available
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  6. Call for Proposals on Coronavirus, Innovative Medicines Initiative (Europe)
    For proposals on the development of therapeutics and diagnostics to tackle current and future coronavirus outbreaks. Preventive vaccines are not included in the Call, as IMI does not want to duplicate the work of other organizations in this area.
    Funding information: up to EUR 45,000,000
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  7. Call for Proposals, US Department of State (Japan)
    Open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive education and/or promoting job and career development opportunities for people with disabilities.
    Funding information: awards may range from a min. of USD5,000 to a max. of USD75,000.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  8. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)
    Will consider awarding grants to programs promoting: the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment; the advancement of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels; young people through advancement of education and employment skills development; the arts to educate and expose the public on NZ culture.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  9. Call for Research Proposals, Al Qasimi Foundation (UAE)
    Welcomes research proposals related to coastal and marine systems from a broad array of academic disciplines.
    Funding information: Start-up Funding (max. 50,000 AED) for Individuals and Organizations
    Deadline: Apr 1, 2020.

  10. Call for Proposals, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area
    To improve water availability and sustainable agriculture production in a region heavily distressed by climate change, urbanization and population growth.
    Funding information: various amounts allocated, depending on the open calls.
    Deadline: Apr 1, 2020.

  11. New Arctic Species Conservation Fund, WWF (Canada)
    Seeks to secure policies and legislation that are effective and appropriate for the conservation of Arctic species, incorporate the best available science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and include the direct engagement of Indigenous peoples.
    Funding information: up to CAD 25,000 CAD for the stewardship or research initiative
    Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.

  12. New Call for Proposals, GEF Small Grants Program (Guatemala, Lesotho, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda)
    The GEF SGP and UN Mountain Partnership work to leverage resources and increase the resilience of mountain communities through the enhancement of agriculture-food value chains by providing technical assistance, capacity development, communication and events.
    Funding information: grant funding available up to a max. of USD 140,000.
    Deadline: Apr 5, 2020.

  13. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
    Looking for research and innovation initiatives, which engage researchers from Switzerland and from the Global South and East and implementation partners from other sectors (government, civil society, private sector). Intends to support research initiatives that respond to the needs/interests of implementation partners. No set thematic orientations.
    Funding information: finances up to 50% of the total budget, but can cover up to 70% of the total budget if the type of initiative requires it (e.g. new innovative initiative). Contribution will indicatively be around CHF 1 million (m)/year.
    Deadline: Apr 5, 2020.

  14. Call for Proposals, Dutch Research Council and Department of Biotechnology of India
    To support interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches in order to develop application-oriented solutions for adaptation of agriculture to incremental climate change and/or increased climatic variability. These solutions should aim at balancing trade-offs and amplifying synergies between economic development and social demands while simultaneously preserving the environment.
    Funding information: total combined budget for this call is EUR 2,800,000
    Deadline: Apr 7, 2020.

  15. New Seeding Food Innovation Grant, George Weston Ltd. (Canada)
    To provide seed funding for research or technology development that help accelerate solutions to sustainable food challenges. Projects should focus on the intensification of food production in ways that are sustainable: environmentally, economically and culturally.
    Deadline: Apr 8, 2020.

  16. New Call for Projects South 2020, Brussels International (Belgium)
    To support sustainable and inclusive economic development projects in developing countries. Projects must be implemented in an urban or semi-urban context.
    Funding information: to support as many projects as possible, in the range of EUR 10,000 to EUR 125,000.
    Deadline:  Apr 9, 2020.

  17. Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction, National Geographic Society
    To support priorities of IUCN SSC Species Conservation Plans as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN SSC Species Specialist Group. The goal is to halt biodiversity decline by implementing conservation plans for species and groups of species.
    Funding information: requests should be less than USD 30,000, but can be up to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Apr 10, 2020.

  18. Improving the Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centers of Excellence Program, European Union (EU/Turkey)
    The objective of this call for proposals is: to establish a flexible, transparent, innovative and quality based education system which supports social and economic development and prepares for employment, where all segments of society find the possibility to learn within their own needs.
    Funding information: min. amount EUR 200,000; max. amount EUR 600,000
    Deadline: Apr 14, 2020.

  19. South Asia Small Grants Program, The Asia Foundation (eligible countries in link)
    Will support CSOs to work on critical governance challenges around four core themes: increasing public sector accountability and transparency; strengthening the rule of law; promoting civil society participation and media in these efforts; and strengthening democratic institutions and practices.
    Funding information: floor level funding of USD 25,000 and a ceiling of USD 75,000 in equivalent local currency
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  20. Small Grants 2020, The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
    To enable early career researchers and global health professionals in the field of tropical medicine or global health to undertake clinical or scientific research and/or fieldwork, either as stand-alone projects or distinct elements within a larger project. They are ideally for those who have not received funding in their own name before.
    Funding information: the max. small grant awarded is GBP 5,000 (including VAT)
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  21. Call for Proposals for Regional Projects in Latin America and Caribbean, IDB
    Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative provides technical grants to finance solutions to shared challenges via regional cooperation. The proposals must involve a collective solution produced by at least three IDB borrowing member countries. Focus areas: gender equality & diversity; climate change & environmental sustainability; institutional capacity & rule of law.
    Funding information: size of the grant typically ranges between USD 500,000 and USD 750,000 per project.
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  22. Publication Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (eligible countries in link)
    Supports scientific publications derived from applicant’s own research work and will expand knowledge of nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
    Funding information: max. grant size JPY 1,000,000 per project for a max. duration of 1 year.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  23. Research Grant Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (mainly Asia-Pacific region)
    To support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Aims at strengthening research capacity of young researchers to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through their own research work.
    Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 500,000 per project for a max. duration of two years (min. one year).
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  24. Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
    To promote multi-perspective research on how global mobility influences general health, various health determinants and the well-being of local and mobile populations, and how the effects of mobility can be addressed in a sustainable way.
    Funding information: Up to 15 unrestricted preparatory grants of EUR 50,000 each for a 10-month period will be awarded to the shortlisted 1st stage applicants; A total grant fund of EUR 9,000,000 is available for project grants of up to EUR 1,500,000 per project, for 4 to 6 projects of a 3 to 5-year duration.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  25. Call for Proposals, World Health Organization (Latin America & Caribbean)
    Joint PAHO/TDR Small Grant Scheme for operational research to support the elimination of communicable diseases in the Latin American and Caribbean Region. Promotes and supports research in infectious diseases that leads to health improvement, and helps strengthen individual and institutional research capacity in developing countries.
    Funding information: 5 proposals for up to USD 30,000 per grant will be funded. Co-funding from domestic or other sources is encouraged.
    Deadline: Apr 19, 2020.

  26. Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
    To plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion/integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, & economic/social self-sufficiency of disabled individuals.
    Funding information: estimate total USD 500,000; award ceiling: USD 500,000; award floor: USD 495,000
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  27. Call for Proposals, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (see list of countries)
    Civil society organizations are invited to present proposals for projects that contribute to NICFI’s strategic goal, which is that reversed and reduced loss of tropical forest contribute to a stable climate, protect biodiversity and enhance sustainable development.
    Funding information: For applications covering a five-year period, priority will be given to projects with a total budget above NOK 20 million.
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  28. Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society
    The Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability (RFP) focuses on the gathering and analysis of archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and paleoclimatological data for the purposes of increasing understanding of human-environmental interactions over time, to ultimately contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
    Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 80,000.
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  29. Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)
    To support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints.
    Funding information: Standard Research Projects – up to USD 300,000 (total project, not per year).
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  30. Social Justice Small Grants, Mercy Foundation (Australia)
    Provides seed funding to assist communities and organizations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. The focus for 2020 is ‘Justice in the digital world’. Program is only available to nonprofit organizations.
    Funding information: amounts range from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.

  31. 2020 Small Grants Innovation Program, WWF India
    To encourage young Indians to respond innovatively and independently to the conservation issues which affect the country. Grants will be used to fund research and initiatives which especially demonstrate innovation that is replicable, scalable and sustainable.
    Funding information: offering eligible individuals a one-time grant of up to INR 400,000 over a maximum period of 2 years for undertaking conservation research/ action research.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  32. Call for Proposals, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
    Focused on Ecosystem-based Adaptation Facility actions that help people adapt to adverse effects of climate change, reduce disaster risk, and build resilient ecosystems and economies.
    Funding information: project applications may range from USD 250,000 to USD 2,000,000. Two tiers of funding will be supported – Tier 1: Large grants and Tier 2: Medium-sized grants
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  33. Call for Proposals, Research Grants, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see list of eligible ICGEB countries)
    Dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest. 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, 2020.

  34. Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
    The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
    Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  35. Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
    Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
    Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  36. Core Infrastructure Fund, Open Technology Fund
    Inviting proposals that support the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the Internet.
    Funding information: award ceiling USD 300,000 and award floor USD 5,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  37. 2020 Professional Development Grants Program, WWF (list of eligible countries in link)
    To provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities.
    Funding information: applicants can request up to USD 6,500 and training may take place anywhere in the world.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  38. Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
    Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
    Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  39. Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
    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: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  40. Call for Proposals, Sasaki Foundation (USA)
    Looking for interdisciplinary, creative approaches to test new design concepts that address complex challenges in our communities. Recognizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches, diverse community voices, and regional cooperation as key drivers to find shared solutions and create shared impact.
    Note: Persons interested in an introduction with the Foundation’s leadership, can contact Lauren.Barredo@unsdsn.org.
    Funding information: will award up to 3 grants of USD 15,000 each to winning teams
    Deadline: May 8, 2020.

  41. Conservation Innovation Grants, US Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation Service (USA)
    The purpose of On-Farm Trials is to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. On-Farm Trials supports the implementation of innovative approaches that have a positive conservation effect but which, for any number of reasons, have not yet been adopted by producers.
    Funding information: max. amount of a single award in either On-Farm Trials or Soil Health Demonstration Trials (SHD) is USD 5,000,000. Min. award is USD 250,000. 15-20 awards
    Deadline: May 11, 2020.

  42. International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)
    Focus is on climate change mitigation and biodiversity. IKI primarily funds large-scale programs via thematic and country-specific selection procedures to accelerate transformation towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy and its connected supply structures.
    Funding information: A grant of between EUR 300,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000 can be awarded per project.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  43. New Call for Proposals, NextGen Grant, Ray C. Anderson Foundation (USA)
    Requests proposals that would measurably reduce existing or avoid future emissions of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Will primarily judge proposals on the potential to help reverse global warming. The Committee will give strong consideration to meaningful social and environmental benefits associated with the carbon reduction potential of the project.
    Funding information: one USD 100,000 grant
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  44. New Call for Applications, Projects for Happiness 2020, Khind Starfish Foundation (Malaysia)
    To encourage student initiative, innovation and entrepreneurship by finding creative ways of helping to uplift the lives of those who are socio ­economically challenged through sustainable community initiatives. Focus: Education, Helping Underprivileged Communities, Arts & Culture, Environmental Protection, Animal Welfare and Racial Harmony.
    Funding information: projects will be selected for funding at a max. of RM 10,000 each.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  45. Scientific Product Grants Program, Wildlife Acoustics
    To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife.
    Funding information: every quarter, up to USD 5,000 worth of products given to recipients.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  46. Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme, European Commission
    A joint initiative of the African Union and the European Union, is being implemented under the auspices of the Pan-African Partnership. The overall objective of the program is to enhance human capital development in Africa, while strengthening intra-African collaboration as called for by Agenda 2063
    Funding information: EUR 9,800,000
    Deadline: May 19, 2020.

  47. National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
    The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
    Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  48. 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, 2020.

  49. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  50. Call for Proposals, Support to CSOs, European Commission
    The global objective of this call for proposals is to support civil society organisations as actors of governance in their own right by strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in policy formulation and in the monitoring of policy implementation processes in order to contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ensure no-one is left behind.
    Funding information: EUR 14,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 16, 2020.

  51. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  52. Education Fund, Rural Women New Zealand
    Available to people over 25 who wish to further their training or education in order to improve their skills. Applicants will need to indicate the benefit of their study to the wider community in addition to their personal development. Preference will be given to those in smaller centers/rural areas. Course to be undertaken at a recognized education provider.
    Funding information: grants of up to NZD 500
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  53. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
    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. 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 are rarely awarded.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  54. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  55. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
    CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
    Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  56. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
    The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
    Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  57. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
    One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
    Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  58. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic
    National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.
    Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.
    Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

  59. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  60. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  61. 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. New Enterprise for Peace Scholarship, One Young World (see link for eligible countries)
    One Young World and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs seek to help young people gain skills to create sustainable job opportunities focusing on education and the future of work.
    The program provides a platform to highlight the potential of young leaders as a solution to fostering prosperous and peaceful societies.
    Deadline: Mar 29, 2020. 

  2. New BALTICLEAD Program, Swedish Institute (see link for eligible countries)
    The program is structured over three integrated fields: human, social and planetary thriving. Participants of BALTICLEAD will address some of the world’s biggest social and ecological challenges as opportunities. Participants will build global solutions with the Planetary Opportunities model as framework.  
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  3. Sub-Saharan Africa Program, L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science
    Aims to promote and encourage the participation of young African women in science. It identifies and rewards young researchers in the formal sciences, life and environmental sciences, material sciences, engineering sciences and technological sciences.
    Benefits: 15 endowments of EUR 10,000 each, allocated to 15 doctoral students enrolled in a doctoral school and in a research lab in sub-Saharan Africa. 5 endowments of EUR 15,000 each, allocated to 5 post-docs working in a lab or research institute in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  4. New 2020 Global Citizen Fellowship Program (South Africa)
    Fellows will be immersed in the use of digital technology for social change, storytelling tactics that shift attitudes, the importance of building lasting professional relationships, and the role of innovation in a constantly changing world.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  5. Fellowship Program, UNESCO
    To enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation.
    Benefits: roundtrip travel; travel allowance; accommodation/meal stipend; and more
    Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.

