New in:
1. Call for Applications, Darwin Initiative (see link for eligible countries)
2. Climate Resiliency Challenge (see link for eligible countries)
3. Call for Applications, Watershed Investment Program, Nature for Water Facility (see link for eligible countries)
4. Call for Applications, Global EbA Fund (see link for eligible countries)
5. Renewable Transformation Challenge, Elsevier (see link for eligible countries)
6. Request for Proposals, The Water Research Foundation
7. Open Call for Stories on Community-Driven and Locally Led Adaptation, Climate and Development Knowledge Network (see link for eligible countries)
All currently open calls:
Grant-making opportunities
1. Call for Applications, Net Zero Research Fund, Scotiabank(see link for eligible countries)
To support the efforts of academic institutions and think tanks that are leading decarbonization efforts in key sectors in countries across Scotiabank’s geographic footprint.
Funding information: grants from a minimum of CAD 25,000 up to a maximum of CAD 100,000.
Deadline: May 31, 2023
Nonprofit organizations that need greater technology resources to help address the outsized effects of climate change upon Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and/or communities of color are the focus of F5's Tech for Good Grants in 2023.
Funding information: grant of USD 25,000. Ten grant partners will be selected.
Deadline: May 31, 2023.
3. 2ndCall for Proposals, Scalable Cities Action Grant(see link for eligible countries)
The European Commission (EC) is seeking 2nd call for proposals for its Scalable Cities Action Grant to support the replication of measures already successfully tested in Smart Cities and Communities projects.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000
Deadline: May 31, 2023
4. Call for Grant Applications, Land Grabbing and Land Deals (see link for eligible countries)
The Land Deal Politics Initiative (LDPI) is offering 25 grants of USD 3,000 each to researchers based in/from the Global South who have undertaken original empirical research on land grabs.
Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000
Deadline: May 31, 2023
5. Research Grant Funding Program (see link for eligible countries)
The Cure Parkinson’s (CP) is inviting applications for its Research Grant Funding Program.
Funding information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000
Deadline: June 5, 2023
6. Support to the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness, European Commission
The European Commission is providing grants to support the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness.
Funding information: USD 500,000 to USD 1,000,000
Deadline: June 6, 2023
7. Call for Proposals: Gender and Youth Promotion initiatives, Peacebuilding Support Office (see link for eligible countries)
Promoting the positive engagement of women in peacebuilding through innovative approaches. Directly responds to challenges and gaps identified in the 2022 Secretary-General’s Report on Women, Peace and Security and 2023 PBSO’s Thematic Review on Climate Security and Peacebuilding, this year’s call for focuses on: climate change mitigation and adaptation; and women and natural resources management.
Deadline: June 9, 2023
8. Pathways Communication Grants Program 2023 (see link for eligible countries)
The Pathways Communication Grants Program seeks to ensure that scientific contributions supporting the development of pathways for sustainability reach relevant audiences beyond the scientific community.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000
Deadline: June 15, 2023
9. Pathways Communication Grants Program 2023, Future Earth(see link for eligible countries)
To promote wider uptake and understanding of pathways for sustainability, the grant supports the dissemination of scientific findings of place-based research projects via innovative formats and practices.
Funding information: amount for each project in 2023 is EUR 2,500 to 10,000; estimated number of awards per call: 3-10; total funding available in 2023 is EUR 60,000.
Deadline: June 15, 2023
10. Small Grants Program, Save Our Seas Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Aimed at original and innovative start- up projects, the grant presents an opportunity for early career scientists, conservationists or educators. Targets local projects conducted by local project leaders. Only projects concerned with marine chondrichthyan species (sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes and chimaeras) will be considered.
Funding information: Small projects up to USD 10,000 (with grants averaging USD 5,000).
Deadline: June 16, 2023
11. New Call for Applications, Watershed Investment Program, Nature for Water Facility (see link for eligible countries)
To deliver water security benefits by deploying a defined portfolio of Nature based Solutions interventions within a specified service area.
Deadline: June 19, 2023
12. Grant Program 2023, Conservation Nation
Supports innovative, on-the-ground conservation globally by practitioners from traditionally marginalized communities. Focuses on helping foster conservation solutions serving the needs of both nature and people and in terrestrial, marine, or freshwater ecosystems supporting a wide range of biodiversity.