  6. Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program
    A 2-year full-time paid commitment designed to build a movement of leaders who will work towards eliminating educational inequity in Nigeria. Equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities they serve.
    Benefits: leadership development training, teacher training, networking, access to Mentoring Program, coaching, business training and skills workshops, stipend for 2 years.
    Deadline: Apr 4, 2020.

  7. Peking University Postdoctoral Program, IIASA
    Open to applicants of all nationalities and aimed at training highly qualified early-career postdoctoral researchers to carry out research in: advanced methodology, technological, economic, and environmental challenges including pollution and risk analysis, energy, ecology, and ecosystems management, and natural resources including water.
    Deadline: Apr 13, 2020.

  8. Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative
    Seeks to increase women’s participation in, and contribution to, a more sustainable societal response to climate change. To build the intellectual capital needed to better our understanding of the causes of climate change in Africa, and to solve the myriad challenges to Africa’s development resulting from climate change.
    Award information: fellowship is worth up to USD 35,000
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  9. International Training Program, Sida
    Sida is seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and to invest in capable and engaged employees as potential change agents.
    Benefits: for participants - Increased knowledge of methods and tools for planning services and systems, increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes, and more. For organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water and sanitation services, collaboration opportunities, and more.
    Deadline: Apr 26, 2020.

  10. Call for Projects, Paris Peace Forum
    To select concrete governance solutions which take on global challenges related to the 6 themes comprising the focus of the annual event: peace and security; development; environment, new technologies, inclusive economy; and culture and education.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  11. 2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (India)
    To pursue a master's degree program at select US colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; International Affairs; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women's Studies/Gender Studies; others.
    Benefits: J-1 visa support; roundtrip economy air travel from fellow’s home city to host institution in the US; funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs; accident/sickness coverage per US government guidelines.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.  

  12. International Training Program, Geological Survey of Sweden (see eligible African countries in link)
    Invites subject professionals, from relevant organizations and agencies in Eastern and Southern Africa, to apply for the Advanced International Training Program – Mine Water and Mine Waste Management.
    Deadline: May 24, 2020.

  13. Peace Fellowships, Rotary
    Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program.
    Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  14. Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
    Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
    This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.

  15. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
    Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

  16. New German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow's Leaders (BRICS & USA)
    Offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you.
    Deadline: Sep 15, 2020.

  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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: March 11, 2020

New in:

  1. Kasim Ibrahim Fellowship (Nigeria)

  2. Special Call on Coronaviruses, Swiss National Science Foundation

  3. Call for Proposals on Coronavirus, Innovative Medicines Initiative (Europe)

  4. Call for Research Proposals, Al Qasimi Foundation (UAE)

  5. Innovation Call for Proposals, Cities Alliance (see eligible countries in link)

  6. International Training Program, Geological Survey of Sweden (see eligible African countries in link)

  7. Scientific Product Grants Program, Wildlife Acoustics

  8. Core Infrastructure Fund, Open Technology Fund

  9. Requests for Proposals, National Geographic

  10. Danforth Conservation Biology Fund

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. Grant, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa)
    Aims to reach a more sustainable plastic use and a sound management of plastic waste in line with global conventions such as the Basel convention and regional sea conventions. The grants are directed to initiatives in the so called BRIICS-countries.
    Funding information: lower application limit for individual projects is USD 30,000 and upper limit per grant is USD 200,000. Total budget for announcement is approx. USD 850,000
    Deadline: Mar 11, 2020.

  2. Pacific Development and Conservation Trust, New Zealand Government
    For projects that promote sustainable development in the Pacific and New Zealand, while conserving the natural environment and cultural heritage of its people.
    Funding information: about NZD 250,000 grants awarded each year. There is no min. or max. grant amount. Grants usually range from NZD 2,000 to 50,000.
    Deadline: Mar 11, 2020.

  3. Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator Grant Program (USA)
    Support projects with potential to substantially increase the use of natural climate solutions. Focuses on helping kick-start innovative and scalable approaches for reducing emissions and storing more carbon on natural and working lands in the United States.
    Funding information: Projects may request up to USD 200,000. In addition, recipients will be offered mentorship, and connection to networks and new partnerships.
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  4. Research and Development (R&D) Fund, Efficiency for Access Coalition (see list of focus countries)
    The focus is on projects developing enabling technologies or products for weak and off-grid areas, with a particular focus on interoperability and inclusivity. Overall focus is in recognition of SDG 5 to achieve gender equality, SDG 7 to ensure access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, and SDG 10 to reduce inequality within/amongst countries.
    Funding information: grants are available from GBP 50,000 to GBP 300,000. Up to GBP 2 million in funding has been made available for this call.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  5. New Kasim Ibrahim Fellowship (Nigeria)
    Objective is to develop and nurture leadership ability across Nigeria, with specific focus on the promising leaders of the future. This one-year program helps establish a strong understanding of good governance in Fellows in addition to providing a structure that would help steer them towards active participation and commitment to public service and informed leadership in Nigeria.
    Deadline: Mar 20, 2020.

  6. Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program, USDA (United States)
    Seeking applications to provide grants for “Agriculture Innovation Centers” that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
    Funding information: estimated USD 3,500,000; ceiling USD 1,000,000; floor USD 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 20, 2020.

  7. Call for Proposals from CSOs, European Union (Philippines and EU)
    To support CSO's contributions towards reinforced governance, social change and inclusive policy-making in the Philippines and strengthen the capacity of Philippines civil society organizations.
    Award information: Indicative allocation of funds by lot: Lot 1 for EUR 889,300 and Lot 2 for EUR 889,300. Requested grants must fall between a min. of EUR 300,000 & max. of 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 24, 2020.

  8. New Special Call on Coronaviruses, Swiss National Science Foundation
    Supporting projects involving research into coronaviruses - to tackle the current crisis and prepare for likely future epidemics. It addresses researchers in all disciplines who are able to contribute to a better understanding of the virus, its spread, the resulting illness as well as diagnosis and treatment, or who can help the health system and society as a whole deal more effectively with the epidemic.
    Funding information: may request up to CHF 300,000 for projects up to 24 months
    Deadline: Mar 25, 2020.

  9. New Innovation Call for Proposals, Cities Alliance (see eligible countries in link)
    To award small grants to advance affordable, accessible and innovative climate adaptation concepts, products and processes at the community level, and foster dialogue and engagement between local communities and local governments.
    Funding information: open to requests between USD 25,000 and USD 30,000
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  10. Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program, USDA (USA)
    Collaborative solutions may include but are not limited to: research; prevention; planning; policy; preparedness; implementation; best management practices; recovery; and reforestation that promotes the resilience of the country’s urban & community forests.
    Funding information: total program funding USD 9,000,000. Award ceiling USD 300,000, award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  11. Call for Proposals, International Fund for Agricultural Development (Latin America & Caribbean)
    To promote the inclusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in existing IFAD projects and programs in Latin America and Caribbean by successfully supporting the implementation of RETs in agriculture in benefit of smallholder farmers, producers, associations and members of medium enterprises.
    Funding information: grant amount is up to USD 2,000,000. Co-financing (in-cash and/or in-kind) provided by the applicant and any additional co-financing is part of the selection criteria. While no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a minimum counterpart contribution between USD 500,000 and USD 2,000,000.
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  12. New Call for Proposals on Coronavirus, Innovative Medicines Initiative (Europe)
    For proposals on the development of therapeutics and diagnostics to tackle current and future coronavirus outbreaks. Preventive vaccines are not included in the Call, as IMI does not want to duplicate the work of other organizations in this area.
    Funding information: up to EUR 45,000,000
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  13. Call for Proposals, US Department of State (Japan)
    Open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive education and/or promoting job and career development opportunities for people with disabilities.
    Funding information: awards may range from a min. of USD5,000 to a max. of USD75,000.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  14. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)
    Will consider awarding grants to programs promoting: the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment; the advancement of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels; young people through advancement of education and employment skills development; the arts to educate and expose the public on NZ culture.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  15. New Call for Research Proposals, Al Qasimi Foundation (UAE)
    Welcomes research proposals related to coastal and marine systems from a broad array of academic disciplines.
    Funding information: Start-up Funding (max. 50,000 AED) for Individuals and Organizations
    Deadline: Apr 1, 2020.

  16. Call for Proposals, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area
    To improve water availability and sustainable agriculture production in a region heavily distressed by climate change, urbanization and population growth.
    Funding information: various amounts allocated, depending on the open calls.
    Deadline: Apr 1, 2020.

  17. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
    Looking for research and innovation initiatives, which engage researchers from Switzerland and from the Global South and East and implementation partners from other sectors (government, civil society, private sector). Intends to support research initiatives that respond to the needs/interests of implementation partners. No set thematic orientations.
    Funding information: finances up to 50% of the total budget, but can cover up to 70% of the total budget if the type of initiative requires it (e.g. new innovative initiative). Contribution will indicatively be around CHF 1 million (m)/year.
    Deadline: Apr 5, 2020.

  18. Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction, National Geographic Society
    To support priorities of IUCN SSC Species Conservation Plans as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN SSC Species Specialist Group. The goal is to halt biodiversity decline by implementing conservation plans for species and groups of species.
    Funding information: requests should be less than USD 30,000, but can be up to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Apr 10, 2020.

  19. Improving the Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centers of Excellence Program, European Union (EU/Turkey)
    The objective of this call for proposals is: to establish a flexible, transparent, innovative and quality based education system which supports social and economic development and prepares for employment, where all segments of society find the possibility to learn within their own needs.
    Funding information: min. amount EUR 200,000; max. amount EUR 600,000
    Deadline: Apr 14, 2020.

  20. Small Grants 2020, The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
    To enable early career researchers and global health professionals in the field of tropical medicine or global health to undertake clinical or scientific research and/or fieldwork, either as stand-alone projects or distinct elements within a larger project. They are ideally for those who have not received funding in their own name before.
    Funding information: the max. small grant awarded is GBP 5,000 (including VAT)
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  21. Call for Proposals for Regional Projects in Latin America and Caribbean, IDB
    Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative provides technical grants to finance solutions to shared challenges via regional cooperation. The proposals must involve a collective solution produced by at least three IDB borrowing member countries. Focus areas: gender equality & diversity; climate change & environmental sustainability; institutional capacity & rule of law.
    Funding information: size of the grant typically ranges between USD 500,000 and USD 750,000 per project.
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  22. Research Grant Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (mainly Asia-Pacific region)
    To support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Aims at strengthening research capacity of young researchers to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through their own research work.
    Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 500,000 per project for a max. duration of two years (min. one year).
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  23. Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
    To promote multi-perspective research on how global mobility influences general health, various health determinants and the well-being of local and mobile populations, and how the effects of mobility can be addressed in a sustainable way.
    Funding information: Up to 15 unrestricted preparatory grants of EUR 50,000 each for a 10-month period will be awarded to the shortlisted 1st stage applicants; A total grant fund of EUR 9,000,000 is available for project grants of up to EUR 1,500,000 per project, for 4 to 6 projects of a 3 to 5-year duration.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  24. Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
    To plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion/integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, & economic/social self-sufficiency of disabled individuals.
    Funding information: estimate total USD 500,000; award ceiling: USD 500,000; award floor: USD 495,000
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  25. Call for Proposals, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (see list of countries)
    Civil society organizations are invited to present proposals for projects that contribute to NICFI’s strategic goal, which is that reversed and reduced loss of tropical forest contribute to a stable climate, protect biodiversity and enhance sustainable development.
    Funding information: For applications covering a five-year period, priority will be given to projects with a total budget above NOK 20 million.
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  26. Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society
    The Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability (RFP) focuses on the gathering and analysis of archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and paleoclimatological data for the purposes of increasing understanding of human-environmental interactions over time, to ultimately contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
    Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 80,000.
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  27. Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)
    To support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints.
    Funding information: Standard Research Projects – up to USD 300,000 (total project, not per year).
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  28. Social Justice Small Grants, Mercy Foundation (Australia)
    Provides seed funding to assist communities and organizations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. The focus for 2020 is ‘Justice in the digital world’. Program is only available to nonprofit organizations.
    Funding information: amounts range from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.

  29. 2020 Small Grants Innovation Program, WWF India
    To encourage young Indians to respond innovatively and independently to the conservation issues which affect the country. Grants will be used to fund research and initiatives which especially demonstrate innovation that is replicable, scalable and sustainable.
    Funding information: offering eligible individuals a one-time grant of up to INR 400,000 over a maximum period of 2 years for undertaking conservation research/ action research.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  30. Call for Proposals, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
    Focused on Ecosystem-based Adaptation Facility actions that help people adapt to adverse effects of climate change, reduce disaster risk, and build resilient ecosystems and economies.
    Funding information: project applications may range from USD 250,000 to USD 2,000,000. Two tiers of funding will be supported – Tier 1: Large grants and Tier 2: Medium-sized grants
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  31. Call for Proposals, Research Grants, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see list of eligible ICGEB countries)
    Dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest. 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, 2020.

  32. Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
    The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
    Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  33. Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
    Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
    Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  34. New Core Infrastructure Fund, Open Technology Fund
    Inviting proposals that support the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the Internet.
    Funding information: award ceiling USD 300,000 and award floor USD 5,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  35. 2020 Professional Development Grants Program, WWF (list of eligible countries in link)
    To provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities.
    Funding information: applicants can request up to USD 6,500 and training may take place anywhere in the world.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  36. Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
    Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
    Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  37. Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
    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: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  38. Call for Proposals, Sasaki Foundation (USA)
    Looking for interdisciplinary, creative approaches to test new design concepts that address complex challenges in our communities. Recognizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches, diverse community voices, and regional cooperation as key drivers to find shared solutions and create shared impact.
    Note: Persons interested in an introduction with the Foundation’s leadership, can contact Lauren.Barredo@unsdsn.org.
    Funding information: will award up to 3 grants of USD 15,000 each to winning teams
    Deadline: May 8, 2020.

  39. International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)
    Focus is on climate change mitigation and biodiversity. IKI primarily funds large-scale programs via thematic and country-specific selection procedures to accelerate transformation towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy and its connected supply structures.
    Funding information: A grant of between EUR 300,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000 can be awarded per project.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  40. New Scientific Product Grants Program, Wildlife Acoustics
    To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife.
    Funding information: every quarter, up to USD 5,000 worth of products given to recipients.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.

  41. National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
    The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
    Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  42. New 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, 2020.

  43. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  44. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  45. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
    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. 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 are rarely awarded.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  46. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  47. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
    CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
    Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  48. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
    The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
    Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  49. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
    One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
    Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  50. New Requests for Proposals, National Geographic
    National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program partnered to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future.
    Funding information: applicants may request USD 5,000 to USD 100,000.
    Deadline: Jul 22, 2020.

  51. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  52. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  53. 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. Young Leaders Program, Women Deliver
    Connects outstanding young advocates with the platforms, the people, and the resources that can amplify their influence on a larger scale. With an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Women Deliver elevates the work of young people taking a stand for gender equality.
    Benefits: global visibility; networking opportunities; alumni membership; continued support
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  2. International Training Program (ITP), Sida (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia)
    Seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and invest in employees as potential change agents.
    Award information: benefits for participants – increased knowledge of methods/tools for sustainable urban water and sanitation services/systems; increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes; shared experiences from colleagues; extended professional network. Benefits for organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water/sanitation services; educated and encouraged staff; collaboration opportunities with various organizations, experts and agencies.
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  3. Puerto Rico Youth Fellowship, Open Society Foundations
    Human rights projects could include those relating to criminal justice, workers’ rights, LGBTTIQ rights, food justice, environmental justice, education (including the right to public education), health, housing, or immigration, among other subject areas.
    Benefits: USD 45,000, structured to cover project related costs as well as a living stipend.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  4. Call for Proposals, Professional Development Workshops, European Evaluation Society
    The professional development sessions constitute a unique opportunity for the community of professionals in evaluation to gain knowledge and experience from stimulating and knowledgeable presenters, and to exchange with colleagues. It also provides presenters with an opportunity to share and discuss their knowledge and experience with highly motivated participants from all over the world.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  5. Pre- and Post-Doctoral Mellon Fellowships, The Climate Museum
    Seeks applications from humanities scholars who wish to engage the public on climate change and inequality. Fellows will work with staff and partners to develop public programs exploring the many ways in which the climate crisis is a social justice crisis.
    Benefits: The pre-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 32,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance. The post-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 63,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  6. Research Fellowship Program, Jacobs Foundation
    Program for early career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the development, learning and living conditions of children and youth. Thematic priorities include, but are not limited to educational sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political sciences, linguistics, neurosciences, and medical sciences.
    Funding information: amount CHF 150,000; period: 3 years; fellowships per year: up to 12
    Deadline: Mar 16, 2020.

  7. Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarship for Sustainable Transport and Energy Efficiency, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
    Aimed at expanding the contributions to research and policy dialogue in the field of sustainable transport and energy efficiency. It will support initiatives triggering and catalyzing transformative research and policy papers, and will place a special emphasis on “iconoclastic” contributions (challenging conventional wisdom) that have clear, transformative outputs and contribute to measurable changes.
    Benefits: will award up to three candidates a maximum of USD 10,000
    Deadline: Mar 18, 2020.

  8. Fonds de recherche du Québec Postdoctoral Program, IIASA (Quebec, Canada)
    Designed to foster the mobility of new researchers toward scientifically stimulating and dynamic environments. The research interests of the candidates should be aligned with sustainable development goals as stand-alone topics or combined with any of the following: advanced systems analysis, air quality & GHG, ecosystems services & management, energy, evolution & ecology, risk & resilience, transitions to new technologies, water, population.
    Deadline: Mar 18, 2020.

  9. Sub-Saharan Africa Program, L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science
    Aims to promote and encourage the participation of young African women in science. It identifies and rewards young researchers in the formal sciences, life and environmental sciences, material sciences, engineering sciences and technological sciences.
    Benefits: 15 endowments of EUR 10,000 each, allocated to 15 doctoral students enrolled in a doctoral school and in a research lab in sub-Saharan Africa. 5 endowments of EUR 15,000 each, allocated to 5 post-docs working in a lab or research institute in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  10. Fellowship Program, UNESCO
    To enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation.
    Benefits: roundtrip travel; travel allowance; accommodation/meal stipend; and more
    Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.

  11. Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program
    A 2-year full-time paid commitment designed to build a movement of leaders who will work towards eliminating educational inequity in Nigeria. Equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities they serve.
    Benefits: leadership development training, teacher training, networking, access to Mentoring Program, coaching, business training and skills workshops, stipend for 2 years.
    Deadline: Apr 4, 2020.

  12. Peking University Postdoctoral Program, IIASA
    Open to applicants of all nationalities and aimed at training highly qualified early-career postdoctoral researchers to carry out research in: advanced methodology, technological, economic, and environmental challenges including pollution and risk analysis, energy, ecology, and ecosystems management, and natural resources including water.
    Deadline: Apr 13, 2020.

  13. Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative
    Seeks to increase women’s participation in, and contribution to, a more sustainable societal response to climate change. To build the intellectual capital needed to better our understanding of the causes of climate change in Africa, and to solve the myriad challenges to Africa’s development resulting from climate change.
    Award information: fellowship is worth up to USD 35,000
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  14. International Training Program, Sida
    Sida is seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and to invest in capable and engaged employees as potential change agents.
    Benefits: for participants - Increased knowledge of methods and tools for planning services and systems, increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes, and more. For organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water and sanitation services, collaboration opportunities, and more.
    Deadline: Apr 26, 2020.

  15. 2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (India)
    To pursue a master's degree program at select US colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; International Affairs; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women's Studies/Gender Studies; others.
    Benefits: J-1 visa support; roundtrip economy air travel from fellow’s home city to host institution in the US; funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs; accident/sickness coverage per US government guidelines.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.  

  16. New International Training Program, Geological Survey of Sweden (see eligible African countries in link)
    Invites subject professionals, from relevant organizations and agencies in Eastern and Southern Africa, to apply for the Advanced International Training Program – Mine Water and Mine Waste Management.
    Deadline: May 24, 2020.

  17. Peace Fellowships, Rotary
    Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program.
    Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  18. Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
    Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
    This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.

  19. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
    Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

  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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: March 6, 2020

New in:

  1. GSS Fellows Program, Global Sustainability Scholars (US Citizens)

  2. Call for Proposals, Sasaki Foundation (USA)

  3. Sub-Saharan Africa Program, L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science

  4. 2020 Small Grants Innovation Program, WWF India

  5. Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)

  6. Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative

  7. Small Grants 2020, The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene

  8. Call for Proposals, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund

  9. Grant, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa)

  10. Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation

  11. 2020 Professional Development Grants Program, WWF (list of eligible countries in link)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. Small Grants, International Climate Initiative (IKI) (see list of countries)
    To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in implementing the Paris Agreement as well as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the future post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).
    Funding information: up to EUR 100,000. Exceeding amounts not considered.
    Deadline: Mar 5, 2020.

  2. Travel Grants Program, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
    To reinforce efforts and resources in the promotion of inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (ISARD) toward food security and poverty alleviation in the region.
    Funding information: up to a maximum of US 1,200 to each qualified agriculture and agriculture-related professionals and social scientists including graduate students in SE Asia.
    Deadline: Mar 7, 2020.

  3. Letters of Inquiry for Small Grant, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund & Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
    To implement a capacity-building program for CEPF grantees and key stakeholder groups located in the focus countries, including a regional online training course and in-country event workshops in each of the four CEPF priority countries.
    Funding information: provides a max. funding of US 49,950 (includes all costs associated with consultants, travel, workshops, coordination, logistics, taxes and other direct costs.
    Deadline: Mar 8, 2020.

  4. Request for Proposals for Multi-year Projects, JRS Biodiversity Foundation (see list of African countries)
    Focused on biodiversity data, knowledge and information services related to (1) freshwater biodiversity, (2) pollinator biodiversity, and (3) biodiversity informatics capacity development
    Funding information: total requested grant for 1‐3 years may range from about USD 50,000 - USD 250,000.
    Deadline: Mar 10, 2020.

  5. New Grant, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa)
    Aims to reach a more sustainable plastic use and a sound management of plastic waste in line with global conventions such as the Basel convention and regional sea conventions. The grants are directed to initiatives in the so called BRIICS-countries.
    Funding information: lower application limit for individual projects is USD 30,000 and upper limit per grant is USD 200,000. Total budget for announcement is approx. USD 850,000
    Deadline: Mar 11, 2020.

  6. Pacific Development and Conservation Trust, New Zealand Government
    For projects that promote sustainable development in the Pacific and New Zealand, while conserving the natural environment and cultural heritage of its people.
    Funding information: about NZD 250,000 grants awarded each year. There is no min. or max. grant amount. Grants usually range from NZD 2,000 to 50,000.
    Deadline: Mar 11, 2020.

  7. Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator Grant Program (USA)
    Support projects with potential to substantially increase the use of natural climate solutions. Focuses on helping kick-start innovative and scalable approaches for reducing emissions and storing more carbon on natural and working lands in the United States.
    Funding information: Projects may request up to USD 200,000. In addition, recipients will be offered mentorship, and connection to networks and new partnerships.
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  8. Research and Development (R&D) Fund, Efficiency for Access Coalition (see list of focus countries)
    The focus is on projects developing enabling technologies or products for weak and off-grid areas, with a particular focus on interoperability and inclusivity. Overall focus is in recognition of SDG 5 to achieve gender equality, SDG 7 to ensure access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, and SDG 10 to reduce inequality within/amongst countries.
    Funding information: grants are available from GBP 50,000 to GBP 300,000. Up to GBP 2 million in funding has been made available for this call.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  9. Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program, USDA (United States)
    Seeking applications to provide grants for “Agriculture Innovation Centers” that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
    Funding information: estimated USD 3,500,000; ceiling USD 1,000,000; floor USD 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 20, 2020.

  10. Call for Proposals from CSOs, European Union (Philippines and EU)
    To support CSO's contributions towards reinforced governance, social change and inclusive policy-making in the Philippines and strengthen the capacity of Philippines civil society organizations.
    Award information: Indicative allocation of funds by lot: Lot 1 for EUR 889,300 and Lot 2 for EUR 889,300. Requested grants must fall between a min. of EUR 300,000 & max. of 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 24, 2020.

  11. Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program, USDA (USA)
    Collaborative solutions may include but are not limited to: research; prevention; planning; policy; preparedness; implementation; best management practices; recovery; and reforestation that promotes the resilience of the country’s urban & community forests.
    Funding information: total program funding USD 9,000,000. Award ceiling USD 300,000, award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  12. Call for Proposals, International Fund for Agricultural Development (Latin America & Caribbean)
    To promote the inclusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in existing IFAD projects and programs in Latin America and Caribbean by successfully supporting the implementation of RETs in agriculture in benefit of smallholder farmers, producers, associations and members of medium enterprises.
    Funding information: grant amount is up to USD 2,000,000. Co-financing (in-cash and/or in-kind) provided by the applicant and any additional co-financing is part of the selection criteria. While no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a minimum counterpart contribution between USD 500,000 and USD 2,000,000.
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  13. Call for Proposals, US Department of State (Japan)
    Open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive education and/or promoting job and career development opportunities for people with disabilities.
    Funding information: awards may range from a min. of USD5,000 to a max. of USD75,000.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  14. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)
    Will consider awarding grants to programs promoting: the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment; the advancement of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels; young people through advancement of education and employment skills development; the arts to educate and expose the public on NZ culture.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  15. Call for Proposals, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area
    To improve water availability and sustainable agriculture production in a region heavily distressed by climate change, urbanization and population growth.
    Funding information: various amounts allocated, depending on the open calls.
    Deadline: Apr 1, 2020.

  16. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
    Looking for research and innovation initiatives, which engage researchers from Switzerland and from the Global South and East and implementation partners from other sectors (government, civil society, private sector). Intends to support research initiatives that respond to the needs/interests of implementation partners. No set thematic orientations.
    Funding information: finances up to 50% of the total budget, but can cover up to 70% of the total budget if the type of initiative requires it (e.g. new innovative initiative). Contribution will indicatively be around CHF 1 million (m)/year.
    Deadline: Apr 5, 2020.

  17. Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction, National Geographic Society
    To support priorities of IUCN SSC Species Conservation Plans as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN SSC Species Specialist Group. The goal is to halt biodiversity decline by implementing conservation plans for species and groups of species.
    Funding information: requests should be less than USD 30,000, but can be up to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Apr 10, 2020.

  18. Improving the Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centers of Excellence Program, European Union (EU/Turkey)
    The objective of this call for proposals is: to establish a flexible, transparent, innovative and quality based education system which supports social and economic development and prepares for employment, where all segments of society find the possibility to learn within their own needs.
    Funding information: min. amount EUR 200,000; max. amount EUR 600,000
    Deadline: Apr 14, 2020.