Funding information: Conservationists are eligible for funding up to USD 10,000 for a grant period of one to two years.
Deadline: June 23, 2023
13. Calls for Proposals, International Development Research Centre(see link for eligible countries)
Supports high-quality, innovative and gender responsive research that addresses key Future of Work challenges and opportunities to advance skills, strengthen social protection and promote decent work.
Funding information: regional research hubs can submit budget requests up to maximum CAD 1,700,000.
Deadline: June 26, 2023
14. Call for Proposals, International Economic Association (see link for eligible countries)
Calling for well-defined research proposals that will generate evidence on “what works” i.e., what interventions are effective and successful in lowering the gender gap in economics. The evidence can be obtained, for example, by piloting trials of new interventions or analyzing the impact of existing policies.
Funding information: the budget depends on the nature of the proposal but will be in the range of USD 15,000 to 25,000 over two years.
Deadline: June 30, 2023
15. Grants Program, The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation Grants Program seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000
Deadline: July 1, 2023
16. Call for Proposals, Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance(see link for eligible countries)
Invites all parties to submit proposals for financial support to accelerate research and modelling on ocean risk and resilience to inform financial innovation as well as private and public sector policy action.
Funding information: Pilot grant – between USD 50,000 to 150,000 for up to 24 months. Project grant – between USD 150,000 to 500,000 for up to 24 months.
Deadline: July 2, 2023
17. New Call for Applications, Darwin Initiative (see link for eligible countries)
Invites applications to deliver strong results for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction based on good evidence, and strongly demonstrate the potential to scale further.
Funding information: main grants range from GBP 100,000 to 600,000.
Deadline: July 3, 2023
18. International Grant Program, Toyota Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
The Toyota Foundation has launched the International Grant Program which focuses on “Cultivating Empathy through Learning from Our Neighbors: Practitioners’ Exchange on Common Issues in Asia” in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia countries.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000
Deadline: July 3, 2023
19. Call for Project Ideas, IKI Medium Grants 2023 (see link for eligible countries)
Applications are now open for the IKI Medium Grants Program to strengthen the capacities of smaller nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and local actors in developing and emerging countries and is implemented on behalf of the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
Funding information: USD 500,000 to USD 1,000,000
Deadline: July 4, 2023
20. Call for Proposals, International Development Research Centre(see link for eligible countries)
IDRC and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) invite proposals for applied research projects to generate and mobilize evidence in support of scaling the impact of innovative approaches to strengthen education data systems and data use, focusing on GPE partner countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, & Pacific.
Funding information: allocation up to CAD 14 million. Amounts vary depending on single country, multi country, and regional/global grants.
Deadline: July 17, 2023
21. New Request for Proposals, The Water Research Foundation
Seeking proposals for Preparing the Water Sector to Embrace Technology: Skillsets and Enterprise Management Approaches for the Digital Age.
Funding information: applicants may request up to USD 150,000 in WRF funds for this project.
Deadline: July 25, 2023
22. Conservation Insight Grants 2023, PTES (see link for eligible countries)
The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Conservation Insight Grants program.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000
Deadline: Aug 6, 2023
23. Call for Applications, Special Program, UNEP (see link for eligible countries)
The UNEP is seeking applications for the Special Program to support country-driven institutional strengthening at the national level, in the midst of an integrated approach to address the financing of the sound management of chemicals and wastes, considering the national development strategies, plans and priorities for each country, to increase sustainable public institutional capacity for the sound management of chemicals and wastes throughout their life cycle.
Funding information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000
Deadline: Aug 11, 2023
24. Call for Research Proposals in the field of Green Hydrogen (see link for eligible countries)
Merck is seeking research proposals in the field of green hydrogen.
Funding information: USD 100,000 to USD 500,000
Deadline: Aug 31, 2023
25. New Call for Applications, Global EbA Fund (see link for eligible countries)
To support catalytic projects that help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change.
Funding information: grants range USD 50,000 to 250,000, with an encouraged duration up to 24 months.
Deadline: Sep 15, 2023
26. Small Scale Projects, Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries)
The European Commission is accepting proposals for the Innovation Fund Small Scale Projects.
Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000
Deadline: Sep 19, 2023
27. Call for Proposals, Promoting Scientific Knowledge to Support the Science-Basis for Fisheries Conservation (see link for eligible countries)
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals to promote the development and/or the strengthening of the scientific knowledge needed to support the science-basis for fisheries conservation and management measures.
Funding information: More than USD 1,000,000
Deadline: Sep 19, 2023
Proposals in forestry focused on developing or integrating solutions for adapting to or mitigating climate change, promoting biodiversity, providing resilient ecosystems services while supplying sustainable forest products. Also seeking proposals that incentivize action and behavioral change, transforming the theoretical and abstract values of forest products and services.
Funding information: projects may last from 1 to 4 years, and funding of up to CHF 100,000 per year is available, with at least 10% to be used for knowledge transfer. Projects with several partners are possible.
Deadline: Sep 23, 2023
29. Special Olympics Youth Innovative Grant Program (see link for eligible countries)
Are you ready to Promote Inclusion in Your Community? Special Olympics awards Project-Based Grants to young people with a without intellectual disabilities. These grants fund youth-led that promote inclusion in schools and communities across the globe.
Funding information: USD 1,000 to USD 10,000
Deadline: Nov 1, 2023
30. Call for Grant Proposals, ICNL (see link for eligible countries)
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to invite proposals for grants as part of its ongoing project to safeguard civic freedoms and address democratic backsliding that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000
Deadline: Ongoing
31. Call for Proposals, Best Practice Pandemic Governance and Civic Society Collaboration(see link for eligible countries)
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) seeks individuals or organizations to conduct research assessing for examples of pandemic governance best practices with respect to civic freedoms and civil society collaboration.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000
Deadline: Ongoing
32. Global Impact Cash Grant Program for NGOs and NPOs (see link for eligible countries)
Cisco welcomes applications for Global Impact Cash Grants from community partners around the world who share their vision and offer an innovative approach to a critical social challenge.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000
Deadline: Ongoing
33. Catalyst Fund, Roddenberry Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
The Roddenberry Foundation is accepting applications for its Catalyst Fund from anyone, anywhere in the world who has an early-stage idea.
Funding information: USD 10,000 to USD 100,000
Deadline: Ongoing
34. Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft (see link for eligible countries)
Funding information: Microsoft is pleased to announce an open call for the Climate Innovation Fund to accelerate technology development and deployment of new climate innovations through equity and debt capital.
Deadline: Ongoing
35. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council (see link for eligible countries)
A call for proposals for The Mercury Project, a $10M+ research consortium investigating the impacts of health misinformation and evaluating interventions to prevent its spread in the United States, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Deadline: Ongoing
36. Call for Applications, Daily Grant Program, The Pollination Project
Micro grants 365 days a year to grassroots global change agents who seek to spread compassion in their communities and in the world for the benefit of all. To contribute to the creation of a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world for all.
Funding information: total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding from TPP must be less than USD 40,000
Deadline: Ongoing
37. Expedition Grants, Explorers Club and Discovery, Inc.
To foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond, including our commitment to mitigate climate change, prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and ensure the health of our lands, oceans and all that inhabit them.
Funding information: grants generally range from USD 25,000 to USD 40,000.
Deadline: Ongoing
38. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC (see link for eligible countries)
To provide financial assistance to developing countries, particularly low-income countries, in support of their economic and social development efforts.
Funding information: amounts of up to USD 100,000, OPEC Fund's contribution to a stand-alone project should not exceed 50% of the total cost of the said project
Deadline: Ongoing
39. Internet Freedom Fund, Open Technology Fund (see link for eligible countries)
To support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-focused projects that promote human rights, Internet freedom, open societies.
Funding information: Minimum of USD 10,000 and maximum of 900,000 for a year-long contract. Note, however, that OTF’s target support ceiling is USD 300,000; most supported efforts receive between USD 50,000 and 200,000.
Deadline: Ongoing
40. Rapid Response Fund, Open Technology Fund
Aims to facilitate the digital emergency response community to resolve threats in a timely and comprehensive manner for individuals, communities, and organizations whose free expression has recently been repressed.
Funding information: total value of support cannot exceed USD 50,000. Average support amounts are between USD 5,000 and USD 25,000.