  19. New Small Grants 2020, The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
    To enable early career researchers and global health professionals in the field of tropical medicine or global health to undertake clinical or scientific research and/or fieldwork, either as stand-alone projects or distinct elements within a larger project. They are ideally for those who have not received funding in their own name before.
    Funding information: the max. small grant awarded is GBP 5,000 (including VAT)
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  20. Call for Proposals for Regional Projects in Latin America and Caribbean, IDB
    Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative provides technical grants to finance solutions to shared challenges via regional cooperation. The proposals must involve a collective solution produced by at least three IDB borrowing member countries. Focus areas: gender equality & diversity; climate change & environmental sustainability; institutional capacity & rule of law.
    Funding information: size of the grant typically ranges between USD 500,000 and USD 750,000 per project.
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  21. Research Grant Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (mainly Asia-Pacific region)
    To support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Aims at strengthening research capacity of young researchers to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through their own research work.
    Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 500,000 per project for a max. duration of two years (min. one year).
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  22. Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
    To promote multi-perspective research on how global mobility influences general health, various health determinants and the well-being of local and mobile populations, and how the effects of mobility can be addressed in a sustainable way.
    Funding information: Up to 15 unrestricted preparatory grants of EUR 50,000 each for a 10-month period will be awarded to the shortlisted 1st stage applicants; A total grant fund of EUR 9,000,000 is available for project grants of up to EUR 1,500,000 per project, for 4 to 6 projects of a 3 to 5-year duration.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  23. Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
    To plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion/integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, & economic/social self-sufficiency of disabled individuals.
    Funding information: estimate total USD 500,000; award ceiling: USD 500,000; award floor: USD 495,000
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  24. Call for Proposals, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (see list of countries)
    Civil society organizations are invited to present proposals for projects that contribute to NICFI’s strategic goal, which is that reversed and reduced loss of tropical forest contribute to a stable climate, protect biodiversity and enhance sustainable development.
    Funding information: For applications covering a five-year period, priority will be given to projects with a total budget above NOK 20 million.
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  25. Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society
    The Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability (RFP) focuses on the gathering and analysis of archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and paleoclimatological data for the purposes of increasing understanding of human-environmental interactions over time, to ultimately contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
    Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 80,000.
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  26. Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)
    To support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints.
    Funding information: Standard Research Projects – up to USD 300,000 (total project, not per year).
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  27. Social Justice Small Grants, Mercy Foundation (Australia)
    Provides seed funding to assist communities and organizations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. The focus for 2020 is ‘Justice in the digital world’. Program is only available to nonprofit organizations.
    Funding information: amounts range from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.

  28. New 2020 Small Grants Innovation Program, WWF India
    To encourage young Indians to respond innovatively and independently to the conservation issues which affect the country. Grants will be used to fund research and initiatives which especially demonstrate innovation that is replicable, scalable and sustainable.
    Funding information: offering eligible individuals a one-time grant of up to INR 400,000 over a maximum period of 2 years for undertaking conservation research/ action research.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  29. New Call for Proposals, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
    Focused on Ecosystem-based Adaptation Facility actions that help people adapt to adverse effects of climate change, reduce disaster risk, and build resilient ecosystems and economies.
    Funding information: project applications may range from USD 250,000 to USD 2,000,000. Two tiers of funding will be supported – Tier 1: Large grants and Tier 2: Medium-sized grants
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  30. Call for Proposals, Research Grants, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see list of eligible ICGEB countries)
    Dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest. 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, 2020.

  31. Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
    The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
    Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  32. Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
    Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
    Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  33. New 2020 Professional Development Grants Program, WWF (list of eligible countries in link)
    To provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities.
    Funding information: applicants can request up to USD 6,500 and training may take place anywhere in the world.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  34. Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
    Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
    Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  35. Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
    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: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  36. New Call for Proposals, Sasaki Foundation (USA)
    Looking for interdisciplinary, creative approaches to test new design concepts that address complex challenges in our communities. Recognizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches, diverse community voices, and regional cooperation as key drivers to find shared solutions and create shared impact.
    Note: Persons interested in an introduction with the Foundation’s leadership, can contact Lauren.Barredo@unsdsn.org.
    Funding information: will award up to 3 grants of USD 15,000 each to winning teams
    Deadline: May 8, 2020.

  37. International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)
    Focus is on climate change mitigation and biodiversity. IKI primarily funds large-scale programs via thematic and country-specific selection procedures to accelerate transformation towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy and its connected supply structures.
    Funding information: A grant of between EUR 300,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000 can be awarded per project.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  38. National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
    The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
    Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  39. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  40. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  41. New Grant, The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
    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. 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 are rarely awarded.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  42. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  43. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
    CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
    Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  44. New Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant, TD Bank (Canada)
    The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
    Funding information: majority of TD FEF grants are between CAD 2,000 and CAD 8,000
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  45. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
    One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
    Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  46. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  47. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  48. 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. New GSS Fellows Program, Global Sustainability Scholars (US Citizens)
    Offers a 10-week paid immersive training and mentoring with a global sustainability organization. Fellows will gain professional work experience, receive professional mentorship and professional development training, and build an international professional network in sustainability science. Fellows will work with sustainability organizations such as GSS or Future Earth and will engage with participants of the GSS scholars.
    Benefits: Fellows are paid a stipend of USD 8,000 for their full participation.
    Deadline: Mar 6, 2020.

  2. Call for Proposals, AQUAEXCEL 2020 (Europe)
    Unites major aquaculture experimental facilities with capacity to undertake experimental trials on a selection of commercially important fish aquaculture species and system types. These installations are made available to the research community for Transnational Access (TNA) with the support of the EU’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program.
    Deadline: Mar 6, 2020.

  3. Young Leaders Program, Women Deliver
    Connects outstanding young advocates with the platforms, the people, and the resources that can amplify their influence on a larger scale. With an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Women Deliver elevates the work of young people taking a stand for gender equality.
    Benefits: global visibility; networking opportunities; alumni membership; continued support
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  4. International Training Program (ITP), Sida (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia)
    Seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and invest in employees as potential change agents.
    Award information: benefits for participants – increased knowledge of methods/tools for sustainable urban water and sanitation services/systems; increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes; shared experiences from colleagues; extended professional network. Benefits for organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water/sanitation services; educated and encouraged staff; collaboration opportunities with various organizations, experts and agencies.
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  5. Puerto Rico Youth Fellowship, Open Society Foundations
    Human rights projects could include those relating to criminal justice, workers’ rights, LGBTTIQ rights, food justice, environmental justice, education (including the right to public education), health, housing, or immigration, among other subject areas.
    Benefits: USD 45,000, structured to cover project related costs as well as a living stipend.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  6. Call for Proposals, Professional Development Workshops, European Evaluation Society
    The professional development sessions constitute a unique opportunity for the community of professionals in evaluation to gain knowledge and experience from stimulating and knowledgeable presenters, and to exchange with colleagues. It also provides presenters with an opportunity to share and discuss their knowledge and experience with highly motivated participants from all over the world.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  7. Pre- and Post-Doctoral Mellon Fellowships, The Climate Museum
    Seeks applications from humanities scholars who wish to engage the public on climate change and inequality. Fellows will work with staff and partners to develop public programs exploring the many ways in which the climate crisis is a social justice crisis.
    Benefits: The pre-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 32,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance. The post-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 63,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  8. Research Fellowship Program, Jacobs Foundation
    Program for early career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the development, learning and living conditions of children and youth. Thematic priorities include, but are not limited to educational sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political sciences, linguistics, neurosciences, and medical sciences.
    Funding information: amount CHF 150,000; period: 3 years; fellowships per year: up to 12
    Deadline: Mar 16, 2020.

  9. Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarship for Sustainable Transport and Energy Efficiency, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
    Aimed at expanding the contributions to research and policy dialogue in the field of sustainable transport and energy efficiency. It will support initiatives triggering and catalyzing transformative research and policy papers, and will place a special emphasis on “iconoclastic” contributions (challenging conventional wisdom) that have clear, transformative outputs and contribute to measurable changes.
    Benefits: will award up to three candidates a maximum of USD 10,000
    Deadline: Mar 18, 2020.

  10. Fonds de recherche du Québec Postdoctoral Program, IIASA (Quebec, Canada)
    Designed to foster the mobility of new researchers toward scientifically stimulating and dynamic environments. The research interests of the candidates should be aligned with sustainable development goals as stand-alone topics or combined with any of the following: advanced systems analysis, air quality & GHG, ecosystems services & management, energy, evolution & ecology, risk & resilience, transitions to new technologies, water, population.
    Deadline: Mar 18, 2020.

  11. New Sub-Saharan Africa Program, L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science
    Aims to promote and encourage the participation of young African women in science. It identifies and rewards young researchers in the formal sciences, life and environmental sciences, material sciences, engineering sciences and technological sciences.
    Benefits: 15 endowments of EUR 10,000 each, allocated to 15 doctoral students enrolled in a doctoral school and in a research lab in sub-Saharan Africa. 5 endowments of EUR 15,000 each, allocated to 5 post-docs working in a lab or research institute in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  12. Fellowship Program, UNESCO
    To enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation.
    Benefits: roundtrip travel; travel allowance; accommodation/meal stipend; and more
    Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.

  13. Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program
    A 2-year full-time paid commitment designed to build a movement of leaders who will work towards eliminating educational inequity in Nigeria. Equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities they serve.
    Benefits: leadership development training, teacher training, networking, access to Mentoring Program, coaching, business training and skills workshops, stipend for 2 years.
    Deadline: Apr 4, 2020.

  14. Peking University Postdoctoral Program, IIASA
    Open to applicants of all nationalities and aimed at training highly qualified early-career postdoctoral researchers to carry out research in: advanced methodology, technological, economic, and environmental challenges including pollution and risk analysis, energy, ecology, and ecosystems management, and natural resources including water.
    Deadline: Apr 13, 2020.

  15. New Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative
    Seeks to increase women’s participation in, and contribution to, a more sustainable societal response to climate change. To build the intellectual capital needed to better our understanding of the causes of climate change in Africa, and to solve the myriad challenges to Africa’s development resulting from climate change.
    Award information: fellowship is worth up to USD 35,000
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  16. International Training Program, Sida
    Sida is seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and to invest in capable and engaged employees as potential change agents.
    Benefits: for participants - Increased knowledge of methods and tools for planning services and systems, increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes, and more. For organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water and sanitation services, collaboration opportunities, and more.
    Deadline: Apr 26, 2020.

  17. 2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (India)
    To pursue a master's degree program at select US colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; International Affairs; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women's Studies/Gender Studies; others.
    Benefits: J-1 visa support; roundtrip economy air travel from fellow’s home city to host institution in the US; funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs; accident/sickness coverage per US government guidelines.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.  

  18. Peace Fellowships, Rotary
    Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program.
    Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  19. Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
    Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
    This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.

  20. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
    Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

  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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: February 27, 2020

New in:

  1. Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarship for Sustainable Transport and Energy Efficiency, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

  2. Call for Proposals, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area

  3. Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

  4. National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)

  5. Research Grant Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (mainly Asia-Pacific region)

  6. Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)

  7. Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)

  8. Habitat Stewardship Program, Government of Canada

  9. Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)

  10. Call for Proposals, AQUAEXCEL 2020 (Europe)

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. New Habitat Stewardship Program, Government of Canada
    For projects submitted by Canadians that contribute directly to the recovery objectives and population goals of species at risk listed on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) and prevent others from becoming a conservation concern.
    Funding information: min. funding request suggested for new and multi-year projects is CAD 25,000 and project funding usually ranges from CAD 25,000 to CAD 100,000 per project.
    Deadline: Feb 27, 2020.

  2. Minorities Fellowship Program, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
    OHCHR’s most comprehensive training program for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. Serves as an opportunity for human rights activists working towards the protection and promotion of minority rights to expand their partners’ base by building a strategic dialogue with fellow activists from across the globe, the UN, relevant Geneva-based NGOs, and other partners.
    Funding information: a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance for the duration of the Program; a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Program.
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2020.

  3. Species Conservation Projects, Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
    Open to applications for funding support from conservationists based in all parts of the world, and will potentially support projects focused on any and all kinds of plant, animal and fungus species, subject to the approval of an independent evaluation committee.
    Funding information: max. grant size is USD 25,000, but the total budget of a project can be higher if there are other sources of funding.
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2020.

  4. Peace Research Grants, International Peace Research Association (IPRA) Foundation
    The aim is to advance the field of peace research through rigorous investigation into the causes of conflict and examination of alternatives to violence. Especially interested in projects that investigate how the conditions of peace can be advanced and/or the causes of war and other forms of violence be addressed, including their effects on people and society.
    Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.

  5. Impact Grants Program, Woodard & Curran Foundation (US)
    Will award innovative project(s) that applies or advances technology to address water (e.g. water, wastewater, stormwater) issues. Open to all US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that meet the Foundation’s eligibility requirements.
    Funding information: up to two Impact Grants (total available is USD 100,000, whether one or two grants are awarded) to be distributed over three consecutive years: 2020-2023.
    Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.

  6. Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (list of countries in link)
    Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including mothers and children as beneficiaries will be given priority.
    Funding information: selected projects will receive financial support of up to EUR 5,000
    Deadline: Mar 1, 2020.

  7. Small Grants Fund, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking civil society organizations that have innovative ideas for using the near-real-time data on GFW to combat deforestation through monitoring, enforcement, advocacy and capacity building.
    Funding information: grant awards between USD 10,000 – 40,000; individualized training and support; form part of the GFW partnereship
    Deadline: Mar 1, 2020.

  8. Call for Proposals, IFAD (see list of countries in link)
    A three-year IFAD grant financing to implement the project: Stepping up IFAD’s gender transformative agenda - Women’s land rights (WLR) initiative, to contribute to the development and integration of gender-transformative approaches to promoting women’s land rights into development programs, policies and strategies in selected countries.
    Funding information: while no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a min. counterpart contribution of US 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 2, 2020.

  9. Small Research Grants, Spencer Foundation
    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. 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: proposed budgets are limited to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Mar 3, 2020.

  10. Small Grants, International Climate Initiative (IKI) (see list of countries)
    To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in implementing the Paris Agreement as well as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the future post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).
    Funding information: up to EUR 100,000. Exceeding amounts not considered.
    Deadline: Mar 5, 2020.

  11. Travel Grants Program, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
    To reinforce efforts and resources in the promotion of inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (ISARD) toward food security and poverty alleviation in the region.
    Funding information: up to a maximum of US 1,200 to each qualified agriculture and agriculture-related professionals and social scientists including graduate students in SE Asia.
    Deadline: Mar 7, 2020.

  12. Letters of Inquiry for Small Grant, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund & Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
    To implement a capacity-building program for CEPF grantees and key stakeholder groups located in the focus countries, including a regional online training course and in-country event workshops in each of the four CEPF priority countries.
    Funding information: provides a max. funding of US 49,950 (includes all costs associated with consultants, travel, workshops, coordination, logistics, taxes and other direct costs.
    Deadline: Mar 8, 2020.

  13. Request for Proposals for Multi-year Projects, JRS Biodiversity Foundation (see list of African countries)
    Focused on biodiversity data, knowledge and information services related to (1) freshwater biodiversity, (2) pollinator biodiversity, and (3) biodiversity informatics capacity development
    Funding information: total requested grant for 1‐3 years may range from about USD 50,000 - USD 250,000.
    Deadline: Mar 10, 2020.

  14. Pacific Development and Conservation Trust, New Zealand Government
    For projects that promote sustainable development in the Pacific and New Zealand, while conserving the natural environment and cultural heritage of its people.
    Funding information: about NZD 250,000 grants awarded each year. There is no min. or max. grant amount. Grants usually range from NZD 2,000 to 50,000.
    Deadline: Mar 11, 2020.

  15. Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator Grant Program (USA)
    Support projects with potential to substantially increase the use of natural climate solutions. Focuses on helping kick-start innovative and scalable approaches for reducing emissions and storing more carbon on natural and working lands in the United States.
    Funding information: Projects may request up to USD 200,000. In addition, recipients will be offered mentorship, and connection to networks and new partnerships.
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  16. Research and Development (R&D) Fund, Efficiency for Access Coalition (see list of focus countries)
    The focus is on projects developing enabling technologies or products for weak and off-grid areas, with a particular focus on interoperability and inclusivity. Overall focus is in recognition of SDG 5 to achieve gender equality, SDG 7 to ensure access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, and SDG 10 to reduce inequality within/amongst countries.
    Funding information: grants are available from GBP 50,000 to GBP 300,000. Up to GBP 2 million in funding has been made available for this call.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  17. Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program, USDA (United States)
    Seeking applications to provide grants for “Agriculture Innovation Centers” that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
    Funding information: estimated USD 3,500,000; ceiling USD 1,000,000; floor USD 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 20, 2020.

  18. Call for Proposals from CSOs, European Union (Philippines and EU)
    To support CSO's contributions towards reinforced governance, social change and inclusive policy-making in the Philippines and strengthen the capacity of Philippines civil society organizations.
    Award information: Indicative allocation of funds by lot: Lot 1 for EUR 889,300 and Lot 2 for EUR 889,300. Requested grants must fall between a min. of EUR 300,000 & max. of 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 24, 2020.

  19. Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program, USDA (USA)
    Collaborative solutions may include but are not limited to: research; prevention; planning; policy; preparedness; implementation; best management practices; recovery; and reforestation that promotes the resilience of the country’s urban & community forests.
    Funding information: total program funding USD 9,000,000. Award ceiling USD 300,000, award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  20. Call for Proposals, International Fund for Agricultural Development (Latin America & Caribbean)
    To promote the inclusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in existing IFAD projects and programs in Latin America and Caribbean by successfully supporting the implementation of RETs in agriculture in benefit of smallholder farmers, producers, associations and members of medium enterprises.
    Funding information: grant amount is up to USD 2,000,000. Co-financing (in-cash and/or in-kind) provided by the applicant and any additional co-financing is part of the selection criteria. While no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a minimum counterpart contribution between USD 500,000 and USD 2,000,000.
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  21. Call for Proposals, US Department of State (Japan)
    Open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive education and/or promoting job and career development opportunities for people with disabilities.
    Funding information: awards may range from a min. of USD5,000 to a max. of USD75,000.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  22. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)
    Will consider awarding grants to programs promoting: the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment; the advancement of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels; young people through advancement of education and employment skills development; the arts to educate and expose the public on NZ culture.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  23. New Call for Proposals, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area
    To improve water availability and sustainable agriculture production in a region heavily distressed by climate change, urbanization and population growth.
    Funding information: various amounts allocated, depending on the open calls.
    Deadline: Apr 1, 2020.

  24. New Call for Proposals, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
    Looking for research and innovation initiatives, which engage researchers from Switzerland and from the Global South and East and implementation partners from other sectors (government, civil society, private sector). Intends to support research initiatives that respond to the needs/interests of implementation partners. No set thematic orientations.
    Funding information: finances up to 50% of the total budget, but can cover up to 70% of the total budget if the type of initiative requires it (e.g. new innovative initiative). Contribution will indicatively be around CHF 1 million (m)/year.
    Deadline: Apr 5, 2020.

  25. Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction, National Geographic Society
    To support priorities of IUCN SSC Species Conservation Plans as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN SSC Species Specialist Group. The goal is to halt biodiversity decline by implementing conservation plans for species and groups of species.
    Funding information: requests should be less than USD 30,000, but can be up to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Apr 10, 2020.

  26. Improving the Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centers of Excellence Program, European Union (EU/Turkey)
    The objective of this call for proposals is: to establish a flexible, transparent, innovative and quality based education system which supports social and economic development and prepares for employment, where all segments of society find the possibility to learn within their own needs.
    Funding information: min. amount EUR 200,000; max. amount EUR 600,000
    Deadline: Apr 14, 2020.

  27. Call for Proposals for Regional Projects in Latin America and Caribbean, IDB
    Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative provides technical grants to finance solutions to shared challenges via regional cooperation. The proposals must involve a collective solution produced by at least three IDB borrowing member countries. Focus areas: gender equality & diversity; climate change & environmental sustainability; institutional capacity & rule of law.
    Funding information: size of the grant typically ranges between USD 500,000 and USD 750,000 per project.
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  28. New Research Grant Program, Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (mainly Asia-Pacific region)
    To support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Aims at strengthening research capacity of young researchers to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through their own research work.
    Funding information: max. grant size is JPY 500,000 per project for a max. duration of two years (min. one year).
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  29. Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
    To promote multi-perspective research on how global mobility influences general health, various health determinants and the well-being of local and mobile populations, and how the effects of mobility can be addressed in a sustainable way.
    Funding information: Up to 15 unrestricted preparatory grants of EUR 50,000 each for a 10-month period will be awarded to the shortlisted 1st stage applicants; A total grant fund of EUR 9,000,000 is available for project grants of up to EUR 1,500,000 per project, for 4 to 6 projects of a 3 to 5-year duration.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  30. New Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects, Department of Health and Human Services (USA)
    To plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion/integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, & economic/social self-sufficiency of disabled individuals.
    Funding information: estimate total USD 500,000; award ceiling: USD 500,000; award floor: USD 495,000
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  31. Call for Proposals, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (see list of countries)
    Civil society organizations are invited to present proposals for projects that contribute to NICFI’s strategic goal, which is that reversed and reduced loss of tropical forest contribute to a stable climate, protect biodiversity and enhance sustainable development.
    Funding information: For applications covering a five-year period, priority will be given to projects with a total budget above NOK 20 million.
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  32. Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society
    The Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability (RFP) focuses on the gathering and analysis of archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and paleoclimatological data for the purposes of increasing understanding of human-environmental interactions over time, to ultimately contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
    Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 80,000.
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  33. Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)
    To support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints.
    Funding information: Standard Research Projects – up to USD 300,000 (total project, not per year).
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  34. Social Justice Small Grants, Mercy Foundation (Australia)
    Provides seed funding to assist communities and organizations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. The focus for 2020 is ‘Justice in the digital world’. Program is only available to nonprofit organizations.
    Funding information: amounts range from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.

  35. Call for Proposals, Research Grants, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see list of eligible ICGEB countries)
    Dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest. 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, 2020.

  36. Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
    The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
    Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  37. Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
    Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
    Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  38. Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
    Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
    Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  39. Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
    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: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  40. International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)
    Focus is on climate change mitigation and biodiversity. IKI primarily funds large-scale programs via thematic and country-specific selection procedures to accelerate transformation towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy and its connected supply structures.
    Funding information: A grant of between EUR 300,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000 can be awarded per project.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  41. New National Environmental Education and Training Program, Environmental Protection Agency (USA)
    The purpose is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies.
    Funding information: total expected for year one of this cooperative agreement is USD 2,175,500. Total overall funding is USD 11,000,000.
    Deadline: May 29, 2020.

  42. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  43. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  44. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  45. New Call for Proposals, CODE (see link for eligible countries in Africa)
    CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. The intent is to support research which is clearly situated in local contexts and recognizes the multifaceted and complex relationships between the local and global in education.
    Funding information: up to five (5) research grants of a maximum CAD 10,000 each
    Deadline: Jul 3, 2020.

  46. New Special Grant, Tiara Foundation (India)
    One-time grant for students who already have an offer of a place in a University overseas for Post Graduate Studies, with a scholarship/fee waiver and teaching assistantship to finance their study.
    Funding information: USD 3,500 for U.S. colleges and GBP 2200 for U.K. colleges.
    Deadline: Jul 15, 2020.

  47. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  48. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  49. 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. Ideas for Action Challenge
    The World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center at Wharton are pleased to announce the 2020 Ideas for Action (I4A) competition, which engages young people (18-35 years old) to develop innovative solutions in support of the implementation of the SDGs.
    Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.

  2. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Humboldt Foundation (list of countries)
    Enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany.
    Deadline: Mar 1, 2020.

  3. Teach for India Fellowship Program
    Opportunity for students and professionals with a Bachelor’s degree serve as full-time teachers to children from low-income communities in some of the nation’s most under-resourced schools.
    Award information: salary of Rs 20,412 per month, housing allowance ranging from Rs 5,300 to 10,000 (depending on city and if required to relocate), and allowance for school supplies.
    Deadline: Mar 1, 2020.

  4. New Call for Proposals, AQUAEXCEL 2020 (Europe)
    Unites major aquaculture experimental facilities with capacity to undertake experimental trials on a selection of commercially important fish aquaculture species and system types. These installations are made available to the research community for Transnational Access (TNA) with the support of the EU’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program.
    Deadline: Mar 6, 2020.

  5. Young Leaders Program, Women Deliver
    Connects outstanding young advocates with the platforms, the people, and the resources that can amplify their influence on a larger scale. With an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Women Deliver elevates the work of young people taking a stand for gender equality.
    Benefits: global visibility; networking opportunities; alumni membership; continued support
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  6. International Training Program (ITP), Sida (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia)
    Seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and invest in employees as potential change agents.
    Award information: benefits for participants – increased knowledge of methods/tools for sustainable urban water and sanitation services/systems; increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes; shared experiences from colleagues; extended professional network. Benefits for organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water/sanitation services; educated and encouraged staff; collaboration opportunities with various organizations, experts and agencies.
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  7. Puerto Rico Youth Fellowship, Open Society Foundations
    Human rights projects could include those relating to criminal justice, workers’ rights, LGBTTIQ rights, food justice, environmental justice, education (including the right to public education), health, housing, or immigration, among other subject areas.
    Benefits: USD 45,000, structured to cover project related costs as well as a living stipend.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  8. Call for Proposals, Professional Development Workshops, European Evaluation Society
    The professional development sessions constitute a unique opportunity for the community of professionals in evaluation to gain knowledge and experience from stimulating and knowledgeable presenters, and to exchange with colleagues. It also provides presenters with an opportunity to share and discuss their knowledge and experience with highly motivated participants from all over the world.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  9. Pre- and Post-Doctoral Mellon Fellowships, The Climate Museum
    Seeks applications from humanities scholars who wish to engage the public on climate change and inequality. Fellows will work with staff and partners to develop public programs exploring the many ways in which the climate crisis is a social justice crisis.
    Benefits: The pre-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 32,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance. The post-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 63,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  10. Research Fellowship Program, Jacobs Foundation
    Program for early career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the development, learning and living conditions of children and youth. Thematic priorities include, but are not limited to educational sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political sciences, linguistics, neurosciences, and medical sciences.
    Funding information: amount CHF 150,000; period: 3 years; fellowships per year: up to 12
    Deadline: Mar 16, 2020.

  11. New Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarship for Sustainable Transport and Energy Efficiency, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
    Aimed at expanding the contributions to research and policy dialogue in the field of sustainable transport and energy efficiency. It will support initiatives triggering and catalyzing transformative research and policy papers, and will place a special emphasis on “iconoclastic” contributions (challenging conventional wisdom) that have clear, transformative outputs and contribute to measurable changes.
    Benefits: will award up to three candidates a maximum of USD 10,000
    Deadline: Mar 18, 2020.

  12. Fonds de recherche du Québec Postdoctoral Program, IIASA (Quebec, Canada)
    Designed to foster the mobility of new researchers toward scientifically stimulating and dynamic environments. The research interests of the candidates should be aligned with sustainable development goals as stand-alone topics or combined with any of the following: advanced systems analysis, air quality & GHG, ecosystems services & management, energy, evolution & ecology, risk & resilience, transitions to new technologies, water, population.
    Deadline: Mar 18, 2020.

  13. Fellowship Program, UNESCO
    To enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation.
    Benefits: roundtrip travel; travel allowance; accommodation/meal stipend; and more
    Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.

  14. Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program
    A 2-year full-time paid commitment designed to build a movement of leaders who will work towards eliminating educational inequity in Nigeria. Equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities they serve.
    Benefits: leadership development training, teacher training, networking, access to Mentoring Program, coaching, business training and skills workshops, stipend for 2 years.
    Deadline: Apr 4, 2020.

  15. Peking University Postdoctoral Program, IIASA
    Open to applicants of all nationalities and aimed at training highly qualified early-career postdoctoral researchers to carry out research in: advanced methodology, technological, economic, and environmental challenges including pollution and risk analysis, energy, ecology, and ecosystems management, and natural resources including water.
    Deadline: Apr 13, 2020.

  16. International Training Program, Sida
    Sida is seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and to invest in capable and engaged employees as potential change agents.
    Benefits: for participants - Increased knowledge of methods and tools for planning services and systems, increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes, and more. For organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water and sanitation services, collaboration opportunities, and more.
    Deadline: Apr 26, 2020.