Deadline: Ongoing
41. Grant Program, Fund for Innovation in Development
A new initiative to support innovation that contributes to reducing global poverty and inequality. Through flexible grant funding, FID enables innovators and researchers to test new ideas, build rigorous evidence of what works, and scale the highest-impact and most cost- effective solutions.
Deadline: Ongoing
42. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.
Range: USD 50,000 to USD 15,000,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Fellowships and other opportunities
1. Call for Applications, Empowering Women in Geospatial Information Technology, SERVIR (see link for eligible countries)
To train young women from the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region on the use of Earth observation (EO) data and geospatial information technology (GIT) for different applications.
Deadline: May 26, 2023
2. Research Innovation and Collaboration Exchange Fellowships, East-West Center(see link for eligible countries)
To provide fellowships for scholars, policy experts, non-government organization / civil society organization members, researchers, or journalists from the Indo-Pacific Region, including the United States, to undertake research or other projects on topics related to the domestic/international governance, environmental issues, political economy issues around trade, technology and integration, and geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific.
Deadline: May 31, 2023
3. Annual RGHI Senior Fellowship Program, Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute (see link for eligible countries)
To stimulate new research and translation of findings into tangible advances in hygiene practices around the world. It encompasses basic research, clinical investigation, epidemiology, behavioral science, sociology, health economics and engineering.
Funding information: For projects of a 3-year duration. Up to 50% salary for up to 3 years; up to USD 250,000 for research costs; up to USD 15,000 for travel expenses; up to USD 15,000 for training and capacity building.
Deadline: May 31, 2023
4. New Open Call for Stories on Community-Driven and Locally Led Adaptation, Climate and Development Knowledge Network (see link for eligible countries)
To identify cases from community-based, local non-governmental organizations or local governments that have recognized, prioritized and mobilized the capacity and knowledge held by local actors to design and deliver local adaptation interventions.
Deadline: June 12, 2023
5. Open Call, Addressing Climate Change Convenings, Rockefeller Foundation(see link for eligible countries)
Successful applicants will change systems and provide pathways to mitigate and adapt to the worst effects of climate change. They are especially interested in addressing the challenges faced by low and middle-income countries, which bear the least responsibility for the crisis yet face the greatest risks.
Deadline: June 16, 2023
6. Call for Applications, RELX Environmental Challenge (see link for eligible countries)
Open to individuals or organizations operating in the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. Awarded to projects that best demonstrate how they can provide sustainable access to safe water or sanitation. Projects must have clear practical applicability, address identified need and advance related issues such as health, education, or human rights.
Prize details: Min. of two prizes will be awarded (total estimated value of all prizes is at least USD 75,000)
Deadline: June 18, 2023
7. Call for Applications, Women Techmakers Ambassador Program, Google(see link for eligible)
Women Techmakers Ambassadors are leaders around the world who are passionate about empowering their communities through organizing events, public speaking, creating content, and mentoring. With access to a global community and exclusive resources, Ambassadors are helping build a world where all women can thrive in tech.
Deadline: June 30, 2023
8. New Renewable Transformation Challenge, Elsevier (see link for eligible countries)
To recognize and honor outstanding work towards a world powered by renewable energy and with accessible energy for all. Can include either supply side (energy generation for end-use energy consumption) or demand side (including energy efficiency) programs, or both, and applicants may address any or all of the end-use energy sectors.
Prize information: a EUR 20,000 prize for the first-place entry.
Deadline: July 3, 2023
9. New Climate Resiliency Challenge(see link for eligible countries)
Focused on empowering frontline communities to prevent, prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters. While they are open to all compelling climate-related disaster solutions, they are particularly focused on wildfires, floods, and extreme weather events.
Funding information: Multiple awards will be given in each category listed, for a total of USD 1 million.
Deadline: July 10, 2023
10. Call for Applications, Co-operative Research Program Fellowships 2024, OECD(see link for eligible countries)
For research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries and who would like to conduct research projects abroad, in another member country of the CRP. The aim is to strengthen the international exchange of ideas and increase international mobility and co-operation among scientists working in these areas.
Award: Consists of 3 components which collectively are called the travel lump sum allowance (travel costs, weekly subsistence allowance, terminal charges).
Deadline: Sep 10, 2023