  17. 2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (India)
    To pursue a master's degree program at select US colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; International Affairs; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women's Studies/Gender Studies; others.
    Benefits: J-1 visa support; roundtrip economy air travel from fellow’s home city to host institution in the US; funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs; accident/sickness coverage per US government guidelines.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.  

  18. Peace Fellowships, Rotary
    Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program.
    Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  19. Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
    Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
    This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.

  20. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
    Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

  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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: February 19, 2020

New in:

  1. Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator Grant Program (USA)

  2. Call for Proposals, Research Grants, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see list of eligible ICGEB countries)

  3. Call for Proposals for Regional Projects in Latin America and Caribbean, IDB

  4. International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)

  5. Peace Fellowships, Rotary

  6. 2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (India)

  7. Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter

  8. Peking University Postdoctoral Program, IIASA

  9. Fonds de recherche du Québec Postdoctoral Program, IIASA (Quebec, Canada)

  10. Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. Call for Proposals, Fondation Franklinia
    Project must contribute to preserve threatened tree species throughout the world, avoid their extinction and improve their conservation status.
    Funding information: favors conservation projects with reasonable budget in relation to proposed activities. Costs/benefits ratio will be an important criterion during project selection. Management costs (overheads) must represent less than 10% of the budget.
    Deadline: Feb 21, 2020.

  2. Call for Proposals, Wehubit (Belgian bilateral development cooperation countries)
    General objective of the program is to support and improve digitization in view of speeding up sustainable development, strengthening prosperity, reducing inequality and empowering people and businesses in the partner countries of the Belgian Development Cooperation.
    Funding information: min. amount is EUR 50,0000 and max. amount is EUR 350,000
    Deadline: Feb 21, 2020.

  3. 2020 Call for Proposals on "Promotion of Family Farming" in West Africa
    The Fondation de France and the French Committee for International Solidarity (CFSI) has announced a 2020 Call for Projects "Promotion of Family Farming in West Africa" to promote local initiatives to increase access to food through viable and sustainable West African family farming, to share the gains on a larger scale and to contribute documentation of the sustainability of this agricultural model that is likely to challenge decision-makers to take these issues into account in public policies.
    Funding Information: short-term projects (one-year duration) – EUR 10,000 to EUR 15,000;
    multi-year projects (3 years maximum) - maximum amount of EUR 50,000
    Deadline: Feb 24, 2020.

  4. Call for Proposals, UN Women Lebanon
    Welcomes proposals for partnerships to achieve results under the following thematic areas: 1) Women’s Economic Empowerment – with a focus on building resilience across the humanitarian-development next, complemented with protection services. 2) Women, Peace, and Security.
    Funding information: budget range should be USD 50,000 to USD 500,000
    Deadline: Feb 25, 2020.

  5. Call for Grant Proposals, Canadian Internet Registration Authority
    The application period for CIRA's Community Investment Program is open and organizations can apply for a grant to support projects working to address issues like cybersecurity, digital literacy and internet infrastructure. Especially looking for projects that benefit rural, northern and Indigenous communities.
    Funding information: Grants are available up to CAD 100,000; In addition, one grant is available up to CAD 250,000.
    Deadline: Feb 25, 2020.

  6. Minorities Fellowship Program, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
    OHCHR’s most comprehensive training program for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. Serves as an opportunity for human rights activists working towards the protection and promotion of minority rights to expand their partners’ base by building a strategic dialogue with fellow activists from across the globe, the UN, relevant Geneva-based NGOs, and other partners.
    Funding information: a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance for the duration of the Program; a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Program.
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2020.

  7. Species Conservation Projects, Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
    Open to applications for funding support from conservationists based in all parts of the world, and will potentially support projects focused on any and all kinds of plant, animal and fungus species, subject to the approval of an independent evaluation committee.
    Funding information: max. grant size is USD 25,000, but the total budget of a project can be higher if there are other sources of funding.
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2020.

  8. Peace Research Grants, International Peace Research Association (IPRA) Foundation
    The aim is to advance the field of peace research through rigorous investigation into the causes of conflict and examination of alternatives to violence. Especially interested in projects that investigate how the conditions of peace can be advanced and/or the causes of war and other forms of violence be addressed, including their effects on people and society.
    Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.

  9. Impact Grants Program, Woodard & Curran Foundation (US)
    Will award innovative project(s) that applies or advances technology to address water (e.g. water, wastewater, stormwater) issues. Open to all US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that meet the Foundation’s eligibility requirements.
    Funding information: up to two Impact Grants (total available is USD 100,000, whether one or two grants are awarded) to be distributed over three consecutive years: 2020-2023.
    Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.

  10. Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (list of countries in link)
    Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including mothers and children as beneficiaries will be given priority.
    Funding information: selected projects will receive financial support of up to EUR 5,000
    Deadline: Mar 1, 2020.

  11. Small Grants Fund, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking civil society organizations that have innovative ideas for using the near-real-time data on GFW to combat deforestation through monitoring, enforcement, advocacy and capacity building.
    Funding information: grant awards between USD 10,000 – 40,000; individualized training and support; form part of the GFW partnereship
    Deadline: Mar 1, 2020.

  12. Call for Proposals, IFAD (see list of countries in link)
    A three-year IFAD grant financing to implement the project: Stepping up IFAD’s gender transformative agenda - Women’s land rights (WLR) initiative, to contribute to the development and integration of gender-transformative approaches to promoting women’s land rights into development programs, policies and strategies in selected countries.
    Funding information: while no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a min. counterpart contribution of US 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 2, 2020.

  13. Small Research Grants, Spencer Foundation
    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. 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: proposed budgets are limited to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Mar 3, 2020.

  14. Small Grants, International Climate Initiative (IKI) (see list of countries)
    To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in implementing the Paris Agreement as well as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the future post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).
    Funding information: up to EUR 100,000. Exceeding amounts not considered.
    Deadline: Mar 5, 2020.

  15. Travel Grants Program, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
    To reinforce efforts and resources in the promotion of inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (ISARD) toward food security and poverty alleviation in the region.
    Funding information: up to a maximum of US 1,200 to each qualified agriculture and agriculture-related professionals and social scientists including graduate students in SE Asia.
    Deadline: Mar 7, 2020.

  16. Letters of Inquiry for Small Grant, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund & Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
    To implement a capacity-building program for CEPF grantees and key stakeholder groups located in the focus countries, including a regional online training course and in-country event workshops in each of the four CEPF priority countries.
    Funding information: provides a max. funding of US 49,950 (includes all costs associated with consultants, travel, workshops, coordination, logistics, taxes and other direct costs.
    Deadline: Mar 8, 2020.

  17. Request for Proposals for Multi-year Projects, JRS Biodiversity Foundation (see list of African countries)
    Focused on biodiversity data, knowledge and information services related to (1) freshwater biodiversity, (2) pollinator biodiversity, and (3) biodiversity informatics capacity development
    Funding information: total requested grant for 1‐3 years may range from about USD 50,000 - USD 250,000.
    Deadline: Mar 10, 2020.

  18. Pacific Development and Conservation Trust, New Zealand Government
    For projects that promote sustainable development in the Pacific and New Zealand, while conserving the natural environment and cultural heritage of its people.
    Funding information: about NZD 250,000 grants awarded each year. There is no min. or max. grant amount. Grants usually range from NZD 2,000 to 50,000.
    Deadline: Mar 11, 2020.

  19. New Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator Grant Program (USA)
    Support projects with potential to substantially increase the use of natural climate solutions. Focuses on helping kick-start innovative and scalable approaches for reducing emissions and storing more carbon on natural and working lands in the United States.
    Funding information: Projects may request up to USD 200,000. In addition, recipients will be offered mentorship, and connection to networks and new partnerships.
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  20. Research and Development (R&D) Fund, Efficiency for Access Coalition (see list of focus countries)
    The focus is on projects developing enabling technologies or products for weak and off-grid areas, with a particular focus on interoperability and inclusivity. Overall focus is in recognition of SDG 5 to achieve gender equality, SDG 7 to ensure access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, and SDG 10 to reduce inequality within/amongst countries.
    Funding information: grants are available from GBP 50,000 to GBP 300,000. Up to GBP 2 million in funding has been made available for this call.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  21. Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program, USDA (United States)
    Seeking applications to provide grants for “Agriculture Innovation Centers” that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
    Funding information: estimated USD 3,500,000; ceiling USD 1,000,000; floor USD 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 20, 2020.

  22. Call for Proposals from CSOs, European Union (Philippines and EU)
    To support CSO's contributions towards reinforced governance, social change and inclusive policy-making in the Philippines and strengthen the capacity of Philippines civil society organizations.
    Award information: Indicative allocation of funds by lot: Lot 1 for EUR 889,300 and Lot 2 for EUR 889,300. Requested grants must fall between a min. of EUR 300,000 & max. of 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 24, 2020.

  23. Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program, USDA (USA)
    Collaborative solutions may include but are not limited to: research; prevention; planning; policy; preparedness; implementation; best management practices; recovery; and reforestation that promotes the resilience of the country’s urban & community forests.
    Funding information: total program funding USD 9,000,000. Award ceiling USD 300,000, award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  24. Call for Proposals, International Fund for Agricultural Development (Latin America & Caribbean)
    To promote the inclusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in existing IFAD projects and programs in Latin America and Caribbean by successfully supporting the implementation of RETs in agriculture in benefit of smallholder farmers, producers, associations and members of medium enterprises.
    Funding information: grant amount is up to USD 2,000,000. Co-financing (in-cash and/or in-kind) provided by the applicant and any additional co-financing is part of the selection criteria. While no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a minimum counterpart contribution between USD 500,000 and USD 2,000,000.
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  25. Call for Proposals, US Department of State (Japan)
    Open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive education and/or promoting job and career development opportunities for people with disabilities.
    Funding information: awards may range from a min. of USD5,000 to a max. of USD75,000.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  26. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)
    Will consider awarding grants to programs promoting: the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment; the advancement of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels; young people through advancement of education and employment skills development; the arts to educate and expose the public on NZ culture.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  27. Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction, National Geographic Society
    To support priorities of IUCN SSC Species Conservation Plans as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN SSC Species Specialist Group. The goal is to halt biodiversity decline by implementing conservation plans for species and groups of species.
    Funding information: requests should be less than USD 30,000, but can be up to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Apr 10, 2020.

  28. Improving the Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centers of Excellence Program, European Union (EU/Turkey)
    The objective of this call for proposals is: to establish a flexible, transparent, innovative and quality based education system which supports social and economic development and prepares for employment, where all segments of society find the possibility to learn within their own needs.
    Funding information: min. amount EUR 200,000; max. amount EUR 600,000
    Deadline: Apr 14, 2020.

  29. New Call for Proposals for Regional Projects in Latin America and Caribbean, IDB
    Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative provides technical grants to finance solutions to shared challenges via regional cooperation. The proposals must involve a collective solution produced by at least three IDB borrowing member countries. Focus areas: gender equality & diversity; climate change & environmental sustainability; institutional capacity & rule of law.
    Funding information: size of the grant typically ranges between USD 500,000 and USD 750,000 per project.
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2020.

  30. Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
    To promote multi-perspective research on how global mobility influences general health, various health determinants and the well-being of local and mobile populations, and how the effects of mobility can be addressed in a sustainable way.
    Funding information: Up to 15 unrestricted preparatory grants of EUR 50,000 each for a 10-month period will be awarded to the shortlisted 1st stage applicants; A total grant fund of EUR 9,000,000 is available for project grants of up to EUR 1,500,000 per project, for 4 to 6 projects of a 3 to 5-year duration.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  31. Call for Proposals, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (see list of countries)
    Civil society organizations are invited to present proposals for projects that contribute to NICFI’s strategic goal, which is that reversed and reduced loss of tropical forest contribute to a stable climate, protect biodiversity and enhance sustainable development.
    Funding information: For applications covering a five-year period, priority will be given to projects with a total budget above NOK 20 million.
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  32. Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society
    The Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability (RFP) focuses on the gathering and analysis of archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and paleoclimatological data for the purposes of increasing understanding of human-environmental interactions over time, to ultimately contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
    Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 80,000.
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  33. Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)
    To support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints.
    Funding information: Standard Research Projects – up to USD 300,000 (total project, not per year).
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  34. Social Justice Small Grants, Mercy Foundation (Australia)
    Provides seed funding to assist communities and organizations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. The focus for 2020 is ‘Justice in the digital world’. Program is only available to nonprofit organizations.
    Funding information: amounts range from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.

  35. New Call for Proposals, Research Grants, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see list of eligible ICGEB countries)
    Dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest. 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, 2020.

  36. Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
    The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
    Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  37. Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
    Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
    Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  38. Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
    Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
    Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  39. Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
    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: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  40. New International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2020 (Germany)
    Focus is on climate change mitigation and biodiversity. IKI primarily funds large-scale programs via thematic and country-specific selection procedures to accelerate transformation towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy and its connected supply structures.
    Funding information: A grant of between EUR 300,000 and a maximum of EUR 800,000 can be awarded per project.
    Deadline: May 12, 2020.

  41. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  42. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  43. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  44. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  45. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  46. 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. European Development Days 2020 Young Leaders Program
    Looking for 17 extraordinary young people aged 21-26 who can represent the powerful impact that youth are having in the sustainable development field.
    Benefits: 10-day visit to Brussels, where Young Leaders will meet EU experts, stakeholders and play a leading role in the program, which will include speaking in various sessions alongside global leaders.
    Deadline: Feb 21, 2020.

  2. Young Leaders Program, UN Youth Envoy
    Convened by the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, the Young Leaders come together as a community to support efforts to engage young people in the realization of the SDGs both through strategic opportunities with the UN and through their existing initiatives, platforms, and networks.
    Deadline: Feb 22, 2020.

  3. Ideas for Action Challenge
    The World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center at Wharton are pleased to announce the 2020 Ideas for Action (I4A) competition, which engages young people (18-35 years old) to develop innovative solutions in support of the implementation of the SDGs.
    Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.

  4. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Humboldt Foundation (list of countries)
    Enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany.
    Deadline: March 1, 2020.

  5. Teach for India Fellowship Program
    Opportunity for students and professionals with a Bachelor’s degree serve as full-time teachers to children from low-income communities in some of the nation’s most under-resourced schools.
    Award information: salary of Rs 20,412 per month, housing allowance ranging from Rs 5,300 to 10,000 (depending on city and if required to relocate), and allowance for school supplies.
    Deadline: March 1, 2020.

  6. Young Leaders Program, Women Deliver
    Connects outstanding young advocates with the platforms, the people, and the resources that can amplify their influence on a larger scale. With an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Women Deliver elevates the work of young people taking a stand for gender equality.
    Benefits: global visibility; networking opportunities; alumni membership; continued support
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  7. International Training Program (ITP), Sida (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia)
    Seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and invest in employees as potential change agents.
    Award information: benefits for participants – increased knowledge of methods/tools for sustainable urban water and sanitation services/systems; increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes; shared experiences from colleagues; extended professional network. Benefits for organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water/sanitation services; educated and encouraged staff; collaboration opportunities with various organizations, experts and agencies.
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  8. Puerto Rico Youth Fellowship, Open Society Foundations
    Human rights projects could include those relating to criminal justice, workers’ rights, LGBTTIQ rights, food justice, environmental justice, education (including the right to public education), health, housing, or immigration, among other subject areas.
    Benefits: USD 45,000, structured to cover project related costs as well as a living stipend.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  9. Call for Proposals, Professional Development Workshops, European Evaluation Society
    The professional development sessions constitute a unique opportunity for the community of professionals in evaluation to gain knowledge and experience from stimulating and knowledgeable presenters, and to exchange with colleagues. It also provides presenters with an opportunity to share and discuss their knowledge and experience with highly motivated participants from all over the world.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  10. Pre- and Post-Doctoral Mellon Fellowships, The Climate Museum
    Seeks applications from humanities scholars who wish to engage the public on climate change and inequality. Fellows will work with staff and partners to develop public programs exploring the many ways in which the climate crisis is a social justice crisis.
    Benefits: The pre-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 32,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance. The post-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 63,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  11. Research Fellowship Program, Jacobs Foundation
    Program for early career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the development, learning and living conditions of children and youth. Thematic priorities include, but are not limited to educational sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political sciences, linguistics, neurosciences, and medical sciences.
    Funding information: amount CHF 150,000; period: 3 years; fellowships per year: up to 12
    Deadline: Mar 16, 2020.

  12. New Fonds de recherche du Québec Postdoctoral Program, IIASA (Quebec, Canada)
    Designed to foster the mobility of new researchers toward scientifically stimulating and dynamic environments. The research interests of the candidates should be aligned with sustainable development goals as stand-alone topics or combined with any of the following: advanced systems analysis, air quality & GHG, ecosystems services & management, energy, evolution & ecology, risk & resilience, transitions to new technologies, water, population.
    Deadline: Mar 18, 2020.

  13. Fellowship Program, UNESCO
    To enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation.
    Benefits: roundtrip travel; travel allowance; accommodation/meal stipend; and more
    Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.

  14. New Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program
    A 2-year full-time paid commitment designed to build a movement of leaders who will work towards eliminating educational inequity in Nigeria. Equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities they serve.
    Benefits: leadership development training, teacher training, networking, access to Mentoring Program, coaching, business training and skills workshops, stipend for 2 years.
    Deadline: Apr 4, 2020.

  15. New Peking University Postdoctoral Program, IIASA
    Open to applicants of all nationalities and aimed at training highly qualified early-career postdoctoral researchers to carry out research in: advanced methodology, technological, economic, and environmental challenges including pollution and risk analysis, energy, ecology, and ecosystems management, and natural resources including water.
    Deadline: Apr 13, 2020.

  16. International Training Program, Sida
    Sida is seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and to invest in capable and engaged employees as potential change agents.
    Benefits: for participants - Increased knowledge of methods and tools for planning services and systems, increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes, and more. For organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water and sanitation services, collaboration opportunities, and more.
    Deadline: Apr 26, 2020.

  17. New 2021-2022 Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships (India)
    To pursue a master's degree program at select US colleges and universities in the areas of Economics; Environmental Science/Studies; International Affairs; Public Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women's Studies/Gender Studies; others.
    Benefits: J-1 visa support; roundtrip economy air travel from fellow’s home city to host institution in the US; funding for tuition and fees, living and related costs; accident/sickness coverage per US government guidelines.
    Deadline: May 15, 2020.  

  18. New Peace Fellowships, Rotary
    Designed for leaders with work experience in peace and development. Fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace. Tracks to choose from: Master’s degree programs and professional development certificate program.
    Award information: up to 130 fully funded fellowships (covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.)
    Deadline: May 31, 2020.

  19. New Online Course, Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development, Earth Charter
    Apr 21 – June 5, 2020
    This Earth Charter Cities Course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to take urban sustainability practices to higher levels by using the Earth Charter (EC) and the Earth Charter Cities (ECC) Manifesto. It helps participants develop a broad approach to sustainability and make the EC Principles actionable at an urban level.

  20. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
    Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

  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.

Your Weekly Funding Opportunities: February 12, 2020

New in:

  1. Young Leaders Program, UN Youth Envoy

  2. Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society

  3. Letters of Inquiry for Small Grant, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund & Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)

  4. Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)

  5. Call for Proposals, IFAD (see list of countries in link)

  6. Ideas for Action Challenge

  7. Call for Proposals, Fondation Franklinia

  8. Fellowship Program, UNESCO

  9. Young Leaders Program, Women Deliver

  10. Research Fellowship Program, Jacobs Foundation

All currently open calls:

Grant-making opportunities

  1. Seed Funding for Cooperation Projects in the Baltic Sea Region
    The Swedish Institute seeks to strengthen Sweden’s relations and develop cooperation with the countries around the Baltic Sea and in their immediate area. The project activities that the Swedish Institute supports via ‘seed funding’ must be clearly linked to one or more of the challenges identified in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea region. Projects including countries in the EU Eastern Partnership must also relate to it.
    Funding Information: A project can apply for SEK 100,000 to SEK 500,000.
    Deadline: Feb 12, 2020.

  2. Call for Proposals, CEPI
    Rolling funding opportunity to rapidly develop and manufacture already proven vaccine technology approach that can be used against the new coronavirus. In coordination with WHO, CEPI is promoting the development of new vaccines against the emerging threat.
    Deadline: Feb 14, 2020.

  3. Youth Grants, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation (United States)
    Looking for the best ideas from young people about how they can help end childhood hunger in their communities. Supporting youth leaders ages 5-25 to turn their ideas into action and make an impact on the issue of childhood hunger on Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) – April 17-19, 2020 – and beyond.
    Funding information: grants up to USD 1,200
    Deadline: Feb 16, 2020.

  4. Call for Project Ideas, European Climate Initiative (EU)
    Supports projects that enhance the implementation of the EU climate and energy framework, support the transition to low-emission economies and societies in the EU, conduct trans-national climate education and foster a better understanding of Germany’s climate policy in the EU. The initiative focuses on: creating awareness/pooling knowledge, establishing networks and exchanging successful models, and capacity development.
    Funding information: a grant between EUR 50,000 and at most EUR 1,000,000 may be made for each project. The project’s term should not be more than 28 months and must be concluded in March 2023 at the latest.
    Deadline: Feb 18, 2020.

  5. Environmental Damages Fund (EDF), Government of Canada
    To restore the environment and conserve wildlife and habitats in a scientifically sound, cost-effective, and technically feasible way. Project categories: restoration, environmental quality improvement, research and development, education and awareness.
    Funding information: Details on available funds and fund use requirements can be found on the Available Funds page
    Deadline: Feb 18, 2020.

  6. New Call for Proposals, Fondation Franklinia
    Project must contribute to preserve threatened tree species throughout the world, avoid their extinction and improve their conservation status.
    Funding information: favors conservation projects with reasonable budget in relation to proposed activities. Costs/benefits ratio will be an important criterion during project selection. Management costs (overheads) must represent less than 10% of the budget.
    Deadline: Feb 21, 2020.

  7. Call for Proposals, Wehubit (Belgian bilateral development cooperation countries)
    General objective of the program is to support and improve digitization in view of speeding up sustainable development, strengthening prosperity, reducing inequality and empowering people and businesses in the partner countries of the Belgian Development Cooperation.
    Funding information: min. amount is EUR 50,0000 and max. amount is EUR 350,000
    Deadline: Feb 21, 2020.

  8. 2020 Call for Proposals on "Promotion of Family Farming" in West Africa
    The Fondation de France and the French Committee for International Solidarity (CFSI) has announced a 2020 Call for Projects "Promotion of Family Farming in West Africa" to promote local initiatives to increase access to food through viable and sustainable West African family farming, to share the gains on a larger scale and to contribute documentation of the sustainability of this agricultural model that is likely to challenge decision-makers to take these issues into account in public policies.
    Funding Information: short-term projects (one-year duration) – EUR 10,000 to EUR 15,000;
    multi-year projects (3 years maximum) - maximum amount of EUR 50,000
    Deadline: Feb 24, 2020.

  9. Call for Proposals, UN Women Lebanon
    Welcomes proposals for partnerships to achieve results under the following thematic areas: 1) Women’s Economic Empowerment – with a focus on building resilience across the humanitarian-development next, complemented with protection services. 2) Women, Peace, and Security.
    Funding information: budget range should be USD 50,000 to USD 500,000
    Deadline: Feb 25, 2020.

  10. Call for Grant Proposals, Canadian Internet Registration Authority
    The application period for CIRA's Community Investment Program is open and organizations can apply for a grant to support projects working to address issues like cybersecurity, digital literacy and internet infrastructure. Especially looking for projects that benefit rural, northern and Indigenous communities.
    Funding information: Grants are available up to CAD 100,000; In addition, one grant is available up to CAD 250,000.
    Deadline: Feb 25, 2020.

  11. Minorities Fellowship Program, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
    OHCHR’s most comprehensive training program for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. Serves as an opportunity for human rights activists working towards the protection and promotion of minority rights to expand their partners’ base by building a strategic dialogue with fellow activists from across the globe, the UN, relevant Geneva-based NGOs, and other partners.
    Funding information: a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance for the duration of the Program; a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Program.
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2020.

  12. Species Conservation Projects, Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
    Open to applications for funding support from conservationists based in all parts of the world, and will potentially support projects focused on any and all kinds of plant, animal and fungus species, subject to the approval of an independent evaluation committee.
    Funding information: max. grant size is USD 25,000, but the total budget of a project can be higher if there are other sources of funding.
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2020.

  13. Peace Research Grants, International Peace Research Association (IPRA) Foundation
    The aim is to advance the field of peace research through rigorous investigation into the causes of conflict and examination of alternatives to violence. Especially interested in projects that investigate how the conditions of peace can be advanced and/or the causes of war and other forms of violence be addressed, including their effects on people and society.
    Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.

  14. Impact Grants Program, Woodard & Curran Foundation (US)
    Will award innovative project(s) that applies or advances technology to address water (e.g. water, wastewater, stormwater) issues. Open to all US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that meet the Foundation’s eligibility requirements.
    Funding information: up to two Impact Grants (total available is USD 100,000, whether one or two grants are awarded) to be distributed over three consecutive years: 2020-2023.
    Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.

  15. Small Grants Program, Mérieux Foundation (list of countries in link)
    Contributes towards financing projects that aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The projects including mothers and children as beneficiaries will be given priority.
    Funding information: selected projects will receive financial support of up to EUR 5,000
    Deadline: Mar 1, 2020.

  16. Small Grants Fund, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking civil society organizations that have innovative ideas for using the near-real-time data on GFW to combat deforestation through monitoring, enforcement, advocacy and capacity building.
    Funding information: grant awards between USD 10,000 – 40,000; individualized training and support; form part of the GFW partnereship
    Deadline: Mar 1, 2020.

  17. New Call for Proposals, IFAD (see list of countries in link)
    A three-year IFAD grant financing to implement the project: Stepping up IFAD’s gender transformative agenda - Women’s land rights (WLR) initiative, to contribute to the development and integration of gender-transformative approaches to promoting women’s land rights into development programs, policies and strategies in selected countries
    Funding information: while no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a min. counterpart contribution of US 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 2, 2020.

  18. Small Research Grants, Spencer Foundation
    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. 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: proposed budgets are limited to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Mar 3, 2020.

  19. Small Grants, International Climate Initiative (IKI) (see list of countries)
    To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in implementing the Paris Agreement as well as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the future post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).
    Funding information: up to EUR 100,000. Exceeding amounts not considered.
    Deadline: Mar 5, 2020.

  20. Travel Grants Program, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
    To reinforce efforts and resources in the promotion of inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (ISARD) toward food security and poverty alleviation in the region.
    Funding information: up to a maximum of US 1,200 to each qualified agriculture and agriculture-related professionals and social scientists including graduate students in SE Asia.
    Deadline: Mar 7, 2020.

  21. New Letters of Inquiry for Small Grant, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund & Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
    To implement a capacity-building program for CEPF grantees and key stakeholder groups located in the focus countries, including a regional online training course and in-country event workshops in each of the four CEPF priority countries.
    Funding information: provides a max. funding of US 49,950 (includes all costs associated with consultants, travel, workshops, coordination, logistics, taxes and other direct costs.
    Deadline: Mar 8, 2020.

  22. Request for Proposals for Multi-year Projects, JRS Biodiversity Foundation (see list of African countries)
    Focused on biodiversity data, knowledge and information services related to (1) freshwater biodiversity, (2) pollinator biodiversity, and (3) biodiversity informatics capacity development
    Funding information: total requested grant for 1‐3 years may range from about USD 50,000 - USD 250,000.
    Deadline: Mar 10, 2020.

  23. Pacific Development and Conservation Trust, New Zealand Government
    For projects that promote sustainable development in the Pacific and New Zealand, while conserving the natural environment and cultural heritage of its people.
    Funding information: about NZD 250,000 grants awarded each year. There is no min. or max. grant amount. Grants usually range from NZD 2,000 to 50,000.
    Deadline: Mar 11, 2020.

  24. Research and Development (R&D) Fund, Efficiency for Access Coalition (see list of focus countries)
    The focus is on projects developing enabling technologies or products for weak and off-grid areas, with a particular focus on interoperability and inclusivity. Overall focus is in recognition of SDG 5 to achieve gender equality, SDG 7 to ensure access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, and SDG 10 to reduce inequality within/amongst countries.
    Funding information: grants are available from GBP 50,000 to GBP 300,000. Up to GBP 2 million in funding has been made available for this call.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  25. Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program, USDA (United States)
    Seeking applications to provide grants for “Agriculture Innovation Centers” that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products.
    Funding information: estimated USD 3,500,000; ceiling USD 1,000,000; floor USD 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 20, 2020.

  26. Call for Proposals from CSOs, European Union (Philippines and EU)
    To support CSO's contributions towards reinforced governance, social change and inclusive policy-making in the Philippines and strengthen the capacity of Philippines civil society organizations.
    Award information: Indicative allocation of funds by lot: Lot 1 for EUR 889,300 and Lot 2 for EUR 889,300. Requested grants must fall between a min. of EUR 300,000 & max. of 500,000.
    Deadline: Mar 24, 2020.

  27. Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program, USDA (USA)
    Collaborative solutions may include but are not limited to: research; prevention; planning; policy; preparedness; implementation; best management practices; recovery; and reforestation that promotes the resilience of the country’s urban & community forests.
    Funding information: total program funding USD 9,000,000. Award ceiling USD 300,000, award floor USD 100,000
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  28. Call for Proposals, International Fund for Agricultural Development (Latin America & Caribbean)
    To promote the inclusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in existing IFAD projects and programs in Latin America and Caribbean by successfully supporting the implementation of RETs in agriculture in benefit of smallholder farmers, producers, associations and members of medium enterprises.
    Funding information: grant amount is up to USD 2,000,000. Co-financing (in-cash and/or in-kind) provided by the applicant and any additional co-financing is part of the selection criteria. While no upper limit is set, the applicant must ensure a minimum counterpart contribution between USD 500,000 and USD 2,000,000.
    Deadline: Mar 30, 2020.

  29. Call for Proposals, US Department of State (Japan)
    Open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that promotes social inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive education and/or promoting job and career development opportunities for people with disabilities.
    Funding information: awards may range from a min. of USD5,000 to a max. of USD75,000.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  30. Grant Program, Mazda Foundation (New Zealand)
    Will consider awarding grants to programs promoting: the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment; the advancement of culture and education to achieve excellence at all levels; young people through advancement of education and employment skills development; the arts to educate and expose the public on NZ culture.
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2020.

  31. Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction, National Geographic Society
    To support priorities of IUCN SSC Species Conservation Plans as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN SSC Species Specialist Group. The goal is to halt biodiversity decline by implementing conservation plans for species and groups of species.
    Funding information: requests should be less than USD 30,000, but can be up to USD 50,000
    Deadline: Apr 10, 2020.

  32. Improving the Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centers of Excellence Program, European Union (EU/Turkey)
    The objective of this call for proposals is: to establish a flexible, transparent, innovative and quality based education system which supports social and economic development and prepares for employment, where all segments of society find the possibility to learn within their own needs.
    Funding information: min. amount EUR 200,000; max. amount EUR 600,000
    Deadline: Apr 14, 2020.

  33. Call for Interdisciplinary Research on Mobility – Global Medicine and Health Research, la Caixa Foundation (Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK)
    To promote multi-perspective research on how global mobility influences general health, various health determinants and the well-being of local and mobile populations, and how the effects of mobility can be addressed in a sustainable way.
    Funding information: Up to 15 unrestricted preparatory grants of EUR 50,000 each for a 10-month period will be awarded to the shortlisted 1st stage applicants; A total grant fund of EUR 9,000,000 is available for project grants of up to EUR 1,500,000 per project, for 4 to 6 projects of a 3 to 5-year duration.
    Deadline: Apr 17, 2020.

  34. Call for Proposals, Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (see list of countries)
    Civil society organizations are invited to present proposals for projects that contribute to NICFI’s strategic goal, which is that reversed and reduced loss of tropical forest contribute to a stable climate, protect biodiversity and enhance sustainable development.
    Funding information: For applications covering a five-year period, priority will be given to projects with a total budget above NOK 20 million.
    Deadline: Apr 20, 2020.

  35. New Request for Proposals, National Geographic Society
    The Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability (RFP) focuses on the gathering and analysis of archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and paleoclimatological data for the purposes of increasing understanding of human-environmental interactions over time, to ultimately contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
    Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 80,000.
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  36. New Aquaculture Research Grants Program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USA)
    To support the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture industry in the United States by generating new, science-based information and technology to address industry constraints.
    Funding information: Standard Research Projects – up to USD 300,000 (total project, not per year).
    Deadline: Apr 22, 2020.

  37. Social Justice Small Grants, Mercy Foundation (Australia)
    Provides seed funding to assist communities and organizations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia. The focus for 2020 is ‘Justice in the digital world’. Program is only available to nonprofit organizations.
    Funding information: amounts range from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 27, 2020.

  38. Grant Program, The Lawrence Foundation
    The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Grants are awarded twice a year.
    Funding information: grants typically range between USD 5,000 – USD 10,000.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  39. Patagonia: Corporate Grants Program in the United States
    Accepting applications for its Corporate Grants Program to fund environmental work that takes place within the United States and is either national in scope or not located near one of their U.S. retail stores. The Corporate Grants Program supports small grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working strategically on multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect their environment.
    Funding Information: The funding range for a corporate grant is typically between USD 10,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the specific needs of the project.
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2020.

  40. Small Grants Program, The Fund for Wild Nature (US and Canada)
    Provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with an emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Supports biocentric goals premised on effective/intelligible strategies.
    Funding information: grants awarded currently range USD 3,000 or less. Applicants’ annual budget must be USD 250,000 or less.
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  41. Small Grants Program for the Purchase of Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (NGOs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific)
    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: maximum financial assistance is EUR 85,000
    Deadline: May 1, 2020.

  42. Call for Proposals for Accessible Technology Program, Government of Canada
    Aims to 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.
    Funding information: remaining available funds for new proposals amounts to approximately CAD 1,000,000
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2020.

  43. Energize the Environment Program, Quadratec Cares (US)
    Supports enthusiasts working towards improving the environment. Any individual, group, or organization in the US who has a love for all things environmental, and has an idea or event designed to help improve their environment, is eligible.
    Funding information: recipient or organization will receive a one-time USD 3,500 payment to be used exclusively towards stated project. Only one grant will be awarded per individual or organization per year.
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2020.

  44. Academic Scholarship – Women In STEM, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.
    To increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering, and math. Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet, or alleviate human suffering?
    Funding information: One (1) award of USD 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other students may receive awards for their submissions.
    Deadline: Jul 1, 2020.

  45. U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program
    Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The purpose of funding projects is to further contributions to economic growth and the development of human and government capacity in Trinidad and Tobago, while developing people-to-people, institutional, and economic ties between the US and Trinidad and Tobago.
    Award information: may range from a minimum of USD 500 to a maximum of USD 20,000.
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020.

  46. Global Water Futures – Affiliate Projects
    The goal of the program is 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 cold regions where global warming is changing landscapes, ecosystems, and the water environment.
    Deadline: There is no associated closing date with applications.

  47. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
    This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.
    Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000
    Deadline: Program is open on an ongoing basis.

Fellowships and other opportunities

  1. Soros Equality Fellowship, Open Society Foundation
    To support emerging mid-career professionals who will become long-term innovative leaders impacting racial justice. The aim is to incubate new ideas, promote risk-taking, and develop different ways of thinking that challenge and expand our existing assumptions.
    Award information: USD 100,000 to support the production of an innovative racial justice project over the course of 18 months.
    Deadline: Feb 13, 2020.

  2. FAMAE: Food for Good Challenge to Develop Innovative and Concrete Solution
    The FAMAE is seeking applications for the Food for Good Challenge to develop an innovative and concrete solution from field to fork to deliver fair, sustainable & healthy food, for everybody, everywhere. The goal of the FAMAE endowment fund is to seek pragmatic, efficient, durable, universal and money-saving solutions to make life easier for urban citizens while reducing their environmental footprint.
    Award information: Funding will be at least EUR 15,000 per category and may reach nearly EUR 2,000,000.
    Deadline: Feb 14, 2020.

  3. Women in Wind Global Leadership Program 2020, Global Wind Energy Council & Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (list of eligible countries in link)
    The program is designed to accelerate the careers of women in the wind industry, support their pathway to leadership positions and foster a global network of mentorship, knowledge-sharing and empowerment.
    Benefits: mentorship program, week-long conference in Europe, network-building opportunities, and more.
    Deadline: Feb 16, 2020.

  4. European Development Days 2020 Young Leaders Program
    Looking for 17 extraordinary young people aged 21-26 who can represent the powerful impact that youth are having in the sustainable development field.
    Benefits: 10-day visit to Brussels, where Young Leaders will meet EU experts, stakeholders and play a leading role in the program, which will include speaking in various sessions alongside global leaders.
    Deadline: Feb 21, 2020.

  5. New Young Leaders Program, UN Youth Envoy
    Convened by the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, the Young Leaders come together as a community to support efforts to engage young people in the realization of the SDGs both through strategic opportunities with the UN and through their existing initiatives, platforms, and networks.
    Deadline: Feb 22, 2020.

  6. New Ideas for Action Challenge
    The World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center at Wharton are pleased to announce the 2020 Ideas for Action (I4A) competition, which engages young people (18-35 years old) to develop innovative solutions in support of the implementation of the SDGs.
    Deadline: Feb 29, 2020.

  7. International Climate Protection Fellowship, Humboldt Foundation (list of countries)
    Enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany.
    Deadline: March 1, 2020.

  8. Teach for India Fellowship Program
    Opportunity for students and professionals with a Bachelor’s degree serve as full-time teachers to children from low-income communities in some of the nation’s most under-resourced schools.
    Award information: salary of Rs 20,412 per month, housing allowance ranging from Rs 5,300 to 10,000 (depending on city and if required to relocate), and allowance for school supplies.
    Deadline: March 1, 2020.

  9. New Young Leaders Program, Women Deliver
    Connects outstanding young advocates with the platforms, the people, and the resources that can amplify their influence on a larger scale. With an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Women Deliver elevates the work of young people taking a stand for gender equality.
    Benefits: global visibility; networking opportunities; alumni membership; continued support
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  10. International Training Program (ITP), Sida (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia)
    Seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and invest in employees as potential change agents.
    Award information: benefits for participants – increased knowledge of methods/tools for sustainable urban water and sanitation services/systems; increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes; shared experiences from colleagues; extended professional network. Benefits for organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water/sanitation services; educated and encouraged staff; collaboration opportunities with various organizations, experts and agencies.
    Deadline: Mar 13, 2020.

  11. Puerto Rico Youth Fellowship, Open Society Foundations
    Human rights projects could include those relating to criminal justice, workers’ rights, LGBTTIQ rights, food justice, environmental justice, education (including the right to public education), health, housing, or immigration, among other subject areas.
    Benefits: USD 45,000, structured to cover project related costs as well as a living stipend.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  12. Call for Proposals, Professional Development Workshops, European Evaluation Society
    The professional development sessions constitute a unique opportunity for the community of professionals in evaluation to gain knowledge and experience from stimulating and knowledgeable presenters, and to exchange with colleagues. It also provides presenters with an opportunity to share and discuss their knowledge and experience with highly motivated participants from all over the world.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  13. Pre- and Post-Doctoral Mellon Fellowships, The Climate Museum
    Seeks applications from humanities scholars who wish to engage the public on climate change and inequality. Fellows will work with staff and partners to develop public programs exploring the many ways in which the climate crisis is a social justice crisis.
    Benefits: The pre-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 32,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance. The post-doctoral fellowship includes a stipend of USD 63,000 a year, as well as health and dental insurance.
    Deadline: Mar 15, 2020.

  14. New Research Fellowship Program, Jacobs Foundation
    Program for early career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the development, learning and living conditions of children and youth. Thematic priorities include, but are not limited to educational sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political sciences, linguistics, neurosciences, and medical sciences.
    Funding information: amount CHF 150,000; period: 3 years; fellowships per year: up to 12
    Deadline: Mar 16, 2020.

  15. New Fellowship Program, UNESCO
    To enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation.
    Benefits: roundtrip travel; travel allowance; accommodation/meal stipend; and more
    Deadline: Apr 3, 2020.

  16. International Training Program, Sida
    Sida is seeking collaborative organizations active in urban water and sanitation, ready to engage in processes for change and to invest in capable and engaged employees as potential change agents.
    Benefits: for participants - Increased knowledge of methods and tools for planning services and systems, increased capacity to initiate and drive organizational change processes, and more. For organizations - professional support for more sustainable and inclusive water and sanitation services, collaboration opportunities, and more.
    Deadline: Apr 26, 2020.

  17. Tech Fellowship, Global Forest Watch
    Seeking forest protection advocates who are passionate about using technology for forest monitoring from a variety of sectors including: science, journalism, law enforcement, advocacy and conservation. Fellowship program is one-year long and offers opportunities for skill-building, networking and mentorship. Program includes participation in a four-day tech camp and the 2019 GFW Summit in Washington, D.C. Fellows will receive a stipend and access to funds for related activities.
    Deadline: The call for applications opens on February 15, 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Fellowship will run from June 2019 through May 2020.

  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.